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failing health. He credited his newest song, "Horse to the Water;' to "RIP Ltd. 200 I."

After the breakup of The Beatles, Harrison came into public view only when he wanted to. In 1971, Harrison organized the concert for Bangladesh. the first all-star concert benefit of its kind. His interest moved to film and soon after he produced Monty Python's "The Life of Brian." Harrison, along with Bob Dylan, Tom Petty, Jeff Lynne and Roy Orbison formed The Traveling Wilburys, a super group who released two albums and a top ten single.

Harrison's landmark album "All Things Must Pass" was re-released earlier this year and has had great success. His music, with and without The Beatles, will remain a constant example of hope, love and self-reflection. On Tuesday, Dec. 4 Harrison's ashes were spread over the Ganges River in India. Gavin De Becker, a longtime friend of Harrison's said, "He died with one thought in mind-love one another."

Photo retneved from ·1Me Mine"

"I Me Mine," GeorgeHarrison'sautobiography,photos and music notes, was releasedin 1980.

Each of the four Bealtes' had their own personality.

Harrison held his place with his quick wit and openness. When The Beatles finished their first recording session under producer George Martin, Martin asked them if there was anything they didn't like. Harrison quipped: "Well first of all, I don't like your tie." And during their first televised press conference a reporter asked them what they called their unique hairstyle, Harrison said he called his "Arthur."He even found a way to place humor in his own

by Paul WIiiiams assistant sports editor

Every family that celebrates Christmas has its own traditions. However, some Christmas traditions are more out of the ordinary than others. Depending on your heritage, a person may follow something similar to these 12 unique Christmas traditions.

In Italy, there is a tradition of burning the Yule log. The log is lit at Christmas and it is supposed to stay lit until New Year's Day. It blends both Christian and pagan beliefs. Pagans think that the log

will burn away the last year and any evil associated with it. Christians believe that when they go to midnight mass, the Virgin Mary will warm her baby in front of the log.

In Mexico, "La Posadas" is known as their big extravaganza before Christmas. It starts on Dec. 16 and recalls Mary and Joseph's journey to Bethlehem from Nazareth. The procession ends after the crowd of people walks to the entrance of house and pleads for admittance. Once they are Jet in, a celebration begins and children like to bust piiiatas for candy.

In Poland, people celebrate a family feast called "Wigilia." According to tradition the family has to have an even number of people around the table or someone might die in the coming year. Another custom is that the table has to be set for nine or 11 people otherwise there will be a decrease in anything desirable such as wealth or children.

In Spain, people will most likely not go to sleep at all on Christmas. It is known as a goodnight that is not meant for sleep. Also, according to tradition, Christmas dinner is never eaten until after midnight.

In Luxembourg, there is no Santa

Claus, but "St. Nicholas Day" is celebrated on Dec. 6 as part of their Christmas tradition. On nights one week before Dec. 6, children put out their slippers in front of their bedrooms. Saint Nick will fill it with a small gift. Likewise in Austria, there is no Santa Claus and on Christmas they believe that a baby with gold hair and wings brings them their presents. The baby represents the Christ child.

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