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Show Towle Transcript, Thursday, Decrmlwr 23, $ulAhiaA From ihe centre of the ceiling of . . . (the) kitchen, old Wardle had . . . suspended, with his own excerpts from 1JSO Q)el Cll hands, a huge branch of misletoe, and this same branch of mistletoe instantaneously gave rise to a The Little Match Girl Charles Dickens by Hans Christian Andersen gallantry that would have ful struggling and confu- done honour to a descendsion; in the midst of which, ant of Lady Tolhmglower Mr. Pickwick, with a herself, took ihe old lady by the hand, led her beneath scene of general and delight- most dark, and evening saluted her in all courtesy and decorum. The old lady submitted to this piece of practical politeness with all the dignity which befitted so TUT Mppyinl came on, the last evening of the year. In the cold and gloom a poor little girl, bareheaded and barefoot, was walking through the streets. Shivering with cold and hunger, she crept along, a picture of misery, poor Imle important and serious a solemnity, but the younger ladies, not being so thoroughly imbued with a superstitious veneration for the custom; or imagining that the value of a salute is very much enhanced if it cost a little trouble to obtain it: screamed and struggled, and ran into corners, and threatened and remonstrated, and did everything but leave the room, until some of the less adventurous gentlemen were on the point of desisting, when ed merriest Christmas ever! Prudential Federal Savings & Loan they were with Cod. shining, and there was a glorious smell of roast goose, for it was New Year's Eve. Yes, she thought of that! copordinary wash-hous- e per, in which the hot apples were hissing and bubbling with a rich look, and a jolly sound, that were perfectly irresistible. This,'' said Mr. Pick- Whether city-bre- d the her old Cascade wait, twelve, to usher Christmas in, and beguile the time with to matches, for hold her grandmother fast. forfeits and old stories. And the matches burned with such a glow that it be Trundle, my boy, rake up the fire." 324 North Main 7lW lOi? 882-316- mi penetrated into the furthest comer of the room, and cast its cheerful tint on every M face. area and together, the history of the country itself, as told through our varied celebrations of Christmas. A JOYOUS ' N CHRISTMAS V . AND HAPPY NEW YEAR WmV' TO ALL OUR (l FRIENDS i vVnT TCTfl M F.P flJl V mOD tfDflV 33 North Main 882-243- 4 well-love- pastime. On the other coast, Los Angeles has its own traditions of the season. The annual ' Hollywood Christmas Parade of stars featuring Santa and celebrities, and the spectacular parade of illuminated boats along Los Angeles Harbor are among the many holiday attractions. l 7r -- In one Wisconsin town, the usual holiday celebration consists of the lighting of the community tree, followed by a parade with Santa as its main attraction. But, another town, in Louisiana, celebrates the season with fireworks! As you might expect, the town of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, puts on a spectacular display of colored lights during the Christmas season. The Pennsylvania Dutch, on the other hand, are noted for their beauti- May the sights and sounds and smells of Christmas bring joy to your heart and peace to your being. ful Nativity scenes, featuring carved figures and greatly detailed landscaping. BEST WISHES Thank You and Best Wishes For The New Year, From. . . Santa Fe residents pay tribute to the citys Spanish and Mexican heritage by enacting Las Posadas, the story of Mary and Josephs search for posada, or lodging. Also part of many New Mexican Christmas observances are special Indian rituals, such as the animal dances. Children living in rural areas of midwestern and northern states may still enjoy an Christmas complete with s and snowmen, but youngsters in such warm-climat- e states as Hawaii and Florida have an sleigh-ride- nntniinnmnniiniuuiniiuuuuiiiiiHmri COPYRIGHT t 1960 SAFEWAY STORES INCORPORATED 6 Up flew the bright sparks in myriads as the logs were stirred. The deep red blaze sent forth a rich glow, that more than likely to consist of floral leis bestowed with a kiss on the cheek and an Aloha," and in Florida, palm trees are decorated for the holidays. Wherever you go in the United States this Christmas, you will find customs that have been brought to the New World from the Old . . . plus, customs that the New World has contributed in turn. Each tradition tells us something about the history of that particular , bright good greetings stay past the Yuletide Day! until the clock strikes the whole bundle of she wished experience. In Hawaii, greetings of the season are or raised in rural America, children in this country find a richness of holiday traditions to draw upon. For those living in New York City, for instance, Christmas means the lighting of the great tree at Rockefeller Center, and dazzling productions of the classic ballet, The Nutcracker. Ice skating at Rockefeller Center is and other holiday Chiming bells of Christmas pealing sounds so gay. May these brightness replied Mr. Wardle. stood clear Everybody sits down with grandmother mild and and shining, us on Christmas eve, as you see them now servants lovely. And she hastily rubbed and all; and here we tom, altogether different Yule ... Her little hands were almost benumbed with the cold. Ah, a match might do her good, if she could only draw one from the bundle and rub it against the wall and warm her hands at it. She drew one out. how it sputtered and burned! It was a warm, bright flame, like a little candle, when she held her hands over it; it was a wonderful little light! wick, looking around him, She rubbed another this is, indeed, comfort." match against the wall; it became bright again, and in Our invariable cus- Christmas In America Is As Varied as Its People Christmas in America the words evoke different remembrances to each of us, as varied as America itself. To the New Englandon the spectacles: and to er, Christmas can mean hear the peals of laughter Santa coming to town on a which were raised on every hay wagon to the New side; but is was a still more Mexican, it can mean decorating one's home with those festive candle lights of Spanish and Mexican tradition. AIZ. cold, nor hunger, nor care the windows lights were fire, surveying the whole Pickwick, blinded shortly scene, with the utmost satis- afterwards with a silk handfaction; and the fat boy kerchief, falling up against took the opportunity of the wall, and scrambling appropriating, to his own into corners, and going use, and summarily devourthrough all the mysteries of s ing, a particularly fine buff, with the mince-pie- , that had been utmost relish for the game, carefully put by for some- until at last he caught one of the poor relations, and then body else. had to evade the blindman Now, the screaming had himself, which he did with a subsided, and faces were in nimbleness and agility that a glow, and curls in a tangle, elicited the admiration and and Mr.Pickwick.afterkiss-in- g of all beholders. the old lady as before applause The poor relations caught mentioned, was standing the people who they thought under the mistletoe, looking would like it, and, when the with a very pleased countenance on all that was passing game flagged, got caught were themselves. When around him, when the all tired of blind-man-they 's young lady with the black buff, there was a great game eyes, after a little whispering at snapdragon, and when with the other young ladies, fingers enough were burned made a sudden dart forwith that, and all the raisins her arm ward, and, putting were gone, they sat down by round Mr. Pickwick's neck, the huge fire of blazing logs saluted him affectionately a substantial supper, and to on the left cheek; and before bowl of wassail, a mighty Mr. Pickwick distinctly smaller than an something knew what was the matter, he was surrounded by the whole body, and kissed by everyone of them. It was a pleasant thing to see Mr. Pickwick in the centre of the group, now pulled this way, and then that, and first kissed on the chin, and then on the nose,'and then brightness and joy above the earth, very very high, and up there was neither girl! The snowflakes blind-man'- old-fashion- been so large or so beautiful. She look the little girl in her arms, and both flew in covered her long fair hair, which fell in pretty curls over her neck; but she did not think of that now. In all they all at once found it useless to resist any longer, and submitted to be kissed with a good grace . . . Wardle stood with his back to the pleasant thing to see Mr. Time for a good holiday, with the family gathered together, out of the cold, sharing good times. Heres to the middle of the day; grandmother had never It was terribly cold; it snowed and was already al- the mystic branch, and TUT came brighter than in the Wishing you all of the blessings of the Holiday Season to you and your loved ones. We hope that you will aways find Peace and Contentment, guided by that everlasting light that leads the shepherds in the fields to the manger. Have a happy and holy Christmas season. Tooele County Employees And Elected Officials ) |