DECEMBER _1_6, 1939

wOrign Of Familiar Yule Customs

m we first place how does it

hﬁpen m December 25 as the :1“ on which to celebrate the irthdﬂy oi Christ? History tells us l’ n, any as an A.D. the Roman i“, mberius, designated De- ember g5 as Christ's fme day long had been celebrated m, Roman feast of Saturn and ‘f we Jews i‘ was known as the #655; 9g Dedication. Hence we have Md handed down to u: a queer - tum of ‘zeathen and Christian cuswlﬂl omens who observed the The cilia burned candles for il-

lsaéunt, and also exchanged’ “m; in mken of cheerfulness and gt will. The Jews also burned

mo‘ their Fieast of Dedica- 921M850“, L; probable that there "Zr-é thousands oi candles burning oppout Palestine on the night ﬁiienoChrist was born. Therefore, $1,, custom of burning Christmas ﬁles very ancient. indccd. for casnibers of the early Greek church ritually called Christmas the "Feast Y! “Ifﬂﬁhii... Christmas tree! Here L, ll.c beautiful legend relating to '~ first use of evergreens in the Christmas celebration. It dates w; - to the ninth century. when ccrtaln Saint Wlnfried \V(‘l‘.i to f. ‘.1, christiunlty to lh. Soun- fluiévun countries, Denmark iizid Iorbm, Germany. One Christ- mg Eve he found the people Fliliii- ed "yo-Jud g giant. oak to \\‘i‘ll."il 9i, hound a human heliig IOI‘ “win-lilac alter the old Druidlrul Ziistom.‘ Saint Winifred released m; victim and hewed theyzrvnt ', down, wiicn there miracu- [ously gppﬁﬂfﬁd in its place a. tzill. ‘ ir tree.

“mﬁlf. [you shall use hereafter in you; Christmas ceremonies.“ lie

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birthday. .

i _in th. dark of the woods, u " all bur the fir tree into lowlv hut and castle hall. Each fninlly shall have one and all shall Saihez- around it. so that the cele- bration may be joyous, not stained

wlti blood. holidays frequently

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Whv are ushered in with a salute of guns‘! Pfﬁbfwy the origin of this custom had its roots in early Norwegian Superstition. On Christmas eve. \.ieii darkness began to conquer ﬁle dﬂy. the fear of evil spirits. ill-whee. etc. was u permost in the minds oi the peope for at this holy season they were thought to be most actlge. Then the young men went from house to house in the village. and standing before the door fired a shot from a gun. This they called "Shooting in Chrl .mas.” We retain the cus- lom in firing a salute to start off a celcoration.

Another method adopted by the early Europeans for driving away evil spirits nt Christmas time was tw burn spruce. which sent a shower oi sparks up the chimney. or to ‘Irow salt on the fire.

Mistletoe is a Christmas emblem sauce is the country where one sees it II‘ perfection.

Every- ’ dy buys a spri". and hair's it abuvc a doorway for luck. Espe- cially luckv is it for the young

luzlv who is kissed under the mis- ileir by the man oi her choice. for so is the custom interpreted in Eiivnud.

Another old custom cherished in Eng‘ id is brlnuing in the boat's head. and u certain old carol ex-

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“The hour's head in hand I bear. Bed-eclvd with bay and rosemary:

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The ctmtom of burning the ic- log, which now seems so 10r- mghly English, was originally transferred tiom Norway. It wal another device resorted to in order to keep off evil spirits. The celebration of Yule was a heathen custom practised in northern Eu- rope lon;, before the adoption oi CIITISI/iﬂflii’ It came two weeks later than the modern Christmas. ln January, and was held in non- our of the sun, when the peOplI could see with assurance that the enfcebled sun was once more he- ginning to renew its strength and c nquer the long nights of dark- ness that had embraced the land. For two weeks work was a sacri- lege. Not a wheel of industry must turn. No snare or trap must be set to catch animals. Bo when the p2"~‘\ became Chrlsilanlzed it was ezisy to turn this joyous celebra- tion into a “peace on earth. good wll to men" season.

It was not considered safe to go to bed on Christmas eve with- out leaving a light burning. some left a candle in the window as a sign that any traveller might find food and shelter if he knocked at the door. for might not the Christ chili Himself be wandering abroad on “is His own night! But most “conic lighted the monnous lo in the grate on Christmas eve an put circle of salt on the hearth.

Some one nit up to keep it burn- ing and when at last it. was al- lowed lo dic down a piece of charred wood was taken from it and saved to start the Christmas fire next year.

Robert lie-nick's old poem on Ceremonies for Cundlemas Day says:

“Kindle the Christmas brand, and

en Till sunset let it burn; which quenched, then lay again ' Christmas next return. Part must be kept whercwith to tend

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The Christmas lo" next year. And where ‘tis safely kept. the fiend

Can do no mischief there."

/ -d good old Santa Claus him- self! Where and ivlien did he first make his appearance? The Chris!- nius saint is supposed to have come to our short-s from l-Iolland. where he is a, veritable saint, held in due reverence and spoken of as Saint Nicholas. There lie visits children On Decsnibcr 5. as is most appro- priate. for it is the eve of Saint Nicholas’ day.

The spirit of good will and giving gifts has been uppermost at this time of year ever since the Romans gave gifts at the Feast of Saturn. rind in almost every countrv. though perhaps in different guise. there appears a strange and bene- iicient being who seems to know how the children have been b‘- having and whose delight it is to reward the good with gifts. In some countries. as for example Hol- land and Germany. the Christmas spirit appears bearing gifts in one hand and in the other a big stick. I-Ie speaks to trembling children in this wise:

“Fritz. you did not behave nicely at the fall fair! You were rude and dlsresepctful to your elders!"

Fritz hangs his head. ‘The fall fair is so long past that he trusted all Wﬂs forgotten. but, lo. his sin has found him out.

The saint turns to little sister.

“Maria. I have heard a com- olaint that you tease the cat. If you don't stop pulling the cats tiill you will find noilvng in your stocking hilt n potato!"

In Norway the idea of giving is extendrd even to the birds. for on every barn onc sees a sheaf of grain. in order lo make sure that no living ci-caturc. not even a liitle bird. shrill be unhappy and forizoticn on this glad morning

In Italv it. is La Befano. n woman of rnihcr stern character and forbidding appearance. who distributes the gifts. In France they are likely to say the Petit Neol (Christ cliildl comes dorm the cliimnrv on Christmas eve. In Germany the good saint is Kris

Krinrzle. In Switzerland it is Chrfsikindli himvii. the Christ- chilcl. who appears as B fﬂdlﬂlli

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Den dﬁmflillililin snuggle up to me, an’ all commence

"Oh- My. dad y. now its time to make de shadder: on de weJ.’ 30 Idlllm! my hanis t0$ethah,....evah daddy know.-

9 wayl‘ .. . . o A’? d‘? Chillllll Sflllllgle close mun’ ez I begin to say: ..

"F‘us’ thing neah My t} . - - . see him wbk hlsogiiﬁis? s t“ Rabbm do“ w“ Hﬂh-vélglxzymus’ be a donkey....lo0k, inncrcelit m- Dahgsndiwrfillcil swan a.'swlmmin'...niii‘l she got Who's dis feller daifs a-cumin‘? Why ylyl; Old do. ‘Pray I " "

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Dell a mv “wife says Jwsich a fright, A B-iliguﬂgi? iigogigiéliafif‘ 1”” him? 51W Y0‘ prayers

with glittering ornaments, from which he dispenses gifts.

He comes in many guises. but he is real. because he is the spirit of Christmas!

Fmthen and Christian customs are inextricably mixed up in our

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Red is regarded as the

most cheerful oi all colors. It is salcl to react the most quﬁ-kly oii ti" lipilc

observance of Christmas Hdy , _ , n .0 reverence for the Christ child. {‘,§§vf.;,,,,gei°,’-§§§§§“ﬁiﬁiidbi Y‘? . . c; .‘ lf.-,'. “Ilg glgecazisiisfciielg gigs; the berries of which are rcd. It grew to be the custom to use

revelry and feasting to excess Why do such curious and ancient cus- toms linger in our enlightened civ- ilization? They are undoubtedly rcllcs of beliefs dating back to an age when ignorance fostered su- perstition. But we are all suffic- iently children at heart to find the old customs picturesque and interesting; therefore the stores which stock great supplies oi tin- sel. ornaments, candles and gifts ' are sure of n ready sale. Few oi ‘- us are so practical and unroman- , tic as to wish ii‘l(‘ old customs and l

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Christmas festivities are likely to ’ be much more fun when the uuiolc . family hers, sols ilie Tiiwv York state college of home ecoiioiirvc ’ The oldr‘: cliid en are ali\'.iy' . eager to trim the Christmas tree and collect Christmas greens. and make wreaths. Often they have good ideas on how to arrange these holiday decorations. Because these tasks are unusual they have a special appeal. but with the right encouragement from father or mother even the more routine work may seem a part oi the gen- eral family-sharing at Christmas. Big brother and sister can be n. help 1f they show their small brother or sister how to help in odd crirpent-erlrig jobs that come with Christmas. If mother is busy. older brothers or sisters can help the youngsters to dress or set

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What can the small members of the family do? Little Johnny or tiny Mary can cut out gingerbread men and other fancy-shaped cookies, which mother will lift also be pleased to know how well his small son or daughter can find his tools, cut the string used wind i‘ a Christmas wreath when both of father's hands are busy. or to help with other preparations.

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Here are some "Safety First" hints for Christmas and the days that follow:-

Glvc your children all the toys they nccd and nil you can afford but buy wisely. Be sure that tiny tots aren't given small articles that they can swallow or inhale. Look out for pins in cheap dolls.

Youngsters love Christmas ‘trees take place every year because of carelessness. such an using candles; failure to place the tree on a firm "arise and using tissue or crepe paper for dec- c allrrg purposes. Nmi-inflammnbic snowflakes should take place of paper and cotton. Electric lamps should be substituted for candies.

when trimming the tree, use a step-ladder not a. rocking chair or box.

Wrapping paper and excelslor should be disnomd oi immediately.

Dispose of the tree before the se- rwrd risiv of Jaruarv as when it Tris r'*"rl oul. it is highly in- fiammlblc.

holly and berries of a slmllrli" na- ture in preparing for the festival of Christmas. ‘By virtue of the as-

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Christmas Games

Christmas is always a season for zilldrens games and those de- scribed below may help the little hosts and hostesses make their parties a real success this year

A lively game, of course. will

start the youngsters off in a whirl of nierriment Here is a variation 0f tag that is fun. One of the children should be I::seii to play the part of Santa C'ns and another for one of the rcinzlcers. Both should be blind- folded and then guided to opposite ends of the table. At a signal they begin moving around it; Santa trying to find his reindeer and the deer trying to escape.

uritlier stunt may be played w tii little sugar animals. 'I'hey should be wrapped in red paper

end each child permitted to draw one. Each child then unwmps his animal, without letting his com- panions see what it is, and then proceeds to act the part of his animal. A prize should be given to the child who best imitates m! animal and to the one with the most correct guesses.

Pinning a beard on Santa is a stunt that is usually CTLiDVPd. A rag doll should be dressed to rep- resent Santa Claus and fastened securely to tho top of a chimney mud" of cardboard. The children should be blindfolded onc at a time. and given n bushy piece of cotton. H'- iniist try is pin Santa‘: whiskers in place.

Snow man is another game tliai.

wl‘ h!» lots oi fllii. Ore hoy is‘ ch n to he ilie snow man He s‘ * - between the two bases

which have been marked off in the

snow. The players are divided into two ﬂies.

Th Snow Man calls: “Ho! Whds afraid of the snow man?"

This is ilic signal for the play- "rs to exchange bases.

W‘ile the children are running across the open field, the snow man tries to pelt us many as he can will‘. snow balls. Thmc who l-‘Pl hi’ 811* safe. but those who are liii mint stand by the s:ioi\ iiiai: and make more snow balls ' hiir. lo ' iitlnuc his WBTIZITO.

The zniw man continues. to c l: ‘Glblﬂllihds afraid of the snow’ man?" until all are caught. The last one caught wins the game and is snow man for iiie next game.

Till Toy Sltop is also a good game. The children stand in l. circle after choosing one to be “it". Each chooses the name of a to . "It" pretends she is a lady in s toy shop and walks about the "vcle saying: "I am looking for a doll and a bicycle"....<or any other toys). The toys mentioned must change places, while "it" tries to slip into one of the vacant places. The child left out is “it" for next time.

An ordinary feather will provide nnygimount of fun and- is the medium of a game especially pop- ular with children.

Select one that will float in the air, and throw it above the heads of the players. who sit in a circle.

‘Fiie object oi the game is keep the feather in Hiv- air hv blouilng. If the feather touches

any one that person must pay a forfeit.

TUnider

Mistletoe

Here is a story with a touch of Christmas about it. What the well- brcd young lady was supposed to do in yrars gone by is sci forth in an old ‘sank on etiquette published one iirlrrd years ago. In ilic chap- ter on Christmas festivities the Editor found the following “Girls although they be ladies, are kissed ‘ tlir misilctoe." Accorc . author ihls ivas an old Dri . fl"’i ii. is still liuiuiiiv . Tlllh grcrii plant. ivlth ‘l whitc berries. ivhen hung over u dccruniv is supposed to per- iiiit on‘_v happiness to cuter. hence iii!‘ iratiillon of ilic kiss. ll crows oiilv as a pnrusiic and in EumDf‘ i~ iOllllIi mml ll‘(‘(l\l€llii_\‘ oii rink anti apple irccs. but is not nvrrse in living on poplar»: willows. l"ue. mountain-ash an: manles. The ivhite b "ies are dercacles to some birds a“d i“ ih=lY l“e ulqiii is .).‘"ir"?‘e'i. The s '- in" is offrrﬂl". h" the bird rubbing l "k. to \l‘ili(‘il the “eds adhere. "l ‘he btirk of the free on ch ii has a‘i"lit~i. The null? soon h""d"ns. nffnrzllng a protec- tion lo the sew‘. ‘which. in germin- .="\'~"= its roots through the of th» lrrie and into the llvlllf! ~r<. The nfvlcloe. so ponifaf in Fivilaiiri at C'"rl"."‘t\.". is lrl“"t‘l'~' dcrivod from ilic apple orchards of

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Christmas Candles

Symbolic of the sm- SEC“ by win- Men ln the East

The candle is the true symbol oi Christmas. Its flickering towel slning on the sill of the in; iiousc or the couiiti": cuttzige send: out the message oi "peace or. earth” quite as much as the chime of Christma= bells. Flo Christma: tree ls complete until the candles.

wiiethc. of war or of electric Iiglrs. haic aeeii iusu-nccl i0 its bouglis.

A charming i-lnl-rly lcvdy {IIYPS each child in neighboikiuwi evcry ar-"r a h Night" .;.i- dle. 'l'ni.< l . 3w caLli-rc-lal candle ulio-i is lu be lighted on ChfiSIililVi cw aiir‘. placed oii the window-sill sci Ill u wreath of

holly and so pincul llint 11> llama burns at the center of u. Christ- mos wreath hanging in the win- dow. It is then kept burning every evening until the eve c! Twelfth Night, January‘ 5th The Twelfth Night eve. the uxburnzd portion oi’ the candle and ail the Christmas greens are placed in the open fire place and consumed. this ending the Christmas season.

The significance of this pretty rite is as follows: The candle is symbolic of the star which the noise men snw iii the Fast. and ll is kepl. sliininu iilrillxil ilic iwchye days which tlic wise mPll were fol- loirlni; ilic stur on ilicii" journey tn

the manger WIIPFP the? yinung Child lay. Children e~.pecla.li_v lm e this

beautiful z-uaiom o1 rowing a liehv. ' t‘: ill" Clirlsimus

star. and w.’ ‘lie iIC-ITICS where the Twcffili N candie- is kept burning each c cares for

the candle for an evening. all talc- lng turns. The candle is lighted, the ureatli lowered to encircle its flame. and ivhen the child goes lo bed it is lils duty to blow the cun- dle out,

who will often in a contrary man- ner. dye it lilnck in initiation of ebony and llicn use ll for iciliiylng and for lialzcl! of iuctal tea-pols

and wzilkiii: l? c-ﬁc. A curirius habit nctzcz-ri iii ilic liullr is that it will soineiiiiics leave ilic- upper parts of ilic without pm oc- tion. giving .s only to . we

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leaves iviiich Ii. no doubt (‘Jil lilo IlPf‘f‘*\'l".' w \\ ' n '

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