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Show New Utah! - December 23, 1998 Pag 10 Russian people traditionally remember Christ Child By Wanda S. Petersen "And when they were come " In the Russian story, the the small child is whose star we three kings did not visit King follow?" they inquired. into the house, they saw the Herod but stopped at the hut of Babouschka was irritated to young child with Mary his an old woman, Babouschka, be interrupted in her household mother, and fell down and worshiped him: and when thev had opened their treasures, they presented him gifts; gold and frankincense, and myrrh." .Matthew 2:10) account of the arrival of the Kings from the JSast is a far cry from the story which has been told the children of Russia from many years. ; (This Biblical who lived alone in a Russian village. One evening while she was doing her nightly household chores, they knocked at her door and said they had lost their way. When Babouschka saw those three royal persons wearing long white robes, and also noticed the great line of servants behind them, she was astonished. "Canst thou show us where J9yZ ... work. "I am busy," she retorted, "and have no time to go hunting with you." After the caravan had disap- peared Babouschka realized she had been unkind. She began worrying about the baby they were searching out, and so she wrapped herself in her woolen shawl and ran out into the night. The story is that she is running still. And each TMX-- Christmas Eve she runs into children love old Babouschka every house where a little child and go to bed early that a toy is sleeping. She looks at each may be put under their pillows. Babouschka is one of the infant, shakes her head as a tear falls on his hair, then she three Russian Santas. Another tucks a toy under his pillow and one is Uncle Frost (Dyad runs on to the next house where Moroz) who comes on New He resembles the Year's. another child is sleeping. This story was told by American Santa Claus for he is Dorothy Leon when she was fat and jolly and wears a red telling Christmas stories to suit and long white beard. He school children in 1968. has no sleigh pulled by eight Babouschka has never found reindeer, nor does he climb that certain child whose for- down chimneys. Instead, he giveness she wants to beg. Still, stands in a great department after 2000 years, the Russian store beneath a gaily lighted A- ) "" - ' Christmas Greeting to everyone. We hope that you will enjoy the holiday season in the spirit of peace and friendship. Best wishes from ail of us. A Happy A V ALPINE v CREDIT UNION Phone 756-769- 7 wishes. Russia's third Santa is named St. Nicholas, but the people still hear the tale of the Three Kings from the East. m w5m American Fork Office 375 East State Road American Fork, UT 84003 children about their desires and yA cite : New Year's tree and talks to Main Office 1510 North State Orem, UT 84057 Phone 6 225-025- South Orem Office 376 East 1300 south Orem, UT 84058 7 Phone 224-663- |