The Daily Alaska empire Newspaper, December 23, 1944, Page 28

| Although Santa is far from war- like, he knew this young man would appreciate an anti-aircraft gun. Mounted on a wooden carriage, it is equipped with shell racks holding | three shells cach. It also has an elevating device. - DON'TS RS Here are a few “don’ts” for Christ- mas, recommended by safety au- thorities. 1. Don't give small children toys involving alcohol, kerosene or ‘gas- oline engines. They and set the house on fire 2. Don’t permit small children | to run electrical toys supervision of an adult 3. Don’t permit small children to | use tcy movie projectors without us- i(ave of the Nativity ~Is Religious Grotto The “§table” in which Christ was | born does not conform to the mod- ern conception of the word. In Biblical times, places of shelter were hewn in rocky ledges: Judean tip over | travelers, frequently housed in such | caves, welcomed joint tenancy with | beasts because of the extra warmth without the 4 provided by animals’ bodies. The birthplace of Jesus was such a cave. Now a grotto beneath Beth- lehem’s Church of the Nativity, the entire surface has been elaborately ing safety film which burns slowly. | ornamented.. Pilgrims to the shrine Ordinary film burns explosively and | ives off smoke and fumes which may cause death if inhaled 4. Don't use candles or light ‘ex- | e tra fires without being extremely careful, especially in regard to | candles on trees. 5. Den't wear inflammable cos- tumes, especially Santa Claus beards, | without, fireproofing them 6. Don't use inflammable orna- often wish, nonetheless reverently, that its original simplicity might have 'been preserved in which nal stars “Look down where He lay The little Lord Jesus Asleep in the hay e e— OLD CUSTOM Christmas caroling was a thriving ustom in England of the fourth Want-ads bring resuits. ments and evergreen decorations. century. You have many friends, we are sure, and we are glad. 11l of these fine acquaintances no doubt, are extending their good wishes to you at this glad season of the year and we want to include ours. We count ourselves yeur friends and are grateful for the many associations made possible by these friendships. Success is measured not entirely in a material jort of way, but rather by friendships maintained, nw acquaint- ances made, and service rendered. We like to feel that we have contributed our share, and that our success, whatever it may be, and however it may be measured, is but a reflec- tion of the success of our [riends. May the coming months bring you Prosperity and Happiness. IE DAILY ALASKA EMPIRE—JUNEAU, ALASKA THE APPROACH ry child has a somewhat different approtch to Santa Claus when they tell him_the things that are high on their | Christma priority list. Here are three different attitudes as cxpressed by hopeful youngsters. I’oor .\Iau’s Offering By Dominico Cerasole; 1602. 3 S A A PSR S B I When Kings and Shepherds sought fthe Holy Babe at Bethichem to adore, Those from afar their finest troas- ures brought, And these from humble fields would bear a lamb; While He, His hand to each With equal love did reach. I, then, albeit Iam In poverty so sore (My substance wasted) that alas 1 may Find nought before His cradie swed to lay, Unto my Lord Divine Would bring this heart of mine: And if He take my heart, No more P’ll envy Kings’ nor Shep. hcrfls part This young lady asked Santa for a tank instead of a doll carriage. Made of wood, it has a big turret gun and gunner and a winch in front, just like the real thi Christmas is the Day oi Days Ametica, but in 'many countri Christmas is primarily commem rated as a religious festiv gift-giving and festivities of the holi- day season come later. In England, Christmas eve is qui- etly observed in the churches private homes; on Christmas bles; and December 26 day. Friends exchange Boxes, c! dren receive their pres girls, porters, paper venders, and the like expect and receive tips Towards evening groups of merry- makers gather on street corners ana ride about Londontown dancing on the “flats™ of trucks. In France, January 1—le jour de la bonne annee changing greetings, ca gifts. As in other Catholic coun- tries, the children receive their pres- ents on Epiphany. The Feast of Epiphany commemorates the arriv- al of the Wjse Men at Bethlehem and is now lelebrated on January 6 by the Roman, Anglican, Protestant and Greek churches—the Greek Or- thodox ¢ however, continues to observe the feast on January 19. | In Brazil, where Santa Claus and | medern North American customs now stand side by side with ancient | traditions originally imported from | Portugal, gifts and greeting cards may be sent and received right on | up to January 15—and this without any apologetic . implication sugges- tive of attempts to amend omissions made at Christmas. B BEAR GIFTS An, sent by the Christ Child, bring pre: ts to Hungarian c dren—that is, if they have been | good. They believe the ang listenir o fore Christma: the goungsters happen to find bits of tinsel on the floor they are cer- tain of it, as this is angels’ hair. -ee The First Christmas Tree (4 Legend.) The drooping arms of the tree are stiff with frost. It is no taller than a child. Perhaps a woodman will set it in | his parlor Or a youth shoulder it home. Glass oranges, gay lanterns, coils of brightnesu Lie in some deck it. | A polished moon | Once voyaged absve a forest clasped in frost; A man, trudging through the night’s beauty, Came to one tree no faller than a child (Brother te this, here in our forest), Felled it, bore it over the rug of | snow, Set it before his fire, watched melt- h ing diamonds. ! His young boy 2y Stared whitc they winked and splasheZ upon the floor, Stared as the brawches relaxed and lifted— “Why did you want it, father?” The man smiled. He was a rare man, absorbed by trees and children And bold new actions, whether gren or small. | Martin /Luther, his name. D. D. Tree in Iceland t box, waiting to | SATURDAY, DECEMBER 23,1944 T 1148 BEEN A privilege to serve you during the year just past in a capacity that we be- lieve will merit_confidence for Years to come. (k) ] As you enjoy the Yultide with your friends and loved one, we trust you will keep in mind that our thoughts are of you at this happy oceasion. Many, Jmany thanks for your gooduwill .nu] patronage and best wishes for the New Year. Ourjesf (Wishes FOR A HAPPY CHRISTMAS SEASON TO EVERYONE YOU, OUR FRIENDS, MAY WE WISH A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR, ENCOMPASSING ALL THE JOYS OF THIS SEASON FOR THE WHOLE YEAR TO COME PLEASANT CHRISTMAS ase's PEACEFUL NEW YEAR [ORTHLAND RANSPORTATION CO: A U. S. army nurse in Iceland places a shining star atop the Christ- mas tree in the nurses’ recre- ation hut at the U. S. army hospital in Iceland. Patients had their own tree and decorations, all of which ‘they made themselves with the aid _of the nurses.