The Daily Alaska empire Newspaper, December 24, 1942, Page 9

THURSDAY, DECEM THE FLYING SPLIT ) UM P_sailing through the air above the ice at Madison Square Garden LASKA ew York City, is Betty Al= kinson, as she executes a flying split jump. She’s in an ice follies opening there soon. LEGENDS TELL FULL STORY OF CHRISTMAS TREE Christmas trees are as cil ¢ Christmas itself, if the story which has come down to ys from the first Yuletide is true. The legend relates that after the Three Wise Men and the shepherds who had heard the angels sing “Peace on Earth”and “Good Will to Men” had worshiped Mary's babe. trees began coming to Bethlehem to worship the Holy Child; trees from all parts of the world First came the native palms from around Bethlehem, then came the maples, oaks, birches and hem- locks. At last there crept in a tiny fir tree from the frozen North. It Wac & m rd modest that none paid any tention to it until sud- denly a star dropped from the skies nkled on a bough of the tree, then another and an- other, until the fir tree was spang- led with celestial lights. ttle Decoration Idea Old Many more stories are told about the Christmas tree. The idea of decorating trees for festivals is very old, going back to the Egyptian pharaohs, whose people dressed their homes with palm leaves in mid-winter, Another story is about Winifred, an English crusader who happened upon a group of Teutons worship- ing a mighty oak in honor of Thor, their thunder god. Winifred stopped them from safcrificing a young boy to 4 se Thor's “anger,” then t sword felled the oak with one stroke. In its place there suddenly appeared a young fir with a star twinkling on its top branch Here,” said the Christian knight, “is the living This the sign of your new worship. Carry this fir tree into your nome and worship it there.” historians say th mas tree originated in Alsace in 1605 when the people brought fir trees to their homes and decorated them with paper roses, apples and tree shall be Some Christ- wafers. America’s first Christmas tree was set up in Waaster, Ohio, in 1843, by August Imgard, a German immigrant. The first lighted tree in a church was at a Cleveland Lutheran church in 1848 - -+ FOR HOSTESS Holidays mean more entertain- ing for her. Make her feel the part of a charming and gracious hostess by giving her a beautiful black satin housecoat, trimmed lavishly with black lace and a finishing touch in a heavy gold locket. -+ In Australia, Chrisimas brated with picnics and trips in the open is ce JUNEAU, ALASKA STORIES OF CHRISTMAS REVEALED Fortunately, the “idea” in the minds of some to tell the truth to the kiddies—that there isn't a Santa Claus—isn't catching on as well as they hoped Everybody--and this includes the kids—enjoy a good story, especially around the Christ son Down through the years have come many beautiful stories, jammed with the kindness of the best in human- ity. It is from such stories that many of our Christmas. customs have come. For the observance of such customs the United States is indebted to many lands. Palestine, Egypt, Turkey, Italy, Germany, England and Holland all have done their bit to contribute to our added enjoyment of Christmas customs and traditions. To the Holy Land, more than any other, all civilization is indebted for the matchles history of the Christ child One writer who has investigated the observance of the birth of the Christ Child has noticed one curious fact. That is, Christmas was not among the earliest festivals of the church. Iranaeus and Tertullian, early church fathers, omitted it from the list of feasts. According to what Origen noticed in the Bible, only sinners, not saints, ceicbrated their birthday It was in the year 200 A. D. that evidence of the feast of Christmas was first noted. This was in Egypt And it wasn't until rs afterwards that December 25 was decided upon as being the date for the celebra- tion of Christ's birthday, During that time Christmas was celebrated on various days, one of the dates being as late as May 20. Eight hun- dreds years after the first feast of Christmas, church authorities used the term Christes Maessi, from which . comes the English word Christmas. This was in 1038 — e - FOR THE BRIDE Don't overlook that bride-to-be on your list in the ordinary Christ- mas rush. Make this a specal year with a gift of exquisite matched lingerie. She will love the white satin gown, slip and panties all trimmed alike and beautifully packed in a white and silver con- tainer. BRI RE NN IR IIRDRRENNDDIIEH e T T L T L O T T L L T 7 May it Be a Merry One! At this time, the most glorious holiday season of the whole year, we extend our sincere felicita- tions to our many friends and customers. LUMBIA LUMBER COMPANY of Alaska ANCHORAGE, JUNEAU and SITKA FULL COOKIE JAR IMPORTANT PART OF HOLIDAY MENU Pile high the cookie jar and gift boxes with fruited, sugared cookies as your contribution to Christmas ‘The jars at home should be full for the children and visiting relatives "for general nibbling purposes or cookies for stringing on the tree lend their bit to the festive spirit Plan to pack a few boxes to send away to friends or relatives, too, as nothing is more welcome than home-made cookies in a variety of shapes, sprinkled with Christmasy red and green sugar ASSORTED HOLIDAY Rolled Butterscotch Cookies 3% cups sifted cake flour 2% teaspoons double-acting bak- ing powder 1% teaspoon salt i cup butter 1y cups brown packed 2 eggs, unbeaten 14 teaspoons vanilla 1'% teaspoons lemon juice COOKIES sugar, firmly Sift flour once, measure, add bak- ing powder and salt, and sift again Cream butter, add sugar gradually, creaming until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating after each. Add vanilla and lemon juice; then add flour, a small amount at a time, mixing well after each ad- dition.. Chill until firm enough to | &% roll. Roll s inch thick on. slightly | floured board. Cut with floured cutter. Brush with egg mix- | desired. Place on ungreased bak- | ing sheet and bake in hot oven (425 degrees) 5 to 6 minutes. Chocolate Cookies 215 cups sifted cake flour 1’2 teaspoons double-acting bak- ing powder 'z teaspoon soda 'y teaspoon salt 1/3 teaspoon cinnamon ‘2 cup butter or other shortening | 1 cup sugar 2 eggs, well beaten 3 squares unsweetened chocolate, melted Sift flour once, measure, add bak- ing powder, soda, salt, and cinna- mon, and sift three times. Cream | | butter, add sugar gradually, cream- {ing until light and eggs and chocolate, and beat well. Add flour, a small amount at a time, mixing well after each addi- | § tion. Chill until firm enough to {roll. Roll ' ineh thick on slightly floured board. Cut with floured | cutter. Brush with egg mixture for glazing and decorating as desired. Place on ungreased baking sheet and bake in moderate oven (350 de- grees) 9 minutes. Cutters used for cookies: Baking powder cans (tops of 1-pound and | 8-ounce double-acting baking pow- der cans), thimble or top of salt shaker, and knife (small paring knife). Egg mixture for glazing cookies: Mix together 1 beaten egg yolk and '2 cup milk. Brush lightly over cookies before baking Decorations Used for Cookies Sugar: Granulated sugar, mix- ture of cinnamon and sugar, or col- ored sugar. (Colored sugar may be bought or prepared at home. To | color sugar, dissolve a bit of color- ing in a teaspoon of water, sprinkle over ' cup granulated sugar, mix and spread sugar out on unglazed paper until dry. This gives attrac- | tive large crystals of colored sugar | for decorating.) Nuts: Whole almonds, halves or almonds, walnuts and pecans, or "any nuts, finely chopped. | Candies: Tiny colored candies, | small red wintergreen or cinnamon | candies, candied caraway seeds, | and silver ragees. | Pruits: Raisins (seedless), 'cur- | | rants, and citron. (Citron should be | !green, and may be cut easily with sharp scissors.) fi PIEEES Ll i KITCHEN GADGETS Brides-to-bc as well as more- seasoned homemakers always like to receive kitchen gadgets which will lighten their routine jobs. Be a good fairy this year and give one or several of these gadgets. Choose from glass rolling pins, butter curlers, pastry blenders, olive tongs, baking shells, cheese corers, fruit scoops, cake servers, and pepper mills. A visit to any department store will reveal many more. fancy | § fluffy. Add | g Merry Christmas BEST WISHES FOR THE HOLIDAY SEASON AND FOR HAPPINESS very Merry Ch A = s <9 Howard BEuttons Merchants’ Delivery VB B I B B D BB ABEL & DALZIEL Juneau S YV )e o N IN 1943 Yl Best Wishes of the Season and the hope that the com- ing year will bring new happiness to you all. We give you wishes warm enough to last throughout the Holi- day Season . . . and through the coming year. CONTRACTORS CARPENTERS Alaska