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Show Christmas Customs nations of hristia In France, boys representing the Three Kings lead children dressed like shepherds and angels in the singing of carols. (ornamentat left) On Greek Cross Dayin January, a priest throws a cross into the sea. Young men dive to recover it and the successful one is blessed. (ornament at right) According to legend sh whenthe Three Kings pa was cleaning the floors n their wayto see the Christ Child. They would not wait liday Austria is observed in S a special cake with a traditional gift for holi- mall, preserved frui day visits. England — Thefai searches the forest for a ace. Children throw their list, addressed to Father Christmas. into the flames If it’s carried up the chimney by the draft. they know their requests will befulfilled Germany In many homes as an angel in a w stick trying to find and worship the Holy Infant Japan — Here, f ies celebrate by decorating churches and homes with pine. candles andlighted trees Mexico — Youngs! rs herelovethepinata, a jug or figurefilled with candy. nuts andtoys. Children are blindfolded and given a stick to try and break the pinata which dangles from theceiling Norway 4 young girl dresses e robe with golden wings and a crown. She carri mall Christmas tree. Greece On Greek Cross Day. in January, a priest throws a crossinto the sea. Young mendive to recover it and the successful oneis blessed, bringing good fortune. Holland — Children here believe that St. Nicholas rides a white horse to deliver presents on his Fast Day, celebrated on December5 for her tofinish. So today, children believe that she rides on a broom- — Children love “Julenissen,” gnome of Christmas whobringsgifts Poland the Christ Child. After the meal. the Star Man usually the village priest disguised or a wellinformed neighbor) quizzes the children on their catechism. Correct answers win agift Russia — On Christmas eve. the first star symbolizes the beginning of Christmas. In villages, young girls pray to the stars to bring them good fortune. Sweden — Christmas begins on December 12, the Ireland — A lighted candleis placed in a window andthedoor is left open so the Holy Family may stop to rest on their journey to Bethlehem. Italy — Befana is the bearer of Christmas gifts feast day of St. Lucia. She is so admired that, to honor her, Swedish families dress the eldest daughter in a white dress with a red sash. 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Let dryin place Then braid on both sides of the head Cut a ring of construction paper for the halo and glue it onto a stick. Insert the stick into the ball so that the halo frames the head. Tie a gold cord aroundthe gathered section of the bag. Cut and glue wingsat the back Finish the face with paints or cutouts of construction paper. 4 CANDIES FOR PARTY FAVORS. beard, eyebrows and mustache To makethehat, form a cone froma half circle of red felt; glue together. When dry fold the bottomedge under and glue onto the ball i Tore YOGURT & Gift Jars COUPON Gift canisters and jars are simple to make. The For a snowman, cut a scarf from long strip ag 3/400 : personalized decoration makes them veryspecial of green felt about 1'% inches wide. Fringe remembrances the ends and tie around the gathered part of All you will need are screw-top jars, pine cones, the bag. ribbons, glue, sandpaper anda brush. Firstlightly sand the coverofthejar. To make the hat, cut a rectangle of felt 242 inches wide by 6% inches long. glue into a For Santa, cut a belt from a piece offelt and glue it onto the bag. Glue rosy cheeks onto the head. Attach cotton matting for the Applyglue to the small pine cones and press them into place. Allow15 to 20 minutesto dry. Then brush the entire surface with glue, let dry cylinder, Add a contrasting band. Cut a circle 4 inches in diameter to form the brimof the hat; cut a hole in the center so that it sits on the snowman’s head. Then glue the cylinder ‘SO, RAINCHECKS WILL BE GLADL ISSUED. and brush again. This will keep the pine cones from “shedding” andgive a shinyfinish. For a final touch, glue ribbon around the edge of the cover andaddlittle bows. 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