The Daily Alaska empire Newspaper, December 22, 1945, Page 32

PAGE EIGHT FAMOUS ARTIST SKETCHED FIRST SANTA FOR U. §. Thomas Nast, the toonist who created our famous car- conception of Uncle Sam, the Republican elephant and the Democratic donkey, is also credited with giving Ametica its first modern pictoriali- zaticn of Santa Claus Nast tmrst sketched his nodon of Santa Claus in 1873. This Santa was a rollicking, chubby cld man smok a pipe ax dressed in what looked like a might shirt with fur collar and cuffs. Since that day rounder, he has grown taller and has developed a full white beard and mustache and above all has acquired the traditional red suit bordered in ermine. The story of how our American version of Santa Claus evolved is interesting. According to legend, children of Lapland and Siberia, raised on tales of the good and generous St. Nicholas, thought of their benefactor as dressed in furs and traveling in a reindeer-drawn sleigh, just as they did themselves. Stories Of St. Nicholas Wondrous stories of this great fourth century saint, who gave handsome presents to good little children, were repeated at the fire- sides of all Europe from the time of his death in 342. The Dutch children observed the anniversar) of his death on Dec. 6 and received presents in their wooden shoes. These Dutch youngsters thought of St. Nicholas as a stern old man with a long white beard, garbed in bishop's robes and carrying a stick| to chastise naughty children The little Hollanders coming with their parents to found New Amster- dam brpught Santa Claus or “San Claas” as they said, with them. In no time the English colonial chil- dren whose fathers had taken over the Dutch settlement and renamed it New York caught on to this wonderful man. The English moved his yearly visit from Dec. 6 to New Year's Day. Germans coming to America I S S A | union ?!fiMMNMMMHE&MMMMMMMMMMMH”N”J AR Moy p NHE > traditionall lies by tr: i Follow These Simple Precautions 1 To Avoid Accidents at Christmas j 8 joyous Christmas holidays are marred for many fami- gic accidents resulting directly from holiday festivities. By following these simple, logical precautions, you can make sure that none of these mishaps occu Many of the Christmas on trees, flame lighting is dangerous at its best and must be accompanied by nu- merous and constant precautions if disaster is to be avoided. than to risk costly fires from candles. to have no lights at all, (h.\ are still taking a yearly toll of lives and accidents. in your home, idents center around the Christmas tree. Most of the strings of lights decorating this season’s trees have been in use for three or four years because of war- time conservation measures. Broken in- sulation and loose wires at the socket are dangerous. If you teur wiring, such as joining two strings of sure that the joinings are wrapped suf- ficiently in electric wiring tape to pre- vent accidents. Although Christmas candles are appearing more and more rarely Open It is better Toys, intended to enchant the youngsters at Christmas, can be another potential source of accidents. It is therefore wise to look over your children’s toys and see that they are safe to play with. The best-meaning uncle or aunt could have picked out a toy with a rough edge, a sharp corner or a splintery handle. 1t is aiso wise to look over your youngster's toys and pick out the ones that are not suitable for his age. A two-year-old with & tool chest, for instance, can do damage to both himself and his baby brother, if given & free hand with a hammer and saw. While the litter from Christmas packages is still about, be particularly careful of your smoking. Some hot ashes dropped on thin tissue paper or a carelessly tossed match could result in serious damage, Unless your Christmas tree decorations are guaranteed fireproof, they, too, can be a Jource of danger. Christmas customs; and Christmas brought their Christmas trees candles burned in honor of the Christ Child, whom the German children called “Kris Kringle.” At about the time that these festivities were making Christmas Day important, families beginning to spread across the country chose this celebration as a day of re- Thus the Dutch figure ot Santa Claus, the German traditions season.of celebration became com- bined in one single holiday. ->oo DECORATIVE SHADOWS To achieve a colorful decorative effect, take a bowl of pine branches and make it “spill” backward to- ward the wail. Bright light from s Christmas lamps, either bunched in & bowl or concealed from view behind the bowl, create the lovely shadow patterns pictured The shadows may be tinted by adding one or more larger lamps of coptrasting colors. Ve ‘RE THANKF CHRISTMAS As we look about at this glad season of the year, we find many things for which to be thankful. First, we are glad that we are Americans, free to enjoy life, ond live in @ lond where freedom is the heritage of everyome. We are grateful for this privilege. Thankful are we thot have friends whose associations we trea- sure immeasurably. It is comforting to know theze are lasting of our friends. n its progress and to watch its forward development. We are thonkful for the patronage you have given us, ever . mindful of your consideration and your understanding of our efforts ‘ to serve you, even though conditions sometim for us to.maintain the high standard that has elways been our policy. We are glad it's Christmes end trust yours will be ong of hap piness and rejoicing. CHRISTMAS DECOLLETE TYCOON By BETTY CLARKE (A.P. Newsfeatures Beauly Editor) The lucky girl who has some of grandma’s heirlooms can take them out for a Christmas airing pro- vided she is conscious of the added emphasis pendants, brooches and clips create at the neckline Glamorous stars of the screen who have adopted a new bare shoulder line so that their adorn- ments can be highlighted, find that their necks must be in beau- tiful condition to do them justice. As moviedom’s Maureen O'Har \ make it difficult ALASKA LAUNDRY, Inc. ships, cemented by the experiences we have had together, in times that are good and in times when it is difficult to express one’s fesl- ings in order that we might share the disappointments and sorrows #t is gratifying to be a part of this community, to participate ' have done some ama- | lightstogether, be | fl 1. DAILY ALASKA EMPIRE says, “If a girl wants to stick he neck out, she has to have a pretty neck and lovely shoulders.” | The first thing to do, suggest { Maureen, is to watch the chin linc {1f you are a double-pillow sleepe: | better give it up. One pillow i | bad enough, If your chin is starting to sag you've got to keep that chin { line from drooping. A good exercise for shoulder and chest development that will help fill out those little hollows starts by sprealling arms out at the sides |Hold the arms stiff, and make +little circles with the arm To keep your skin looking soft and white instead of discolored | freckled or tanned, use a bleach ‘n{ lemon juice. Massage frequently | with cold cream to keep it soft and supple. D OLD CAROLS Not a Iew nr our carols have been traced to the mystery of plays In | of the 12th and 13th centuries | those primitive times, the chur {in order to entertain the people !indulged in extraordinary repre- sentations of the events associated | with the birth of Christ. | - | | Should your iron become soiled | on the bottom, sprinkle a bit of salt on a newspaper iron over it. TP T s - o {Ed He preached man's inherent right fo a happy life. On this day--Christmas--the anniversary and rub the | ’%’%’%’fi’%’fi’@% %‘Q’@’"'{? & ‘!’- JUNEAU, ALASKA 0 N RN DTN, Juneau Welding & Machine Shop RRRETI RN NRRVBEE 1 EEEY D Etbu::hd/lanfigugi’%lgi’” SR Christmas, that most Holy Day, when a little Child was born, touched with God's 2. own hand in blessing, that He might grow 1o manhood a Man among men, a Leader in the way of life that is righteous, and gives 1o every man his just share of this world's goods. - i ¥ - > i SATURDAY, DECEMBER 22, 1945 . _____——-—g - e .} & \ THE KEYNOTE ! N S . OF CHRISTMAS i * o " 3 . oo g * This Christmas, as always, happiness is ; the keynote. It determines the blessings & which “are ours to enjoy and we antici- . pate the occasion more and more ea(h b passing year. ] May joy and happiness prevail through- out the land and may the greatesi of all 0§ occastons be one which you “saill long re- - member. CHARLES GOLDSTEIN and COMPANY !fi"’ @%@“”%&'QEWWM e e e S "é?@"é?@ %’&'@1’&1@ v&’&E’W"fl He was a just Leader, men and women in all walks of life followed Him because iy . of His birth, let us reavow our faith in His word. COLUMBIA LUMBER COMPANY WM S RSEEESIESEEERRRRREIIE &msfia&%«m S DDDPRVCDOLTDTE 0 27 D 227 ) 2 A Ay ar a2l