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Southern Oregon News Review, Thursday, December 19, 1946 4 Ancient Customs Told In New Christmas Designs S A N TA C LAUS . . . The “ broad face and round little b e lly ” orig i n a t e d In C le m e n t M oore'» fam ous poem , “ T h e N ig h t B e fo re C h ris tm a s ,” w r i t t e n f o r h is c h i l d r e n , to whom he read the poem e v e ry C hristm as E v e . In the poem , Santa "looked like a peddler Just opening his p a c k ,” which accounts for the fa m ilia r pose we find on so m an y C hristm as cards each y e a r. NEEDLEWORK PATTERNS ¿ * ÏHOVStHOlâ S' ■■ ■ TREE ORNAM ENTS . . . In the 10th century an A ra b ia n g e o g r a pher, George Jacob, brought the legend to W estern E urope th a t on the night of the N a tiv ity a ll the trees burst fo r th w ith r ip e n e d fruits a n d b lo s s o m s . H is s t o r y s p r e a d throughout E urope and soon it was custom ary to hang fru it on trees at C h ristm as. In tim e , o r n a m e n t s to o k th e place of fru it. H A N G IN G S T O C K IN G S . . . Am ong the c u s to m s b r o u g h t to N ew A m s te rd a m by the D utch settlers was th a t of having a burgher dress as old St. N ic h olas and d istrib u te toys and sweets to the c h il dren. The c h ild re n ’s wooden shoes, le ft by the firep lace to d ry , be- c a m e a c o n v e n ie n t place in which to leave these gifts. Soon stock ings w ere hung by the fireplace instead. ▼ The Man of Nazareth OMETIMES we feel that it is but a workaday world. Then comes Christmas, and we honor the Man of Naz S areth. It was a glad day on earth when He was born. There is eternal hope and promise in His sacrifice at death. The gifts we exchange at this time of year are but tokens—earthly reminders of His great gifts to mankind. The holiday lights that gleam everywhere are but the re flections of the Star of Bethlehem. The laughter of happy children at Christmas time is but the echo of the joy He brought into the world. As each year passes, we realize how much we need the Man of Nazareth, His love and understanding, His good ness and courage, His humility. “Joy to the world, the Lord has come” was sung two thousand years ago. And because He is still with us, we who publish your newspaper repeat the refrain, “Joy to the world,” as we wish you A MERRY CHRISTMAS r O L D -r A aH IO N E D B UT N E W • . • D ream homes Including “ children” and dogs still hold their appeal for Sue Ellen Shurman, left, and Irene K elly, as well as most little girls of their age. The sleek station wagon Is modern enough for them even If It Is not rocket-propelled. These are some of the new toys to be carried by Santa Claus this year. HUMOS « • • z ChriNtmus D inner N eed s Color and Good Cooking To Appcul to A p p etites i The legend o f the G lastonbury th o rn Is th a t a fte r the death of C h rist, Joseph o f A rim a th e a cam e o ve r to E ngland and a few days be fo re C hristm as rested on the sum m it o f W eary-all H ill, G lastonbury. T here he th ru s t in to the ground his s ta ff w hich on C hristm as E ve was covered w ith snow w hite blossoms; and u n til i t was destroyed d u rin g the c iv il w ars, the bush continued to bloom. I f you w a n t to please a m an in service send h im : am brotypes in five-pound cases, fu ll size D utch ovens, fe a th e r beds and pillow s, rip e w aterm elons, baby wagons, castor o il, ca tn ip tea, fiddle strings, vases fo r flow ers, Ice cream freezers, hot w a te r fo r soaking feet, nutm eg g ra t ers, S uffolk pigs fo r pets and c h ic k en g ra v y in bowls. A t least these w ere the g ifts recom m ended to be sent to the soldiers in C iv il war. To obiain 8 transfer patterns, color chart for embroidering the Kitten Ro mance Towel« (Pattern No. 50951 send 20 cents In coin, vour name, address and pattern number. To obtain this pattern send 20 cents with your order to: CHRISTMAS DINNER •C ra n b e rry Juice •R ib Roast o f Beef Browned Potatoes •Green Beans w ith M ushroom s Hot Rolls •Molded Salad Relishes •P lu m Pudding w ith Sauce o r F r u it Cake •Recipe given. SEW ING CIRCI.E NEE D LE W O R K 709 Mission St., San Francisco, Calif. Enclose 20 cents for pattern. No______________ Name I 1 I 1 Starts Relief In 6 Seconds .from All 6 usual 5» •Î- L /¡ih COLD PREPARATION w '* * ’ \ French C ra n b e rry Relish. pound raw cra n b e rrie s large orange large red apple cup honey {^TABLETS OR LIQUID C o ulion: Toits only os directed Wash berries, orange and core ap ple Put through the m eat g rin d e r, using m edium knife. Add syrup and le t stand in the re frig e ra to r. "T'HIS amusing romance of two This w ill m ake 394 cups of relish. kittens will provide gay laugh It m ay be used as a re lish fo r m eat, ter at a kitchen shower. The six- If desired. T rim m in g s fro m the je l s— ________ _____________________ _ lied re lish salad can be added to What shall 1 buy for him this fr u it cup the fo llo w in g day. C hristm as d in n er Is fo r fa m ily and friends. They should be g ive n th e ir fa v o rite foods, prepared fa m ily style. Plan m eal ahead and save last m inute m ussing and fussing. We m a y a ll get som ewhat w orn- out by the hustle and bustle o f the holidays, but, confess now, w ould you give any of it up? I don’ t th in k anyone w ould say "y e s ” because th a t’ s h a lf the fun of C hristm as. C h ristm a s is the tim e to p u t on your feast o f the year, fo r th is is tr u ly the m e a l th a t’ s re m e m bered. W h a t- ever you have, set i t on a c o lo r fu l ta b le w ith red and green colors in food and dec orations p re d o m in a tin g . H ave ev e ryth in g cooked to p e rfe ctio n and let the rest take care o f its e lf. Do y o u r m a rk e tin g and planning well in advance so you w on’ t be I disappointed, and do get m ost o f the food prepared in advance so you won’ t be caught in the last m in u te rush. Dessert, re frig e ra to r ro ll | dough and salad can a ll be p re pared the day before C h ristm a s if you fo llo w the suggested menu. •C ra n b e rry Juice. M ix equal qu a n titie s o f c ra n b e rry and orange ju ic e Add h a lf as much ginger ale and c h ill th o ro u g h ly be fore serving. A good plum pudding m a y be kept fo r several weeks, If desired, and allowed to m ellow lik e a good f r u it cake. Or, if you w ant some fo r New Y ear’g Day also, double the fo llo w ing recipe: •R o ya l Plum Pudding. 2 eggs, separated 94 cup brown sugar 2 tablespoons lemon Juice 94 cup chopped suet 194 cup soft bread crum bs 194 teaspoons baking powder 94 teaspoon salt l ’/ i teaspoons cinnamon 94 teaspoon nutm eg 94 cup seeded raisins 94 cup currants 94 cup nutmeats 194 tablespoons flour i •R o a s t B e e f. C ra n b e rry relish salad is made Wipe roast w ith a dam p cloth; of easy-to-get foods like apples, o r dredge bottom of pan w ith flour. anges and honey. I t can be pre Place roast In pan, skin side down, pared the day before and g a r and ru b o ver w ith flour. Place in nished p re ttily by c u ttin g the a m oderate (300 to 350 degrees) oven molded salad w ith a scalloped and cook as follow s: fo r a w ell done t cookie cu tte r, and topped w ith an roast 15 m inutes per pound, plus 15 apple cut the same w ay, garnished m in u te s; fo r m edium done, 12 m in w ith m ayonnaise and a red ch e rry. utes per pound plus 15 m in u te s; and fo r a ra re roast 10 m inutes to a pound plus 15 m inutes. sugar and m ix in lemon ju ice . Blem in s u e t, b r e a d •G reen Beans w ith M ushroom s (Serves 6 to 8) crum bs and re ! pounds green beans, cut In slive rs m a i n in g i n g r e '4 pound fresh m ushroom s d ie n t s . L a s t l y , ’ 4 cup m inced onion f o l d in s t i f f l y 1!4 teaspoons sa lt beaten egg whites. 94 cup w a te r U se a 2 q u a rt 3 tablespoons b u tte r or bacon fa t m o ld w h ich has 94 teaspoon sugar been g re a s e d 94 teaspoon pepper w ell. S p rin kle w ith flo u r and pou 94 cup m ilk o r cream in pudding. Cover and steam fo r hours, o r bake at 250 degrees fo r Com bine beans w ith mushroom s hours. I t in d iv id u a l m olds are usee w hich have been washed and sliced Add onion, salt, w a te r, b utter this w ill m ake six puddings. To m ake a sauce fo r the pudding, and sugar. C over and cook over low heat u n til tender. Add re m a in in g in beat 1 egg y o lk and add 94 cup of sugar slow ly. F old in 1 s tiffly beaten gredients. heat w e ll and serve Canned m ushroom s and green egg w h ite and another 94 cup of beans m a y be substituted fo r fresh sugar. Add 1 teaspoon of va n illa . Ju st before serving, fold in % cup o f produce, if desired. cre a m w hich has been whipped. •C ra n b e rry R elish Salad. Orange o r lem on fla vo r o r grated (Serves fi) rin d m a y also be used fo r fla vo rin g 2 eups fresh c ra n b e rry relish I tablespoon p la in g elatin Jack Ilo rn e r Fudding 94 cup cold w a te r 294 cups m ilk 12 apple slices 94 cup brow n sugar R eal mayonnaise 94 teaspoon salt Salad greens 394 tablespoons cornstarch 94 cup seedless ra isin s To cra n b e rry re lish , add gelatin 94 cup cut figs soaked in cold w a te r and dissolved 1 teaspoon grated orange rin d In hot w ater. T u rn into shallow pan rinsed w ith cold w ater. Have m ix Scald 2 cups m ilk in the top of ture a t least one double b o ile r, add brow n sugar arm inch deep. C h ill salt. S tir the re m a in in g 94 cup cold u n til firm . C u to u t m ilk in to the cornstarch to m ake a w ith a scalloped smooth paste. S tir in to the hot m ilk cookie c u tte r and m ix tu re , and continue to s tir u n til place on salad smooth and th ic k . Add raisins, figs greens. Top w ith and grated orange rin d . Cover and 9 4 -in c h a p p le cook o ver hot w a te r 94 hour. Pour slice cut w ith Into deep custard cups, cool and same c u tte r and dipped In lemon c h ill. U n m o ld and serve garnished juice. Top w ith real m ayonnaise and w ith sp rig of holly. garnish w ith a h a lf a cherry. L Y N N SAYS: Have an Old-Fashioned C hristm as Now th a t everyone's s e ttlin g down to a n o rm a l life at last, m ake It a good old-fashioned C hristm as at yo u r house w ith a ll the trim m in g s . N ice C hristm as trees alw ays have som ething good to eat. There are red and w h ite candy canes which m ake the tree cheerful, and cookies cut in fa n cy shapes lik e stars, w reaths, m in ia tu re trees and snow men. F la v o r them w ith ginger and spices and fro s t p re ttily w ith w hite 'cing, red and green sugar. _____ _ Address___________________ __ To make the cra n b e rry re lish used in the recipe fo r the salad use the following d irections: Released by Western Newspaper Union. Glastonbury Thorn Has Gifts Which Were Once Rich Christmas Legend Welcomed by Soldiers inch kittens are embroidered on a set of tea towels in bright colors in outline and darning stitch. You can also use them on squares aC a cheery crib quilt. ■ M IS T L E T O E . . . The ancient D ru id s, who lived In B rita in and G a u l, believed m is tle to e w a s s e n t f r o m heaven, d e s i g n a t i n g p u rity and love. T hey called it “ om nia sani- ta te m ” m eaning “ a ll h e a l.” in w in te r they gathered m istletoe w ith cerem o n ial rites, d u r ing which white-robed priests cut sprays w ith golden scythes. These w ere hung over door ways to w elcom e forest gods. 4 Romantic Design to Embroider L e t’ s s ta rt w ith the tree and m ake sure everyone has a hand at dec o ra tin g it. The good old-fashioned trees are topped w ith a gold o r s ilv e r sta r. This can be m ade o f m e ta llic paper pasted on a cardboard. H ere's a tip fo r m a kin g those pop corn chains: use a slender needle and cotton thread, and te ll the sm all fr y not to use too m uch fo rce or the flu ffy g ra in s of corn w ill break. T h e y’ ll p ro b a b ly fig u re this one out by them selves, though! H e a vie r thread should be used fo r the cra n b e rry chains. Christmas? If he’s a cigarette smoker, select a carton of 200 mild, choice c ig a re tte s . The brand? Give him a cigarette with long, popular acceptance—Camels. They’re sure to please. And for the man who smokes a pipe, give Prince Albert Smoking Tobacco, the world’s largest-selling pipe tobacco. Special holiday gift wrap pings make both Camels and Prince Albert particularly desir able choices. Camels are con veniently packed—ten packages of flavorful, mellow cigarettes to a carton . . . Prince Albert is hand somely wrapped in one pound moisture-proof containers. All of the packages include space for a holiday message. Your nearest dealer is featuring these choice Christmas gifts now.—Adv. on your Efficient C alox u o r k t tw o way»: 1 Helps remove film . . . bring out all the natural lustre o f your smile. 2 A special ingredient in Calox encourages regular massage . . . which has a tonic effect on gums ...h e lp s make them firm and rosy. Tone up your s m ile ...w ith Calox! Afad« <» ¡am eut M c R e u m la b o ra to rw , 1 1 } ie a rt e] pharmaceutical kaou bow Tempting, /tot PARKER HOUSE RO LLS • Tasty, tender Farker House Rolla anytime—w ith Fleischmann’s Fast Ris ing D ry Yeast. IF YOU B A K E A T H O M E —you’ll cheer this baking dis covery that stays fresh fo r weeks oq your pantry shelf-ready to help you make delicious bread, rolls, buns at a moment’s notice. Dissolve according to directions—then use as fresh yeast A t your grocer’s. Stays fresh on your pantry shelf • H u r ry —rub in B en-G ay for fast, soothing, gently warming re lie f! Insist on genuine B en-Gay, the origi nal Baum e Analgésique. B en-G ay contains up to 2 x/g times more m ethyl salicylate and m enthol—two pain- relieving agents known to every doctor — than five other w id ely offered rub-ins. B en-G ay acts fast where you h u r t Also fo r Pain duo to COLDS, MUSCLE ACHE, and STRAINS. Ask fo r M ild Ben-Cay fo r Children.
