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Show Helper &-- The Journal-Thurs- Dec. 20, day. Smrit of Givins Lives In Churches Tradition EchoWU1l Quebec's Colorful the irfft; The traditional 1973 of spirit at giving that's world-wid- e Christmastime takes on a special form and meaning in French Quebec. This year, as every year, will see the enactment of a masquerade known as "La Guignolee," to benefit all the poor of Quebec. "La Guignolee" was begun by the first French colonists who settled in Quebec. But historians date the custom to the Druidic rite which celebrated the arrival of a new with goldyear: the cutting en scythes and the gathering of mistletoe that grew in the sacred forests. $0U0U8 I tjree&Yifls I ' f i I . ii! III $3 11 Ml 4,f I "Les Guignoleurs" of early Quebec had a very different method of attaining their goal. Arriving at the homes of the villagers, they sang a song that asked for a contribution or threatened the abduction of the eldest daughter of the household. l islils Did Happen The master and mistress of or someone representing them, then opened the door and allowed "Les Guignoleurs" to enter. Gifts were pisiced in a bag and later emptied into a cart that followed along behind them through the village, acDress IJke TrMpfM-rcompanied by a swarm of chiThe French version of "La ldren and dogs. Guignolee" has been kept alive Sometimes, when two diffefor modern Quebec by such rent groups of "Les GuignoVinorganizations as the St. leurs" met, a fight ensued and cent de Paul Society. It in- the t reasures of one cart would collecvolves a fill up the cart of the winners. tion for the poor by "Les W I Door. fnr Kvr the house, s AN door-to-do- or Guig-noleur- Aiding the Needy the role of "Les Originally, food and clothGuignoleurs" has been played ing as well as money was coby members of the Commer- llected But for the past twenty Since 1901, true i "Hitoi;i" 7 7A MS J H. - T cial Travelers Club of Quebec, Inc. These modern businessmen dress like the Canadian trappers of old, with their red knit caps and colorful sashes. Singing the song of "La Guignolee," they approach each householder with a long, red woolen stocking, to be filled years it has been only money, of and the generous people as Quebec have contributed much as $30,000 for the poor. The money is deposited in a bank, and checks are issued to the parish priests of the city, who use the money to aid all the needy, regardless of religious denomination. Oirisf inns. In Poetry and Prose TTrfcnnrmcv our eooi wishes, . .....j. sincere grmuuue. - "I will honor Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all year." So wrote Charles Dickens, for whom Christmas was a so much so favorite topic that most people, asked to name someone who wrote about Christmas, would immediately answer, "Dickens." Not only Dickens, but almost every writer, from the n to the famous, has been inspired at some time in his career to "honor Christmas" in prose or poetry. For instance - Adolph and Rose Bruno, Owners - Helper, Utah r England was land, when Old Christmas a Christmas season filled with merry Of W-vV.- V .Vf-- v- -. , V H 1 g jolly spirits. .; Mobia si UUIIUH.V. n. IF Sir "And she brought forth het firstborn Son, and wrapped Him in swaddling clothes, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn." Luke 2:7. At Christmas, in church and home devotions, Christians turn again and again to the Biblical story of that Holy Night nearly two thousand years ? . , it it ago. From the words of two ol his disciples, Luke and Matthew, they learn of humble shepherds watching in a field, of herald angels singing, ol a Star that shone in the East to Uluitratwn jrrtm the Bttlmunu Arc bur guide the Wise Men on their and fun for ull. This family hoi,. THEE TOYS FOK THF CHILDREN. A way. Christmas Iradiuonn mo-- t beloved today, the of ,. many al In every word of the sacred day ene, sue., customs a. ex. hangins 8ift. and brinSin ' mre "Jan story, the first Christmas lives in aneien, lime.. ' Modern" C hris.ma, .hHimer holiday originated anew. And most cherished of ana lheEneyeU.pedUAn,,.. all are the words that tell of - JT S::;id."e,:of fr "J,,. the simple manger, scene, of Mary, and Joseph, and the Christ Child. "And she brought forth her firstborn Son, and wrapped Him in swaddling clothes, and laid Him in a manger." The words, as simple as the scene, inspire awe and wonder, for the glory of the moment, for the miracle that was wrought. Yet the same words bring a homely comfort, too.a It is a miracle that even child may comprehend, for there, living again in the words, is the Baby Jesus, wrapped in swaddling clothes. In Norway the 'Because there no room for of trials soon to begin with flight into Egypt, and to end is poig- on the Cross. But the glory prevails, in too. nancy, miracle of the humble the "No room in the inn." and ahead, through manger, The words echo across the the shadows of the future, is tinged through anguish and agony, ages, and rejoicing with bittersweet. That as in shines the radiance of Easter. the words of the famous carol, It is Christmas, and Chris"the "Away in a Manger," tians everywhere rejoice at the little Lord Jesus" had "no crib words of the angel. for His bed" weighs on the "For unto you is born this heart of Christianity. Even here at the manger day in the city of David a Savthere is the shadow of suffer- iour, ichich is Christ the Lord." Luke 2:11. ing in store for the Son of God. The Norwegian Christmas them in the inn." In the glory, there traditionally starts six months before December 24th. The celebration itself lasts three weeks. The period is known as the Julafred, or the Peace of Christmas. In France Traditionally, adults in France do not exchange gifts until New Year's Day, In some French villages, shepherds bring their lambs to church on Christmas. m own i ii 1 " i y t' tt Eng- brought his Walter Scott bells on Christmas Day Their old jamiliar carols play, And soft and sweet the words repeat, "God is not dead, nor doth At Christmas I no more dehe sleep." sire a rose Henry Wadsworth Than wish a snow in May's Longfellow mirth, But like of each thing that So shall tee learn to understand in season grows. The simple faith of shepWilliam Shakespeare herds then, And clasping kindly hand in hand, Sing, "Peace on earth, good will to men!" At Christmas play and make-gooJames Russell Lowell cheer, For Christmas comes bat "Happy Christmas to all, once a year. ." and to all a Clement Clarke Moore Thomas Tusser 1 9 1 1 8 J K I SSI AN Chilled or- ange juice and quinine water mixed Serve as is or over ice cubes. half-and-ha- Mix SOl'B: equal parts of chilled strong tea and cranberry juice. Add frozen, concentrated, undiluted lemonade to taste. Add an egg white for every 4 cups and shake til frothy. Serve with orange slices and maraschino cherries. NEW TWIST: If SI.ING: Season SCAHI.ET orange slices, pineapple spears and maraschino uuii and the good fellowship we have enjoyed with our customers continue. chilled tomato juice with dashes of Worcestershire Tabasco, lemon juice and celery salt. Insert a celery stick stirrer. half-and-ha- lf. ts Jolly good greetings to all the wonderful folks in our community. We hope the spirit of this holiday season will abound good-night- ed cola and lemon and lime soda mixed Pour over ice cubes and add pe-j- p 1 heard the Chill- i lie A sports again. Festive Cocktails For Teetotalers mi 'T'-'j',v new-fangl- ed 't moments and 1 J y merry &M& 17 Yule Tale For somehow, not only at Christmas, but all the long year through. The joy that you give to others is the joy that comes back to you. John Greenleaf Whittier little-know- vJest wishes for Y lf. V X Bessie Stewart and Employees iu. ra! ' - - Helper, Utah In most grateful appreciation, ('if! we wish you and your 'V 1... family all the 3. peaceful i joy and happiness of that "V , '.'1 Holy Night when hope ' was given to f I itI i all mankind If I j" , ' 9i brings everlmting warmth and gratitude to our hearts to share the Christmas Season with our wonderful friends. 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