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Show POINSKTTIAS Choose Ripht-Siz- e Turkey This Year is a wel- Count on a half pound of whole turkey per serving, and that means about one pound per person if you want second helpings. Thus a turkey will feed sixteen to twenty. But, if you want leftovers, buy a which is a good sie for taste and tender-'- , ness, too. bird takes A three to four days to defrost in the refrigerator, or about 10 hours in a sinkful of water. In cither ease, leave the turkey in its original : ; ; I : ' plastic wrapper until it seems thawed. Then unwrap as soon as possible, and pull out the package of giblets from inside the turkey. Often these are still frozen, indicating that the inside of the turkey is also still frozen. Finish thawing either at room temperature or, if you are not in a hurry, in the refrigerator. Keep thawed turkey under refrigeration, since it spoils more rapidly than fresh turkey, and plan to roast it within a day, or at most two days, of thawing. Winter Sky Inspired Luther To Trim Tree History tells us that Martin Luther, impressed by the beauty of the heavens and the wintry landscape of a star-li- t sky, brought a small evergreen into his home and decorated it with lighted candles. Luther lived from 1483 to 1546, in Germany. He began a custom that, until about 1700, was confined to the Rhine River district. It has also been established that Hession soldiers, fighting in the American revolution, did much to popularize Christmas trees in this country. A description of Christmas festivities at Fort Dearborn, 111., in 1804 mentions a Christmas tree. The 1 O IU The poinsettia come Christmas gift, but docs require some special attention. They will last longer if they have plenty of light, are kept in a cool place and given proper watering. Proper watering is necessary to prevent leaves from dropping. Water soil thoroughly, until water runs from the bottom of the pot, then allow to become rather dry before watering again. Robin's Red Breast Came At Bethlehem Animals and birds are the subject of many Christmas legends but one of the most interesting supposedly tells how the robin got his red breast. According to the story, the fire in the stable on that first Christmas began to die, with only a few smoldering embers, while the family slept. A little bird swooped down and with his wings fanned the embers until they glowed. His breast reddened from the heat but he kept on until the coals burst into flames. Since that time the robins breast has been red as a reminder of his devotion to the Holy Infant. Exchanging Gifts A Delicate Matter Returning or exchanging gifts received for Christmas can be a problem. It is quite proper to return clothing that does not fit for exchange. If a gift arrives damaged, return it to the store where purchased and explain the situation. If purchased n, write the store, describe the item and damage and ask for instructions. favorite is Sopa rice cooked with olive oil, tomatoes, vegetables and meat Foods Traditional Around The World In many parts of the world, traditional foods are as much a part of the New Year observance as toasting. In some sections of the United States, particularly in the South, black-eyepeas are essential to the New Year fare. Scotland is source of the Wassail bowl where it was associated with legendary romance. This mixture of ale and spices is warm and sweet and sometimes wine is added. For many Swedes, glogg is as important as food during the holidays. Glogg is made with daict wine, sweetened with sugar and flavored with almonds, raisins, cinnamon, cloves and cardon, usually set afire before serving. d A traditional Spanish Make Jolly Snowman To Welcome Guests particles. Africans enjoy cous-cou- s, a mixture of B.C. Holiday Brings Baroques Of Paris season brings out the baroques of Paris. The small stalls, or Year New are erected along booths, Keep the boulevards and sell Gatnering Simple sweets, toys, and all the If you plan no formal latest novelties. It is quite; entertaining during the holi- like a fair and the booths days, consider the idea of a remain open till after New New Year Brunch just a Years Day. Also in evidence are the to watch casual l vendors and barrows street bow and games. parades Keep the food simple, that sell holly and mistletoe. informally cooked. Set out In France one sees mistletoe a fruit and cheese platter in perfection, for it is the for snacking. country of mistletoe and Do a favorite casserole in everyone buys it. A branch advance and have it ready hung above the doorway at to heat in the oven. You can this season is believed to inalso make a salad in ad- sure good luck during the entire year. d vance and have rolls to heat. You can make it a day, all on one plate. You might also have a pot of coffee ready. Sometimes, its needed. wheat grains, vegetables. lamb and The Christmas pre-bake- serve-yourse- Cover one large and one small styrofoam ball with foil. Use toothpicks to fasten together. Make a face on the small ball with buttons for eyes, yarn for eyebrows, a tiny red ball for nose and a crescent of yarn or red paper for mouth. Make buttons down the front with small buttons. Crush foil for arms, make hands with red mittens from cardboard and yarn. Fasten these to body with toothpicks or common pins. Stand the snowman on a circle or star of cardboard covered with foil and marked with bright yarn. Make a hat from a drinking cup covered with foil. Tie red yarn around the brim and make a scarf from several strands of yarn braided together. Okay! What About A.D.? Most everyone knows the notation B.C. following dales means before Christ. But, quickly now, what about A.D.? This notation means in the year of our Lord and was affixed THE FIRST KOI . No one knows who wrote The First Noel, which first appeared in print in 1883 in a book called Christmas Carols Ancient and Modern. It is thought to be very ancient. Also unknown is the author of Clod Rest Ye, Merry Gentlemen, but it is known that he lived before Shakespeare. by Charles III of Germany who began attaching his symbolism to the years of his reign in 879. The system of retroactively datjng years priorjo PROPER TOYS Buying a toy for a child should not be a casual thing. The fact you wanted a certain toy when you were a child is no indication your child would like to have one for Christmas. He might prefer to play with the box and the wrappings. Toys children dont favor wasted money. represent If they are too "old" for the child, or so complicated only an adult can manipulate them, the child will have no interest. the Saviours birth and ! dedicating succeeding years to His Greater Glory was invented, along with the Christian era, by a monk r about 532 i t t i A.D. The Christian era begins on January 1 in the middle of the fourth year of the 194th Olympiad, the 753rd year of the building of Rome and in 4714 of the Julian I -- s I Period. r The Julian Period, invented by Joseph Scaliger about 1583 A.D., was devised by multiplying the lunar cycle 19, solar cycle 28 and the Roman indication 15. Centuries before, about 4, (XX) B.C., the Egyptians devised a calendar based on the Mundane era of Alexander, estimating the be about 5502 B.C. if. lf i 'Merry t- - f !? H h i-- Nephi Cleaners Times-New- s Stella Boswell Nephi, Utah Dec. 24,1980 Christmas Ofeer All Very special holiday wishes to friends the goodness of the season is our wish for the community and our friends. Let true happiness and peace J3 brighten our and neighbors. tiiere Hap's "66" Service 805 North Main Christmas observance. t Nephi, Utah and Bonnie White Hap Nephi City Corporation Officals and Employees Western Tire and Auto Supply Venice House Of Pizza Kimo's Kamera Nephi, Utah Nephi, Utah Christmas Ckr a Nephi, Utah A happy Christmas to our many good 1548 . friends and neighbors of thi s fine community. jgpT tews - Steering Allan, Vance, Mariann, Sonya Zoe and Nathan Happy New Year 2 o Furniture Co. ChapmanNephi, Utah Maurice and Cwen Chapman t Broadhead "66" Distributing Broadhead. Dist. Larry Nephi, Utah The Times-New- s i |
