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THE NEWBERRY SUN SECTION 2—PAGE 8 THURSDAY, DECEMBER 27, 1956 / Tike New Year celebration in old China lasted for 15 days, beginning on the First Day of the First Moon and -Umirriny on “Teng Chieh,” the Feast of Lanterns. Family gatherings are as tradi- in China as throughout the world and from New Year’s Day until “Teng Chieh’’ exchanges of and all sorts of entertainment in order. Northern China usually cele brated very simply, with paper lanterns hung in doors and win dows. In Southern China, however, the festivities were usually con cluded with spectacular lantern-lit parades featuring huge fire-breath ing dragons supported from within by many men. EARLY ‘OPEN HOUSE’ “Open House’’ on New Year’s day was quite the vogue in the United States around the turn of the aoth Century. Newspapers car ried columns of ‘at home’ notices announcing the hours during which visitors would be received. And having duly received, hosts and hostesses closed their receptions ynH joined the procession of callers at other ’open houses.' HERR! {iWSTlUs t Frank Wilson and ^ Ossie Driver [Upholstery of AU Kinds; [1515 Martin St. Newberryj Your mailbox can*? 1 hold aD the good { wishes we’re zemAZny toyoaondyoorscd ChrutmasCmef 208 XG Form Mr. and Mrs. A 2 X 8 8 A A A A A A A A A 8 A A A A A A A A A A A Tom Lewis and i Son Tommyl A A A A Boundary Street Ext. jjj New Year’s day is primarily a festive occasion, but recorded in the pages of history are many im portant events which have taken place on the first day of various years. On January 1, 1778, the First Union flag of 13 sripes was unfurled by George Washington. On Jan uary 1, 1863, the Emancipation of Negro slaves became effective by proclamation of President Abra ham Lincoln. Here are some other events which occurred on New Year’s day: 1735—Paul Revere was bom. • • • 1792—Kentucky admitted to the Union. • • • 1801—Union of Ireland with Brit ain. • • * 1815 — General Jackson repelled British when they attacked New Orleans. * • * 1825—Great Britain acknowl edged independence of South Amer ican republics. • • * 1907—U.S. pure food law put into effect. • * • 1913—Parcel post system inau gurated. • • • 1919—New Year’s day declared a legal holiday throughout the country except in Massachusetts and Washington, D.C. BOY, OH, BOY ... If this isn’t the biggest and brightest candle this youngster ever dis covered, it will do until some future year when maturity will bring the deeper significance of this great holiday. Bethlehem Basilica Among Oldest Churches The Basilica of the Nativity at Bethlehem, constructed more than 1,620 years ago, is one of the oldest churches in Christendom. As it stands today it represents the original building as erected by Emperor Constantine and restora tions and additions made under Justinian. It is surrounded by three con vents of separate faiths, Greek, Latin and Armenian. All three have the privilege of worshiping in the Grotto of the Nativity. CHRISTMAS TREES Tradition has it that Christmas trees were first used in Germany when Christian missionaries chop ped down trees worshiped by the pagans and made a decorated tree part of the Christian celebration. Earliest records of the use of Christmas trees v in the United States indicate that German im migrants, who wanted to preserve the type of Christmas they had in Germany, were responsible for popularizing the use of trees in this country. Simple Christmas Best for Children Crowds of faces glowing with the Christmas spirit, Santa with his laughing «7*s and hearty chuckle, gifts you can use and tome you can’t—that** a grownup*s-eye-view of the holidays. A forest of legs, a frustrating heap ef things to touch and see and tax endless journey of being pushed and pulled through a hot, noisy place—that’s a child’s-eye- view ef the holidays. ' If you gfve children a happier view ef the holidays they’ll give you a baggier one too. First of all, avoid crowds with your children. If they shop with you, ife best to take them imme diately after a rest and not stay too long. Preschool children often don’t understand Santa Claus. Take them to see him if they want to go. Forcing them to sit on his lap often makes them cry and leaves unpleasant memories because they were frightened. Children often receive so many gifts that they’re confused and can’t decide which one to play with first. After they open the gifts, put some away for a rainy day. See which they’d like to save for later. The holiday season will pe a pleasant time for your children if you keep It simple. 'g « r ^ 3 • fi HOLY flno HAPPY .•V? I At you store holiday foods in your freezer, you’ll save time if you put them in the pane in which you’re go ing to hev? them. We sing out our wish for you — Merry Christmasl Jim’s Watch Repair Shop 1221 Nance St. Newberry, S. C. QUAUTY SHOE SHOP , 1105 McKibben Street Newberry, & C. * i % ^ > r n v,. r i -k t- • A >i y * •• © 1 r; ■ • 'V, S,' >■' 5 <%>) When Santa Oaus makes his Christmas visit at yoor home, may he bring you and yours afl of the good things in life — health, happiness, and prosperity! This is ihe • •> ?■. - a s.jrt: v ■ . * - ■ . MW V" . . 1. V- , i.-' - ’ • ' . wish we've tucked into Santa's pack for you. With heartfelt sincerity, we thank you for your friendship j and wish you a very Merry Chistmasi % XV. Champion Paper & Fibre And Their Employees