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happiness within: the hush ot Christmas Eve as you come from church; the forgiveness of old wrongs; the familiar carols at the piano with everyone joining in; the belief stealing over you that goodness really is at work in the world; the smell of roasting turkey and pumpkin pie; the kissing under the mistletoe; old Scrooge ghosting into Christmas in the St. Nick of time; the festive board set with the best china and crystal; the spoken word of love; the children’s faces on Christmas morning; the warmth of greeting old friends at the door; firelight reflecting on the most loved faces in all the world; the outpouring of kindness like no other time of the whole year--ALL of these delights are but the outside wrapping that contains the most wonderous gift ever given...
“FOR UNTO YOU IS BORN THIS DAY IN THE CITY OF DAVID A SAVIOR WHICH IS CHRIST THE LORD!“
Christmas Lighting
Kay E. Webb, Ext. Agt.
Special lighting at Christmas is one of the best ways to express to the world your joys of the season. Light symbolizes all the meaning of peace, joy, love and truth which is really what Christmas is about. To the highway travelers, outdoor lights give a sense of warmth and make their trips a little more enjoyable.
Here are some precautions given by the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association, to take when planning for special lighting for the holiday season.
1. Check old strings of lights for chipped sockets, cracked connections and frayed wires. If badly damaged, throw them away.
2. Use only fireproof decorations and be sure that sockets and bulbs do not touch foilage, paper, or cotton.
3. Be sure that the tree has plenty of water. Inspect the tree frequently to see if needles are turning from the heat of the bulbs.
4. Disconnect lights at outlet when not in use, or when family is asleep or away.
5. All cords, plugs, sockets and bulbs used outside should be weatherproof and made for outdoor use. Make connections water tight by winding them with electrical tape or covering them with plastic or rubber film with the ends securely bound by electrician’s plastic tape.
6. Cords may be safely run through a window to an inside outlet through a hole drilled in a board that is inserted into the window. Close the window snugly on top of the board.
7. Use insulated staples to hold light strings in place. Never use nails, tacks or brads.
8. Do not leave any sockets empty. Little fingers, as well as
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