The sun. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1937-1972, December 26, 1968, Image 20
SEC. B—PAGE 4—The Newberry Sun, Newberry, S. C. Dec. 26th, 1968
One of the most revered Christmas customs Is the reenact
ment of Christ’s birth with a Nativity Scene. This custom was
popularized in the 13th century by St. Francis of Assis. At
a time when few books were available, and most people couldn't
read anyway, St. Francis dramatized the Nativity in 1224,
to help the people of Greccio, Italy, understand thie meaning
of Christmas. Villagers took the parts of Mary, Joseph, and
shepherds. Live animals were used, and a life-sized wax
figure of the Christ Child was placed in the manger.
It was St. Francis who led the-villagers in joyous dan
cing around the Nativity Scene.
On the twelfth day of Christmas
My true love said to me
Twelve drummers drumming,
Eleven pipers piping,
Ten Lords a leaping,
Nine ladies dancing,
Eight maids a-milking,
Seven swans a-swimming,
Six geese a-laying,
Five golden rings. . .
Four calling birds,
Three French hens,
Two turtledoves
And a partridge in a pear tree.
TREE LAND
Christmas Trees Accord
ing to the University of Cal
ifornia Agricultural Extension
Service California produces
about nine hundred tnousand
Christmas trees a year.
In Any Language,
It's ‘Happy New Year'
In France, for Happy New
Year, it’s "Bonne Annee”
They say "Feliz Ane Nueve”
in Spain
The Italian greeting is "Buen
Cape d’ Anne*
And Happy New Year in Ger
many is "Ein Gleuckliches
Neues Jahr”.
PALESTINE
At Christmas time, thou
sands of pilgrims from all
over the world come to the
little village of Bethlehem to
visit the birthplace of Jesus.
They go to the Church of
The Nativity which stands
over the sacred place.
First they enter the Latin
Chapel, fourteen centuries
old, then they descend to
the Grotto of the Nativity.
There, a Latin inscription
on a silver star inlaid in
a small recess of the wall
says, "Here, of the Virgin
Mary, Jesus Christ was
born."
This is where Christmas
began. And the many cus
toms around the world help
people of all lands to cele
brate this joyous event.
bright pleasures is exchanging
holiday greetings. This pleasure is ours as
we say, "Thanks" to our many loyal customers.
CLAMP'S
1402 Main Street
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PEOPLE’S BOOK STORE
MAIN STREET
NEWBERRY, SOUTH CAROLINA
For Holidays
Festive Cheesebresd Special Treat
1 cun milk
cup
table
2 pkgs., active dry yeast
1 cup warm water
1 cup grated cheddar cheese
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3 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon salt . _
1 tablespoon shortening 4 1/2 cups sifted flour
Scald milk, add sugar, salt, and shortening; let stand
until luke warm. Dissolve yeast in warm water. Combine
with the milk mixture. Add cheese and flour; blend well.
Cover batter and set in a warm place for 45 minutes. Stir
the batter down and beat for half a minute. Pour into a
greased 1 1/2 quart casserole or two 9x5 loaf pans. Bake
uncovered at 375 degrees for one hour.
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U'hRistmas
Iln the snowy hush of a
winter landscape, a church
steeple seeks the sky
and we see the quiet
contentment of Christmas, spreading
its joys everywhere. That your
joys be many, is our holiday
wish for our valued
friends and customers.
THE MARKET BASKET
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'SUPER FOOD STORE'
Corner Harrington & Nance Sts. Newberry