The Independent-News, Volume 112, Number 29, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 25 December 1986 — Page 7

The Many Customs of Christmas Once again, the most joyous of holiday seasons is upon us, bringing a spiritual renewal and strengthening of family bonds. Among all these holiday traditions are found many of long-ago and enchanting history. The hanging of mistletoe is a practice derived from the British custom of the “Kissing Ball ” This special ornament was made from evergreen branches and was hung in a passageway. A berry was removed each time a kiss was exchanged. Once all berries were removed. kissing ceased.

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Decorative wreaths for doors and windows are traditions thought to have been inspired by the great Della Robbia family of Florence, Italy. This popular wreath pattern of fruit and foliage was originally made to resemble small, circular garlands, surrounding tiny figurines. Gradually, the round greens grew in size until ready to stand as art in themselves. Ihe practice of hanging Christmas stockings began in Southern Europe. Legend states that an old man was in despair because he had no money for his daughters’ dowries. Saint Nicholas, hearing of the man’s plight, dropped a bag of gold down the oldster's chimney. The gift traveled quickly and landed in a stocking, hung upon the mantle to dry.

The next year, friends and neighbors hung out their prettiest stockings in anticipation of the coming of the generous Saint. Today, the practice of hanging these picturesque socks remains one of the happiest of Christmas traditions. "Merry Christmas” Wishes Expressed In Many Languages Our modern jet age reduces long-distance miles to minutes and it is not uncommon to hear of someone having breakfast in Pans and dinner in Rome.

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One can be assured, moreover, that anywhere you go in the Christian world, the spirit of Christmas exists. Holiday greetings, when offered with sincerity, are understood instantly, no matter what the language. Here are a few ways to say “Merry Christmas’’ to individuals in foreign lands: Bohemia, Vesele Vanoce; Bulgaria. Chestila Koleda, Croatia, Sreian Bojic; Denmark, (/laedeli^ Jul. Wales, \adolig Ua^en. Ukrama. Srozhdestvom Krisovym. Spanish-speaking countries. Feliz Navidad; Portu-gese-speaking countries, (Portugal and Brazil) Boas

Festas; Poland, Weselych Swiat; Italy, Buon Natale; Germany, Frohliche Weihnachten ; France, Joyeux /Voe/; Ireland, Nodlaig Mhaith Chugnat THE TAX SHELTER JOYCE H. WYSOCKI Registered Representative For CHUBB SECURITIES CORP. Concord, N H. 03301 INVESTMENTS MUTUAL FUNDS - I.R.A.’s 903 S. State Street North Liberty, Indiana Phone 656-4706 «2«?

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