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2 The Newi-Review, Roieburg, Joyous Most Countries Mark Christmas With Gaiety The real and beautiful mean ing and fcpiril f Christmaj is the only aspect of the gift givinif hol iday that is shared by all the civilized nations of the world. Greetings, the spiritual Dcslow-j er of gifts, dales of celebration, i traditions and superstitions are unique in each land or region, i December 25 is, however, gen erally the red letter day. The melting pot of the world" j applies to the American Christ-j mas celebration as well as to its 1 people. Here, as in no other land, more of these ideas and ways-of-1 doing are intermingled, though our t.'hristmas most closely re-' semblcs that of the English. But, America, too, has one real-; ly unique "tradition" Santa Claus! The jolly fellow we see around at Christmas is not the same gift-giver in other countries. ' He is, however, a composite of many of those "Santas" across the seas. ' Bayberry candles are an orig-: ination of the American settlers' and the poinscttia plant is a ' native of tropical America. 1 In Norway, "Julcnissen," a gay. pu, arrives un cm isiuids Span-Season Fashions Top List For Him For the southbound male trav eler, or with an eye to next-year j wear, tlicre'i a host of new fash- ion idea showing up in time for ' Christmas! A sampling includes lightweight sports shirts in a fabulous variety of cottons, lustrous silks and man made fabrios, patterned with neat stripes and checks, or bold de signs, all certain to give a fellow that "dressed right" feeling. New slacks and shorts are per fect coordinates. Ivy-styled slacks and shorts fea ture plain, pleatless fronts and buckled back straps. Continental models lend to have a fuller cut and pleated front, with some versions featuring a silky sheen look. The colors are bright er and more exciting than ever. A sports jacket lightweight and blazer-styled, or a feather weight tweed or wool blend mod el, arc welcome gifts. Another fa vorite is the striped blazer. A practical hint if you're look- ing for a gift that will travel well : are new shirts, shorts, slacks or; even suits, available in wonderful 1 wash and wear fabrics that dry i overnight, and are ready to put on in the momma. You won't have to look long or cu far to find a wearable sift 111 ...Ml ulriLa hi. tnfu litr nnw nr ' aii.r.n For want of a lux or "lails" on the part of her husband or fiancee, many a woman has missed out on a gala evening. A smart gal can prevent such a silualion with a Christmas gift certilicate for one of the new for mal outfits that stress comfort as well as fashion Moreover, fashionable formal at tire is now priced well within ev ery budget range. A new style note is provided by the slim-lined Continental-inspired dinner suit, featuring a host of subtle, sophisticated touches. The perfect accent fur this, or any other formal suit is provided in the latest cummrrvest or cummerbund-bow lie sets. These make wonderful compan ion gifts tor that exciting formal Gitt Cerlifirate, or wanted ward rolie additions for the man who airi-mry has a formal outfit. FOR MONEY GIFT Money at Christinas is alwiiya ftpprcriuled. Hut, it's much nicer as n mft when inserted in one of the iniiny novel can) now shown for that purpose. Neatly wrapped in a tobe of medium and light gray, bold squares splctd with bright rid and black. Made of J ptr cent Dacron", wash and wr polyti ter fiber blended with cotton. -WIS Ore. Wed., Nor. 20, 1937 Yule Customs, Traditions as shouts of "(Jlcdelig Yul" ring out. "St. Nicholas" dressed in black robes rides over the house tops on a while steed on December 5. lie visits the children of Austria, Belgium, Holland, Luxembourg and Greece. "Joyeux Noel" is the happy French greeting and "Fere Noel" is the bearer of gifts. Italian children are visited by "l.a Befana," a good fairy, on January 5. the Kve of Epiphany. "Buonc Feste totalize" is their greeting. "Feliz Navidad" is the phrase of the day, January 5, in Spain. There the Three Wise .Men fill the children's shoes with gifts. "Lan KhoonyKhoong," mean ing "Nice Old Father." fills oddly shaped stockings made by Chinese children. The Christ Child Himself, trav eling on foot, visits the children of Germany. "Froeliche Wienach len," they say on that day. St. Lucy brings gifts to the chil dren of Denmark and Sweden. She gives the girls of Switzerland gifts as Father Christmas makes the boys happy. Other "Santas" are "Father F'rost" in new Russia and "Bab oushka" to the old itussians. "Fa ther Christmas" goes to England, "(iood Stars from Heaven" send down gifts to the young ones in Poland and the Slavic countries. "A Host of Angels" shower gifts over Hungary. Gay elves appear witn gilts in r inland. rapa Noel," who looks much like Santa Claus but enters through windows is found in Brazil In Bulgaria, it's "Grandpa Kol cdan" who arrives on Christmas, bul there the children's big holi day is New Year's Day. In Scan dinavia "Santa" arrives riding a gout. The Merry Christmas greeting in other lands is: "Vesele Van oce" in Bohemia and "Chcslita Kolcda" in Bulgaria. "Sretan Bo jic" is said in Croatian. In Sweden it's "Glad Yul"; in Wales, "Nadolig Llawen; in Ukra nia, "Srozhdeslvom Krisovym"; in Portugal, "Boas Festas." These and many more arc the interesting, exciting customs and greetings that make up the Christ mas observances throughout Iho Christian world. U. S. Communities Adopt Christmas iPost Office Names Each year thousands of cards rf"d PK' Pur nto certain ""X , Pusl throughout the lcoun.1,J' 10 be stamped with their special cancellation Santa Claus, Indiana, is perhaps the most popular recipient. Many cards and letters addressed to "Santa Claus, Santa Claus, Indi ana," arrive there, loo. Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, a city seven times the size of the orig inal in Palestine, receives thou sands of cards and packages from all over Ihe country. They are marked with special Christmas stamps and sent on. This story is repealed in six oilier Hcthlchems. one Santa. It happens in Christmas C o v e, Maine; Noel, Virginia ami Mis souri. There are many towns through out the 4 slates named Nativity, Goodwill. Peace. Joy and Star. $10.95 to STRADAVARI SHIRTS for the man on your l'l who want the levt Cotton and kilk blen.fs in ttnpet and chevk or th Stiod O Hon will he suit to plea. IVY LEAGUE STRIPES A multitude of Kv League fle in lonj lleete cotton broadtloth You'll tmd tnp. chetk. patterns a"d solid colors tor ouf opp'ovcil As low as Other Sport Shirts as low as .. 'A "Diar Santa": writes this youngster as dad, with years of similar txptrienct stands by with helpful advice. Such momtnts as this, and thtra are many at Christmas-timo, can bt clearly capturtd and preserved forever on film. Keep a camera within easy reach in your home this Christmas season. Ancient Legend Of 'Christmas Rose' Is Lovely Tale As beautiful as the flower itself, is the story of the Christmas Rose. . ! Legend tells us that a small girl , wept as she saw the Three Wise ! Men pass by on their way to Beth- lehem. An angel appeared to inquire of j the child's sadness. The girl, Mad-1 clon, told the angel she wept be-1 cause she had no gift to take to ; the Christ Child. In a moment, the ground was covered with pure white roses, i Madelon gathered them and hur ried to present her gift. 1 The Christ Child smiled when , he saw the roses, lie reached out j and as he touched them, the pet-: als became viffuscd with pink. Each year after, the Christmas I Rose has grown during a most unusual season from the month of His birth, December, to March. ' Rosemary And Bay Flowers Of Yule, Too Hosemary and bay have long been associated with the itory of Christmas. Legends say that Virgin Mary rested by a rosemary plant, and placed the Christ Child's garments upon its branches, whereupon the white blossoms turned to a lovely lavender to honor the Child. The bay tree with its lancelike leaves and purple berries, was said to have sheltered the Kamily during a thunderstorm; thus it was believed that lightning would not strike a bay tree. WOOL SHIRTS Wt are proud to present tlm latgt selection of 1 00 o Vngm Wool Shirts. Beautifully tailored by White Staa, field & Stream, Chippewa and Game and Lae sou will find the largos srlrthen vou vill find the largest electton tripfs in tOri $13.95 4 95 $3.95 1 2W. Age-Old Hymns And Carols Liven Christmas Mood The carols, hymns and songs that so enrich our Christmas sea son today are Ihe products of many countries and many cen turies. This beautiful music came to America with the early settlers. The Germans brought Luther's hymn for children, "Away In A Manger." "God Host Ye, Merry Gentlemen came from bngland. The French gave us "Cantique de Noel" or "0, Holy Night." The exact origin of "Oh, Come All Ye Faithful," translated from the Latin "Adeste F'idcles," how ever, is unknown. Some authori ties believe it was written around 1221 and cnanged through the years by other composers. American composers began ear ly to fill the roster of Christmas favorites. In 1730, Charles Wesley, young er brother of John Wesley, found er of the Methodist denomination, wrote "Hark, the Herald Angels Sing " "It Came Upon A Midnight Clear" was composed in 1849 by Edmund II. Sears, a Unitarian minister. In 18.19, Dr. John Henry Hop kins, Jr., an Episcopalian rector, composed the words and music for "We Three Kings of Bethle hem Are." "O. Little Town of Bethlehem" was inspired by a trip to the Holy Land. It was composed in 1868 by Phillip Brooks, an Episcopalian minister. The music was written by Lewis H. Itedner, organist of Brooks' church. John Pierpont, churchman from Conn., wrote "Jingle Bells." It is odd that one of the best known carols. Charles Dickens' "Christinas Carol", written in 1813, is to be read, not sung. SPORT COATS Choose from many, manv new tall styles Fashioned in luxurious oil wool She t lands and Silk & wool blends you will find the stle and color combination you want featuring popular 3-button sKlrs. Available m regulars, shotts and longs As low as $29.95 SLACKS txoeitU tadored. quality fabrics (including worsted flannel and bard timsh twill t, regulars, short and long Ipngths, Yes. we hose tt'e tolor sou wont As la $12.95 Will Be Observed World-Wide Holly, Traditional To Christmas Spirit Holly has long been considered the most sacred of Christmas .u 1 1 ki ecus , aim inc reu ukii ics die, said to represent the blood of Je-; greens; and n "Of all the trees that are in the he and where was ne Dorn: wood, only the holly bears the' Even with the best reference crown!" sources, it's difficult to establish A display of hollv was long a!iust one set of facts about Santa sign of Christian worship. Claus. But, after-all, is it so im- Folklore has it that holly in the portant whether the name Santa window will keep evil spirits away i Claus has its origin in the Dutch from the house, and holly at a "Smt Nikolass or "Sinterklass maiden's bedside, on I hristmas Eve, will protect her from goblins Interesting Past Of Christmas Card Custom In London 115 vears ao frnm a Dlate designed and 1 en Braved iZ , Pif,i..n S ih 1" 1i imaS'ran?' emerged the first Christmas card Young William Maw Egley's quaintly cluttered card showed scenes of a formal banquet, a party dance and skaters. Beneath the illustration appeared the greet ing, "A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to You." Tl . t . . me next lamuus cara appeared in 1846. arousing shouts of protest, SOi Nicholas on three different from temperance cru-saders. :mgnts tossed bags of gold through Sir Henry Cole asked J. C. a window of the,,. nome s0 each th d ,3a fr!f"d and, ari,st at daughter could be married, the Royal Academy in London, to This lale was translated into design a card for him. The card, languages the world over and showing a family toaslmg Christ-:s00n whenever unexpected gifts mas with glasses of w.ne was the; we,-e received, St. Nicholas was cause of the furor. Sir Henry had credited sent 1000 cards that Christmas -, st. Nicholas, known by other the last he ever sent! names adapled to lhe spoken Ian- Though credit is generally given guage, was pictured as a kindly, to tagley, (here is a possibility white bearded, black robed bishop a , !? k3 t, muy Save be?n an-!who rode a white horse over the tedated by R. H. Pease of New housetops when he distributed gifts Pease who owned a store in Al-, So' it is to St. Nicholas that we Dany from 1834 to 1855, sent gjve thanks for Santa's custom of a card bearing Chns'tmas scenes , giving, full white beard, riding as an advertisement for his store, j over housetops, and, partially, for i imc year ne usee, me cards is not known ine falher of the American Christmas Card is Louis Prang. iHis first cards were made in his i lithography shop in Boston in 1874. ne wd3 proinpiea along mis line iby his friend Charles Dickens, I ...c lanci scui rrang a cara ne a received from Mrs. E. O. Whitney. m r-ngiana Prang then printed! This same angel-girl also was f . family and the gift-giver to the Swiss chil- mends. ;dren. There she arrived in a But, it was not until Prang be- sleigh drawn by six reindeer, gan creating his own exquisitely I In Norway, "Julcnissen" or beautiful cards that his fame i "Jul Tomten.'" a gay elf. left gifts spread. Beiorc long he was sell ! in the havloft and in return re mg his cards all over the United (ceived a bowl of pudding from States for several dollars each, (the children. Prang's card appeared in as I So, in Norway. Santa's fine help many as 20 colors. Very few of'ers. the elves, were found. im-ni lucu v.nnsimas scenes, nuti instead were illustrated with dc-1 siKiis oi spring nowers, narvest'so that good luck would have scenes and pictures of children playing. I From that small beginning In ! lHi grew a aemand for cards that great today, manv large j companies work year 'round to j turn out billions of cards of every i description. USE CANDY CANES Candy canes' set in candle sticks surrounded by evergreen, colored. marshmallows and big red apples,' creates a delightful table center- piece. F'or Christmas meals. Irim green vegetable dishes with red tomato slices or pepper for extra color. ' to prepare dishes and load a dish lf you will cut a pine cone washer, compared with 35 minutes lengthwise at Christmas, you will needed to scrape, rinse, dry and put sec the imprint of the Holy In- away dishes when the work is fant's hand. done by hand. 3 v i.r??v' Out Of Legend And Fact Comes Santa Claus Image As We Know It Why does Santa Claus have a white beard? Why does he drive a sieigq ana nave aix rewueci : nuiunuie .iwnaa , Hru.c h onior hv uav of ine j j ---- , Anc where id he get nis name. zama viaus How old - r m utiunu niuiinui Kristking" or "Kriss Krin- gle"? Such inconsistencies actually make the history of Santa Claus and his forerunners all the more interesting. it is generally agreed that the idea for our modern day Santa Claus began with a young boy Sun in 1897. It was the answer j as stars and angels may be cre called Nicholas over 1600 years In an innuirv received from Vir-'ateH in soft and vet unusual rnl. ' ag0 . . During his early years' gr0W'n? "P '"e Asia Minor P0"10" o '. present-day Turkey, he was gen- erous ana pious, inese quanues grew wilhin him until as a man he became the Bishop of Myra. His most famous deed of gen - erosity was directed toward three beautiful daughters of a poor no - bleman. He wanted dowries for i Si'u lliese Kins Ml uiey uuuiu uc inai- i ...n f- the name j SanU CUus had many olher forerunners, some who still bring ; gifts jn his place to children in other lands. Another - ancestor" of "Santa" came kindl from Germany. "Christ- sometimes called "Krist- king is a little girl, a messcn- ger of the Christ child And in England, the chimney was swept before New Year's Day way into the home. This, then, was the novel and perfect way for Santa Claus to make his deliv- eries. Dr. Clement Clark Moore, Did you know . that Ihe first Chrrslmas stocking was first hung in cither France or Belgium! Did you know lhat mistletoe was used centuries ago to ward off witches and now it is used to lure kiss! Did you know that the first Christinas tree erected in a church in U.S., in 1851 shocked its Cleve land congregation. It was con sidered too heathenish! FIVE MINUTES ONLY i About five minutes are required Showl Collar Stylet Craw Ntck Bulky Kniti NEW NEW SUEDE WASHABLE Yes. WASHABLE Suede, o new discovery by Wl-ne Slog. Mb seminary professor, wrote A . ! it from si. aicn-jias i me si, rniinren. lie viviaiv aescnuea aaii - . . - ,, , , U Oaus. I &? - many legends that at that time. In 1863, cartoonist Thomas Nasi, was commissioned to illustrate Moore's poem. Santa Claus, much ... h,m inriav oictured ev- erywhere at Christmas emerged mas. on Nast's drawing board 94 years , Some people, though "strictly ago in New York City. ! modern" about every thing else. Three years later it was def-, enjoy a very traditional Christ initely decided that this red and mas. white garbed fellow known as San- This, which is the feeling of ta Claus with the big heart, ; many, is not really the problem the jolly face and abundant good-: it might seem, will is here to stay and is i The key to decorating a modern quite, quite real! I fireplace in a traditional way is to The decision came in a famous: keen arrangements simde. : letter published in the New York '8inia O'Hanlon. an eight year 8'rl- She asked- "Plcase tel1 the truth; is there a Sa gima O Hanlon. an eignt year om me Santa Claus?" ' , me reply mat surrea me neans 0f people across the nation came j from Francis E. Church . . . , -yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus . . .ten thousand years ' from now, he will continue to ; make gia(j tne heart of childhood." --CX'XXX'','''''''''',' gg-u'jmii a y Y. 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