The Independent-News, Volume 107, Number 29, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 24 December 1981 — Page 9

w HAPPY ADS (We reserve the right to limit the wording in the Happy Ads or to adjust the price for long ones. We want to keep the Happy Ads to the intended use . . . sending a message of happiness to people and groups.) STEVEN HERE’S TO OUR NEW YEAR MORE THAN YESTERDAY LESS THAN TOMORROW SANDY Happiness Is 24 HOUR SNOW REMOVAL CALL 586 3731 OR 586-2884 Happy Birthday 808 URBIN From ONE OF YOUR MOST SATISFIED CUSTOMERS Congratulations JOHN GLENN BOYS FRESHMAN BASKETBALL TEAM & COACH BROWN On Our 51 Record For The First Half Os The Season KEEP UP IHEGOODWORK Love Your No I Fans RHONDA. MARSCIA. DEF A IRISH Happy Birthday CHAD Love CARL. KATHY. DAWN. SCOTT & ERIC Happy 80th Birthday GRANDMA BEATY From THE COLES ED. JEAN., 808 A RICH

Happy 40th Anniversary WOODY & IRIS THE RIZEKS Happiness Is A Free Puppy For Christmas Call KAREN OR TOM MOORE 784-8101 Happy 40th Wedding Anniversary MOM & DAD Love SANDY GREAT GOING FALCONS Beating Argos COACH Pulling For A Great Year From YOUR FIRST GRADE TEACHER Happiness Is ENJOYING The Christmas Season With Our Walkerton Relatives Love CARL, KATHY, DAWN, scon, ERIC A MARY THANKS IO THE MANY VOLUNTEERS Our Residents CHRISTMAS PARTY Went Very Well Sunday Our Dass Are Made Better By Each And Everyone Who Volunteered Mil 1 FR S MERRY MANOR WI WOULD LIKE TO SAY THANK YOU TO All Who Came Caroling THIS SEASON MILLER S MERRY MANOR

Happy Birthday CHAD DREWS #8 MOM. DAD. KELLY AND SUZANNE

Christmas Customs of Far Away, Long Ago

Every nation has its share of delightful Christinas customs, and although today fnany of those traditions are no longer strictly observed, some of these quaint customs are still remembered. In Czechoslovakia, for instance, the Christmas season signaled the time to end quarrels, so that the new year could begin in a spirit of love and friendship. Thus, there was a great deal of visiting back and forth as everyone sought to patch up any misunderstandings. Caroling was also a popular custom in Czechoslovakia and as the carolers went about singing, they carried miniature Nativity scenes with them. In France, the holiday season was the occasion for a comic scene. A huge wicker figure known as Melchior, carrying a basket and wearing colorful attire, would be strapped to a

In Untraditionally Short lime . . . Prepare A Traditional Holiday Meal

While the family gathering may still be a holiday tradition. the size of those gatherings, and the American family itself, is getting smaller In fact, statistics reveal that more than one-half of all US households contain only one or two persons Despite the* changes, one thing remains constant Turkey is still a favorite holiday entree To better meet the needs of smaller households, smaller turkeys are currently available frofn packers like Swift A Company These products deliver the taste, juiciness and tenderness previously found only in much larger birds. As a result, holiday chefs can reap two advantages First, leftovers can be minimized Second. preparation time Ls greatly shortened In fact, for the chef who wants to spend little time in the kitchen. Swift offers a Butterball R Turkey which is prestuffed with an old-fashioned bread stuffing in sizes from five to sixteen pounds, and goes from freezer to oven without thawing. Complete roasting instructions come with the turkey, which requires a minimum of four and three-fourths hours to roast and gives a cook total freedom from preparation Another variation on the holiday dinner theme is the unstuffed turkey or turkey breast served with a tasty onion casserole This easy dish, which can be prepared while the turkey is cooking, Ls placed in the oven during the last hour of roasting time TIME SAVING TURKEY WITH ONTON CASSEROLE Easy Onion Casserole 16 ounce package frozen, diced, and formed onion rings 2 cups sliced celery 10’ t ounce can condensed

DECEMBER 24, 1981 — THE INDEPENDENT-NEWS —

GLAZED HOLIDAY HAM 3 4 cup Aunt Jemima Syrup I /4 teaspoon nutmeg I tablespoon prepared One 4 to 5-lb fully horseradish cooked boneless ham ( ombine syrup, horseradish and nutmeg in heavy saucepan Bring to a boil; simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally Set aside Bake ham as package directs. Score ham about 30 minutes before meat is done; baste with glaze. Continue cooking 15 minutes, baste with glaze. Garnish with cherries, pineapple rings and whole cloves, as desired

donkey and taken door to door, collecting food. All the poor of the parish would then be invited to come to the local church, where these food donations would be given to them. Wreaths and chains made of brilliant tropical Howers offer a great contrast at Christmastime in the Philippines. T here children parade and sing after mass, led by a band. Instead of a Christmas tree, there are Hags, palms, and Howers in the home and a candle is kept burning in the window all night long In Sicily, a procession follows Christmas Eve services. \\ ith a waxen image of the Christ Child at the head of the procession, the celebrants wind their way through the town, while church bells ring and rockets flare. A beautiful Polish custom would be observed when the first star of the evening appeared on

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cream of celery soup 4 cup milk 1 teaspoon rubbed sage 2 tablespoons butter or margarine Prepare Stuffing Combine onion rings, celery, soup, milk, and sage in a large mixing bowl Stir to coat onion rings and celery Press mixture into a 14-quart casserole that has been generously rubbed with butter Dot mixture with butter and cover Place in oven with turkey during last hour of roasting time PREPARE TURKEY Li l Butterball™ Thawmg Thaw in unopened bag in cool water for 3-4 hours Change water often, or Thaw turkey in bag in refrigerator <on tray> for 14-2 days. ButterbalM Breast Thaw in cool water for 4-8 hours and change water often, or: Leave on a tray in refrigerator for 1-2 days

Christmas Ex e. Straw would be plac ed under the supper table, along with dishes and a tablecloth. One (hair would be left vacant for the Christ Child, as the head of the famih broke and shared a “peace wafer’’, a symbol of peace on earth. Another lovely c ustom comes from Ireland There, on Christmas evening candles .ire lighted and placed in each window and doors are left ajar This is to symbolize the offering of hospitality to Joseph and Marv and the Hols Babe. The candles are left aglow all night long and are finally snuffed out bv those answering to the n a me of Mary In Switzerland, children wait for the arris al of "Samichlaus on December sth. Wearing a jolly mask, he boasts a white flowing beard, a fur-trimmed robe and c arries a gras sack and staff.

ROASTING Li l ButterbaU™ Set oven at 375 and remove turkey from bag Remose packages containing neck and giblets from bird Rinse turkey and drain well Place turkey on shallow open pan with no water Brush skin with melted butter or margarine before roasting and baste if desired while roasting When skin becomes golden brown, shield breast with lightweight foil to present over-browning ROASTING TIMES 375 F Thawed Only 4-7 pounds 14-2 hours 7-10 pounds 2-24 hours Butterbal*" Breast Place in heated 325’ oven, skin-side up in a shallow pan Brush with melted butter or margarine If desired, baste turkey during roasting ROASTING TIMES 325 F Thawed 2-5 pounds 2-2 4 hours 5-8 pounds 24-2 S hours

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