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Show f rt Yv t' 4 a - News about people and their lives r i"r Wednesday December 10, 1906 ' Community briefs 'Sweet competition' just for family LYNDIA GRAHAM Review correspondent LAYTON What happens 'when you put 29 relatives, sev- VN' s Heritage Center plans holiday events - eral pounds of graham crackers and gingerbread pieces, two doz-,e- n cups of frosting and 30 or more bags of candy in one room? wind up with a lot of crumbs in the carpet, a score of decorated houses, and a real CLEARFIELD Holiday events have been scheduled at the Clearfield Heritage Center. The monthly luncheon is Dec.. at 1:30 a.m. It will feature sliced ham, baked potato with cheese topping, Parkerhouse rolls, fruit cup, crazy cake with fudge icing and milk. Special entertainment is scheduled. Reservations for lunch and transportation should be made by noon Dec. 10 by calling ,You . good time," trough. said 1 1 Pauline , The almost annual" Brough Gingerbread House Contest brings the members of the Brough family together in a ' spirit of good (and sweet) family fh , 't iW. .. , 1 fun and good, stiff competition. .For the past several years the competition has been stiffest be- -, tween brothers John Brough of Kaysville, Tom Brough of Lay-toand Wayne Brough, who recently moved to Seattle. But - (his Brett year brothers-in-laiFelt and Jim Graham, both of ; Fayton, gave the Broughs a run Tor their money and wound up with the most firmly constructed houses. Johns wife Patti said anything goes at the annual gather-- , ing. Everyone brings his own ; supplies and the sacks of candy are shared to give more variety to the outside decorations. mothers in the group usually run between tables with i tubs of frosting in hand ready to .'.help any of the 19 children as- -; semble their houses, Patti said. They dont get into the spirit of competition quite like the men do. Z It may have something to do with knowing were going to have to clean it all up, she said as she shook her head. '.The houses are traditionally made of graham crackers so the mistakes can be easily replaced. Pauline, Toms wife, said its a good idea to try out several different brands of crackers since some of them break better than others and can easily be cut and 'shaped with a serrated knife. Tynna Brough Felt said not to think any idea is too crazy to try. She and her husband Brett designed their entry on paper the day of the contest. During the contest everyone scoffed at Brett when he glued crackers together with Elmers l , -- 1 1 f if I I ' jr . ; ' ... - ' &$.'' v v " - . N'S v v Xs l ' ' 'w vK - W X 773-706- 5. s .V 1 a 5 -- Hill Field Elementary will perform a program on Dec. 15 at 11:30 a.m. at the center. The Christmas party will be held Dec. 23 at :30 a.m. The meal will include roast turkey. Entertainment will follow. Transportation is available. Make reservations by Dec. 22 at noon. Dec. 24 is the annual Christmas brunch, to be served at 10:30 a.m. A New Years Eve party is set for Dec. 31. A special ceramic folk art seminar will be offered Dec. 29 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on tole painting of ceramics. Call the center to reserve a place in class. sixth-grade- rs I Jfu ' , i 1 1 n, A 0 ( x'W) F: Wr. w -- 1 Dec. 16 Christmas demonstration free he CLEARFIELD A Christmas demonstration will be held in the Clearfield Library auditorium, 562 S. 1000 E., Clearfield, on irrnl rimr nriiii r ntiitiiiinr rrr irn r fi Two heads must be better than one when it comes to making gingerbread creations, judging from the efforts of Glue to make houses are gobbled up by the next day anyway." This year one of the Broughs nieces, Christa Graham, won the contest with her replica of a Victorian home. double-thic- k walls. He had the last laugh. His was 'the only house that supported the roof the first time it was put on. Next year he said hell try a gun. hot-glu- e The nephew and nieces at the 'gathering are picking up on the spirit of sibling competition exhibited in their parents. Each demands his own spot and enough elbow room to work. Those under the age of 3 eat more than they construct but Pauline said it doesnt really matter because most of the Included in the childrens entries were a castle, complete with moat and drawbridge, a mansion (the top floor collapsed), several small houses, a big farm house, and an entry two-stor- y by Ryan that he Brough wouldnt name but said had something to do with a space shuttle. sisters, Robyn Foulger and Christa Graham as they put pieces of gingerbread together to form walls of a house. Contest entries asked All CLEARFIELD Christmas holiday bakers are invited to enter their creations in the Clearfield Gingerbread Creations Gingerbread Con-tes- t. houses, trains, sleighs, etc., must be submitted with the makers name, address and phone number on Monday and Tuesday, Dec. 15 and 16, at the Parks and Recreation Office, 40 S. 125 E. Prizes will be awarded in the following categories: most delightful; most delectable; most creative; best design and best of show. Judging will take place on Wednesday, Dec. 17. The edible creations will be on display until 5 p.m., Dec. 19. For further information, call 774-727- 0. Tuesday, Dec. 16, at 7 p.m. According to Lana Wilson, home economist for Utah Power and Light Co., sponsors of the program, this will be the last demonstration to be given in the area this year. Crafts to be shown include a soft sculptured Father Christmas, bleached pine cones and instructions given on how to make decorations that will look like they came from your grandmother's trunk. Free calendars will be given recipes from the calendar will be demonstrated. A quick sausage supper and upside-dow- n pizza and cheese log will be shown. Legends and a history of Santa Claus will be given, along with poetry readings and traditions around the world. There is no fee, but reservations must be called in and will e be taken on a firstj serve basis. Call Utah Power and extension Light Co. . first-com- Memories bright of Christmas in Poland Lyndia of Advent. The children were especially anxious to see how their mother graham Review correspondent homeland celebrations "v '(t LAYTON Christmas in Poland.' Although that country is half a world away and the childhood Christmas seasons enjoyed by Regina Bierwert are many years past, the memories of her 'i : z V - : ''? bright. T.Mrs. Bierwert now lives in Lay- ton but tries to incorporate some ' ' i r IV a-- . 1 . ' V..S '. would set the table. Throughout s the month their mother would i. v' ' ' 'X r.v-- PZZP ' 'v .S s ' 1-V- .. 'jS f . - s'" 5' . ' .! - 5V- ' ' ; American Christmas events. The ' .X of her Polish traditions into the (delicious foods and lovely candles are especially important to her at this time of year. Z She said the Christmas season In Poland when she was a child was much longer than it is here, '' X, " 4 ; burn 'fi .5lBTS?'5il'r . , vs .'v ; V- -' lV .. s 'm f j , $ Z & i runnipg from late November to early February. It was a time filled with family experiences and Unifying events. Z One of the first things done by the people in her small mountain town was the annual dipping of candles. This was accomplished Nov. 29. Candles for the entire year would be made on that day. They would be used for light in the winter storms, during times of death, sickness or celebration. ;The unmarried teenage girls would drop hot wpx into pails of water and read the patterns made to see if they would marry during thelcoming year., Mrs. Bierwert. Isaid while no one really relied on the candle readings, it was great fun for the young women. Advent started soon after. Mrs. bierwert remembers the importance of Advent and the beautiful Advent wreath placed in the center of her familys table. The wreath held, four candles. The .first candle would be lit by her father the fourth Sunday before Christmas. X During Advent no meat was eaten and it was a time for personal reflection and preparation for the birth of Christ. Dec. 6 was St. Nicholas Day. Native of Poland, Regina Bierwert, enjoys recalling Polish Christmas customs and treats from her homeland. Mrs. Bierwert said in her village St. Nicholas had nothing to do with Christmas. It was a separate holiday, much to the delight of the children. On Dec. 6, when they went to bed, each child left a shoe out for St. Nicholas. If they had been good children they might find it filled with fruit and candy, perhaps even a small toy. If not, they were apt to find a piece of coal or a switch for spanking. When St. Nicholas visited the town he would ride on a horse or donkey and was beautifully dressed, not in Santa Claus garb but in flowing robes befitting the office of bishop that St. Nicholas held when he was alive. Walking beside him would be a man, dressed in poor clothes like a beggar, with a bag of toys. Christmas Eve and Christmas day were the most celebrated times of the year. As evening approached on Dec. 24, Mrs. Bier- - werts mother placed a candle in the window of their home to signify that someone was missing from the family circle. It also symbolized the lighting of the way to the home for passing strangers, and that they would be welcome. It was always hoped that the passing stranger who might stop would be the Lord, she said. Two masses were held in the town's church, an early one and midnight mass. Mrs. Bierwerts family traveled to the early evening mass carrying lanterns lit with candles which reflected on the glistening snow. She said it was about three miles each way to the church and back but even in the cold of winter her family looked forward to the walk together. After the worship service they returned home to a huge meal. Twelve courses were served, none containing meat. Meat was only eaten after midnight and the end watch carefully to see how they behaved and if they were properly sorry for their misdeeds. If she felt they deserved it, she would set a white linen tablecloth over a bed of straw on the table to represent the manager Christ had laid in. If the children had not been good the straw was eliminated. They were all very concerned that there be straw, according to Mrs. Bierwert. After the lavish meal the family would do the dishes then gather around to sing and recite Christmas poetry. She said the children would grow more and more excited as the evening passed on because they were waiting for the angels to come and bring the Christmas tree. Her father would sneak outside to ring bells to add further excitement to the childrens night and finally he would burst through the door with a beautifully decorated Christmas tree that the angles had brought. Although gifts are given the main emphasis is on family. Mrs. Bierwert said as a child Christmas meant showing respect for her parents and grandparents and displaying love for the family. Epiphany falls on Jan. 6. This represents the day the three wise men visited the Christ Child. The letters K, M, and B, were placed over the doors of the homes to represent the names of the three kings. Mrs. Bierwert said it symbolized the blessing of the homes in her town. It was a religious observance. Candle Day was important and reminded everyone of all of the special time the candles were used through the year. Food played an important part in all of the Polish Christmas celebrations when Mrs. Bierwert was a child. Christmas bread, a stol-le- n type of bread, was made and given in round loaves to friends and neighbors. Stollen is a sweet German bread containing fruit and nuts and the bread symbolized friendship and an unspoken promise that as long as the family had food, the neighbors would always be welcome to share and would not go hungry. Many other treats and delicacies were made for the special days. 399-211- 1, 282. Davis principal's tea slated for Jan. 20 KAYSVILLE - The princi- Dec. 16 at Davis High School has been rescheduled for Jan. 20 at 10 a.m. pals tea set for Church plans annual Christmas bazaar An annual LAYTON Christmas bazaar will be held at the First Assembly of God 176 Golden Ave., Lay- Church, Filling on ton, Friday, Dec. 12, 10 a.m.-- 6 V3 cup strawberry jam and p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, 9 . V tsp. rum extract a.m-- 2 Handmade crafts and p.m. Powdered sugar and boiling baked goods will be featured. water to make a glaze. Combine jam and rum extract. ; Spread jam mixture over cookie rounds. Top with a cookie ring and glaze. FARMINGTON A work- - I Note: Mrs. Bierwert uses a on wTeaths, ; shop holiday making to the cut out rounds and glass makes rings by cutting out the door charmers and centerpieces ; center of a round with a thimble. out of fresh greenery will be held Sometimes she fills the hole with at the Utah Botanical Gardens on Wednesday, Dec. 10, at 6 p.m. a half cherry before glazing. All materials will be supplied. ; Christmas Cookies Cost for current Utah Botani- 31: cups flour cal Garden Members is $8 and 3d cup plus 2 T. butter, cut into $10 for small pieces Preregistration will be required 3 egg yolks and class size is limited. For ad- Vi cup sugar ditional information call the Utah 2 T. vanilla sugar or vanilla exBotanical Gardens, 1817 N. Main ; tract in Farmington, at Grated peel of I lemon Sift flour into a large bowl. : Add butter. Put egg yolks, unflavored sugar, vanilla, and lemon truck-pullin- g peel in center. Knead to make a The Northern Utah Truck dough. Press in to a ball and Association will present a Pulling in wrap plastic wrap. Refrigerate best of 986 truck pull Dec. 13 for two hours. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. at the Golden Spike Livestock ; On a floured surface roll out Coliseum, 550 Exchange Road in Ogden. thick. Cut indough about The pull begins at noon. Ad- to an equal number of 2'h rounds mission is $3 and children 12 and . and rings. Place on greased cookie sheet, bake 10 minutes, or until under are free. The public is in- - ; vited. For more information, call golden brown. Carefully place : rounds and rings on a wire rack Van at See BRIEFS, page 2B to cool. Holiday decorations topic for workshop -- -- .' -- -- 1 non-membe- rs. 451-320- 4. Association plans event -- 1 ch 776-381- 6. |