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