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Show Thursday, December 1963 Christmas Edition - Helper Journal 19, 1963 0 -- 4r wmm N His mission is usually the same but not his looks and his name Story of Santa around the world. Santa as we know him in America today pretty well follows the description given by Clement Moore in his famous poem, "The Visit From Saint Nicholas." This truly familiar symbol of Christmas was a somewhat angular figure before Moore gave him a sleigh, twinkling eyes, cheeks like roses, nose like a cherry and a round little belly. The idea of Santa Claus began American mail carriers: British with the Dutch and their "Santa children prepare their Christmas Klass," a contraction from St. lists and throw them into the Nicholas, lengendary Bishop of back of the fire. Supposedly, if Myra and the patron saint of the paper goes up the chimney, children. Children in Holland "Father Christmas" will bring may refer to either "Sinterklass" all of the gifts; if the paper or "Saint Nickolas. Early set- burns, the writer must prepare tlers in America adopted the leg- another list and try again. Czechoslavakian children anticendary figure and changed the name from "Saint Kickolous" ipate the arrival of "kezisek" to "Santa or Jesus. In New Russia, "Father to Santa Kalouf" Frost" is the equivalent of Santa, Claus." but old Russians still call him Pere Noel "Baboushka." In Germany, SanIn France, it is "Pere Noel" ta may be either "Kriss Kringle," or "Kritking." who visits the children, and he "Christkindl," is usually pictured on a mule. Italian children, who must wait British children, just as Ameri- until Jan. 5, the Eve of Epiphany, can, write letters to the Christ- anticipate the arrival of "La mas ?iver of gilts, and prepare Befana." lists of the things they would But, whether it's the Norwegian like to receive. But, they direct "Julenisse" or the Chinese "Lan (nice old father) their missives to "Father Christ- Khoony-Khoong- " is a part mas" and follow a tradition "Santa," the which might find favor with of Christmas nearly everywhere. that's the Oh -- ff . 4h s it 5 !4 r '7 UVV A $k If there's a traditional reason. we don't know about it, but any youngster (or grownup) who hangs his stocking from the mantle shouldn't be surprised to find fcu... an apple there come Christmas morn. This isn't because Santa raises apples during his "off" season, but it does indicate the status of the apple as the fruit. are grown in every Apples State of the Union. More apples and more apple pies are produced in the United States than in any other country. In a good of a bushel year about is grown for every man, woman and child. The apple's ancestry is traced to immigrants. Plant students believe the progenitor' of the modern apple appeared first in southwest Asia, between the Caspian and Black Seas. Apples do not grow true from seed and for this reason most seedling apple trees are worthless. Occasionally, however, one is found with highly desirable characteristics. Such a tree can be propagated endlessly by graft- Hdw. Allen Halversen, Manager Fr v:i : - LLT' W&s , , . " -- rs smmm ' - A. IMS Christmas has not always been "legal" holiday in this country. In 1659, the general court of Massachusetts Bay colony passed this resolution: "Whosoever shall be found observing any such day as Christg mas or the like, either by labor, feasting, or any other way, as a festival, shall be fined five shillings." The first "legal" observance in this country is believed to have taken place in Boston in 1686 when Governor Andros conducted services in the town hall. And it was still many years lattr, in 1856, that the State of Massachusetts officially passed laws which permitted the observance of .... I a We hope your joys are many and your troubles I uery Merry Christmas from all of us to you Helper Furniture rn.. Christmas Holiday Was Once Forbidden UBS f T4 r. gift-give- r, AW 'I r ' ' :I t Hoping your Christmas will be as peaceful and bright as the fallen snow. fore-bearin- THE HELPER CLUB Matt Starr and Employees UTAH HELPER two-thir- ing. m Discovery of a fine new apple is the plant world's equivalent of striking gold or oil. And, to our knowledge, no one has ever complained about finding a bright red apple in a Christmas stocking. m '&3r SfHt sjn J ' 2 MAY YOUR HOLIDAY BE BRIGHT AND GAY AS Christmas Tree CHRISTMAS BAUBLES! Heeds Care 'wk. . K J s i .. To all our friends and many patrons... We wish the very best during the coming year I HELPER CITY Chris Jouflas, Mayor Councilraen Albert Veltri Luke Cormani Art Dalpiaz William Hunter Bob Olson ... ' And All City Employees . . . -- i'" V . i . From the moment you bring your Christmas tree home, keep it moist if you wish to Insure safety, beauty and fragrance. Of course, you have to start with a fresh tree one that won't drop its needles when you move or shake it. The first stp is to throw cold water all over it as soon as you get it home. Then recut the stem with a new diagonal cut at least an inch above the old cut to open pores for drawing up water. Keep Cool Set the tree in water and keep it in a cool shady place until it is brought Indoors for trimming. tree is The first day a 5 to placed in water, it may take up a quart. After that, the water needs replenishing daily because the tree may take up a cup of water every day In a warm room. Many chemicals have been tried trees. Even subfor stances like sugar, aspirin, or fruit acids have been used. None however, has proved as effective as plain water which keeps the tree naturally moist. Good location for a Christmas tree Is in the cool part of the room, away from radiators, fireplace, radio, TV set, or other sources of heat. They should not be placed In doorways or locations that could block exit If fire vhould occur. Plan the locution before you elect the tree. fj. r fl ' -f ,wsM f - , '' .V v . ? - - ",i , i ;, ."f -' and wl K Tl Christina , ti 4 4 v. CARBON EMERY' BAN EC SERVING ALL OF EASTERN UTAH Price Utah |