Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 61, Number 301, Decatur, Adams County, 23 December 1963 — Page 12

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South of the Border It’s Posadas at Christmas

Santa Claus, the Christmas tree and Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer don’t mean much to folks south of the border. And because they don’t visitors to Phoenix, , Arizona, and the Valley of the Sun can enjoy some unusual and delightful Yuletide treats. The traditional method of greeting Christmas in Mexico is by means of posadas and pinatas. Both can easily be seen in the Mexican sections of communities around Phoenix or in border communities such as Nogales just a few hours drive south of the Arizona sun-fun capital. Colorful Posadas -• . The posadas—among the most colorful of all Mexican celebrations — emphasize the religious aspect of the holiday. They begin about nine days before Christmas. A couple representing Joseph and Mary—usually accompanied by a donkey and pilgrims (who are really guests) — re-enact the search for lodgings prior to Christ’s birth. Carrying lighted candles, they sing beseeching songs, asking for shelter. The hosts pretend, for a whjje, that they won’t supply lodgings. Then —as all hope seems gone—they relent. The singers and guests enter, and the party begins. It’s a festive time, and usually includes a Pinata. This is especially so if there are children in the group. The piece de resistence is a large papier-mache container

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which may take the form of a large animal, bird, person or other shape. Inside are candy, nuts, toys anck other treats, and .the entire thing is suspended by a movable string above the heads of the guests. Guests are blindfolded, and one by one try to hit the container with a stick. Since the “stocking” is manipulated out of reach, there’s always much laughter at each futile swing. Finally, though, one of the guests manages to get in a good whack —and there’s a gay scramble for the goodies as they cascade over the floor. Traditional Dish Climax of the posadas is midnight mass on Christmas eve. It's an emotional experience cherished by many travelers. Then, to the tune of ringing bells, celebrants go home to a traditional dinner of revoltljo, a dish consisting of potatoes, shrimp, chili, rosemary, prickly pear and whatever else the family can afford. 5 The festivities on the border may easily be seen by hopping a bus or renting a U-drive car for the three and one-half hour drive from Phoenix to Nogales. Not only do they form an unusual part of the Christmas holidays but they add spice to the myriad of other events like the Copper Bowl game and warm sun-fllled days that make the Phoenix Christmas season one of the gayest times of thenar.

New Joy To Young Hearts You can bring happiness this Christinas to children in hospitals, orphanages and in the families of the unemployed by refurbishing the toys your own children have outgrown or no longer enjoy. In many communities, civic and fra- i ternal groups have organized pro- i grams for this purpose. The easiest way to make old toys in basically good condition' look like new again is with color-; ful quality enamels, and here are some tips to help you do the job. i First and most important of all be sure you use only suitable i enamels, particularly those that contain less than 1 per cent of lead. While most enamels meant for interior use contain no harmful Ingredients, be sure to tell your paint dealer that you will be painting toys. He will sell you the right product. Under no circumstances use outside paint on toys or children’s furniture. ! Kids Like Color Bear in mind that children prefer strong, bold colors, the primaries; red, yellow and blue, the bright secondaries; orange, green, i purple. It takes a more sophisticated taste to enjoy pastel and less lively darker shades. They also ; like the shininess of gloss enamel. I Wash the toy with detergent to ’ remove finger marks and other soil. If old finish is glossy, it I should be dulled with sandpaper, 1 so new finish will adhere better. | Any cracks or holes should be < filled with water putty or plastic' wood which should be permitted; to dry before sanding smooth. Easy To Use For small articles, you’ll find self-spraying enamels in aerosol cans easiest and most practical to use. If more than one color is to be applied, protect the already painted areas with masking tape.

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R r 1 B TOYMAKERS ... A toy that makes toys is offered by one manufacturer this year. Kids can make their own plastic boats, cars, jewelry, cabins, decorations, signs and comic buttons. Comes With over 50 individual molds; clay for making additional molds, sheets of colored, clear and metalized plastic, and instruction booklet. Choice of Tree Differs . From East To West In New England and the Northeast, balsam fir and white spruce are the most popular Christmas trees, while Pennsylvanians often prefer Scotch pine, spruce and red pine. In the South, red cedar and the scarce but beautiful holly tree are often used? as well as pine. In the West, cedars and Arizona cypress are favorites, and on the West Coast a wide variety of trees, Douglas fir, blue spruce, Engleman spruce and other locally grown trees are all popular. IN JAPAN Christmas is observed widely in Japan despite the fact that fewer than one per cent of the country’s population is Christian. Each year, Tokyo’s' streets are bright with holiday decorations, and “White Christmas’ is almost as popular as it is in America.

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MONDAY, DECEMBER 23, 1983