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The Newberry Sun, Newberry, S. C., Thursday, December 23, 1965 SEC. C—PAGE 7
YESTERYEAR .... This illus
tration depicts a Christmas ob
servance prior to the turn of the
century. Candies and miniature
dolls and playthings were in
eluded in tree decorations.
THE RIGHT TOYS
A toy is in reality a child’s
playtool. It should be sturdy
and soundly constructed of dur
able materials. Paints should
be non-toxic, and all edges and
surfaces, and parts should be
well-finished.
Toys should challenge, but
never frustrate a child. The
well-designed toy works. It
should be simple enough for a
young child to understand, to
take apart if he wishes, and to
put back together by himself.
A child needs some nonspecific
toys such as blocks. With this
classic construction toy, he can
give free rein to his imagination
and the toy can grow up with
him.
Observe and know your
child’s interests and skills—and
you’ll know the type of toys he
will appreciate and enjoy.
Sacred Tree
The Christmas tree today is
a decoration, and an essential
one in most American homes.
But, trees have not always
been looked upon in the way
we see them today. In ancient
Greece, for example, the fir
was sacred to the worshippers
of Dionysius, and a branch
tipped with cones and twined
with ivy wa? carried in his
honor. The wood of the silver
fir was used in the ceiling of
Solomon’s temple.
Holiday Hazards
The fire hazard posed by the
Christmas tree are many. Make
certain your tree lights are UL
approved and no portion of the
electrical wiring is frayed or
exposed. Never place candles
or flammable decorations on
the tree. It’s also wise not to
let the tree stand for more
than a week. Even if watered
faithfully, it tends to dry out
quickly in warm room temper
atures.
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You can’t tell a book by it’s
.‘over, but a pretty cover makes
ytiu open the book. A gaily-wrap
ped package with fanciful rib-
TREE SYMBOL
The fir tree was an early reli
gious symbol in many parts of the
world. Dr Oswald Hoffman, of
radio’s The Lutheran Hour says
this was probably brought about
by the fact the fir is an evergreen
and always flourished through
each of the four seasons; thus
symbolic of a beloved God who
was immortal.
COMPANY COMING
You can almost count on hav
ing some unexpected visitors dur
ing the holiday season, so be
prepared. Stock up on the tradi
tional holiday foods such as plum
pudding, miniature fruit cakes,
brandied or pickled peaches or
pears. And, don’t overlook pack
ages of coconut, nut meats, and
ice cream sauces to dress up plain
puddings or ice cream for dessert.
bons can add glamour to any
gift. There are many inexpensive
materials on the market or, if
you're not a do-it-yourselfer, your
favorite store will do a masterful
job at a nominal price.
ABOUT HOLLY
Holly, like mistletoe, had spe
cial meaning for ancient Romans.
Holly was used prominently in
the December Saturnalia festival.
Mistletoe was a symbol of peace
and good will. For Christmas,
there is symbolism where holly is
considered — Christ s blood (the
red berries) and His crown of
thorns.
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