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The Newberry Sun, Newberry, S. C., Thursday, December 20, 1967—SEC. A—PAGE 17 When the Puritans reached New England, they brought with them their dislike for any observance of Christmas and levied fines on those who dared to celebrate the holiday. It was not until the nineteenth century (after many German and Irish im migrants had arrived) that holiday celebrations really became popular in that part of the country In the Southern colonies, in Virginia, for example, there were gay gatherings of families and friends, with bountiful feasts and gala balls by candle light. The aristocratic planta tion owners carried on many of the holiday traditions that had prevailed for centuries in the home, country. Often the slaves were not required to work as long as the yule log burned. The Moravians who made homes in eastern colonies, be cause of religious persecution in the Old World, continued their unusual customs On Christmas Eve, carrying lighted candles and singing a Christmas hymn, they marched into a stable, thus recalling Christ’s humble birthplace. In our Southwest people of Span ish and Mexican ancestry staged old holiday plays such as "Los Pastores” and "Las Posadas”, brought here from Spain via Old Mexico. Scan dinavian settlers in the Middle West, cherished their native tra ditions as have their descend ants. Therefore, our American Christmas obervance is a most interesting and unusual one; for it includes varied customs from faraway lands. portrays a family at Christmas GIFT TO LAST dinner, the other two panels il- If your Christmas gift is really lustrate the Christian virtue of valued, chances are the receiver feeding the hungry and cloth- win eventually want to replace, ing the needy. repair or add to it at some future time. So buy only from “open” stock and reputable dealers — the kind who advertise their wares and stand behind their products. may PEACE and JOY brighten your holiday We extend warm greetings to our friends at this festive Season. May the Star of the East guide our hearts always! CHAPMAN HAWKINS HARDWARE 1319 MAIN STREET PHONE 276-0300 Newberry, South Carolina CHRISTMAS SLANG There is but one real meaning for the word Christmas, yet it has from time to time taken on peculiar slang uses. “Christmas” is sometimes used to describe a sparkling article of clothing or jewelry. In World War II, fliers used the word “Christmas” to describe a shower of metallic foil dropped by an airplane to jam en emy radar systems. And a “Christ mas tree” in the slang of drillers and wildcatters refers to the der rick of an oil or gas well. WELCOME JINGLE In days of yore, guests opening the front door would be greeted by the merry jingle of sleigh bells. You can buy them on a strap that can be hung from the door, on a flexible metal support that vibrates as soon as the door is opened. To extend a hearty welcome, paint your door for the holidays, then spray the strap or metal of your bells with a quick drying enamel that contrasts with your door. You’ll have attractive ness with sound etTects that spell out a real welcome. Card styles have changed, but no one has improved upon the message inscribed on what is generally conceded to be the first Christmas card. The mes sage, “A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to You,” has become a universal greet ing. Known as the Cole-Horsley card, the “fi rst ” car d is in a private collection, the Hall mark Historical Collection, in Kansas City, Missouri. The card is named for Sir Henry Cole and John Calcott Horsley. Sir Henry, director of the Vic toria and Albert Museum, com missioned Horsley, a noted London artist, to design the card, which first appeared in print in 1843. The card is composed of three panels. The center panel Time for a Christmas Visit There is no more appropriate time than the Holiday Season to say 'Thank You" and ex press our appreciation to you for giving us the opportunity to serve you. May this Christmas season be a happy and contented one for you and your loved ones. State Bank & Trust Co. MAIN STREET NEWBERRY, S. C.