Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 60, Number 301, Decatur, Adams County, 22 December 1962 — Page 16

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South Not Included In Soldier's Wish A New Year’s greeting Jotted down in a diary in the year 1863 exempted Southerners. Sam rSmyth, a Union lieutenant fighting in the mud of the Civil War at Holly Springs, Mississippi, made this notation in his journal: “Happy New Year to all the world, except our Southern Rebel friends, their aiders and abettors Obviously, the entry was made at a time when things were going badly for the North. The entry continued: . . .” though to speak truly I think the prospect is not such as to warrant and in even hoping that the wish (of a Happy New Year) may be fulfilled . . . I had hoped to see a different state of things, and that we should enter upon the New Year with the bright prospect of a speedy termination of this exhausting conflict.” The journal, with human and personalized descriptions of the Civil War, is among the collection Os Lincolniana and Civil War materials in the Wyles Collection at Santa Barbara, Calif., College. Big Celebration In the ancient land of China, where nuts and watermelon seeds are delicacies. New Year revelry used to equal our Fourth of July, Thanksgiving, Christmas and birthday parties all rolled into one. To the accompaniment of exploding firecrackers, ’feveryone feasted, gave presents and cards, made ceremonial visits to friends and paid family debts. Two-Faced Janus The month of January was named “Janus” by the Romans, ! in honor of the two-faced god who was believed to have the power j to look back over the past and be : able to foretell the future. Janus; was always represented with ai key in one hand, suggesting he J had power to open all doors and gateways. Twelve Grapes Twelve grapes are a part of thei gay Spanish New Year’s Eve celebration that takes place in the Puerta del Sol, Madrid’s Times Square. As the clock strikes midnight the grapes are held high overhead and eaten for luck—one for each month of the year.

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American Holly Has Beguiling Names Most of the holly cuttings used in American homes today are of the English variety. They are grown for the most,part in the northwest where climatic conditions are most favorable. Recent horticultural research in the field of plant selection has produced several strains of American holly much hardier than their English cousins and superior to the species in color, foliage and fruit. Some of the new varieties carry such beguiling names as Merry Christmas and Santa Claus. Others are Old Heavy Berry and Croneberry.

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HOUDAY WINDOW'S With a little ingenuity and imagination, the homemaker can use white and colored snows in “spray painting” Simple Christmas designs on window panes or glass surfaces. Cut-out paper or cardboard masks can be made for each color area. For best results, the aerosol snow should be sprayed from a distance of about 24 inches—the greater distance, the fluffier the deposit of simulated snow.

Scottish Festival : In Scotland, New Year’s Day was traditionally the most important festival of the year; a time for exchanging gifts, cards, and visiting with friends and kin. The Scots named New Year’s Eve Hogmany, grouping it with the whole New Year’s season as the “Daft Days.” Scottish children flood the streets on New Year’s Eve shouting, “Hogmany,” expecting cakes and fruits from neighbors just as American children do at Halloween.

First-Foot Tradition ; The “first-foot” tradition harks back to merry England, where a 'glass of wine and slice of bun loaf rewarded visitors who arrived first at a home following the birth of a new year. A “firstfoot,” also known as a lucky bird, brought with him the traditional symbols of warmth and prosper-ity-coal, bread and salt. He was welcomed because he “let in” the New Year—but he also represented the old year, always leaving by the back door.

SATURDAY. DECEMBER 22. 1962

Some Toys Pose Eye-Injury Threat Eye injuries are a particularly dangerous hazard from some Christmas toys, writes Dr. Dan Currie, in the North Carolina Medical Journal. Notable among such toys, he says, is the missile—throwing toys, including everything from sling-shot to air rifle. '