The sun. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1937-1972, December 25, 1958, Image 10
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COMPLETE JOY—Remember back when Santa Claus was the
most Important person In the world to you? That’s the way this
young lady feels as she expresses complete joy over the expected
arrival of Santa.
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Today mistletoe is recognized
throughout the world as a symbo,
of lasting peace and from this has
come the custom of giving a kiss of
love or peace beneath it
Once, however, it was considered
a weapon of death. Later is was
considered a magical medicine.
It was a mistletoe arrow, accord
ing to J'lorse mythology, that Lok'
used to kill Balder, the sun god
after B&lder’s mother had obtain
ed a promise from all living things,
other than mistletoe, that they
woud not harm him.
Balder was restored to life and
it was ruled by the gods that the
mistletoe would never again be
used to do harm.
Ancient Europeans considered
the mistletoe a magical medicine
They carried it about with them
tor health and luck, and believed
it a cure for ulcers and epilepsy as
."ell as a charm promoting fertility.
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Growing in popularity, the
Christmas rose has become a seri
ous competitor of holly, mistletoe,
poinsettias and other plants that
decorate our homes at Christmas
time.
The dimunitive plant puts forth
seven or eight white roselike
blooms tinged with pink. It has
lustrous dark green foliage and a
mature plant is no more than a foot
high.
A cold-weather plant, the Christ
mas rose flowers naturally in De
cember or January. It withstands
snow Sind low temperatures. It
does not propagate well in the
United States. Most of them are
imported to florists from Belgium
and the Netherlands. They de
velop best in soil peculiar to the
western parts of those countries.
Grows In Low Countries
Gardeners in the Low Countries
grow the plant from slips taken
from the parent plant after it has
finished blooming in January. The
shoots are grown under glass.
In incubation a Christmas rose’s
leaves are pruned regularly to give
it added strength for blooming.
After three years of care the plant
is mature and ready to put forth
its famous winter blossoms.
Ancient Roman's were familiar
with the Christmas rose and eager
ly sought it for medicinal use.
They believed that eating the roots
would “clear the brain, cure stu
pidity, and relieve insanity."
A Christmas Legend
Like many flowers, the Christmas
rose has its own special legend.
According to the story, a poor
shepherd girl watched the Wise
Men come with rich gifts to present
to the newborn Christ Child, and
she wept because she had no pres
ent to offer. An angel suddenly ap
peared.
Learning the cause of the girl’s
distress, the angel waved a wand.
Instantly, glistening white flowers
carpeted the ground. The young
shepherdess gathered blooms.
When she presented her gift, the
Infant smiled. As His fingers touch
ed the delicate white flowers, they
became tinged with pink.
The plant’s legendary association
with Christ carries to regions
where it bloomrf’ in early spring.
There it is often called the Lenten
rose.
Stocking Hanging
Became A Custom
Through Accident
With delight and great expecta
tions every American child hangs
ids stocking by the fireplace at
Christmas time. Thereon hangs a
fascinating tale of adventure.
Once upon a time—so the legend
goes—kindly Saint Nicholas, who
was in reality Bishop of Myra, in
Asia Minor, unintentionally orig
inated the custom of hanging
stockings by the fireplace on
Christmas eve.
Saint Nicholas was a kindly man
and jolly, and very rich. He loved
to make mysterious journeys into
the country and poor sections of
the community to bring secret
gifts co the poor. For a long time
his identity remained hidden, but
he was caught at last with his sack
of gifts on his back.
Down The Chimney
Saint Nicholas knew an old
nobleman who was very poor and
who did not want anyone to know
of his poverty. Wishing to give him
a gift of money Saint Nicholas
crept to a window of the house and
saw the old gentleman asleep by
the fire.
The good Bishop climbed to the
roof of the house and dropped his
gift down the chimney, thinking
it would fall on the hearth at the
nobleman's feet.
However, it so happened that the
gentleman’s daughter had hung
some stockings to dry by the fire
and the money fell into one of
them. From this kindly deed of the
good Bishop has grown the wide
spread custom of hanging stock
ings at Christmas time.
Died In 1087
The anniversary of Saint Nich
olas’ death in 1087 eventually be
came a festival in the Russian
church, and in time the name be
came corrupted to Santa Claus and
associated with the festivities of
the Christmas season, with its treel
its decorations, the holly and the
mistletoe.
These today are the joyous sym
bols of Christmas.
LOOK FOR SANTA
American children look for pres
ents in their stockings or under
the Christmas tree. In Italy they
seek them in “Urns of Fate” and
the children of Norway seek them
in hiding places all through the
house.
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THE NEWBERRY SUN
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 25, 1958
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EGARDLESS of warnings by fire departments and safety official,
millions of American homes become dangerous fire traps at Christ
mas time. Fire at any time is tragic, but at this happiest of seasons
it is more so.
There are a number of simple, easy ways to reduce the hazards ot
fire in your home during the next few days.
Location of the Christmas tree
in your home is of vital importance.
Do not let it block an exit, ir set
it up near a stairway which would
provide an upward draft.
Be sure your tree is fresh and it
should be kept outdoors until ac
tually needed. When setting it up,
stand it in a bucket of water or
wet sand and brace it well so there
will be no danger of it falling.
It is most important that the
decorations be flameproofed or
made of noncombustible materials.
Lighting sets and extension cords
should be in good condition. If in
doubt have them tested.
Inspect Tree Daily
Even these precautions are not
enough, however. Make it the duty
of some member of the family to
Inspect the tree every day during
the holiday season. This way you
will know immediately If it has
become too dry and should be dis
carded.
The switch used for turning on
the tree lights should be placed
some distance from the tree. Never
use an outlet or plug under the tree
or run eleetrlc trains around the
NIGHT BEFORE CHRIST
MAS—And not a creature was
■Hiring except young Miss Janice
Sande who creeps out of bed to
investigate her Christmas stock
ing. Alas, Santa Hadn’t reached
her house yet!
There are a few other simple
rules that should be observed if
decorations are used around the
house. Keep them away from chairs
and other places where people may
smoke. And keep plenty of ash
trays handy during the holiday
Never Use Candles
It is traditional to hart lights in
the windows at this season, but
ggyer UJM candles. Keep curtains
and other flammable material pull
ed b&ek at least six inches from
any electric light
And on Christmas mqrnlng, or
or any other time you oplii pres
ents, remove an gift wrappings
and packing material from the liv
ing room and dispose of them im
mediately.
It can be a happier Christmas
If you know there is no danger of
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There are many legends about
decorating the Christmas tree. One
dates back to Boniface, who as
England's missionary to Germany
in the 8th century, “replaced the
sacrifices to Odin’s sacred oak to
a fir tree adorned in tribute to the
Christ child”.
Others say that the tree and its
candles should be attributed to
Luther. Another says the practice
dates to the Teutonic practice of
bringing trees into homes to ap-
oease the god-like spirits that were
believed to inhabit forest timbers.
But there is a legend more beau
tiful than all the rest. According
to it, when Christ was bom a group
of stars looked down upon an olive
tree, a date palm and a pine tree
which stood over the manger.
Seeing that the pine had nothing
to offer in His honor while the
others gave fruit and dates, they
descended from the heavens to rest
upon the pine’s boughs as an offer
ing—and that was the first Christ
mas t tree.
Live Christmas Trees
Are Widely Used
Throughout Country
Live Christmas trees are widely
used throughout the country, but
many of them die because they are
not properly planted, or cared for
while in the house.
A live tree will be delivered with
the roots wrapped in burlap. Place
the tree in a tub and pour cold
water over the ball. After it has
been well soaked, wrap the hall in
a plastic sheet and tie it loosely
around the tree.
Occasionally open the plastic and
add more water and be sure to keep
it away from the heat of a radiator.
Plant the tree outdoors the week
end after Christmas. Dig a hole the
same depth as the burlap ball and
a foot wider.
Place the tree erect, leaving the
burlap around the balL Fin the hole
with loam and give the tree a deep
watering.
Finally, spread a mulch over the
root area. If the tree has been
planted at a windy comer of the
house, erect a protecting screen to
mute harsh winter winds.
"PEACE
ON EARTH”
This - the eternal
message to the
world - rings out
at Christmas!
F. J. HARMON
GARAGE
935 Friend St.
Newberry, S. C.
PICTURE — Where
can anyone find a happier pic
ture of the joy of Christmas?
Here a child receives a gift from
Santa, she with the joy of receiv
ing and he with the joy of giving.
Planning holiday party menu
and shopping lists early will etlm
Incite extra trip# to the store.
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Clerk of Court
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Coroner
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