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Show 'Christmastime in the Alps' travelers ta jower discover different cultures, traditions From front pgae By Angela Wadman news editor-The Signpost After advocating for a more Ghrist-centered Christmas, sociology professor Kay Gillespie will be leading Weber State University students and area residents on a holiday tour to enlighten participants on how other cultures celebrate Christmas. "I organized 'Christmastime in the Alps' to give people a chance' to see Christmas in its true, uncommercialized state," Gillespie said. Gillespie gave the example that Germans receive gifts and candy from Saint Nicholas Dec. 6, and dedicate Dec. 24 and 25 to celebrating the birth of Christ. Though "Christmastime in the Alps" is not a university-sponsored tour, participants will divulge into cultures of Holland, Austria, Germany, Switzerland and the Czech Republic. The group will also visit Oberndorf, Austria, where the song Silent Night was written, attend a Vienna Boys Choir concert and learn the history behind the story of King Wenceslas, as well as history."There is something magic about the Alps in the winter with the snow-covered roofs," Gillespie said. Besides visiting sites where Christmas stories and songs began, the tour will visit the "Fairy Tale Castle," Neuschwanstein, the medieval town of Rothenburg, and Dachu one of the first concentration camps established by Germany. Gillespie plans to give the people latitude. A list will be provided for the people with ideas and activities that one can do. "People learn more that way," Gillespie said. The cost of the trip is $1,950 which includes airfare, lodging and ground transportation. The trip, planned Dec. 10 -22, already has NOW HIRING $0-$9 PER HOUR! ruri-liinc positions, average 15-25 hours per week Monday through Friday, No Weekends! Opportunities for advancement1 Brand new state-of-the-art facility & technology! Get a workout while you work! Tuition assistance after 30 days! PRIIOAD SORT 1-30 a.m. DAY SORT 4:30 p.m. TWILIGHT SORT 7:30 p.m. SUNRISE SORT 12:00 il.m. pjiluiyx luinJIcr positions. Julia can Include boJ. unto.id, dock (hiui cniiy (it QA Applv in ;nriin MirJavrtiJiiy S " ;"' '.'.'() North iOO U'eSf S'mlli SJtt l.iikc 2"-l-:)0 IIII M.'.mvn iii'.l ir..irlif "(vi;n.V KiVr !.';, ((';, M V'!.',V iiD '(('' limphymcn! OppoimnilyM r.np!or Stanley A. Peterson . mmm i i institute eiottona Tuesday, December 2 10:30 AM 18 participants enrolled. Gillespie said he would like to make the trip an annual event. "I want people to put this time of year into perspective. Christmas is the celebration of the birth of Christ, not the celebration of Santa Claus. Many people seem to forget that," Gillespie said. Besides learning and experiencing other cultures, Gillespie plans on "gaining 100 pounds. I have always enjoyed the food." For more information, contact Kay Gillespie at 626-6245. why they couldn't handle an occasional request. According to Malone. students need to talk with Don Spainhower, executive director of development and gift planning, to request a song. The music is played half level of the sound, so the volume doesn't disturb the people of the community. If you find an error in The Signpost, please contact the section editor or the editor in chief. A list of staff phone numbers is on page 4. Submissions Send items for Campus Calendar and Briefs to Angela Wadman, news editor. Bring items to The Signpost offices, SU267. FAX to: 626-7401. rn n ti FALL FOR IT NO ONE TRAINS LIKE IKON mm c::iy TRAIN WITH UTAH S mm EDUCATION CENTER bi) 2Ei TO TEACH MICROSOFT, NOVELL, AMD LOTUS E A R N 3 AS ACERTIFIED N ETWOR K PROFESSIONAL GUARANTEED PLACEMENT ASSISTANCE UPON GRADUATION IMCP MaoaZine. Jan '07) SOLUTION PR0VIOER f WWW IAV " " ' " 1 1 1 ' : 1 Sill mm rig) ire yim BooEsing fir soineSEiing... MM men MATl Mill I1M Flexible work hours Excellent earning potential Great advancement opportunities is looking for you We will work with your busy schedule: 629-6060 Call Today Employment Hotline J." - |