Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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BKafe' o v m PAGE TWO A 1 **? ■ • .: , '■->; 1 , .4 w ■ 5 r r YES ... CHRISTMAS r>tYv. LSV^S FOREVER... It’s the little things at Christmas time that live forever . . . old Santa’s visit on Christ mas Eve . . . youthful laughter . . 1, the aroma of evergreens ... the Christmas story of HIM- . . . Joyful carols and gay packages and messages of good will for all. May the season hold many happy times and memories for the coining year. • ' A X V** ■?X~‘ m M m***- ,S- i-f •/' isi*# SERVICE FINANCE CO. S. C. Altman 1506 Main Street Adella B. Summer Helen K. Werts Newberry, S. C. •as am The hustle of last-minute shoppers ... bright, colorful decorations ... the fragrant aroma of evergreens ... laughter of Children on the stairs — Christmas mom... the soft glow of candles — all remind us of the Holiday Season. We are reminded of your loyal support which has contributed so much toward making the past year a good year for us. And we will not soon forget the pleasant relationships we have enjoyed these past twelve months. For your confidence in us we want to express our true and sincere thanks for all past favors. 1215 Friend Street Phone 1141 JOE H. WELBORN, Agent GEORGE E. TYSON, Mgr. MARGARET TYSON, Office Mgr. -. -• .M -'X .« >■: . a, ■ . THE NEWBERRY SUN Christmas Day Christmas is. above all else, the day on which we recognize the Nativity of Christ. It has been so since the fourth century, when the Western Church officially adopted December 25th as the date of the birth of the Saviour. Since that time, this greatest of all events has completely fore shadowed every historical event occurring on the same day. Ask anyone to tell you of something else in history that happened on December 25th other than the birth of Christ, and chances are they will give you a negative an swer. A few will remember* that it was on this same date that George Washington crossed the Delaware. Only a true student of history will tell you that the date marks the birthday of Isaac* Newton, Clara Barton and Frances Blake, among others. Actually, the fact that Washing ton crossed the Delaware on Christmas is all the average American should be expected to remember. But, it’s interesting to note some of tfre other events that happened on the same day: In 1837, the Battle of Okeecho bee. In 1941, Japanese captured Hong Kong. ffi 1492, wreck of the Santa Ma ria. at Haiti. In 1926, Hirohito became Emper or of Japan. It was also on Christmas day, in 1947, that China’s constitution was adopted and went into ef fect, making the date China’s Na tional Renaissance Day. And. Christmas is also the birthday of the town at Kelso, Washington, set tled on Christmas day, 1847, by Peter W. Crawford. GOMES TO Just like most everyone else. Saint Nick prospered after came to America. In Europe, before he reached these shores, Saint Nick was a tall, angular man who rode a bony gray mare. He hadn't been in America long, however, before he had a new name, a new face, figure and a new and better mode of trans portation. The early English settlers in this country started Santa's “new look’’ process. They adopted the legend ary figure from the Dutch, but couldn’t pronounce “Saint Nicko- lous.’’ The best they could do was “Santa Kalouf,” which was cor rupted to “Santa Claus.’’ In 1809, Washington Irving in his “Knickerbocker’s History of New York,’’ changed Santa’s physical appearance by describing him as a jolly fellow with a broad-brimmed hat and huge britches. He also taught St. Nick to smoke a pipe, and traded his hay burner for a wagon. Clement Moore in his famous poem, “The Visit From Saint Nich olas,” went even further. He gave Saint Nick a sleigh, twinkling eyes, cheeks like roses, nose like a cherry and a round little belly. Future writers may try to trade Prancer and Dancer off for a jet ghip and trim down Santa’s waist line. It will be a tough job, for, though he isn’t streamlined, Santa pleases the young folks and that’s tnighty important. I ’NIGHT BEFORE MAR Dr. Clement Clarke Moore was ashamed of his famous poem, “Night Before Christmas” and would not acknowledge that he wrote it for more than 20 years. SANTA, INDIANA. The community of Santa Claus, Indiana owes its fame to its un usual name. At Christmas time its small post office is swamped with mail from throughout the world. CUT STAR ... A towering skyscraper is framed by a street light whose glow is much like the Star at Bethlehem'. V