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DONATIONS
All donations are very gratefully received and are individually acknowledged in writing. Cheques should be made out to "ICKENHAM PCC” (note the change) and sent to Patricia Lee at:
The Office, St. Giles' Church, Ickenham, UB10 8BG.
This month receipt is acknowledged, with grateful thanks, for donations from:
Ken Pearce, Players 2, Cancer Research, Uxbridge Choral Society, 360 Youth Group, Ruislip Dramatic Society and Anonymous. |
RUDOLPH THE RED NOSED REINDEER TURNS 75
 Did you know that Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, a stock character in extra-biblical Christmas stories, is younger than you might think? He did not come on the Christmas scene until December 1st 1939 – 75 years ago!
His first appearance was in a children’s colouring book written by Robert May and given away by Montgomery Ward stores in the USA. The illustrator had to fight for him because the store owners were worried that the red nose might be associated with drunkenness.
The story of Rudolph is one of triumph over adversity, including elements of discrimination, epiphany, redemption and mercy: Rudolph, who was initially scorned by his fellow-reindeer, was chosen by Santa to haul the sleigh because his nose lit the way on a dark night. The story was so appealing that it spawned a hit song, written by Johnny Marks, brother-in-law of Rudolph’s creator. Gene Autry’s recording of it sold 25 million copies.
Dutch scientists in 2012 found reindeer do have red noses, or at least a dense network of blood vessels which “help to protect them from freezing during sleigh rides and to regulate the temperature of the reindeer's brain – factors essential for flying reindeer pulling a sleigh under extreme temperatures!"
DEADLINE
The ICN team will take a festive break, the next issue will be in February 2015. Please ensure items for the next issue are with the team by 12noon on January 10th 2015. All items are subject to editorial review.
The team wishes you all a
Merry Christmas and a Peaceful New Year! |
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