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Lf-Hi&ri; ^ ' 7 : ' ” ^!1 ■i. -• The Newberry Sun, Newberry, S. C., Thursday, December 23, 1965 SEC. B—PAGE 7 Mistletoe Magic Britain’s early Druids be lieved mistletoe could heal dis ease, neutralize poisons and protect against witchcraft. They wore charm bracelets and rings made of mistletoe, and fastened the plant over door ways to their homes. The Scan dinavian goddess Frigga re portedly made mistletoe an emblem of love and granted some lucky man a kiss beneath its branches — perhaps the start of the custom we know so well today. KIDS & CUSTOMS While American children are putting their gifts beneath the tree, Slavic youngsters go to sleep on a bed of straw and hay on Christmas Eve. to share in Christ’s humble birth. A special treat for kids of some generations ago might be the privilege of a ride on the Yule Log as it was dragged into the manor or castle. A favorite game was Snap dragon—in w hich players tried to snatch a raisin from a bowd of burning spices and spirits. PLEASING GIFT We give a gift in the hope it will be appreciated. We should then realize that there is little correlation between amount spent and good taste. We’ve all been in homes where the prized — and most expensive — possession left us cold. Take pains to insure that what you’re buying isn’t so highly stylized that it will shortly be outdated. Whether it’s house hold merchandise or personal pos session, keep its lines simple and clean. When in doubt, consult the salesman. W ELCOME WINDOW'' GlFT FOR MOTHER Let your picture window wel come guests to your home. Place a candle, a wreath or a spray of evergreen in the window, remem bering at the same time that too much of any of these will spoil the effectiveness of your window. The children might enjoy trying a stained-glass effect with easily- washed-off colorings and artificial snow' sprays. A real treat for* children is working with lumi nous paints; they enjoy admiring their handiwork on those snowy, blowy nights. Mom may need a floor waxer —but Christmas is not the time to give it to her. No matter how practical she may be, mom would much prefer to receive something frivolous — something she wouldn’t ordinarily buy for her self. It need not be expensive like mink or diamonds, even though they’re always nice. A tiny vial of utterly extravagant perfume is a likely winner. So is a be-ribboned or be-frilled house coat — and maybe oodles and oodles of delicious-smelling -• n m * iili ' V -fr Si ■mm mm mi .-.•.-.•.J.-.-.V.V.-.Vjd Mi. > X 1 *. mm --iV ’• mm cf mm ’k-> M © SCW. INC. M, ,• WINTER HAS STILLED THE SINGING BROOK - THE PALE SUNLIGHT STRIKES FIRE ON THE ICY PRISMS OF THE TREES, AND ON THE SEQUINED „ ' V . ' SNOW. BUT THE JOY OF CHRISTMAS WARMS EVERY HUMAN HEART. Fulmer Building Supplies WINDOW UNITS — DOORS — SCREENS — CABINETS ■ ■ : ... - . Wm "EVERYTHING IN WOOD" PHONE 276-4333 60 CALDWELL STREET ■-.