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Show The Summit Count; The Summit County Bee m MBiwii flea matter, October M U23, at the btirit eoteffice at CMlvIlle, Utah B4017, under the Act at March ft 117ft rubllahat Svary Thureday at Cealvilla, tlaaa aeatef mM at CaalviUa, Utah. Utah. Advartialnt Batee ea Applicettoe SubecriptteB IftOO a year la advaaoc. H. HeONunghy, Editor and Puhtohar. Laalaa IX KeOcaaughy, Aaaaclata Editor. . E. IX McOaeaiithy, Oeacral Manager. W. r. Laagferft PTediietlea Maaagv. a Christmas Customs Through the years, the ways of celebrating Christ' mas have taken on many different forms. Today Christmas is apt to be plastic or aluminum trees, rather than nature's own fir, spruce or pine. The glow of tiny beeswax candles is only a memory, replaced now by strings of twinkling lights. In spite of the changes,, the essence of the season, the basic spirit of Christmas stays the same. Like yesteryear, families celebrate with gifts and greens, with the warmth of a glowing hearth and the gleam of a lighted tree. Stockings are hung by the chimney with s care and even with candles, though these are in rather than on the tree. The togetherness at Christmas, and the ways of candle-holder- celebrating are all part of the legend and lore of Christmas. For children all over the world, part of the legend is the coming of Santa and the bringing of gift. Traditions of children in other countries reflect their beliefs about Santa. In Austria, children put notes to dear child Jesus in Heaven" on the window sill for St. Nicholas to take so that the Christ Child could bring the requested gifts on Christmas Eve. In Belgium, children place shoes, baskets, or dishes under the tree for St. Nicholas to fill on Christmas Eve. They put water, hay, and carrots outside the door to attract his gray horse to their home. St. Nicholas wears a bishop's robe and a miter, and he carries a pastoral staff. On Christmas morning the children find chairs tipped over in their rooms and further disarray to show evidence that St. Nicholas has been there. Good children find their shoes filled with gifts. Bad ones find switches stuffed in theirs. In Finland, Father Christmas brings children their gifts from England. In some sections he is known as Wainamoinen or Ukke. He is an old man with a long white mustache. He wears a white peaked cap with blue trim and a red coat. In Hungary, the children believe that a male Kriss Kringle brings their gifts. He is dressed in white and rides a white horse. The South American children leave notes to Little Jesus" during Posada. They leave them in front of the manger for the angels to take to heaven for answering. in his red robe, pointed cap, In Sweden, and long white beard, riding his goat, brings gifts to good Swedish children. In the Philippine islands, shoes are put in the window by the children on Christmas Eve. They expect the Three Kings to fill them. In Mexico, Santa is not as popular as the figure of Quetzalcoatl, the Aztec god of the sun. He is an old man with a long white beard and flowing white robes. Before Christmas children write letters to the Christ Child listing what they want. And on the eve of Epiphany, January 6th they place their shoes at the foot of their beds for the Three Magi to fill. In Switzerland, the tradition of St. Nicholas is observed. He arrives on December 6th and distributes fruit, candy, and toys. Sometimes there is a parade in his honor. A giant figure of St. Nicholas leads a group of children dressed in long white nightgowns and masks. The paraders blow long Swiss horns and bells ring. Spanish children fill their shoes with straw for the camels of the Three Kings, on the eve of the Epiphany. It is thought that each year the Wise Men repeat their journey to Bethlehem and pass through Spain on the way. As they pass by, the camels eat the straw and the shoes are filled with gifts by Balthasar, who rides on a donkey. Children the world over wait anxiously on Christmas eve for the bearer of gifts. They also love to hear retold the story of the first Christmas and the birth of The scene of this first Christmas is the Christ-child- . beautifully portrayed again each year by the traditional Creche. The true meaning of Christmas can be conveyed by simply viewing a Nativity Scene where the Christ Child lies as a symool of Love, exemplifying the spirit of Christmas. In Poland, children write letters telling what they wish to receive and place them on the window for the Wise Men. Then on Christmas Eve, after supper, the children are examined on their knowledge of religion by the Star Man (the village priest). If they do well, they receive small gifts from the Wise Men. Gifts are believed to come from the stars, and the Wise Men act as emissaries. The custom of reenacting the birth of Jesus originated in the 13th century in Greccio, Italy, where a simple manger was constructed by St. Francis of Assisi as part of the Christmas observances. St. Francis wanted to help the people understand the meaning of the scriptures, to show that Christ, like them also came from humble beginnings. A manger scene was assembled in a cave on a hill, with a wax figure of the Christ Child in the Real manger. people assumed the roles of Mary, Joseph and the shepherds. Live animals were arranged around the manger. Worshippers traveled great distances to view the. Nativity scene, bringing gifts and chanting hymns of praise. The pilgrims were implored by Francis to cast aside all hatred from their hearts and to meditate on the themes of the Christmas season HOPE, PEACE Jul-nise- Hi! Merry Christmas Have the cheeriest holiday ever. Beet wishes and thanks to all of our neighbors. We value your patronage. OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF WALKER BANK COALVILLE, UTAH life-size- n d Bee 2 Coalville, Utah Thursday, Doc. 25, 1975 30. The May 29 opener Fish Dates Set coincides with the The Utah Wildlife Board met in Garden City and established the 1976 Aquatic Wildlife regulations. General fishing season will run from May 29 through November is very bad business, for a great many reasons. ' I should know. I'm an expert. I tried it and got caught at it. Remember the candy case in the country store? It was glass, and it contained several compartments, and there was a sliding panel across the back. When I was 5 years old I used to stand at that case and drool. Nothing ever looked so good as that batch of mounds of goop covered with a thin layer of cheap chocolate. SHOPLIFTING FINALLY one Saturday afternoon while the folks were "trading 1 just couldnt stand it any longer. I sidled around behind, slid the panel back and took one piece of candy. It was just at that moment that Mr. Hodges himself went by and saw me. I quickly stuck the guilty hand behind me as he bustled over. "And what have you got in your hand, little man? No reply. LOUDER: youve So "Lets see what got in your hand. here came Papa. "Whats the matter, Mr. Hodges? Something wrong? "This your boy, Lot? Im afraid he hasn't read all his Commandments. "All right, Howard. Whats behind your back? The hand came out and slowly loosened its death-gri- p. You never saw such a sticky foul mess in all your life. And of course I busted out bawlin. THE REASON I remember it must be because it was probably the most humiliating moment of my life. Papa bought a nickels worth of candy, and Mr. Hodges took out one piece and put it back in the case. Papa handed me the sack. This all happened just before Christmas. My punishment? I had to wait two weeks for my new overalls which propriate experience. All applicants must be at least 18 years old at the time they report for duty and must be cspable of performing arduous work. Opportunities for new were the first ones I ever had because were available. So believe me, kids, when I say that shoplifting doesnt pay. You do. Over and over. Mac. hand-me-dow- ns Forest Service Has New System Individuals seeking temporary summer employment with the Forest Service will be interested in a new system initiated in the termountain Region for 1976, according to Personnel Director, Ted RansO' Special application forms are now available at all Forest Service , summer employment are very limited," said Mr.. Ransom. Far more applications are received than there are jobs available." Applicants for all Forest Service programs will be given equal consideration without regard to race, color, sex, creed or national origin. Best Wishes offices throughout the Intermountain Region, which includes Utah, Nevada, southern Idaho and western Wyoming. Applications should be filled out and sent to the Regional Office in Ogden, Utah, where they will be computerized and used for filling jobs on National Forests in this Region only. Each person should indicate what National Forest is preferred. Applications will be accepted only between January 1 and February IS, oo OE3 war m . ttUCBB RCsnpg 1976. We are requesting that each individual send an application to only one of the nine Forest Service Regions in the United States," said Mr. Ransom. This will eliminate much of the confusion and duplication of effort experienced in other years. As in the past, applicants will be hired on , basis, according to previous work experience and educational attainments. Most appointments will be limited to students majoring in the fields of forestry, engineering or related sciences or to applicants with ap spread to other Italian towns. Gradually, the tradition was observed in Spain, Portugal, France, England and other parts of the world. At first the Nativity scenes were very simple, but through the ages, they became more elaborate. Here in the United States, Nativity scenes are becoming more popular each year. In many communities, families, churches and civic groups arrange outdoor Nativity sets, conveying the message of the Christ Child at Christmas "peace and goodwill to all men." Christmas May Santa Ibid your From all of us to all of you Yuletide joy! at haRday time. Tfft Kens Sinclair Keith Wright Coalville, Utah BELLS Heir the entrance Coalville Ray & ft MOORES MOTEL Joan and Arlin Judd Good v Vv ' Wishes at enisitnjas May Santa bring you your hearts desire -- you deserve To all the friends we have had the pleasure of serving wishes for a warm, family-fille-d holiday. nothing but the best! 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