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SEC. C, PAGE 4-The Newberry Sun, Newberry, S. C., Thursday, December 21,1972 From the Kitchen Christmas Treats are Traditional 1 cup dried apricots 1 cup dried stemmed figs or pitted dates 1 cup raisins 1 u cup light or dark corn syrup ’i cup shelled almonds teaspoon salt or walnuts, chopped Coconut Wash fruit and drain thoroughly. Grind apricots, raisins and figs or dates through coarse blade of food chopper. Mix and grind once more. Then stir in all the nuts. Place all ingredients in top part of double boiler and cook over boiling water until fruit softens slightly and mixture can be stirred well blended. Heat until soft, mixing thoroughly. Let stand until cool enough to handle. Shape into small rolls. Toss in flaked coconut. To store, wrap in waxed paper and keep in cool place. Makes about 2 pounds. life thank you for your continued good will. VOIGHTS BARBER SHOP Parr Building Main Street Newberry, S. C. reetmqs the true spirit of this season, ice extend our good wishes, sincere gratitude. Schumpert's Phillips 66 Service Station 1525 Main Street Phone 276-0862 Newberry, S. C. YUGOSLAVIA NS retan Bozic” V' In Yugoslavia the Yule log was often selected months in advance so it could be felled and allowed to dry before the ritual of its burning began. All who helped bring in the Yule log were safe from witch craft during the year, so the whole family participated in the effort. The Yugoslavian Christmas tree is distinguished particular ly by the many angels in its dec oration. For angels have an im portant duty to perform on Christmas Eve. As they proclaim the birth of the infant King, they dip their wings in the village springs and thus purify the water. An old recipe for “WASSAIL” j L The Wassail or Warsail bowl is regarded as of such antiquity that it said to have been known by the ancient Britians. It has been a favorite Christmas bever age for centuries. An old recipe for “wassail” as it used to be made at Oxford is as follows: Put into a bowl half a pint of sugar, pour on it half a pint of warm beer; grate a nutmeg and some ginger into it: add four glasses of sherry and five addi tional pints of beer; stir it well; sweeten it to your taste; let it stand covered up for two or three hours, then put three or four slices of bread cut thin and toasted brown into it. and it is fit for use. GOOD LUCK! Snow or No, It’s Always “White Christmas” The traditional image of an outdoor Christmas scene brings to mind, for most of us, the brilliance of sun light on snow-covered fields and hills. But this is an idea that originated in the northern parts of Europe and America—and of course it doesn’t really apply to the climate in many parts of our country. In southern California, for instance, roses are blooming at Christmas—in deed, we all know this if only because of the famous New Year’s “Rose Bowl” football game. And in Flor ida, at Christmas time/ there’s apt to be a hot sun ? beaming down on sand. ★ ★★★ However, the image of the White Christmas has taken hold everywhere. And so we use artificial snow, and gar lands of Spanish moss in stead of evergreens. Even palm trees may be used as Christmas trees, which, af ter all, relates realistically to the climate of the Holy Land itself. Even in the north, today, it often happens that snow fails to appear at Christ mas. But tradition is strong er than the contrary weath er. We like the look and the idea of snow, and this tra dition is reflected in our holiday decorations and greeting cards. The white ness of snow stands for pur ity — its coldness suggests by contrast the warmth and coziness of the fireside and family group. And the mag ic of ^now falling can lift our spirits as it transforms the world, covering all that is dreary with pure white. “Vasilopita” Vasilopita is New Year’s bread in Greece. It is served at the stroke of midnight. The Greeks bake a coin inside this anise fla vored, sesame sprinkled bread. Then, Father cuts a portion for each family member in order of age - whoever gets the coin will enjoy a year of Good Luck. Christmas Blues Not Everyone Can Be Jolly Common symptoms of “Christmas Blues”, according to phychia- trists and other mental health workers are “a feeling of irritation and depression that grows as the holiday approaches.” The feeling becomes most intense a day or two after the holidays, when the person may be plunged into deep despair. One explanation may be the sudden contrast between the good feelings of the season and one’s real personal worries and miseries. Other sources of the blues might be a feeling of isolation, because one is away from his family or has none. Then too, one might be forced to be with people he doesn’t like - relatives for instance. Gift-giving and money worries may cause irritation, or the general harassment of Christmas - shopping, mailing cards, visiting, putting up decorations - can drain a person’s good spirits. Keep in mind that many other people experience an unhappy Christmas - and they’ll get over it too. To all amigos and amigas, we render heartfelt appreciation this season for the loyal patronage shown to us. CLARK WRECKING CO. 702 Glenn Street Newberry, S. C. Phone 276-0504 eace on Good will towards men. With grateful appreciation for your support, we express greetings and good wishes of the season. Epting Automotive Serv., Inc. P. 0. Box 26 — Phone 276-0710 2505 E. Main St. Newberry, S. C.