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PAGE 10-The Newberry Sun, Newberry, S. C, Thursday, December 21,1972 HARK . . . Music helps so much to set the mood of Christmas. For many of us, the real spirit of the holiday comes to stay when we gather with friends to sing the traditional carols. Tree Lights Were American Idea One of the most important con tributions to the Christmas tree is the American invention of elec tric lights. Thanks to Thomas Edison we can enjoy The Christ mas tree in a multitude of color ed lights, without the tragedies that marked so many homes when candles were in use. Tree lights for outdoor decor ations is another American con tribution to the holiday atmos phere. The custom of decorating front yards, windows, and homes with lights has become popular, and entire communities arc now lighted with decorative displays for the season. FIRST PRAYER FROM SPACE APOLLO 8, CHRISTMAS EVE 1968 Give us, 0 God, the vision which can see Thy love in the world in spite of human failure. Give us the faith to trust the goodness in spite of our ignor ance and weaknesses. Give us the knowledge that we may continue to pray with understanding hearts, and to show us what each one of us can do to set forward the coming of the days of the universal peace. Amen. NEVER ENDING Whatever else is lost among the years Let us keep Christmas— its meaning never ends Whatever doubts assail us, or - what fears— Let us hold close this day— remembering friends. FAITH Christmas means many things. It is a spirit of faith in the good ness and good will of people everywhere. Most of all, it means joy and hope for the world. MASS OF CHRIST THE YULETIDE SEASON IS GLORIFIED IN SONGS AND STORIES THAT STIR THE MIND AND TOUCH THE HEART. THE NAME ITSELF MEANS. LITERALLY, THE MASS OF CHRIST — IT IS IN- EVITABLE THAT MOST CHRISTMAS LEGENDS ARE TOUCHED WITH HOLINESS. AMY’S SENTIMENTS “Christmas isn’t Christmas without presents” said a concern ed Amy in the classic “LITTLE WOMEN” and tradition bears her out. Whatever the amount spent, whatever the present, Americans certainly agree with Amy’s senti ments. Studies show that more than 27 billion dollars were spent on Christmas presents in Amer ica in a recent year. Official Sound In Iceland, everyone in town bundles up and goes out - or looks out the window - to watch a tremendous display of fire works. which says good by to the old year and welcomes the new. At the same time, in the harbor, all the ships, decorated with flags and lights, sound their horns. It’s the sound everyone waits for - that makes the New Year official. AS WE ENTER THE 60TH YEAR OF SERVICE TO am fine customers, we pledge to you that we shall make every effort to continue to merit the confidence and support which you have given us in the past. IT GIVES US GREAT PLEASURE TO DO THIS, because we fully realize your friendship, goodwill, and patronage have made it possible for us to sen>e successfully the people of this area ever since the first 'horseless carriages" began to appear on our streets. AS WE APPROACH THIS GLAD HOLIDAY SEASON, we pause to wish you and your family the happiest Christmas and the most prosperous New Year you have ever ' experienced. Again- we wish You and Yours . . . A HAPPY HO LI DA Y SEASON! ALL THE FOLKS AT Smith Moto r YOUR DEPENDABLE DEALER FOR DODGE - CHRYSLER - PLYMOUTH - DODGE TRUCKS 309 COLLEGE STREET - NEWBERRY, S. C. PHONES: SALES: 276-3622 - SERVICE 276-3621