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) SEC. C PAGE 2—The Newberry Sun, Newberry, S. C. Dec. 26th, 1968 A French Legend tells why the Christmas rose—the only rose that b 1 ooms at Christ mas—sometimes has a bit of pink on its white petals. A small girl who was accompany ing the shepherds on their way to visit the Christ Child, was unhappy because she had no gift to offer the Infant. The Angel Gabriel appeared to her and was so impressed by the little girl’s sincerity that he touched his staff to the ground, and a rose—more beautiful than any other sprang from the frozen earth. The rose was originally white, or so the story goes, but when the little girl gave it as a gift to the Baby Jesus, the Christ Child reached out His hand to touch the bloom, and its petals were suddenly tipped with pink. In Baking Santa Claus Buns Are In Season 4 e f/2 cups sifted flour grated peel of 1 lemon 1/2 cup raisins 1/2 cup chopped nuts 1/2 cup sifted confectioners' sugar. salt, butter and mashed pota- sprinkle yeast on warm water in large mixing bowl; stir until dissolved. 1/2 cup milk 1/2 cup sugar 1 1/4 teaspoons salt 1/2 cup butter 3/4 cup mashed potatoes 2 pkgs. active dry yeast, or 2 cakes compressed yeast Scald milk; stir in sugar, toes. Cool to lukewarm. Si Add milk-potato mixture. Beat 2 of the eggs and add to mixture. Stir in lemon peel and half the flour, beat until smooth. Add remaining flour or enough to make an easily handled dough. Turn out on lightly floured board and knead quickly and lightly until smooth and elastic —8 to 10 minutes. Cover and set in warm place; let rise until doubled. Punch dough down and turn out on lightly floured board. Knead raisins and nuts into dough. Roll dough into circle 1/2-inch thick. Cut into rounds with a 2 1/2 inch cutter. Place on greased baking sheet about 1 inch apart. Separate remaining egg. Beat yolk with 2 tablespoons water and brush buns with the mixture. Cover buns and set in a warm place until doubled in bulk. Bake at 375 degrees about 25 minutes. Beat remaining egg white and add enough confectioners’ sugar to make spreading consistency. Frost buns; decorate as desired. Makes 2 dozen. Question: Who Put ‘x’ In Christmas? Almost every year from this time on, the question comes up again—who put the "X” in Christmas, and cries such as the unchristian approach to an otherwise solemn occassion. Actually, it’s been there all the time. An X, used alone or in combination with other letters, often stands for the word "Christ”; and an Episcopalian priest, explains: *This usage is quite ancient or as ancient certainly as the term "Christ mas” itself. It isn’t so much how you spell it as how you keep it that determines how blessed will be the joyous season. TOYS—VICTORIAN ERA Christmas toys for children of the Victorain era were meant to amuse as well as instruct. The popular mechanical banks were interesting to watch and also inspired thrift. s we gather together with friends and loved ones in our churches and our homes, may we remember the real meaning of Christmas . . . God’s love for us . . . and may our hearts be filled with joy! SOUTH CAROLINA NATIONAL BANK