The Daily Alaska empire Newspaper, December 23, 1944, Page 17

s, Hirginia inia O'Hanlon wrote the following ] Some of my litde friends Su Please tell me the o San wrote a newspaper and literary classic in reply 1 this childish plea. It is reprinted here: ES/ indeed! . been affected by the skepticism of a skeptical age— they do “Virginia, your little friends are Wrong. They have | | tamiliar smile. ‘ “Aw, Bufch,” Charles mumbled, stumbling down the porch steps to | meet the boy. “Butch, T wish this hadn'’t happened. I don’t know what | to_say—" his voice threatened to | ! break, and he stopped. | Butch looked at the ground for a moment, then raised his eyes. “I'm | sorry, too, Uncle Charles,” he said. “I forgot I was so close to the house. I didn’t want you and Aunt | and THE DAILY ALASKA EMPIRE- JUNEAU, ALASKA — or escalloped corn is a timely vege- table suggestion. Ayring of jellied tomato salad centgred with relish _cabbage or grapefruiy or diced beet and olive combination, presents a reireshing salad with traditional holiday fla- vors and colors. Jellied orange, cel- ery and nuts with some shredded pimentos added is another holiday, salad tip. Al are made with un- flavored gelatin. | The fruity, spicy, home-made not believe except what they see — they think that nothing | Helen to know.” (By AP Food Editor) steamed or baked puddings improve can be which is not comprehensible by their little minds. | i “All minds, Virginia, whether they be men's or children’s, are littie. | X “‘In this great universe of ours, man is a mere insect, an ant, in | his intellect, as compared with the boundless world about him, as measured by the intelligence capable of grasping the whole of truth and knowledge. “Yes, Virgini, there is a Santa Claus. “He exists as certainly as love and generosity and devotion exis?, | «+and you kn?w that they abound and give to your life its highest beauty and joy. Alas! how dreary would be the world if there were o+ no Santa Claus! It would be as dreary as if there were no Virginias. " ‘There wnulq be no childlike faith then, no poetry, no romance to make tclerable this existence. We should have no enjoyment, except in sense and sight. The eternal light with which childhood fills the | world would be extinguished. . .“Not believe in Santa Claus! You might as well not believe in | fairies! - y By o “You might get your papa to hire men to watch in all the chim- neys on Christmas Eve to catch Santa Claus, but even if they did not | & see Santa Claus coming down, what would that prove? Nobody sees | Santa Claus, but that is no sign that there is no Santa Claus—the most ' | } ~Feal things in the world are those neither children nor men can see. | "'Did you ever see fairies dancing on the lawn? Of course not, but Ph" s no proof that they are not there—nobody can concelve or imag~ ine all the wonders that are unseen and unseeable in the world. i et “You tear apart the baby's rattle and see what makes the noise inside, but there is a veil covering the unseen world which riot_the strongest man, or even' the united strength of all the strongest Inen .+ uthat ever lived, could tear apart. Only faith, fancy/ poetry, love, | 'romance, can push aside the curtain and'view ke . v | that Butch?” | | Helen to know about me and Santa | i spoil her Christmas{” | § Charles’ brain thumped as if he| had received a blow between the | eyes from the hoof of one of jolly | old St. Nick’s reindeer. “Wh—what's | “Why, T didn’t want you and Atnt | Claus,” Butch went on in serious vein. “I was sure you could take it, | Unk, but Aunt Helen—aw shucks, | I've been having a great time with | her, Uncle Charles. She gets a big | kick out of me acting as il I believe in Santa Claus, so don't tell her the | truth. Golly Neds, I don't want to Around the | aration pays. That Christmas dinner can be tailored to fit shortages of money, ration points and time and still be traditionally festive. A few dishes that stand out as appetite enticing can add up to a better meal than a hodge-podge of mediocre foods, Two courses are really enough, though you may want to slip in a simple appetizer. Your finest china and table linens along with bright cranberry sauce | or jelly will give the Yuletide turn to the dinner. If mince meat Is difficult to get, most any good Am- erican ple, or ice cream or steamed pudding can be your choice. Advance Christmas dinner prep- Stuff the fowl the day or evening before. Store, cov- | ered, in refrigerator. Cook and chop | giblets and make up a creamy flour !and water blend for the gravy. Sort out vegetables and select cooking |utensils, Prepare salad makings. Cranberry sauce or jelly can be made two days ahead. If commercial is| used put it in refrigerator for a/ two-day chilling to make unolding easy. Set the table the night before so0 that the Christmas morning fes- tivities can be enjoyed by the whole World Christmas (AP Features) Christmas is Christmas—but not elways at the same time. vy and picture the supernal beauty and glory beyond. el “Is it all real?>—ah, Virginia, ‘ \wprld there is nqthinz else real and abiding. “No Santa Claus! Thank God!—he lives, and he lives forever—a thousand years from now, Vnrx‘!nia, nay, ten thousand years-from, now, he will continue to make glad the heart (of childhood.” in all this ! took her place among the fond par- ents who watched their children cautiously approach the bearded, red-robed figure seated on a white throne in Kerbinger's top depart- ment. She nearly cried when Butch, a wide grin on his round face, marched straight up to Santa Claus | dates upon which the Yule season |is celebrated among nations and |racial groups. | Nov. 11, St. Martin’s Day, is cele- lbrated in peacetime Belgium much |the same as the U. S. marks Dec. |25, with a figure dressed as a bishop traveling from house to house giv- |ing children presents. ! Dec. 6, for the Netherlands and | Bohemia, is St. Nicholas feast day. { Jan. 1 in France and Quebec is |far more festive than Dec. 25, with present-giving, visiting and ban- Quets. Jan. 5 on the Hatteras Island of {Rcdanthe, N. C., “Old Christmas” | or Twelfth Night is the date for ere are some of ‘the varying family. GOOSE requires about 30 min- utes roasting time per pound. DUCK from 30 to 32. CHICKEN about 32,! and TURKEY about 35 minutes per pound for roasting. A larger turkey requires shorter per pound roasting period. (Allow about 35 minutes lor} the 8 to 10 pounder.) Turn goose over every 30 minutes| and baste every 20 minutes with boiling water. Never use any fat! for basting as there is plenty in the! goose. When the goose is half done| prick it several times under the; legs and, wings to let out some of the surplus fat. Remove fat as it| collects in pan. - Because of the great amount of fat in duck, it is frequently served by standing, so make them up in g advance and reheat by steaming for 30 minutes in a tightly covered double boiler or greased mold. Com- mercial canned puddings should be heated for 40 minutes in boiling water to cover | Here is a suggestion for a Christ- | mas Day menu: Appetizer Roast Fowl Mashed Potatoes or Boiled Rice Brown Gravy Cubed Carrots and Celery Cranberry Sherbet or Jelly, or | Fresh Spiced Apple Sauce Biscuits Jellied Red Cherry Ring with Mayonnaise Criss-Cross Mince Pie or Steamed Fruit Pudding { | Vanilla—Almond Flavored Hard l R | Sauce or Ambrosia Candied Fruit Slices e i Coffee This eager youngster is all set to | } turn her charms loose on Santa, and with results that will leave his pack considerably lighter in weight. R B Texas is the leading cotton pro- ducing state in the union. 3 THE “spinitof ;Christmas; rem_axr'{s;\fchangéd ._‘i\From‘ the plcasuresl' of .;thelyuletide season“today we m strength and fortitude with which to meet the problems of tomorrow.’ (To our friends on' the home front zud to our men! 'i.n'(;fiiformf we wish from the depths of our hearts the' ‘things that_will bring you the happiness you so richly) ) deserve. and engaged him in earnest conver-iSanta Claus. sation.” “Did you tell Santa whati ey e you wanted?” she asked in a tremul- | '| ous voice when Butch rejoined her. The boy smiled up at her, and| {unstuffed. ~To give extra flavor Iplace a sliced onion and apple in the cavity. Bake stuffing separately in a casserole. Baste duck every 20 WAS HAEL! e Mg * 525 WILLIAM J.MURDOCK “S*~3e> ”» ! Mrs. Hobson's heart nearly melted | from the warmth in his black eyes. ...and so well have to do W L everything possible to keep little | “Sure I did, Aunt Helen,” and he | recounted the long list. Randolph from learning the truth,” | o “These children around here are Mrs. Hobson announced with prim g iy ; vehemence to her husband. “After | SO Sophisticated,” she told"Charles all, what's Christmas withcut Santa | that evening. “I'm afraid one of Claus?” (‘them will talk about Christmas and “Golly Neds!” Charles exclaimed, ;sagrl:nce?ur;&:z% ’}:‘1‘:‘ ;::;Y"E,‘gi'm borrowing Bufch’s favorite expres- | g.en will chatter, Helen,” he re- sion. ! didn’t think any kids be- | minded heg: .“¥ou can't change \‘l;ex:dedB::]cc}:hgg(m:u b]fgh‘“m:{iifl}:o Butch into a clam overnight.” L “If Randolph doesn’t discuss San- manly— A _lta Claus with his friends, he won't sn't just any kid, he's | jearn the truth,” Helen explained |, my nephew,” Helen Hobson replied | with jubilant impatience. tartly. Her only sister was now in- “It might work, at that,” Charles dulging in a prolonged hospital rest. | admitted doubtfully. “Randolph is our responsibility for the time being and we simply must give Him the finest Christmas possi- | that Charles, on a Saturday after- (e noon when Helen was downtown, | a few words on the approaching | Yuletide. Charles was reclining on the couch near the bay window and | could plainly hear the words through the glass. “Did you see that ma- chine gun in Kerbinger’s toyland?" Butch's companion asked. “You mean the one over near Santa Claus?” Butch parried. “Sure, I'saw it. It was swell!” § Santa Claus! Charles held his breath as he heard Butch's play- mate laugh. “That Santa Claus,” the boy giggled. “What a clown! How can they expect a guy to be- lieve in Santa Claus? As if there could be such thing!” Charles scrambled for the front door. Poor Butch—the poor kid— and just a few days before Christ- mas, too. Charles jerked the door J open and bounded to the porch. ble. Manly or not, he’s still a little | “Butch!” ¥ , boy and, Charles,” she finjshed “Yes, Uncle Charles,” came the k" grandly, “we must protect his faith | slow reply, and Butch peered aroupd g , in Santa Claus.” the corner of tHe housé. “His dark The next afternoon Helen proudly |eyes were solemn. Gone was his ITH EVERY FOR A CHRISTMAS SEASON ». BRIM FULL OF HAPPINESS have come our way in the past year. ‘"i And a word of appreciation for all the nice things that ? ¥ It was with misgiving, therefore, | heard Butch and a playmate venture ! | R RN RRRRRRRTRRRRRRX: | The forerunner of today’s Christ- ! mas eggnog, Wassail (from “Was Hael!"—"Your Health!”) was in- | berited from the early Saxons of fair Lady Rowena's day. The am- brosial concoction itself, served from a large gold, silver, porcelain or turned-wood (‘treen-ware”) vessel, was a rich wine, spiced and sweet- | ened and with roasted apples float- | ing on its top. Wassail was “apple- minutes with hot orange juice. Gar- nish with slices of orange with cubes of crankerry, currant or apple jelly on the top. A duck will serve 3 or 4, but if wild duck is your selection allaw half a duck per person. SWEET POTATO PUFF with a topper crunchy ready-to-serve cereal flakes or shredded salted pea- nuts or pecans is a grand side part- ner for holiday fowl. Baked acorn toddy” in our early Colonial homes. Squash filled with creamed onions | 55 A RIGHT To Qur Loy PRI RFIRTRRRERRRRRRRR AR RRRR AR RRRRRRR AR R RRRRRRR G CHRISTMAS P And Customers MR, and MRS, CLAUDE CARNEGIE Juneau Florists MERRY ol Friends A O A O N N N A N A O O S O A O O O O S O S O O O O O S O D O O 0 O OO OO OOOS tions. The spirit of Christmas is:in our hearis, as our greeting comes-fo say “"Happy Yuletide” to ane and alll We wish we could personally come g | right inside youx home, and share with you all ’ the good things this particular holiday brings. There is no more gladsome time in all the year thanthis—-when the rustling of gay papers and the brighiness of pretty ribbons tantalizingly suggest the thrill each package's contents will provide. We hope that from the youngest member of your household -- to the eldest who have witnessed many a Christmas-that every season’s wish will be granted. And that when the New Year dawns it too will bring fulfillment of all your aspira- 'WARFIELD DRUG STORE Formerly Guy Smith Drugs