The sun. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1937-1972, December 22, 1966, Image 40
SEC. C —• PAGE 4 The Newberry Sun, Newberry, S. C., Thursday, December 22, 1966
(The Ifliqht
Jnto
'Egypt
MATTHEW 2 15-15
And when they were de
parted, behold, the angel of the
Lord appeareth to Joseph in
a dream, saying, Arise, and
take the young child and his
mother, and flee into Egypt,
and be thou there until I bring
thee word: for Herod will seek
the young child to destroy him.
When he arose, he took the
young child and his mother by
night, and departed into Egypt:
that it might be fulfilled which
was spoken of the Lord by the
prophet, saying. Out of Egypt
have I called my son.
CANDLELIGHT
Except for Santa Claus and
the tree, nothing seems so bright
at Christmastime as cheerful
candlelight. More and more in
every land, simple candies and
exquisitely designed candles
decorate windows and tables
for Christmas and New Year
festivities.
Passage from Hamlet
. . . the crowing of the cock.
Some say that ever 'gainst
that season
Wherein our Saviour’s birth
is celebrated.
The bird of dawning singeth
all night long;
And then, they say, no spirit
dare stir abroad;
The nights are wholesome;
then no planets strike
No fairy takes, no witch
hath power to charm.
So hallow’d and so gracious
is time.
Bayberry Candles
Popular Favorite
The settlers of our country
found that the bayberry gave
off a wax that would make
fine candles. Since animal fats
were important as food and
for other uses, it was the bay
berry candle that was used as
much as possible. It was
usually the task of the children
to gather the berries.
Candles have always been
associated with Christmas and
many legends give them a
place in the observance of the
holiday.
In Ireland, for instance, on
Christmas eve a large candle
was burned which could be
snuffed out only by one
named Mary.
An old verse repeats the
tradition, that burning a bay
berry candle on Christmas eve
would insure one of a long and
happy life.
To learn your luck for a
year, they say.
Burn a bayberry dip on
Christmas day.
If the flame burns bright
and the light shines clear.
Good-luck will be yours
through out the year.
Because of the different time
zones in the United States, the
West can hear or see by means
of radio or television, the earli
er celebrations in the East, such
as that in Times Square where
pandemonium reigns when the
old year is over.
While many Americans cele
brate New Year’s eve in this
hilarious fashion, others con
sider its arrival more seriously.
Therefore, they "take stock” of
themselves, review their mis
takes and failures, and, follow
ing the advice of Sarah C. Wool-
sey "Yesterday’s errors let yes
terday cover”, resolve to do bet
ter.
THE LORD OF MISRULE
At the king's court, as well
as at universities and manor
houses a Lord of Misrule had
charge of the sports, games,
and ceremonials during the
Yule season. In London, for
instance, this personage pa
raded along the streets with
his followers and organized
festivities for the populace. In
homes games were played, one
of the favorites being Snap
Dragon, the attempt to pull a
raisin from a bowl of flam
ing spirits.
CHRISTMAS
CHEER
G
MAY THE JOY
OF THE FIRST
CHRISTMAS
■ Jfc**"- BE YOURS!
Our Very Best to You S Yours!
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Newberry, South Carolina
FAN C Y-WR APPED
But our Season’s Greetings to you carry all the
heartiest of sentiments! We’ve had a package of
pleasure serving you during the year . . . We’re all
wrapped-up in our efforts to be deserving of your
patronage and friendship .
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TELEPHONE 276-4S94
Newberry, South Carolina
844 FAIR STREET