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Show Ntphii Juab County, Utah 84648 0T)r Fort Wall D. U. P. Christmas Parly Held Nephi Area News Briefs at Wilkey Home SANTA RIDES A WHITE MARE OVER ROOF TOPS OTHER DUTCH XMAS-LOR- E Fort Wall Camp of the Daugh- ters of Utah Pioneers held its yfe good times, good cheer at Christmas! Sincere good wishes for the holidays. May the season be truly joyous to you. Thank you for al of your patronage RAY'S CAFE RAY'S LANES 840 South Main Nephi December meeting and Christmas party on Monday, December 11 at the home of Delta Wilkey. A delicious luncheon was served. Grace was given by Olive Broadhead. The following members enjoyed the luncheon: Olive Broadhead, Leone I. Greenhalgh, Mildred Ingram, Ellen Jarrett, Stella Anderson, Hazel Carter, Zelma Golden, Thelma Jackman, Martha Eagar, Elva Lofthouse, Arvilla Lunt, Joey Olpin, Mary Scott, Beatrice Winn, Lavem Worthington and Leila Wilkey. The lesson "Glad Tidings was given by Leila Wilkey. Following the lesson the members enjoyed singing Christmas carols. Two musical selections were given by Arvilla Lunt and a Christmas story by Mildred Ingram. Hostesses were Zelma Golden, Hazel Carter, Stella Anderson, Leona Greenhalgh and Delta Wilkey. Boswell Home is Scene Of Christmas Party of The annual of the Ladies was held at the beautifully dec orated home of Mrs. Stella Bos well on December 17. Theme of the Christmas season was carried out in decorations in the home and on the serving tables A delicious dinner was prepared by the Christmas committee. The blessing on the food was given by Mrs. John V. Garrett Christmas gifts were exchanged. Enjoying the affair were Mrs Stella Boswell, Mrs. Lloyd R. Goble, Mrs. Rex Tolley, Mrs. Reese Painter, Mrs. Gibson Cowan, Mrs. Raymond Pay, Mrs. Elmo Wilson, Miss Ireta Carter, Miss Rheta Sperry, Mrs. Max L. Orme, Mrs. Clinton Kir-gaMrs. Merron Price, Mrs. J. R. Greenhalgh, Mrs. Mildred Lunt, Mrs. Coquella McPherson, Mrs. Gladys Brown, Mrs. David Austin and Mrs. John V. Garrett n, CHRISTMAS VILLAGE Its a pleasure to greet our friends at Christmas and wish you the best! AND SERVICE ICMFf IMC SALES V 105 West Center - Nephi Visitors Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Maylon Bowers were her brother, Ray J. Nielson, and Mr. and Mrs. Dale Sherman of Ephraim. Mr. and Mrs. Rulon Broadhead have as their guests durChristmas holidays, ing the their son in law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Craig Mortensen and children Quinn and Kimala of Los Angeles, California. Dinner guests Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Rulon Broadhead were Miss Kathy Broadhead and a friend, Vivian Larsen of Salt Lake City. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bowles and son Chuck of Springville visited with Mr. and Mrs. Mel vin Stanley on Sunday. Torrington, Connecticut, erects for its children in December a Christmas village, where Santa and his elves work on toys, surrounded by shelves loaded with gifts. Santa chats with the youngsters and provides each one with a gift His sleigh and reindeer are likewise an attraction and include Rudolph the Red-nose- d Reindeer. The Nativity scene with the Holy Family is lighted by a Star of Bethlehem. . Clement Moore immortalized in his famous poem might get in Dutch with the children of the Nether- lands who traditionally get a different image at Christmas. And the timing is different. Christmas comes twice a year for the children of Holland. They get their presents on the evening of Dec. 5 or the In the if the following morning. Three chij(3ren morning( have behaved weeks later, with the rest they may find ce e themselves, some goodies a little rebrate the festival, m a in their yhoes lgious way. From the middle of C Dutch air is filled with the sound of childrens voices singing the traditional St. Nicholas song, completely secular. After Dec. 6 there' is a switchover to Christmas carols. and his candle Here is an appealing how fragile, was much prized, and a candle, though perhaps common to us, was a possession of great value. A shoemaker lived in a cottage on the edge of a village, near the dark woods. Although a poor man, he placed his candle in the window each night to guide travelers. Despite wars, hardships and illness, by some miracle, some mysterious grace, his light never wavered. This inspired the villagers and during the Christmas season most of them placed a candle in their windows. The custom grew and became universal. Altered Meaning The meaning of Merry Christmas has changed somewhat over the years. Originally, merry meant blessed, peaceful, pleas- ant. As the saying goes, If we would but light one candle, what a bright world this would be ! How about it, men and women, the rich, the mid- ... of SCW, INC. Best wishes to our many friends & patrons from all the folks here at November the misty poor shoemaker dling and the poor Christmas 1970? . Page Seven Donner, Blitzen and all the rest of that squad of flying reindeer which Dr. legend of the story that focuses on Mans old friend, the canChristmas party dle. Back in the Middle Literary League Ages, any light, no matter Ladies Literary League Thursday, December 24, 1970 SKmcfi-Sfau- w DICKS SERVICE, INC. St. Nicholas (the originator of all the Santa and Snowmen figures all over the world) arrives in Holland from Spain in the middle of November. From then until Dec. 6, the Saints birthday, Dutch children may put their shoes by the fireside every Dutch mothers and faevening, together with a thers shop, especially until carrot or a slice of bread, late in the evening for two for the white mare which weeks before Dec. 6. the saint traditionally in rides over the roof-top- s oooooooo Holland. Name, Santa's The Same By Any Hes Santa Claus in America but he has many different names around the world. He is called "Father Frost" in Children Russia. call him "Kriss Kingle in Germany. "Nice Old Falther is what the Chinese children call Santa Claus and in Norway Children expect gifts from an elf called "Jul Tonten". "Pere Noel is who the French youngsters receive presents from and in Holland the name is "Sinterklass. The world has many more "Santas, but whatever his name, wherever he exists, he brings happiness to children. CALM CHILDREN Active children become more exhuberant with the coming of the Christmas season. The mad rush of shopping and holiday preparations stimulates a childs emotions. Child specialists believe that a quiet atmosphere and explaining the joys of the holiday will help them, and help you have a more peaceful season. We should spend more time getting children ready for a reverent Christmas rather than a commercial one. When the entire family pause to understand the true meaning of Christmas, it will be a joy to all. fUJe wUh you emeiup lUeMUty! SMITH BAKERY 61 North Main Nephi, Utah IN NEW ZEALAND New Zealanders spend their Christmas Day in much the same way as it is in the United States and Europe. IN THE SPIRIT OF THE SEASON. May we take this opportunity to wish the best for you and yoUr loved ones. We hope your holidays are truly joyful, and marked with harmony in zd .v k V every way. Merry Christmas to all! 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