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Show Pa Re 2 SIGNPOST December 10, 1954 Get the True Christmas Spirit And Make Others Happier "What will I give mother for Christmas?" That is a familiar question that is heard often this time of year. Everyone is busy buying presents and planning parties. Christmas is fun! Christmas is exciting! But is that what Christmas is meant to be? If Christ were physically here now what would be His reaction to some of the ways we celebrate His birthday? What would He consider the right and important thing to do? Christ's aim is to fill us with the joy of life. To put a song in our heart and a gleam in our eyes. It seems to me that the only way this can be done is to give to others, to make them happy. For no greater joy is received than that which you get from helping others. One of Christ's teachings was that in simplimity lies greatness. This is shown throughout His life. He was born in a manger, He lived simply and He talked simply. He was kind to others and always sought to make them happy. This then is how He would want us to celebrate His birth. SIGNPOST BI-WEEKLY PUBLICATION ASSOCIATED STUDENTS OF WEBER COLLEGE 523 Building 4 - Phone Weber College 4-3491 Signpost Extension OGDEN, UTAH . Editor Audri Montgomery Sports Editor : Vance Pace Club Editor Barbara Roberts Assistant Sports Editor Ken Hull Society Editor Lois McDonough Feature Editor Sharon Larison Advertising Ross Dredge, Audrey Stevens Photography Dick Mabey Reporters Lynnette Richards, Sig Pont, Marilyn Arnold, Sharon Harris, Marianne Johns, Marcella Whaley, Jim Freston, Nancy Sanders. H-I-S British Nok-A-Bouts Lean-lined Beltlcss British model features buttoned side tabs with durable elastic adjustment panel . . . deep reverse pleats . . . quarter-top side pockets . . . deep hip pockets and Talon zipper fly. Sanforized. Waist sizes: S M L XL (29-31) (32-34) (36-38) (40-42) A,readycuffedinseams?8"34 Black $4.95 "STORE FOR MEN" SINCE 1907 What is Christmas? Oh; That Mistletoe Kiss! Sez Who? By Nancy Sanders Editor's Note We wish to extend our deepest sympathy to Harry Mosher and Glen McEn-tire who had their names, words, and pictures switched in the last Sez Who Column. We don't know who to feel the most sorry for. The question asked by your reporter this week was: "What does Christmas mean to you?" The answers are interesting. By Sharon Harris Have you ever wondered how ! the tradition of kissing under the mistletoe came about? This custom is based on an old Scandinavian myth. It is said that the Scandinavian God, Balder, received a charm from his mother, Frigga, which was to protect him against all injury from everything which sprang from the four elements fire, water, air and earth. Loki, who was an evil spirit, and also an enemy of Balder, formed "an arrow from mistletoe, which X Antoinette Wyatt Keed Mann Antoinette Wyatt "Christmas means lots of fun, parties and a real lot of nice meetings. It means a good long vacation from school to get ready for the next quarter. Christmas means so many things that it is hard to think of all of them." Reed Mann "Christmas means to me the celebration of the birth of Christ, and by all means, not just to give and take gifts. It means the spirit of fellowship and brotherhood the spirit of giving. It is one of the best times of the year because it gives an example to follow the rest of the time." Verla Lamb "Christmas is a time that most people get engaged (she's got someone special in mind, I betcha!). It means a time when families who haven't been together for along time get the opportunity to be together again. School's out for a marvelous two weeks, and that means time for tobogganing and skiing." did not grow from any of these elements. He then placed the arrow in the hands of the blind Helder, who was to throw it at Balder. : The mistletoe dart struck Balder to the ground. The tears of Frigga, his mother, became the white berries of the mistletoe. Through the mutual efforts of the gods, Baldre was restored to life and Frigga decreed that the plant must never again serve as an instrument of mischief. i She, being the goddess of love and beauty, grateful for the return of her son, said that a kiss should be bestowed upon anvone who should pass under the mistletoe.However, boys, there is one rule that must be followed. A boy must remove a berry-from the mistletoe each time he kisses the girl, and give it to her. Then, when no berries are left, the bough loses its spell and no more kisses are available. A ' f : t- J V2 I .-as jl )A lAZJ d- - l Carolyn Clark Verla Lamb Carolyn Clark "Christmas is the fun of giving and receiving presents; it's a time for visiting people, and plenty of food and a time when everybody should be happy. It's the excitement of Christmas shopping, the crowds. It's the time of peace on earth and good will to men." SOUTH OGDEN CLEANERS 3912 Washington Blvd. QUALITY CLEANING OF ALL TYPES "Cash and Carry Discount" We Give "S & H" Green Stamps Gary Robinson John Courtney Gary Robinson "Christmas to me means a good time to stay away from my girl friends. It's a time for everyone to be happy and to enjoy life. It's trimming a Christmas tree, and the smell of cookies and pine needles. It's, .well, it's just Christmas. John Courtney "Christmas? Well, to me, it means spending money. Christmas day means getting up with sleepy eyes and trying to open presents to find out what I've got that I wanted. 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