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i L REJOICE! “Glory to God in The Highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men," The Angels sang Chirstmas is for rejoicing. Since first the Herald Angels sang, this rejoicing has most often found expression in music and song. Now as in earliest times, the spirit of joy and wonder echoes anew in the hymns and calors of Christmas. Henry VIII £ reetincjS Here's to a very Merry Christmas full of peace and happiness. \ IN GERMAN/ Henry VIII had two consuming passions: being the groom at weddings and eating. It was his idea to mark the Christmastide by decreeing a 12 day period of feasting, fun and games. There were twelve days of eating and revelry from Christmas Eve to Epiphany, January 6th. But the climax came on Christmas Day, when the great dinner began at three in the afternoon and lasted until after midnight. A trumpet blast summoned the King and his guests to the festive board. First to touch the royal lip was the ceremonial wassail, tradi tional drink of Christmas. Contrary to what many may think, the wassail was not with brandy or whiskey. Actually, it was nothing more than good old English ale, to which were added beaten eggs, and a custardy mixture flavored with nutmeg and sugar. Sanders’ Spur & Buddy Burger ***************************** jaBBHaBanaBaoaoaBanaaaogaaaBBBOB Once the ritual wassail had been downed, the king and his guests settled down to serious eating and drinking. First came seafood, including such delicacies as minced her ring, porpoise and whale stew or seal pie. The main course consisted of the roasts — whole suckling pigs and calves, venison and mutton. Next came the bird dishes, in cluding such favorites as stuffed geese and swans. Claret, Rhenish and Spanisn wines were served freely through out the feast, with the more potent depth charge, mead, add ing a finishing touch. Traditional English plum pud ding was more than a part of the meal, it was a part of the Christ mas legend. It was considered good luck to eat a plum pudding during the Christmastide, but never, never before the actual feast of the Yule began. Any cheater who did so was fore doomed to twelve months of trouble. Henry, a veritable eater, must have eaten everyone under the table. Historians attest to his prodigious appetite. One of them even relates that the king ate be tween courses, reaching out his pudgy hand for anything edible within, grasp. Christmas customs vary from one part of the country to the other in Germany. Throughout tho, it’s a real family affair and not consid ered as commercial of in some lands. Main shopping streets and store windous are brilliantly lighted but there are few Christmas lights in the homes since electricity is too costly. Candles are still used on many of the Christmas trees. Days before Christmas, German women take to the kitchen and bake enormous amounts of cookies and cakes. Christmas Eve services are held in most churches from four to five P M., then everyone goes home for supper. After supper the mother lights the Christmas tree, which is decorated with cookies, candles and ornaments. The rest of the family sings carols around the tree—and then the gifts. There is no traditional Christmas meal in Germany, but at noon most families have a large rabbit or goose, vegetables, mashed potatoes and a little tcinc. TRIM TREE IN Modern fantasy merry Ihristmas Throughout the land, the season spreads its warmth and happiness with our message of sincere gratitude. H. D. Payne & Co. DMrlbatarof Tuseo Products 101 Airport Road 8SS-0788 POUND AND SAW . . Future carpenters can safely try out their skills with this wooden workbench. The saw is worked across the bench, producing a realistic sawing sound. The plastic headed hammer is for pounding the unbreakable wooden nail. Spring-mounted, the nail pops back into position when hit and makes a "squeak, squeak” sound. There arc several new ways and possibilities, if you are weary of the old-fashioned approach to Christ mas tree decoration. For a mod tree use objects of clear plastic and strings of enp stal beads. Wire a gnen tree thickly with artificial red roses, either fabric or paper, tied on with green satin ribbons. A small tree to set on a chest or table can be heavily decorated with colored gumdrops wired on. A green tree trimmed entirely with red velvet bows looks neat and has a sleek style. Don’t skimp on the number of bows. Straw and wood figures look ap pealing. Some department stores have a big selection of these or naments. A tree hung entirely with gilded pine cones cun he effective. Cones should be small and uni form in si;e, hung with fine pic ture wire. Japanses Craftsmen Japanses take the toy industry very seriously and excel in the production of mechanical toys Toymakers study the craft in special schools OF ALL THE SEASONS OF THE YEAR, CHRISTMAS IS THE BUSIEST FOR ENTERTAINING A TIME FOB FEASTING AND HOSPITALITY. A RICH, ABUNDANT TABLE IS A TRA DITION IN ITSELF. & w > As choir voices sing out in joyful celebration of the glorious Christmas season, we lend our own with praises to Him and to all men of good will. ' May your holiday be filled with good cheer. Thank you for making the past year so successful. by CHARLES DICKENS That man must be a misanthrope indeed in whose breast some thing like a jovial feeling is not aroused — in whose mind some pleasant associations are not awakened — by the recurrence of Christmas. There are people who will tell you that Christmas w not to them what it used to be; that each succeeding Christmas has found some cherished hope, or happy prospect, of the year before, dimmed or piassed away, that the present only serves to remind them of reduced circumstances and straightened incomes - of the feasts they once be stowed on hollow friends, and of the cold looks that meet them now in adversity and misfortune. Sever heed such dismal reminiscences. There are few men who have lived long enough in the world, who cannot call up such thoughts any day in the year. Then do not select the merriest day of the three hundred and sixty five for your doleful recollections, but draw your chair nearer the blazing fire; fill the glass and send round the song; and if your room be smaller than it was a dozen years ago, or if your glass be filled with recking punch instead of sparkling wine put a good face on the matter, and empty it off-hand, fill another, and troll off the old ditty you used to sing, and thank God it’s no worse . . . Reflect upon your present blessings — of which every man has many — not on your past misfortunes, of which all men have some. Fill your glass again, with a merry face and contented heart. Our life on it. but your Christmas shall be merry, and your New Year a happy one. I The Torrington Co Clinton Boarlngi Plan! An .Equal Opportunity Employer i Heartfelt appreciation to our customers. INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY CO. W. Ifcfa sc y. 'i- : : : THE owns Everybody knows some of the Christmas carols. How could it he otherwise in this electronic world? The amazing thing, really, is how they manage to retain their dignitu ana beauty in the face of endless repetition. But they do. Every year when the old favorites reap pear, they bring with them their mystic power to gladden or soften the hearts of men. ! :i PRETTY BAUBLE . . . Christmas tree decorations never fail to excite the very young Yet, they can be dangerous Children should be instructed to admire the tree all they wish — but don’t touch! MINIATURE BULBS LEAST ^ HAZARDOUS THANKS, SANTA For the parent who wants to make sure the playthings he selects this Christmas are the best choices, the Toy Manufacturer's Association offers this advice 1 Don’t worry about the price tag A youngster couldn’t care less whether a toy costs $39 50 or $3 95 2 Don’t overestimate the interest age level of the child 3 Ask yourself uhich buys have been satisfactory in the past and buy accordingly 4 When not filling specific request, buy toys with as wide a range of play possibil ities as possible White Christmas Pie Is In Season A nine inch pie shell, baked. 1 envelope plus 1 teaspoon on- flavored gelatin, cup cold water >4 cop sugar Vi cup sifted flour >4 teaspoon salt 14 cups milk 4 cup candied mixed fruit, chopped fine & rolled In powdered sugar 14 cups heavy cream, whipped 4 cup sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 (34-ounce) can flaked coconut. Soften gelatin in cold water Combine 4 cup sugar, flour and salt in a saucepan Add milk gradually and cook, stirring until mixture thickens Remove from heat, add gelatin and stir until melted Chill until set Whip cream and add the 4 cup sugar Beat gelatin mixture until smooth Stir in vanilla and candied fruit. Fold in whipped cream and 1 cup coconut Pour into baked pie shell. Garnish with remainder of coconut. Chill until firmly set — overnight is best. This is delicious and serves eight Frosted Yams Brown 2 cans yams (1 pound, 2 ounces each) in 4 tablespoons butter or margarine Mix 3 teaspoons lemon juice and 1 cup confectioners' sugar Put yams in serving dish and pour sugar, lemon juice mixture over them Christmas lights can be danger ous as well as pretty if precaution is not taken. Perhaps the least hazardous are the miniature bulbs that often come in the shape of a candle. By us ing less electricity, they can burn at much lower temperatures. Thus, there w less danger of fire when a piece of tinsel or pine needle comes in contact. It is also important to use lights as directed. For example, indoor lights should not be used outdoors because they may not have the proper protection against w-et weather and short circuits. One way to help reduce fire hazard is to plant a Christmas tree in water while it is indoors. Thu uill help keep the needles from drying out and make them less flammable. Holly and Mistletoe Holly was used prominently in December Saturnalia festival Mistletoe was a symbol of peace and good will. Holly, like mistle toe, had special meaning for an cient Romans For Christmas, there is sym holism where holly is concerned — Christ's blood the (red ber nes) and His crown of thorns The r e's A 'Right' Way To Shop For Toys Be aware of what might give children pleasure at Christmas Knowing how to buy toys car. make the difference between the successful and the frustrated Santa Test some of the toys that you see and like Among the appeal ing, amusing or even beneficial some are merely frustrating to >oth adults and children In order to avoid tears on Christmas morning, have the store clerk open the package be fore you take it home Make sure that what you buy is complete and in working order before you pay for it. Consider your child’s age snd abilities, he wants something that he can play with or he car. assemble without parental help Often toys are too complicated for the child to really enjoy JMu|C)|e4c9|»|e3|e4(9|e3|e9|u|e3Me4o|u|e4u|u|e3|e3|u|e9|e9|esk9K**9M(>MuMe3|C3|u|t4u|uMc * 5 * * # * S A GREETINGS /h this festive time of year it is our tradition to express the gratitude we feel for the privilege of serving our fine customers and friends. PIGGLY WIGGLY i *