Nativity Scene is to Italian children
the same as the Christmas tree
HOME (JP) Christmas in Italy bond is closest,
is the day when the family On Christmas Eve, before thi€
To our faithful friends of long standing and
to our cherished new friends and to
those whose friendship we hope to earn,
we extend greetings of the season
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At Christmas time we realize
more than ever how much our
friends — both old and new
have meant to us throughout
the past year, and more than ever
there is a special meaning in
these wishes for a Merry Christmas.
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eager eyes of the children,,!
mother and father construct a
model of the Nativity scene.
This “Presepio” is l.o Italian
children what the Christmas
tree is to Americans, although
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the foreil°in «u«t©m Wf
mas trees is spreading eve*
here.
•Usually the Presepio shows
the Child in la wooden or rock
manger. An ox and a donkey
flewtk it he mangel'. Around it,
jting* and shepherds kneel in
veneration. Colored lights shine
•n the scene.
I» poor homes the Presepio
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WORT MAN'S
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Joqous
Greetings
at Christmas!
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As the Shepherds and the Wise
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Men of old, directed by angels,
voices and a shining star, came to
the place where the Infant lay and
offered Kingly presents with glory
and honor, we, too, can lay at His
feet our most precious gifts.. .our
hearts and souls and bodies.
first Presbyterian Church
and SHELDON JACKSON JUMOX COLLEGE
Special Services at tfce €hur«k
Sunday School Dec. 2o 9:45 a. m.
Morning Worship Dec. 25 41a.m.
Candlelight Service Dec. 25 8:00 p. m.
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New Year’s Eve Party & R«.eption
for Rev. «avm, Deo. 31 8.:0l)p.m
Watchnight Communion Service
December 31
p. m.