Portland/Observer
Thursday, November 29, 1973
Page 7
Elegant gifting for those 'extra special’ people
Dan Mitchell's
Pig
T he 'C hristm as candle': a seasonal
highlight with centuries-long history
The very n^enfcton of can
The glow of candlelight Ing bayberry candles after
casta an enchanting spell. learning to extract the dles for use on feast days
Ever since the Europeans greenish wax from wild bay- brings forth myriads of rec
of many centuries ago berries These aromatic ta ollections from every cor
placed lighted candles at pers are said to bring good ner of the globe
Whether candles are util
the window to welcome the luck to those who burn
Christ Child candles have them during the Yuletlde ized for reasons of rever
ence or for decorative pur
enhanced the feeling of season.
And what of the lights on poses, they still Impart a
reverence and happiness at
Christmastime throughout the Christmas tree? Tapers significant and mystical
were the principal source aura
the world.
Candle expert, John Sln-
Because there was sup of light In the eighteenth Jem,
that there has
posedly no candle to light century as well as the old been reports
un exciting re-dlscov-
the manger In the stable at est symbols.
Especially significant for ery of candles In the 60 s
Bethlehem the custom of
70 s, both for entertain
placing tapers at windows use ut Christmas, the light and
ed candle according to reli ing and home decoration.
began.
Candle sales have dou
Anyone coming to the gious teaching, represents
in the last ten years
door was Invited to enter, Christ In all His glory — the bled
and every size, shape and
of the World.
since many people believed Light
Consequently, can d les color Is now easily attain
Christ would appear, con were
lighted with ceremony able to fit any decor or sea
cealing his Identity, to learn on Christmas
with all son
the extent of their kind the members of Eve
It would be difficult to
the family
ness
participating Again on Imagine dally living with
Christmas candle research Christmas
Night and con out electric lights, but how
designers disclose that can tinuing through
Feast dark our world would be
dles, as we know them to of Epiphany, the the candles
without the glowing beauty
day. first cam e Into g e n e ra l
of candlelight!
traditionally
were
burned
use in the eleventh century
Beeswax or tallow were
the prim ary substances
used Tor candle-making un
til the eighteenth century
In fact, until the fifteenth
How nice to select a gift plunes, or assembling and
century, church candles
whose hidden as well as ob collecting authentic scale
were made only of beeswax
vious Ingredients appeal to models," says Dr Albert
because of un ancient be
most anyone And there Is Freeman. Beverly Hills, Cal
lief that bees originated In
no worry about size or color psychologist, “helps any
Paradise.
or whether It will be re executive, foreman, or shop-
The religious symbolism
turned after Christmas or worker to clear his mind of
of the candle grew through
tossed In a closet to gather tension and work-a-day
the centuries after early
blahs.
dust.
C h ristia n s, huddled In
It's an unforgettable gift
damp, chilly catacombs of
IlcM lorr« h u m o r
with endless pleasure It’s
Rome, used lighted candles
“It helj» to restore one's
the gift of a do-lt-yourself
as a symbol of spiritual
sense of humour and affords
hobby.
comfort
relaxation far better than
Countless
reasons
are
In 1750 spermaceti, a sub
cited for the boom In hob any pill
stance from the head of
“This Is equally true for
bles and crafts It's the age
the sperm whale, was found
a career woman or a moth
of doing your own thing
to be superior to tallow or
It's a search for Individual er or wife," points out Dr
beeswax Later, In 1850,
ity In a computerized so Freeman "The stress on a
paraffin wax was developed
career woman Is even more
ciety
and combined with stearic
stringent than on a man
acid to make excellent can
"Anil there is a psycho
Hubby
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dles
logical need for the average
Depending
on
the
age
and
The tedious task of mak
frame of mind of the hob non-career woman to prove
ing candles by a hand-flip
byist, psychologists say, to herself and to her family
ped process was eliminated
having a hobby Is fun, crea that she has more produc
In 1834 when a modern can
tive, relaxing, therapeutic, tive capabilities than mere
dle-molding machine was
or educational It helps ly keeping house.”
developed by Joseph Mor
Whatever the reasons for
build a sense of confidence
gan It was the first to per
the unprecedented demand
and
pride
In
achievement.
mit continuous wlcklng and
“Painting, even by num for things to make, the
ejection of molded candles
ber,
building or operating a Hobby Association <¿1 Amer
by movaMe pistons.
miniature
electric train em ica, reports that never has
America's earliest contri
pire,.
flying
scale model such a wide variety of hob-
bution to the history of the
candle, say researchers. Is
the delicately-scented bay-
berry taper
The Pilgrims began mak-
on
the
Pit
R estaurant
S p e c ia liz in g In B ar-Q -Fo ods
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C a te rin g S ervice
A great variety of decorative candles can be obtained to
add an extra touch for that special occasion. Above, Santa
Claus and bright Christmas colors decorate the buffet table.
C andles depicting th e T hree K ing's d eco rate the Holiday
table.
Plan now to
shop for
by and cruft materials and
kits been available; happily
at prices to fit any budget,
either for a stocking filler
or that one impressive gift
They range in design
from those for the un
skilled beginner, youngster
or adult, to sophisticated
kits for the experienced a r
tisan. •
More and more women
ev id en tly enjoy being
praised for their craft work
as well as for their thrift
There are relatively Inex
pensive kits, for example, to
easily make chic and exotic
Jewelry and dress accesso
ries either for herself or to
give as a gift comparable in
taste, in these days of In
flation, to costly finished
pieces
k il«
fo r « II
There are kits to make
stunning belts and hand
bags Kits to make smart
home decorations and wall
hangings, ceramic pieces,
decoupage, needlepoint,
macrame, candles, painting
and art kits for emulators
of Grandma Moses or Pablo
Picasso.
In -lu n l
r r o lo a y
For those with a green
thumb there are ecology
kits The true earth-minded
will take delight in kits that
can easily convert those
things usually thrown away
tin cans, plastic contain
ers, egg cartons, and even
eggshells into lovely one-
of-a-kind gifts
There are kits for prac
tically every field of science
that will intrigue students
from elementary to college
level Kits of anatomy, zo
ology, ichthyology, and bi
ology. electricity, electronic,
chemistry and computer
k its
Having a constructive
hobby," says Dr. Marian
WagstafT, Chairperson, Sec
ondary Education, School
of Education. California
State University at Los An
geles, “develops good con
centration habits and learn
ing skills In the students
and raises -Wfifevemenf
levels.”
sp X t tree
Between December 1st
and December 24th, over
105-mlllion people will
make an annual pilgrimage
to shop for the “perfect"
Christmas Tree
Although only 35-million
people will actually buy
trees, it is estimated that
more th an 70-mlllion —
mostly children — will ac
company Dad or Mom on
the tree spree
Selecting a Christmas
tree that is just right re
quires a bit more shopping
around than might be ex
pected Prices vary widely
from vendor to vendor and
many are willing to bargain
for a price, especially as the
Day nears.
Before venturing to dis
cover a “perfect" tree, you
might want to consider
the space the tree is going
to occupy.
And for those who like to
do something different for
Christmas there are kits to
easily make the most un
usual and beautiful spar
kling decorations that any
Christmas tree will be proud
to wear.
HI 11.11 CHEAT CHE AT
I M ILES
The original Dutch set
tlers in New York (then.
New Amsterdam) named
their first church after
Saint Nicholas.
IN THE Nil k OF TIME
In Europe. Saint Nich
olas appears on a white
horse carrying baskets of
treats for children who have
been good and birch rods
for those who have mis
behaved.
FKOEHLICHE
WEIHNACHTEN
SAVE TODAY
There Is the dog's dispo
sition to be considered All
thoroughbreds have pre
d icta b le characteristics.
Some breeds are more like-
¿ SM ITH'S
ly than others to take an
Intense dislike to the mail
man; others are almost sure
to dig In the garden; some
breeds are howlers, a few
varieties are difficult if not
Impossible to housebreak
In a cross-breed, the dog
owner cannot be so certain
of characteristics. Often the
sire Is of unknown origin.
As the number of differ
ent breeds in the ancestry
increases, so does the in
ability to predict what the
dog will be like In disposi
tion, size, and adaptability
Most Christmas puppies
will be bought for children,
many of whom may not be
old enough to know how to
treat a dog
One breeder refuses to
sell to families with very
young children because he
says that the puppy has to
take too much mauling. "If
the dog snaps to defend
himself, it’s always the dog
that gets the blame."
fam o u s,
to p - q u a li ty
H eartv grog
adds glow to
Y uletide fest
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per-Soak cycle provides an ex
tra six minutes of scrubbing to
get extra dirty things really
clean.
Automatic Dryer
M O DEl IVE 3200 . . .
Runs on either 1 13-volt house
hold outlet or 220-voit installation.
Provides special no iron care for perma
nent press fabrics. Air setting and Damp Dry
setting for extra convenience with special lab
t hnnis
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Bicycle Donated
Charles Crew*, owner ol a short description of whs he
Churk’* St. John* Cyelery, should be the recipient to
will donate a bicycle to a Chuck's St. Johns Cyclers or
needs chilli thi* Chrislma*. the Portland Observer by
Anyone who know* a child December 15th.
who need* a bicycle or tri
The selection will be made
ryrle and who would not
otherwise receive one, is by Mr. Crews; A.I,. Hender
asked to send the child * son, publisher of the Ob
server; and Hoy J. Harris of
name and address, his par
ent’s or guardian's name, and Brotherhood Productions
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The local animal shelter
can often help choose the
right pet An educated guess
as to what the dog will be
In a few months can keep
the giver from selecting the
wrong type of dog.
The welcome gift be
comes a cause of heartbreak
when a family finds that It
has to give up a now-be-
loved pet that they cannot
keep. The watchword Is —
give carefully when It comes
to pets.
Ancient Chinese rainmaking consisted of building a rain
dragon and carrying it in procession. If that didn’t work.
It s Christmas, time for
shared moments with fam
ily and friends, for celebra
tion and nostalgia, for tra
ditional partying, feasting
and fun.
Of the many traditions
bound into this joyful sea
son. perhaps the most de
lightful Is the tree-trim
ming party.
Invite a few close friends
over to share with you and
your family a quiet evening
of bedecking the tree by the
soft glow of candlelight, or
let a friendly fire blaze In
the hearth.
To brighten holiday spir
its even more, why not brew
up a delightful, traditional
grog from Germany?
This warm, mellow drink
is aptly named "ffluewein,"
which Is German for "glow
ing wine" and It will add a
pleasant glow to your holi
day festivities from tree
trimming time to Twelfth
Night celebrations.
Although It’s made from
port wine, which Is rather
sweet, the addition of lemon
and cinnamon turns It Into
a subtly spicy, lovely drink
that will remain a family
favorite
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qt. port wine
cups wMcr
Mirks cinnamon
lemons, sliced
Io S cups sugar. Io tasle
Place all Ingredients in a
2-qt. pot; simmer over low
heat for ten minutes, stir
ring gently until sugar com
pletely dissolves Remove
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The psychology of
'season's greetings’
Your Christmas card may
tell more about you than
you realize. A card reflects
the sender’s taste, it may
Indicate a degree of reli
gious belief, and the cost of
the card may also be a clue
to personality.
Psychologists say that an
executive whose success Is
recent may feel that an ex
pensive card is more appro
priate to his new station
while a person of estab
lished standing prefers not
to be ostentatious and
therefore selects a very sim
ple card
Since Americans send
more th a n 2.5 billion
Christmas cards every year
— costing from five cents
to five dollars apiece —
there’s a wide range of
choice for the sender.
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German settlers in Penn
sylvania were the first
known users of Christmas
trees in America as early
as 1748 That makes 1973
the 227th anniversary year'
A pet fo r Christmas? Be sure to choose with care
the buyer knows what he Is
doing
Hour*
Tue
d e liv e ry and
H o b b y gifts suggest d o y o u r o w n th in g ’
K puppy Is a Christmas
gift that can bring Joy, a
headache, or heartache, de
pending on the family in
volved — and the dog To
day's lovable little ball of
fur can turn Into tomor
row's household delight If
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