Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 52, Number 300, Decatur, Adams County, 22 December 1954 — Page 12

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Once Plentiful Reindeer \- Dwindle In Numbers Santa's helpers—the reindeer—once were plentiful in their native habitats in the north. In recent yearsr* however, their number 7 dwindled so seriously that jeonservationlsts once feared the animals might become extinct Chief enemy of the reindeer, as I of so many animals, is the wolf. Some experts estimate that.wolves have destroyed over 500,000 reindeer within the last 15 years or there were 50,000 reindeer left tn the past few years American boys and girls have been forced tq settle for ‘‘stand-ins" or native deer wherever Santa’s sled with its eight helpers was used. The true reindeer are difficult to keep; alive in temperate climate and with tftg supply so short protec- j tive measures don't allow the rein- j deer to come southward for the I holiday season. '' .«/ '. '■ ... . '... 1.. .... 'J.-.' '

THE DIBCATUR DAILY DBMOCRAT, DUCATUR. INDIANA

WSfeb WfjPj is for the YOIING , — - - ■ - - - - * . r

Christmas ts for the young) How many times do we bear grown-ups itiake thia statement? Much too often < Chris Unas belongs to al) of us. to share, to take part in the celebration of the birth of the Saviour, the greatest event in the history of the world. It seems to some that Christmas

belongs to the*young because these - few tail to realise that Children ■ are not engrossed with the trou,bles of everyday living in the fashion of their elders They are young ’ at heart — , r* For a true Christmas we need ' only renew our faith in the Saviour born at Christmas time We. too. 1 will than be voting at heart

Like j Legend Surrounds Holly Plant Holly, like mistletoe, has become a y part of Christmas tradition, but the similarity does not end her*. Both holly and mistletoe were once surrounded by numberless superstitions. The legend of the mistletoe, which changed from a symbol of evil to one of love is the beat known. Yet, there are some interesting superstitions regarding holly. They believed that Its evergreen leaves signified that it was never deserted by the sun. and mIH therefore considered it sacred. Legend also has it that the leaves of the plant were once white. Then, the crown of thorns ' was plaited from holly and from that day the leaves turned a deep, blood red. It was also a belief of the an- — Ilia v VIIJC lit Dt W Ut nt| Christmas holly into the house, whether husband or wife, would be the one to rule the household during the ensuing year. The boldest of witches, according to another once-prevalent belief, would not venture near a house which displayed a wreath of holly on the door. Old Superstitions About Eating Os Mince Pies Many writers say the mince pie originated in Germany, while others claim that its beginning is lost in the annals of history. Nonetheless, it was an essential part of the Yuletide celebration in early England. Old superstitions held that any person refusing to eat mince pie would be unlucky for the coming year. Should he accept the invitation, and partake of mince pie during the holiday season, he would have the same number of happy months during the year as the number of houses at which he ate mince pie. Berkeley •— About 30.7 million miles separate Mercury from the sun, its nearest neighbor. —re —r—- —;—« -i————

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Christmas Rose Is Hallowed By Legend The delicate beauty of the Christmas-rose (helleborus niger) Is hallowed by legend. A poor shepherd girt the Story goes, wept bitterly as she watched the Wise Men on their way to the Christ Child bearing rich gifts when she had nothing. An angel appeared. Upon learning the reason for the girl's distress, the angel caused the ground to be carpeted with shirting white flowers The young shepherdess gathered some blossoms. When she presented her gift, the Infant Smiled and as His Angers touched the, white flowers, the petals became tinged with pink. - ■ - - -- I- —

■BH Jo all of you from all of us. go best wishes for a happy Holiday season and a New Year rich tn the good things of life. i FARLING’S MEAT MARKET 3-

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Gift-Giving Custom In Ancient England • « One of the most plausible ve* sions of the origin of the custom of giving gifts at Christmas time is the one saying it began in Eng- « land. In the days of the knights, It was custom to bang kissing rings tn the great halls. These rings ware decorated with mistletoe and beneath them would meet the young knights and ladies, each bringing Christmas rosea to their . secret love. As times changed, so did customs, and roses gave way tor other personal gifts at Christmas time.