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The Newberry Sun, Newberry, S. C., Thursday, December 22, 1966 SEC. C — PAGE 11 Plum pudding is as much a part of Christmas as holly and the Tree. This is one that you will enjoy making: You will enjoy eating it too. 1 pound seeded raisins — 1/2 pound minced orange peel — 5 eggs — 1/2 pound brown sugar — 1 pound suet chopped fine — 1 teaspoon nutmeg — 1/2 tea spoon cloves — 1/2 teaspoon mace — 1 cup Cognac brandy — 1 pound currants — 1/4 pound flour — 1 pound stale bread crumbs — 1 teaspoon cinammon 1 teaspoon allspice— 1 teaspoon baking soda— pinch of salt & grated rind of 1 lemon. Wash the dry currants, add raisins and mix well. All dry ingredients should be mixed together. Beat the eggs and add to them the Brandy, then pour this liquid to the dry mixture and add fruit Pack into greased pudding mold and steam for 6 hours. Steam for another 6 hours when ready to use. Serve with Cognac or hard sauce. This wall keep for weeks if kept in a cool, dry place. KISSING RING Kissing Rings are a delight ful Christmas custom. These are embroidery hoops covered with red ribbons and sprigged with holly and mistletoe. Rib bon can be glued to or wound around the rings. IN GERMANY The children in Germany begin the Christmas season with the hanging of a cal- ander. The calander shows a painted house. Doors and windows of the house often hide pieces of candy. ... to men of good will. Such is our earnest hope for Christmas, 1966! BOLAND'S BARBER SHOP (We are open all day Wednesdays—year ’round) Comer College and Friend Streets H & H MACHINE & WELDING SHOP Willie and Jack Hawkins, Owners 1502 Martin Street Newberry, S. C. OUTCASTS . . . Santa Claus looks on as Rudolph and Hermy the Elf, who think they are outcasts, plan to run away from Christmasville, in the colorcast of M Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer”animated Christmas fantasy that has captivated children in two Christmas season television showings. Quick Candy You will find that candies are always a welcome gift. The quickest and easiest, as well as healthful are those made from dried fruits. Nuts can be ground with the fruit if you like. Mix well and moisten with fruit juices or condensed milk, if needed. Shape into balls or roll out onto a sheet, then cut in squares or fancy shapes. Dip each piece in granulated or powdered sugar, ground toasted coconut, nuts, or melted chocolate. Gift Wrap The smallest gift will look impressive in a gaily wrapped package. Use shelf paper, scraps of material or odd end* of wallpaper. To tie your pack age use strips of cloth cut in ribbon widths with pinking shears, or bright colored yarns. Pack your gifts in unu sual containers — such as flow er pots, small basket, decorated oatmeal boxes, coffee cans or paper plates with bright seals. MERRY CHRISTMAS! After Columbus The first observance of Christmas in this country was shortly after Columbus dis covered America. The Santa Maria was beached on Christ mas and his men were unable to free her. The ship was stripped of as much gear as possible. Since the Nina was unable to accomodate all of the Santa Maria crew some of them were left behind in a fort. That, in honor of the season, was called Le Navidad, the Na tivity. NOT A MUST Prepare a special gift for a "stranger!” With so many peo ple to remember, we have a list of relatives and friends we "must” give presents to. This year let’s select an "extra” gift and contribute it to an organi zation which takes on the task of helping less fortunate have something of Christmas. LIGHT THE TREE The decorating can take away or add to the appearance of the most beautifully shaped tree. Instead of guesswork on the number of lights to use — go by this formula. Height of tree (in feet) x width of tree at base (in feet) x 3. If your tree is 6 feet high and 4>4 feet wide at the base, the formula goes like this; 6 x 4y 2 x 3 — equal 81 lights for a good lighting effect. HANDLE WITH CARE ark package ;Fragile” or .. f , ff . Keep irom heat , if applicable. Before you send off Christ- Use Zip Code! you’ll get mas cookies or fruitcake, make faster service and packages will sure they're packed to arrive in arrive in better condition due tiptop condition. to less handling. We hope your Christmas is the happiest yet. You deserve the best! H. L HEDGEPATH & SON GARAGE Cut-Off Road Phone 276-2148 'Unto you is horn this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord' We wish you a joyous and holy Christmas and thank you for your friendship and patronage. ODORLESS CLEANERS PHONE 276-0605 NEWBERRY, S. C.