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Show I World; Traditions still Observed 111 united States Old Christmas in America the ancestral legacy of many nations. Customs reptradiresenting different totions, widely practiced and a add joy special day, ts of Old World ., fU.n(lnr SP in lhe to this happy richness season or instance, popular eggnog is a descendant of h British century of a mixture "Syllabub, wine and creamed milk. And, traditional European usually Christmas "hunts brought home a main course the pheasant or turkey most still the latter is popular holiday meal choice here in America. 1 5th-16t- the In addition to hunts," firearms were used to convey season's greetwith ings, as shots rang out holiday cheer. Today's well wishers find holiday greeting cards a quiet replacement Heres wishing a Happy Hoiiday Season to Your Home from Our Home NuHome Construction III. si V ltniilMi-l- . I1 K Penalty Postponed On Construction Vl the units progress remodeling project at that Difficulties' in ob- taming supplies and equip- merit, as well as inclement weather, have contributed to the delays, the architect pointed out The school board at a previous meeting voted to impose the $50 per day penalty clause in the eon- tract it the addition were not completed, but acted Thursday to negate that ac- turn They postponed the imposition oi the penalty provided Valley Builders do everything possible to are the exterior expedite the completion of veneer, remodeling the project and maintain a n oi a media center, a high quality ol tion masonry wall, the kitchen, In other business, the mstallation oi a wooden Sam iloor and the exterior site board approved Ware's traveling to a work The classroom addition leadership conference in could be occupied during the first week in January, depending on deli veiy and installation of the heating The Christmas 1 ree In Germany, the or Christmas lice, is decorated with hand-carve- d toys amidst great secrecy On Christmas Le, lighted candles are placed on the tree, to the delight ol youngsters In Poland, lighted candles are also traditional on the Christmas tree, along with brightly colored paper Monroe Elementary School discussed in detail last was New Thursday at. ,the Sevier School District Board of Education with, represen- tatives of Valley Builders, geneial contractors for the , , , building Architect John Kowley also attended the meeting, and gave his opinions con- corning a request trom Valley Builders lor a six- week extension on the con- tract deadline,, which was Dec 15 Yet to be com- , construe-Celebratio- practice of exchang- at Christmastime gilts ing may be connected with a similar ancient Roman practice on New Years Day. However, most theologians trace the custom to gifts brought to the Infant Jesus During the Christmas by the Wise Men season, the San Miguel MisDutch children fill woodsion in Santa be. New Mexen shoes with food and ico is one of the many places water for St. Nicholas and presenting Las Posadas," a his horses On Christmas play relating the story of the morning, good children find Holy Familys search for that Nicholas has filled the lodging. This tradition shoes with smalj toys and comes to us from Mexico. Bad children find candy Sacred Spanish dramas of them stuffed with sticks, the middle ages, depicting however. humanitys struggles against Italian children look to the devil, are also part of the Magi themsdlves for gift New Mexican Christmas bringing. OnJaiiuary 6th, celebrations. the Three Kings, or a helpful "witch, Befana, will leave treats for, those who are good and ,!ncks for the bad. t, f, - Denver Jan. 20 - 28, As president of the Utah Assn, ot School Business Of- licials, Wares expenses will be paid by that group. Formation of a school district advisory commit- tee also was approved by the board Committee members will be recorn- mended by Supt. Darrell White, and selected by the ooard to involve key people in the various communities m planning for school facilities The board members also voted to pay for transporta-plete- d tion and meals for Rich-bricfield High Schools Sound group to travel to the 1979 Western Con- vention of the Music Educators National Con-Th- e ference in Anaheim, Calif , March 29 April 1. k Monroe. Mrs. Carol Washburn was appointed food service manager for the Monroe Elementary School. She will receive training prior to the opening of the food service program, which will be in late spring when construction is completed. iletty Cfoif$tfni3 Dont Open Until January 6th In many countries, Christmas celebrating continues until January, 6th, which is known as Twelfth y Night, the feast of the or Three Kings' Day. Lpi-phan- 135 West Main, Salina, Utah A Colonial Christmas is observed in Williamsburg, Virginia, beginning with the Grand Illumination of the A city. torch-carryin- g, band precedes the town crier who beckons residents to light window candles. The ornate drum-thumpin- g celebration continues z through the final weeks of December, culminating Years Day with the cutting of "The Queens New at The King and Cake A generous Dinner. Queen family meal is served to welcome the New Year. In be so jour happiness treasure for- great that jou ever the manj wondrous may all the blessings of this Holv Day, bar yours. Greek Orthodox churches throughout America, childrens pageants relating the Nativity story or other Christmas themes, are enhanced by Christmas carols from the old country. May ur wishi.or.you, In the Ozarks, mountaineers still retain the Old Christmas Day in January, long discarded by England, where the custom originated. And everywhere throughout America the Christmas tree, imported from Germany, is a brilliant example -- A a Rasmussen Welding From our house to yours, a wish that mirth and kindness are built into your holiday. Season's Greetings! D&D Contracting Derek & Dana Andreason & K JV memories of this Christmas and all its jjojs. Warren R. Jensen Funeral Home Happy Holidays To All Our Friends. Customers & Employees 7 BfldDnifiis Caff jj 1 cl j I 10 East Main - Salina, Utah Mcl and Carolyn Jensen of preliminary approval a graduation require and plana policy was given, the policy in to made study Jan. 9 the at detail greater board of the meeting New board members will be sworn in at that meeting and take office. They are Max Hartle, who was reelected; George "Buck Sue Young, who defeated Marie Young, Richfield, and Kent Parsons, who defeated Myron Madsen, SEVIER COUNTY |