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The Newberry Sun, Newberry, S. C., Thursday, December 23, 1965 SEC. B.—PAGE 13 Christmas is a time of joy and giving, yet the large family, in the excitement of the holi day, family dinners and other activities, may incur too u eavy an expense. Careful thought and plan ning can make things easier on the pockethook and reduce the post-Christmas concern about overdue bills. Gifts are an im portant part of the average family's budget. Most families spend three and five per cent of their income on presents. To avoid running bigger bills than intended, the family should keep a running total of the amount of gifts bought, for cash, and on credit. And, if you're paying over a period of several months, credit charges should be figured as part of the cost. HORN OF PLENTY .... A cor nucopia filled with candies can easily be made from construction paper, masking tape and colored string. rrs CHRISTMAS The French say “Noel”. The Spanish refer to “Navidad”. The Italians say “Natale” and the Germans say “Weihnachten”. But Christmas in our part of the world is derived from an old English term Cristes maesse (Christ’s Mass), a term first used in the 11th century. Make a Wreath To make a wreath, use a wire hoop or coat hanger bent into a circle. Wire pine needles to the hoop with short pieces of wire. Add pine needles un til the foundation wreath is at least two inches deep. Then wire on pieces of evergreen and berries. If the foundation is firmly made, the evergreen and berries may be stuck into the pine needles. An Evergreen Rope : S ’ * Jt A rope of evergreens is easy enough to make, say the experts, and might go well over your door frame, mantel or along a stair rail. Materials: rope long enough for your needs, short lengths of wire (15 to 18 inches), short sprays of evergreen (cedar is especially good), balls, bows, red berries or bells. Place a bunch of evergreen against the rope and fasten in place with wire. Repeat length of rope. Drape as desired. Locate places where addi tional decoration—berries, balls, bells—would be effective and wire on. Fasten decorated rope in place with tape, tacks, corsage pins or small nails. Wire lengths of evergreen to gether as a spray and decorate with bells, balls or ribbon. OsJ/ TO ALL OUR GOOD FRIENDS WE'RE GLAD OF THE CHANCE TO SAY HELLO AND WISH YOU THE VERY BEST! Newberry Steam Laundry and Dry Cleaning Co. Newberry, S. C. 934 Main Street ©sew. INC. The trees stand like mute sentries, shouldering their burden of snow. No creature stirs, no wind whispers, no twig snaps, no bird calls. Silently, heart to heart, may Man experience like communion this Christmastime. Whitaker Floor Coverings 1101 BOYCE STREET NEWBERRY, SOUTH CAROLINA