Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 60, Number 301, Decatur, Adams County, 22 December 1962 — Page 21

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 22, 1962

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K J • >7w<» ’ % qj&f , '“J f Holiday Season, * * and a special "thank you" to ' ' our many good friends. Hope we continue to serve you! o • Kunowich Piano and Organ Sales - ' - "' s 216 N. 9th Street

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3 Holiday 'H's' Can Be Bested H-urry, h aste and h-ustle. Holidays and the 3 "H’s” really go together. And they often interfere with another “H”—hospitality, says Mayme Schoonover, Extension Nutritionist, University of Wyoming. Iler recommendation for a holiday withput haste—hurry—hustle and with time for hospitality? It takes a little doing and planning, but is well worth the effort. Here are her suggestions:, ~. Stack the pantry shelf with canned meats for sandwiches and nibblings. •.. Store extra cheese and dips in the refrigerator. • ..Add extra boxes of fancy crackers to your usual supply. •.. Bake some plain and fancy cookies and store them in the refrigerator in closed containers. ( ~ Make a dessert that you can freeze or store in refrigerator. CALM CHRISTMAS The “secrecy” of ChristmasSanta Claus and hidden packages —as well as the mad rush of shopping and holiday preparations stimulates a child’s emotions. The wise parent will find the time during all the “mad rush” to sit down with children and quietly explain to them the true meaning and spirit of Christmas.

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Planning Can Make Shopping Real Pleasure A bit of careful planning can make the task of Christmas shopping easier and pleasant. The first step is to sit down and leisurely prepare your gift list, checking two or three times to be certain no one is overlooked. When the list is completed, determine a “tentative” gift for each person on the list. Shuffle this tentative list so that you may be able to shop your favorite store by departments—from topfloor to bottom. Shop Early Shop as early in December as possible. Stores become more crowded as the holiday approaches. Tuesdays and Fridays are usually less rushed. If possible, go during the early morning, late afternoon, or late evening—these are lighter periods. In large stores, charge plates and cash are the quickest ways to pay for purchases. Checks are alright, but you must have identification ready. Carry small purchases if you can. A strong shopping bag and a large purse come in handy. Stores are well equipped to wrap, deliver and mail, but can’t do it rapidly in the busy season. Be Personal If the gift is something you’ll deliver in person, plan to wrap it yourself. This will save standing in wrapping lines, and you can make the package imaginative and personal. Whether you shop early or late, charge or pay cash, preparation is half the battle. Plan ahead. Know what each person wants ... in what size ... and you’ll please everyone on your list—and yourself in the process. V , The origin of drinking a toast on festive occasions is lost in history. The word “toast” is .traced to England, where during the reign of the Stuarts it was a i custom to place a bit of toasted bread in a cup of wine. t Down through "Hie '“course of time, some toasts have become traditional. j Benjamin Franklin is credited with this line: “He who drinks fast pays slow.” < Mark Twain popularized this old Irish toast: “May all your troubles be little ones.” Robert Loveman reflected optimism when he coined this toast: i “A health unto the happy I < A fig for him who frets , It is not raining rain for me, i It’s raining violets!”' i And, let’s not forget the standards i. —L. “Cheers!”— ' “To your health!” . “Here’s mud in your eyel”

Variety of Shrubs Provide Foliage for Decorations There are many trees and ; shrubs that produce attractive foliage and berries suitable for holiday home decorations. American holly is best known, but there are other varieties, such as Yaupon, Deciduous holly, Chinese holly, English holly and others. The most popular shrubs include Carolberry, Snowberry, varieties of roses, such as Rose Multiflora, and riiany varieties of Viburnums and Euonymus. Attractive foliage plants include Magnolia, pine, hemlock, Chinese fir, cryptomeria, pittosporium and aucuba gold dust. GIFT GIVING <lift-giving and card sending have become a part of our Christmas observance, whether we tike it or not. We should not object, both can contribute to the spirit of the season. And, in the final analysis, we have only ourselves to blame if we get so involved with the commercial aspects of Christinas that we overlook its spiritual aspects. SANTA CLAUS “He was dressed all in furs from his head to his foot and his clothes were all tarnished with ashes and soot—he was chubby and plump, a right jolly old elf, and I laughed when I saw him in spite of myself.” These words from Clement Clark Moore’s “A Visit From St. Nicholas” gave to the world the popular image of Santa Claus. For appearance sake, we presume, Santa’s clothes are now pictured a clean, bright red, but he’s still “a jolly old elt”

LAUGHING MATTER . . . Too embarrassed for words, this four-year-old covers his giggles while attempting to tell Santa what he wants for Christmas. Could it be that Santa’s beard tickled the young fellow?

MAGIC MISTLETOE The mistletoe, which means “all heal” was believed by the Druids to have magic powers to protect those who owned it from witchcraft, heal disease, neutralize poisons and bestow fertility. Sealing a betrothal with a kiss beneath the mistletoe assured a couple of all blessings and a lifetime of happiness. SWISS TREATS Swiss holiday treats include the “Birewegge” a pear cake baked in the shape of a loaf of bread. It features a spicy, flavorful concentrate from air dried pears mixed with raisins. Additionally, there is the “Tirggel,” a Christmas cookie, Originally in the design of animals, which is said to have derived from an early Germanic sacrificial cake. K FAVORITE . . . Prettily framed by Poinsettias is this young miss. This traditional Christmas flower is naturally a favorite during December and the holiday season.

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e n > ** i A May the blessings of this beautiful ’ t M season bring you joy and happiness! VIVT z>iEJ®wiEKOmloMw HI .A WSSImRLDecatur Golf Course U. S. Highway 224 Wert

HOLIDAY MENUS In France, after the elders return home from midnight mass. It is time for a grand feast. In some sections of the country, the roast goose occupies the center spot on the festive board. Elsewhere, the menu may be highlighted by such items as buckwheat cakes and sour cream, roasted chestnuts served with milk, turkey and chestnuts served in wine. Many homes in France are decorated with Christmas trees, although trees are not displayed in public places to the extent one finds them in America. FIREWORKS Fireworks, outlawed in many sections of this country, are used elsewhere in the world to signal great events. In Central America, the setting off of fireworks traditionally celebrates the birthday of Christ. Fireworks continue through the night each Christmas Eve. When a son is born to even the poorest of families, the father will announce the event to the world by setting off the biggest firecrackers he is able to afford. Holiday Hazardous A common hazard to rugs and carpets during the holidays is cranberry stains. According to cleaning experts, the juice of cranberries produces a staining action on most rug and carpet fibers which the housewife will find impossible to remove unless she consults a professional rug cleaner.

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IU/ feter' • TAll systems are “go” y. BA, •• • a ”d are our ll® wishes to you, for Christmas Season! Wv .■ HL. | PIONEER DRIVE - IN 304 N. 13th Street PIONEER RESTAURANT 142 S. Second Street >■ ___ijrft : • — '..J. - ■ — — J(W TO LJqw • at ' a cwfOK Jr * i /ime for Santa .AIAF- A i 'Ww ’ to fill the stock- » V ings. Time, too, WiA for us to wish you C. vSEI a Christmas over- — v /'till flowing with and happiness. ****♦«;• ' ’ Parkway "66" Service Hi-Ways 27 & 224 Phone 3-3682

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