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■-)- % - ^rue blessings of Christmas joyfully arise from that first wondrous Holy Night. May the spiritual glories of the season be yours. Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Nelson a s jolly Santa wends his way, bringing wonderful gifts for you, we'd like to add our appreciation. Happy holidays. M 6r W Auto Sales W. Main 83S-0310 •Ho ^ mid Mmif CkiUthm l /\ Fcixce/ui!' CUniXGiAjCL^ ^he peace of Christmas lives anew in song and story. May your joys be many, as are these thanks to you. W. S. Hatton Agency 505 N. Broad 83S-3&29 Pleas* accept these best wishes lor a Merry Christmas. We attach our thanks! Fitts Service Station 229 W. Main 8SS-0648 'Ylotfvitu. Scene One of the most revered Christmas customs is the reenact ment of Christ’s birth with a Nativity Scene. This custom was popularized in the 13th century by St. Francis of Assis. At a time when few books were available, and most people couldn’t read anyway, St. Francis dramatized the Nativity in 1224, to help the people of Creccio, Italy, understand the meaning of Christmas. Villagers took the parts of Mary, Joseph, and shepherds. Live animals were used, and a life-sized wax figure of the Christ Child was placed in the manger. It was St. Francis who led the villagers in joyous dan cing around the Nativity Scene. With Candies and Nuts Santa’s New Look Takes Local Trend Santa Claus is taking on a new look in the Phillipines. The traditional, snow-suited Santa has been popular for years but with the gradual rise of nationalism, Santa is becom ing " Filipinoized". More and more advertise ments show Santa’s sleigh be ing pulled by water buffaloes rather than reindeer. The temperature is hardly ever below 75 degrees in this tropical climate, so Santa is often seen wearing a "barong tagalog” rather than a snow suit. "Barong” is a cool, thin native styled shirt made of pine apple fiber. Instead of a snow cap, the "new” Santa wears a pointed hat called a "salaket”. 'Ilie traditional Santa can still be found in Manila’s de partment stores, but the time may not be far off when he disappears altogether. Chocolate Pinwheel For Holiday 1 cup sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 egg yolks 1 teaspoon baking powder 3/8 cup milk 2 1-oz. squares melted chocolate 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 cups chopped nuts (optional) Cream butter and sugar, add egg yolks and beat. Add the vanilla and milk alternately with the dry ingredients (and nuts, if desired). Divide the dough in two parts and add the melted chocolate to one part. Chill 2 hours. Roll each part out into two rectangles about one fourth inch thick. Place chocolate dough on top of the white, and roll up in jelly-roll fashion. Wrap in wax paper and store in refrig erator overnite. Slice the cookies about one-eighth inch thick and bake at 375 degrees about 10 minutes. Be careful not to overbake. If well wrapped, the dough can be kept in the refrigerator for a week or more. In Baking Santa Claus Buns Are In Season 1/2 cup milk 1/2 cup sugar 1 1/4 teaspoons salt 1/2 cup butter 3/4 cup mashed potatoes 2 pkgs. activedry yeast, or 2 cakes compressed yeast Scald milk; stir 3 eggs 4 1/2 cups sifted flour grated peel of 1 lemon 1/2 cup raisins 1/2 cup chopped nuts 1 /2 cup sifted confectioners’ sugar. in sugar, salt, butter and mashed pota toes. Cool to lukewarm. Sprinkle yeast on warm water in large mixing bowl; stir until dissolved. Add milk-potato mixture. Beat 2 of theeggs and add to mixture. Stir in lemon S eel and half the flour, beat until snaooth. Add remaining our or enough to make an easily handled dough. Turn out on lightly floured board and knead quickly and lightly until smooth and elastic —8 to 10 minutes. Cover and set in warm place; let rise until doubled. Punch dough down and turn out on lightly floured board. Knead raisins and nuts into dough. Roll dough into circle 1/2-inch thick. Cut into rounds with a 2 1/2 inch cutter. Place on greased baking sheet about 1 inch apart. Separate remaining egg. Beat yolk with 2 tablespoons water and brush buns with the mixture. Cover buns and set in a warm place until doubled in bulk. Bake at 375 degrees about 25 minutes. Beat remaining egg white and add enough confectioners’ sugar to make spreading consistency. Frost buns; decorate as desired. Makes 2 dozen. Homemade Christmas Is Best Of All Traditionally the Yule sea son has been a do-it-your selfer’s delight. The men of the house used to do every thing from chopping down the tree to going after the holiday bird. While the modern family head is usually spared such back-breaking chores, he still finds the workshop a great place to work some Christmas magic. A charming doll house for your little girl from a discard ed bookcase can be made. Just clean it up, sand it down, add wood or heavy cardboard par titions for rooms, and paint it playful colors. Some min iature, a Christmas doll—and really—the most beautiful gift ever! A wooden box painted in bright colors makes a sturdy toy chest. Another idea using a wooden box is to turn it upside down, paint, then top with a colorful cushion, you’ll have a brand new child’s has sock. Once you, start making your own gifts,'your family will never again be satisfied with the "store boughten” variety. DECORATING TREES It was in heavily-forested northern Europe that decor ating Christmas trees began. St. Boniface, an eighth century monk who converted the pa gans living in what is now Germany, convinced them to stop worshipping Odin’s sac red oak and, instead, to adorn fir trees in their homes in trib ute to the Christ Child. * * * ★ * * * ★ ★ * ★ $ Ckte&M: '000 We pray that the miracle of His birth in a humble manger will once more spread its wonders, its promise across the land, bringing peace on earth, good will to men. In the joyous spirit of the holiday we offer our thanks to our customers for your many kindnesses. We greatly value and enjoy the privilege of serving you. Merry Christmas. Lawson Furniture Co. CHOOSE YOUR CHRISTMAS iv IT DOE SN’T HAVE TO BE RED THE CHRONICLE, Clinton, S. C., December 26, 1968—23 •'^F.-XvvX-X-XvX-X-XvIvX-X-X-XvXvX'XvXvtv’.vXvXv'.vXvXvXvXvXvX mm if you don’t Don’t worr> plan to use red in your chosen decorating theme. You will have plenty of this familiar tone supplied by gift wrap pings, stockings, berries and seasonal flowers to give bright color accents in the house. Carefully plan the effect you want to achieve before starting. For instance, it would be an original and soothing setting for all the activity and excite ment, to provide a mood of peace ana contentment using blues, whites and metallic touches. A theme from the words of one of your favorite carols could be expressed through the creative usu of color in your Yuletide doRbrations. After you have decided on a general color scheme, try to keep hues sim pie. THKRK is a definite lang uage of colors; they produce certain thoughts and feelings, “Drive A Little — Save A Lot” Main Street Joanna and understanding a few of the ideas associated with them will be useful in your prepar ations. According to color ex perts, there is a reason for our seasonal preference for certain shades: Bright, warm colors like orange and red suggest warmth, gaiety and joy. Green is associated with hope and life everlasting. Light, cool colors of blue, turquoise, and violet, are calm and serene. Blue particularly, expresses restfulness, truth and depend ability. White means purity, peace faith and joy Silver symbolizes birth, purity, the Spirit, and the promise of hap pv times; while gold stands for royalty and power. As one of the gifts of the Three Wise Men Melchior, Balth asar, and Caspar gold meant that Christ was acknowledged as King of men. it ;« , , t * # ^ ^ •'Tv v iw «v> V <• Christmas Cheer the light of Christmas shine on you and your loved ones. May its bright warmth fill each day. We appreciate your loyalty. Ruby's Beauty Shop 121 S. Broad St. 833-1721 * w i & X* - I y * is#*?- / \ COI happiness sntentment lead \jc<n, as the d^tar led the ‘Wisest CM to the ^ llancfcr. Cd^nr thanhs for your continued cyood will. W. C. Dobbins Ins. Agency AETNA 55 :y; Amid the hustle and bustle and busy preparation of this merry time we pause in the happy tradition of the season to wish our many fine friends and neighbors all the long-lasting happiness of an old-fashioned Yule. Thanks for your loyal support. CITY OF CLINTON HARRY C. LAYTON, Mayor COUNCILMEN BOYD W. HOLTZCLAW DEWEY OXNER TRUMAN OWENS GEORGE W. BAGWELL FRED BRAGG, JR TALMADGE SANDERS