The Daily Alaska empire Newspaper, December 24, 1943, Page 21

o FRIDAY, DECEMBER 24, 1943 THE DAILY ALASKA EMPIRE—JUNEAU, ALASKA GOCD REASONS FOR CHRISTMAS NOVEL DECORATIONS ... i e smow ".f;’lg %‘reg];‘ggk:?gl.l: ?;“}s"f.'lfifl i!ffllfl’él?ii\“; > glass orna s, and frost 0 & ocal interest by hanging E“llvE“ APPEARA"(E white glass ornaments, and fros! @ g ;,’ OF CHRISTMAS TREES .. white lights. The effectiveness ur‘artick's found in the vicinity, such -olor will be increased if green as unusual sea shells, or huge pine with red berries are used cones, or curious burrs and pods| which are gilded to waprove their| LS sy hoed 9 What beautiful and happy things| Before pulling out the old box of | A graceful pine tree trimmed b A T e B g ; | are associated with Christmas * ornaments used for trimming the |lavishly all in gold ornaments has Miniature trees are Attractive, |\ O and mistletoe * ¢ * candles Christmas tree for the past several a fine formal grandeur about it too, especlally when they're spang- \m!im“ into the night * * * eager, and is particulatly distinguished in led with beads and shiny jewelry. , b, ohjigren around the Christ- years, it is a good idea to plan some In contrast to this crowds of merry >os - other decoration which will make certain rooms. . mas tre6 ¢ 5 * ) the tree different than it ever was a tree trimmed entirely with red [shoppers * * * family reunions, Holl before. An occasional change from |and white lights and red and white | and then the greater and for he | bigger things * * * joy in the heart| striped candy cones is very young the old familiar design will do and informal in heart much to brighten up the room. and peace and good will toward all| One novel angement is to imi Little pleated paper fans made This is Christmas. The laughter | men tate the snow-uraped trees of the lof Christmas wrapping paper help | of millions of children of a hundred | How much of good has bless forest as closely as possible. Trimito “fill" a. big tree inexpensively racial heritages mingles with the|the world through the spirit _ bells that summon the devout to!giving that Christmas awakens in! worship in freedom at altars of|the heart Since the Three their choice. Christmas tree lights| Wise Men, led by the light of a| blaze bravely through unshuttered |gleaming star, brought their gifts! of | multitude happiness and joy to mankind through brought ages keeps count of them all * * * and giving and sharing with others. The giving of gifts to the poor at Christmas time originated with the belief that the Christ Child some-|chrome, two glasses and black tray giving | housecoat, eq!black lace and a finishing touch in | of|® heavy gold B a charming and gracious hostess by her a beautiful black satin FOR HOSTESS s mean more entertaining Make her feel the part of [he is hours have the is One who at the they and But there One who came down to show us that the greatest happiness and| “Yes," .| peace comes to us—not through|ghum, | self-indulgence or ease—but from many gifts? D “Yes abroad.” trimmed lavishly with | locket. ATTA STUFF “Are you going to have a Christ- mas tree at your home?” answered Sor- “Are you going to decorate it with I'm going to show that an American citizen can | generous toward his only family as expected to be as nations VACUUM =T A vacuum bottle set for keeping |cold things cold and hot things hot is a “must have' for every executive | to | office and around every home. attractive quart thermos bottle of An " PAGE THREE - CAROLS WERE ONCE "HITS” AP Features Good King Wentecatas, 20th cen- tury patron of Bohemia and vir- tuous churchman, would not be pleased to know that his fame largely rests on a Christmas carol. He probably didn't approve of carols at all. For the word is correctly applied lyrics written to dance tunpes, and the carols we now sing stem directly from exuberant dancing and merry-making in early churghes practice was outlawed by the Third Council of Toledo, in 589, and again in the 13th century at the.Coungu of Avignon. But festive merriment would not be downed. In England, where carols became suddenly popular in the 14th cen- tury, they were composed by nomad bands of clergymen, called “gypsy scholars,” who had left their churches to live by their wits. In a jargon of Latin and English called “macaronic,” they injected both wit and gusto into their verses. Peo- pla sang them to popular tunes of the day. * A final attempt to end carol sing= ing occurred in 1644, when the Puritans banned them by an act of Parliament. It didn't work. Carols had become ' synonymous ‘ with Christmas cheer - something windows. Motor cars move to|of gold, frankincense and n\:v'l'rh.:lxm(‘s came to the door as a beggar. make the complete set. at the viglls of saints’ day. ‘This!folks meant to hold on to. friendly places. There is food in|and laid them at the feet of the U R T S R o N AN UG o S S A TP e O, R WY S abundance, and general good will| Christ-Child, men have beeh bring- C ll R I S T M A S over the land. This is Christmas|ing unnumbered gifts of love for —IN AMERICA the sake of the same Child. | b | ->-ve Wherever the message of Christ- * CHRISTMAS OBSERVANCE | mas has been heard * * * kind-| At high noon on Christmas Day |ness, charity, giving, serving, have AND MAY THE NEW in 1925, the famous General Grant| followed * * * How much of hope| 4 tree, located in the General Grant| has been reawakened—how much of | DDV National Park, near Fresno, Calif., faith reborn—by the gifts of Chr YEAR BE HA| r' was designated as the Nation's mas Something of ms Christmas tree. According to the seems to touch the smallest things AND PROSPEROUS ) United States Department of the |that is done for others at Christmas i Interior, the tree is estimated to be and how many of these gifts - 267 feet high, and is one of the so- | of love there are * * * ‘ alled Bigtree: ! We only dimly can guess at their :,;:R“\‘\i“ SCCLELLLLELELLEL L LU L CLLLCELECEE R TN TRIANGLE I 4 CLEANERS IRy ; “For % o ) A eann i Lf’m g J - Phone I gl 9 gl 507 rf w @ % @ ?f: y 6 A . . . ;; %‘ comes closer iy wartime. The brightly 173 | i@ J A4 5 o ff One of the JOYS of This %“ shining tree, the cold outdoors 1% ? i It : 4 and the cozy warmth within % Season Is the Opportunity 7 ot : I Wish Y Real &l the kitchen fragrance of good food, 1% i 4 fOn e ESSETAT LRI “ to Wish You, in hiea al the fond thoughts of those far away... ! GG XYECLEEEEEEE ittt @ g o % i 2 i ,f Smcerliy, A MERRY ?; all these take on a new, more precious, 3 ae 9 & : ' A | ' ’ C% el / [/ 41t CHRISTMAS and a 7 clearer significance. For they symbolize A ¥ . ¢ wonas an Al HAPPY a1 not only Christmas Day, but the ? , 0 NEW i freedom, the homes, th £ 1if )| ol : ,gflz?/dme%’ Wf YEARI ;; reedom,-the homes, the way of life i i . a for which this nation is fighti ' 0 911 31 or which this nation 1s lg tlng : il 7 4 81 . a1 and working. It is again the season of the year to wish 41 ;/ f;; ; Lqu and yours the compliments of the f}//fi gj H H i ( . 5 uletide and we find it a pleasant task. ?“// ;j‘ May your Chnslmas Day ])e a May ws ?:knowk;tlghe your mm:‘y kind- ;fi % ;;< | nesses and favors of the past, and in ap- 0 44 . préciation extend our good wishes for your ?fffi ;5 Pleasanl‘ one.,. and may thc NOW Year continued health and prosperity. ;;,,M ;fl 4 e . / A g bring Victory and Peace. Ax @ Gt 91 ? f) @ a1 A 41 3 gl g)‘l/ 2 b 45\(5 9 1@ 91 i : 12 o : ) ‘ @ ;’: 1 | A 2 2 g“?fi gl 4 A ALASKA STEAMSHIP COMPANY | a1 - gl l : : a1% - A 3 214 a1 0 - : §!§§ ALASKAN / : | Al ! 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