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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 24. 1960 2 D. MEDFORD MAIL TRIBUNE, MEDFOHD. ORE. Christmas Observed During onth Throughout World From Alaska to Australia .. . . from Hawaii to Holland .. . . from Portugal to Peru It's Christmas now, or going !to be soon. For Christmas is a .'round the world event that Starts in some countries Dec. 5 . . . and the ending is not in sight until Jan. 6! ; Holland, Switzerland, Bel fiium and Germany begin their celebrations Dec. 5, the eve of St. Nichols' Day. In the Latin American countries, the Feast of the Epiphany, Jan. 6, Is the big day. In the Philippines, Christ mas starts on Dec. 16. The country, which is predom inately Catholic, climaxes -eight days of mass worship at 2 a.m. with midnight services on Christmas Eve. Then the caroling, food, gift exchanges and fireworks begin. The Philippine Christmas finally ei.ds on Jan. 6 with the visit from the Three Kings of the East. Children put their -shoes out the night before and in the morning find them .filled with coins. This same -tradition is also found in Spain, Portugal and Latin TVmericu. In Sweden ! In Sweden, Christmas Is 'actually the celebration of Lucia, on Dec. 13. That day Hie eldest girl of each family arises early and dresses in a ong white robe with a crown of lighted bandies' on : her Jiead. Then she wakes the family with servings of cake jitd coffee. , ' ; One of the most delightful practices in Sweden,- and in Denmark and Norway, is to prepare a tree for the birds on Christmas Eve Day, A wheat 'sheaf is tied to the top of a pole. Beneath It the children scatter suet. , - Another custom In the Scan dinavian countries centers -around the Christmas dinner -dessert of rice pudding. One whole almond is hidden and .the person who finds It, while eating the pudding, gels a prize and the assurance of good luck in the coming year. , Danish children leave' a bowl of milk and rice for their Julc-Niascn. This custom :of hospitality is found in Hol land too. There children put but carrots and hay for St. Nicholas' horse.. . . , ., In Holland gifts are dis guised. Small gifts are sent in immense packages gifts are tucked into anything, includ ing r. sausage, to make it lm- Nove Way To Display Cards Is Presented ; Here's a novel way to dis play cards: Color thin wooden dowels with vegetable dyes or ink , . . arrange them in decorated container and spike your curds on to the end of each dowel. ' Incidentally, it will look prettier If you keep the dow. xls at different heights. The effect is like a bouquet of lovely Christmas cords! possible to guess the content. German families make a game out of the unwrapping of gifts. Presents arc wrapped layers of paper, each marked with a different per son's name. The gift is passed from one to another until the last wrapper is removed. The gift is for that person. Some times, instead of the gift there will be instructions for how to locate it. In Mexico children have a pinata rather than a stocking hung for small gifts. The pin- ta is a fragile earthen Jar usually, which Is decorated and disguised. It's filled with inexpensive toys, nuts, candy and other goodies. The chil dren each have a turn at breaking the pinata which is suspended from the ceiling. When the contents tumble, everyone makes a scramble for them. i "Winter" Festivals Behind the Iron Curtain, Christmas is similar to ours but there is no reference to the religious meaning of the Day. They have "Winter Trees" and "Father Frost." The Chinese too follow our traditions without any reli gious themes. They have a wonderful, gay time, but don't believe in the meaning of the occasion. The special Japanese holi day marks the New Year, but they liked the celebration they saw the GIs having so much , . . they now have a Kurisumasu (Christmas) too. But, It is much more like our wild New Year's Eve frolics, while their New Year re resembles our Christmas. The Japanese like Santa's red and while outfit because those are their traditional fes tival colors. So Santa, and especially short -skirted girl Santas, are pictured every where. Most employers give one or two month's salary as a bonus at this time V s , and the Japanese spend it freely. Aloha-Holiday Christmas in our newest State, Hawaii, is typical of the-Island. Santa arrives by outrigger canoe with hula- skirted helpers. Evergreens are put Up and decorated the same as we do but they, are soaked in a wide variety of solutions to keep the needles from drying out. Poinsettlas :, are used gen erously as-they grow wild Tiny trees are made from the greenery tops of pineapples to use as table decorations. , Christmas In the United Stales is the product of a mix ture of traditions from most all countries, but especially from England, , Germany, Italy, Holland, Switzerland, and even Bavaria. One tradition from England which wo do not follow is their Boxing Day. It's the day after Christmas and at that time gifts are left for the milkman, postman and others who have served. ' From Switzerland ' Santa s "locomotion comes Children's Day at GallenKamp's Shoes for the Entire Family FRIDAY & SATURDAY SPECIALS FOR CHRISTMAS Misses' PARTY SHOES Patent Leather Sizes to 3 Reg. Values to $5.00 2 s5 1 Pr. $2.99 USE OUR CONVENIENT LAYAWAY FOR CHRISTMAS Little Gents' DRESS OXFORDS . Black or Brown Sizes to 3 Reg, Values to $5.00 1 Pr. $2.99 Many Other Values Too Numerous To Mention mora mil to a OtlltnKimp IN THE MEDFORD SHOPPING CENTER 563 EAST JACKSON SP 2-7733 from Switzerland, where it is believed that gifts are brought by a radiant angel who rides in a sleigh drawn by six reindeer. The tradition of putting candles in the window comes from Bavaria where every window has a candle ... to light the way for Krislkind, messenger of the Infant Jesus. The burning of the Yule Log is a custom from England and from Italy. In Italy, the Log replaces the Christmas tree. Children stand blind folded before the fire and re cite a poem. When they are finished and the blindfold re moved, there are gifts at their feet. In Italy, and in Spain, some gifts are given by drawing from a large bowl, called The Urn of Fate., Packages, some of them empty, are placed In the bowl and everyone draws until they have a gift. Then they may trade around until each person has a suitable gift. Christmas is, indeed, a Happy Holiday around the world . . . and in most coun tries it is also a beautiful time, filled with traditions honoring the Birth of the Child, Jesus. " ' ' j YEAR 'AROUND CHRISTMAS GIFT.' Luggage knows no season and will be used for years. Select a case to match a set the recipient already owns, or start them on a collection. Shown here are a pair in white vinyl bound with black cowhide; two leather duffle bags; and a handsome tapestry satchel. Photo Courtesy Luggage and Leather Goods Manu facturers of America,! Inc. Dolls Always For Most All Maybe it's the mother conv plex in her, but every little girl wants - and deserves - a doll. This year, reports Toy Guidance Council, the perfect, oh-so-wondcrful doll will be waiting for her . , . exceeding anything she may have fancied in her most elaborate dreams. . ' . ' . Dolls not only resemble children, they walk, talk, cry and drink like children. Manu facurcrs have exceeded the al ready near-human realism of previous seasons, now creating models with such muscular agility, they actually perform ballet routines. . . Another amazing develop ment is a versatile 3-foot high doll, exact counterpart of any' real youngster her age, de signed to walk alongside . a carriage pushing a smaller. doll! Magic on the family scene. . - Speech versatility is still an other development in the doll world. Tills year Chatty Cathy, young Miss America of the play pen set, makes her entry on the holiday scene speaking whole sentences in small child chatterl Another female with a talent for talk ing. More Marvels ' Still more marvels have en tered the field - accessories, Popular Girls even furniture, copied from current "grown-up" models; kits with instructions on the "care and feeding" of dolls . . . even diets and scientific baby care;. -and still another thrill -a baby's bath with nozzle spray. i High fashion takes over the miniature doll group, with a boom in carrot-tressed dolls, bangs and bee-hive coiffures, even needle-pointed shoes and bulky charm bracelets. 1060's doll is a career girl carrying a brief case! Stuffed animals have per sonalities, too. Patterned after zoo counterparts, they look amazingly real. Others have come from outer space, or a fantasy group, and some are TV characters named Huckle berry Hound and Quick Draw McGraw. With so many "Jet age" de velopments, It should be a record year for the Doll . . . First Lady of The Land. If Pop doesn't have an elec tric razor give him one for Christmas. 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