University of South Carolina Libraries
SEC. B, PAGE -The Newberry Sun, Newberry, S. C., Thursday, Decembi; 21, 1972 Perhaps the most universal symbol of the holiday season is the lighted candle. During the joyous December Jewish Festival of Hanukkah, which means the Feast of Lights, the father of the family lights candles in memory of the brave Maccabees who restored the sanctity of the Temple. The Christians light candles to commemorate the beginning of the Creation when God said “Let there be light”. On Christmas Eve, candles blaze forth in the churches where Candlelight services are held. It’s an old American custom to trim our Christmas trees with burning candles, but today we use the gaily colored electric ones. The original American candle was made of bayberry, ano traditionally it brings good luck. When lighted on Christmas Eve its scent will carry from one separated lover to the other. When it comes time to offer a holiday snack to your family and friends, serve this Candle Snack Tray—the burning candle a symbol of your Christmas joy and love for fellow men. CANDLE SNACK TRAY 3 /4 cup finely chopped walnuts or pecans 1 (3-ounce) package cream cheese 1 (6-ounce) container port wine cheese spread IVi cups finely grated Swiss cheese 1 Vi cups finely grated Cheddar cheese IVi ounces Roquefort cheese, crumbled 2 tablespoons dairy sour cream '/«teaspoon cayenne Assorted NABISCO Snack Crackers Have all ingredients at room temperature. Lightly grease a IW-quart bowl. Coat with Vi cup nuts. Blend next five ingredients in small bowl of electric mixer until smooth. Stir in sour cream, cayenne and remaining nuts. Grease a small juice glass. Place in center of bowl. 1 *' Pack cheese mixture around it. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Allow to stand at room temperature 1 hour before serving. To unmold, run a knife around edge of bowl and glass. Pull out glass. Turn out on tray or board. Insert a tall candle in center of mold. Surround with Assorted NABISCO Snack Crackers. Makes about 3 cups spread. . JIM’S JEWELERS Main Street Dial 276-0773 20th Century and Santa Claus In this twentieth century, many persons wonder whether Santa Claus and the giving of presents have become too commercialized. Small children are bewildered when they see more than one St. Nicholas on the street or in stores. When we consider the tra ditions with him, we are amazed at what has happened to him. Several cities, including New York, and Hollywood, stage elab orate parades, featuring Santa Claus, that draw thousands of spectators. We have a town that glorifies St. Nicholas, not far from Evans ville, Indiana, a small community called Santa Claus. It is said that in 1882 at a general store on Christmas Eve, residents were discussing what to name their town, when Santa Claus walked in. At once someone called out, “Let’s call it Santa Claus!” and so it got its unusual name. Nowadays, at Christmas time, this is one of the busiest places imaginable. Mail arrives from every state and even from other countries to be stamped with the postmark “Santa Claus”. We wish you the merriest Christmas Day! Bolands Barber Shop (We are closed all day Wednesdays—year 'round) Corner College and Friend Streets Joe S. Boland George W. Boland Farmers Ice & Fuel Co. George W. Martin Maxie Graham Bill Turner Larry Bouknight James Jacobs Diane Jones Don Morris Hiram McGee O. T. Bedenbaugh Mrs. Cynthia Martin David Coleman Brant Kirkland, Jr. John Singley Donnie Mills Jim Hackett