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the; cuntdn chronicle Clinton, S. C„ Thursday, December 22, 1< v . o*f& ^ I . . )>4 T -v- ■>x - _ 4 . i . May the Holy Babe shower your home with evay bieesing at Christmastiore. May you lonttw peace and plenty throughout the day* » come. ■H'.- ' ' 3C. W. Anderson Hosiery Co. and . . v , . .O . *. ; ’■ . ‘ - Dapper Hosiery Mills, Inc. w V. '’V, ■* V Pi Mnrf x.. f. - & A he’! ’ay tradition when it was "minced” meat and not a de.-- . li's a must for holidays to have Christmas pie. 2 cups prepared mince-meat or 1 - fees. pk£. 2 euro thinly slicetl pared tall apples *2 te: .poon grated lemon rind . 2 tubiespoons lemon juice 1 recipe plain pastry Combi e prepared mincemeat with apples, lemon peel and lemon j; :e. I.ine 8-inch pie plate with pastry; pour in filling. Cut dedgrt or use a fork on upper crust Sprinkle with surer, and fcm!;e in hot oven (400°) about 35 minutes. This pie is delicious serv ed warm. V Holiday Greene TO ALL OUR FRIENDS AND CUSTOMERS be w mzi 0 . ...> Evergreens, symbolic of eternal life, have long been used for decorating at Yuletide. Teutonic peoples believed that certain greens would frighten certain evil spirits away. The Saxons hung holly, ivy, rosemary, or laurel in their homes and churches, in the great manor houses, walls’ pillars, and win dows were adorned with branches of greens* A bunch of mistle toe hung from the door or ceiling. Each time a man stole a kiss under it he had to pluck a berry from the bough. It is said that early Roman enemies made up their quarrels when they met under the mistle toe; this is believed to be the origin of kissing unuer the green. This plant was not used in churches (because of its as sociation with the pagan Druid ceremonials). There was one exception to this — at York Minster — where a bunch was laid on the high altar "with a benediction for peace and good will’. As early as 1444, greenery was used on the streets of Lon don as Christmas decorations, and the custom grew through the years. Holly has long been a favorite holiday green. There are several legends connected with it One is that Christ’s crown of thorns was made of holly. Some say that the idea of making holly wreaths came from His Crown, as the berries resembled drop* of Hood. To day holly wreaths, with their glistening green leaves and con trasting berries, are^mongour most distinctive holiday dec orations. Wishing yon the best of everything In the holiday D. E. Tribble Company Ml BM I hr Pine Tree As the old story goes, long ago the pine tree was subject to seasonal changes, like other varieties of trees . . . losing its green frip peries in winter. One clay King Herod, in a rage of fear, sent his armies out to slay all infant boys, lest one threaten his crown. In Israel a carpenter, Joseph, and his wife, Mary, with the Child Jesus, fled the country l>efore Herod’s wrath. At day’s end they came to a green wood where stood a pine, heavy with needles, that every summer gave small birds a nest. Half its trunk was hollow. “Come,” said Joseph to the little family, “we will find haven here.” The pine tree, full of pity, dropped its blanket of branches down to cover them, and there they stay ed, while Herod’s armed men rode past, their hands stained with the blood of innocent babes. When morning dawned, the Chikl Jesus awoke, and, looking up at the high pine, blessed it: “Great pine, henceforth you will always keep your summer raiment and l>e for ever green. Through the ages multitudes of birds will find sanctuary amid your branches all winter long.” And so it was we have the evergreen Pine, loved by all living things,* The legend tells us, too, that if you cut a pine cone through part-way, you will find within it the imprint of His hand. Turkey is Choice With Americans Almost every nation has Sts own special Christmas dish. Since Americans represent peo ple from all parts of the world, it is not surprising that one finds different holiday menus in the various parts of the country. Two thoroughly American pedigrees, however, are turkey and cranberries. Indians ate wild turkey, cranberries and pumpkin be- for the first European colonists arrived. The turkey today is a domesticated variety native wiki turkey. itlefttings to all our good friends and patrons and toyour iaimlies.«.may peace and joy abide with you throughout the holiday season. ’ C3 CLINTON MILL STORE ’ LYDIA MILL STORE - Ktrr «■ f II I f I ' * ; 'rf. t f .fjtu , a 1