The Mail-Journal, Volume 22, Number 52, Milford, Kosciusko County, 25 December 1985 — Page 14

THE MAIL-JOURNAL — Wed., December 25,1985

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International students recall call Christmas at home

Since ancient times, people of all races have held festivals or feast days on which they ate, drank, and made merry — generally in honor of their gods. During this winter holiday season, when most American Christians are preparing for Christmas, many of the 2,500 Indiana University international students, who come from 120 foreign countries, are preparing for celebrations unique to their country or religious heritage. At a recent international luncheon in one of the university’s housing complexes, some of the students, or student wives, told of celebrations in their native lands. “Deepavali,” or “Festival of Light,” is the main event of the year in India, according to Devyani Madoc, an IU graduate student studying nutrition in the school of health, physical education and recreation. According to Hindu tradition, God disguised himself and came to earth to destroy evil. The fourday Deepavali celebration j signifies “narakasura” — the victory of good over evil. The 1 festival begins on Nov. 11, with the taking of an oil bath either late at night or before sunrise. After an evening visit to a Hindu temple, family and friends exchange greetings and enjoy special sweets. Oil lamps glow outside homes to chase away evil spirits. Hindu families often have small temples in their homes, Madoc said. In the U.S., Hindu temples are located in Chicago, Dayton (Ohio), and New York tylU’s Indian students and their families celebrated the Festival of Light this year on Nov. 15, at the Bloomington home of Dr. and Mrs. S. K. Joishy, where oil lamps in front of the house

lighted the way— and chased away any evil spirits that might have been lurking about. The Japanese people attach great importance to the New Year, considering it a time to “begin again” with a clean house, new clothes and a fresh outlook, according to Miwako Suzuki, wife of IU master of business administration (MBA) student Shingo Suzuki. The Suzukis are Christians and will celebrate a Bloomington Christmas. New Year’s in Japan is a time to visit a Buddhist temple or a Shinto shrine, and to pray for a happy new year, Suzuki said. Houses are decorated with ricestraw roping called “shimekazari” that is hung over doorways, along with objects signifying happiness and good luck. Special foods are prepared as friends and relatives gather to eat rice cakes and enjoy saki, a fermented rice drink. Children fly special kites and play card games as part of the celebration. In Finland and Sweden, Dec. 13 — the darkest day of the winter — is the day of Saint Lucia, queen of lights, according to IU Finnish student Liisa Innamaa, wife of Wendell Blubaum, a doctoral student in linguistics. In many villages, a school girl is chosen to be Saint Lucia. She dresses in a long white gown with a red sash around her waist, and wears a crown of pine boughs lighted with seven candles. According to Innamaa, “The girl visits family and friends, singing ‘Santa Lucia,’ and carrying a

Palmer College graduate

Dr. Elaine K. Bigler received her degree of Doctor of Chiropractic (D.C.) at December commencement exercises of Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, lowa. Palmer College is the world’s first and largest accredited chiropractic college. A native of Nappanee, Dr. Bigler is the daughter of Mr, and Mrs. Gerald Bigler, Nappanee Street, Nappanee. To qualify for the DC degree, Dr. Bigler completed four academic years of

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tray of holiday sweets for her hosts.” On Christmas Eve, Lutheran families in Finland attend church before returning home to a special holiday dinner. Later “Joulupikki” (Santa Claus) knocks on the door, bringing a bagful of gifts to those gathered together. Jan. 6 is an important day to Catholics in Spain, according to Patricia Torcal, wife of Javier Conde, an IU MBA student. Gifts are exchanged in remembrance of the three kings, or wise men, who, on this day in history, were said to have brought gifts to baby Jesus. On Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, Torcaf said

Westernized Christmas in Taiwan

Just as Christmas in the United States has evolved into a holiday with very American traditions, so is Christmas evolving in Nationalist China (Taiwan), and for Chinese students at Indiana University, Bloomington. According to Richard Mong, IU graduate student and president of the IU Chinese Christian Fellowship, Christmas is not an official holiday in Nationalist China and is not celebrated by all Chinese — but it is becoming more popular. Mong, who is from Taiwan and has been at IU for four years, said most Chinese in Taiwan do

professional study at Palmer College of Chiropractic. She is a graduate of North Wood High School, attended Ball State University and earned a BS degree at Goshen College. While at Palmer College, she was active in the Student American Chiropractic Association, Student International Chiropractic Association, Pi Tau Delta Honorary Society, D.D. Palmer Scholarship, was an exam center intern and a clinic in-

IT. whole cloves Combine all the juices (undiluted) and the brown sugar in a large kettle. Stir until the sugar dissolves and the concentrates thaw. Tie the allspice and cloves in a cheesecloth bag and add to the juices. Cover and simmer 20 minutes stirring occasionally. Remove the spice bags and throw away. Serve while hot. Makes approximately 18 cups. CHRISTMAS CHEESE CONES Arrange a couple of delicious “pine cones” on a serving board with a spring of evergreen at the top: PARAMESAN CHEESESPREAD > 3 c. grated Parmesan cheese 4(3 oz.) pkgs, softened cream cheese */4 c. real mayonnaise one-eighth tsp. garlic powder >i tsp. crushed oregano leaves Mix all ingredients. Chill. Form in the shape of a pine cone. Garnish with nuts. Serve with crackers ants fruit.

Spanish families attend church Holy Ark. Each night, after and have special family dinners. lighting candles on the Menorah, In Israel, Hanukkah is a children receive a small gift. A festival celebrating the first vic- traditional game called tory for religious freedom, won “dreidel” is played, and special by the Jews more than two thou- foods are enjoyed. sand years ago, according to An old Persian tradition still Shmuela Weidberg, wife of IU practiced in Iran is the 13-day doctoral music student Ron celebration of “Norouze” (New Weidberg. Year), which begins in March on It marks the rededication of the the lunar calendar, according to Temple by Judas Maccabaeus in Soroor Kashanipour, IU special 165 B.C. and is celebrated for education student from Iran, eight consecutive days, beginn- Schools are closed for the ening the 25th day of the month, tire 13 days. The holy book, the called Kislev. This year, that Koran, is read aloud, and tables falls on Dec. 27. are set with special foods. A candle-lighting ceremony Moslem families visit one begins the celebration, com- another and exchange special memorating the Holy Light that gifts. burned for eight days before the In Korea the official calendar is

not celebrate Christmas itself because only two to three per cent of the population is Christian. The majority of Chinese are Buddhist. The atmosphere in Taiwan around Christmastime, however, would be familiar to Americans in many ways. “Many stores want to keep up with the trends of the world,” Mong said. Decorations such as Santa Claus, Christmas lights, poinsettias and other symbols of the season are a very common sight, Mong explained, because the store owners like the “merry atmosphere” associated with

Bh K i DR. ELAINE K. BIGLER tern. She also was vice president of the International Chiropractic Association of Indiana. Dr. Bigler plans to make her home in Syracuse and will be practicing in the Elkhart County area. Beautiful centerpieces To make beautiful centerpieces, add a little sparkle to regular houseplants. Wrap pretty pink foil around purple African violet pots. Tie a one inch wide ribbon around the pots, ending in bows. Arrange the violets in a circle and space three 10” pink candles and two 12” purple candles in low glass holders around the plants. Pile high with silver baubles. Sprinkle purple bows around the edges of the centerpiece.

Christmas. The celebration of Christmas in Chinese homes depends upon whether or not the family is Christian, Mong said. In a Christian home, there might be a Christmas tree and the family might attend Christmas Eve services at a local church, where American and Chinese carols would be sung and the Christmas story told. Mong said caroling from door to door has also become a popular practice among church-goers. On Christmas Day, there might be a large traditional Chinese dinner and a few presents would be exchanged — but they would not be opened until the giver of the gift was gone, according to traditional Chinese custom. Although Christmas itself is not an official holiday in Taiwan, Dec. 25 is — it is Constitution Day. Mong said many of lU’s Chinese students use the winter Save time with microwave ovens Microwave ovens are the perfect gift for today’s two career families. Get home late? Guests coming for dinner and all your assets are frozen? Families on the run will enjoy the quick defrost-quick, cook advantages of a microwave oven. Even kids can safely and easily heat up their own meals while Mom and Dad are out. There’s nothing like the freedom a microwave allows in planning and preparing elegant meals on the spot. Worried about lack of counter space for your gift? Don’t. Many of the new models can be installed beneath hanging kitchen cabinets so they don’t take up valuable counter space.

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solar, but all families also have a lunar calendar. Eun Sook Han, IU student from Korea, said “Daeborum,” on Jan. 15, celebrates the Great Full Moon Day on the lunar calendar. Jeongbin Kang, wife of IU economics graduate student Jungyung Kang, said approximately one-half the population of Korea is Christian and one-half is Buddhist — thus the need for the two calendars and for the celebration of both Buddhist and Christian holidays. The birthday of Buddha is celebrated in September, according to the lunar calendar; while Christmas is celebrated at the traditional time, according to the Gregorian calendar.

break between semesters to travel in the U.S. For those who remain in Bloomington, the Chinese Christian Fellowship will sponsor a Christmas Eve dinner and service at the University Lutheran Church which is open to everyone, not just Chinese. The service will include a reenactment of the Biblical Christmas story and familiar American Christmas carols, as well as Chinese hymns not usually sung in American churches. Although the celebration of Christmas is growing in Nationalist China, the major holiday still continues to be the Chinese New Year, which usually falls in late January. Mong said there are several similarities between the way Christmas is celebrated in the West and the way the Chinese observe New Year’s: — Visiting family members is the major form of celebration. — Businesses usually close for about four days. — The color used frequently in both celebrations is red — which in China, symbolizes good fortune. For the New Year, red envelopes containing money are distributed among the children, who put the envelopes under their pillows for good luck. During the festivities, many Chinese wear traditional robes, and traditional Chinese music plays on the radio. In fact, Chinese traditions are as important to their New Year celebration as American traditions are for our Christmas, Mong said. In general, Mong said, most Chinese in Taiwan stay close to their traditional customs and resist Western encroachments — except for Christmas, whose I Westernized traditions are making it a holiday celebrated around the world.