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Home My WebLink AboutThe Huron Expositor, 1976-12-16, Page 27Our decorations have roots Did you ever wonder where some of our Christmas • decorations and Customs originated? - The idea of decorating our houses with evergreen came from the Romans, who beli eyed it brought good fortune, The Druids were ancient pagans who considered mistletoe, to be lucky; they claimed it had curative powers. In Italy, Spain, Mexico and other countries where the Yule weather is warm, flowers make up the decorations. Likewise, in Australia, red and green Christmas bushes and Christmas Bells bloom. The Christmas tree descended to us from Norse mythology.Thor was the god of war, thunder and -strength. According to legend, St, Boniface interrupted a Druid sacrifice by yanking out the Thunder Oak of Thor and replacing it with a tiny fir. Some' historians claim the first Christmas tree was set up in Germany by Martin Luther, However, an older legend names St. Vinnifred as the originator. A few British homes probably imitated the German custom, but the tradition OAS not established in England until Queen Victoria married German Prince Albert. It is believed North Americans Were introduced' to Christmas trees by Hessain Germans sent by Britain 'to fight in the American revolution. Christmas tree farms have since become an industry in the United States and Canada. In England, the trees are kept in tubs of earth. These living trees seem more appropriate to the spirit of the season that our withering cedars and artificial pines. The idea of a community tree springs from the street festivals of Italy and Spain. Of course, not all Christmas trees are evergreens. In the missionary compounds of India, for instance, banana trees are used, and real fruit peeks out from amid the ornaments. Holland was the first nation to adopt St. Nicholas as the patron saint of Christmas, According to legend, he made his rounds on a coal-black steed that had eight legs and could race as fast as the wind. The children of Amsterdam left their wooden shoes filled with grain for-the horse. It was easy for North Americans to turn St. Nicholas' horse into a span of reindeer and to hang stockings in front of the fireplace instead of shoes. The idea that St. Nicholas entered houses through the chimneys originated with the old habit of cleaning the chimneys for Yuletide. In the eary days of England; burning the Yule IQ was the prime feature of the Christmas celebration; it signified friendliness and warmth. The fire was started with a piece of the previous year's lag. The singing of carols also 'originated in 'england, and one of the first Christmas h hymns was undoubtedly ':Glory To God In. the Highest; On Earth Peace Goodwill To Men". ModernCanadian carolers are relics of the Enlgish waifes that sang in the streets. The Greek Orthodox Church calls Christmas "The Feast of Lights." Christ is represented in Christian countries by candies, tapers, coloured lights on trees and electric stars. For example, on Christmas Eve a tall candle burns in a window of every house in Ireland. Meanwhile, in many small Canadian churches, candlelight flickers, as children, dressed in the costumes of the Nativity chracter,s, re-enact the story that marks the beginning of Christmas. Amid all our decora,tions and customs. the Nativity scene is the one part of our Christmas that has not changed. ry n'ar%;;; • • -.!!!2" ---- 0- 0. • -„; *NW • Specially purchased toy items on sale to Decembor 74th for to•extent of %Meta Canad ian Tire promises to ntaVe—gery effort to con- tinue supply. 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Use the bone's for making soup or broth. Remove the skin and fat and wrap the meat in aluminum foil or moisture-vapor- resistant wrappings or place in a covered container. Cooked turkey will keep for three to four days in the refrigerator. If you plan to freeze the meat, leave as little air space as possible in the package and make sure that there are no punctures in the, wr4,101)0. Seal well all the joins in the wrapping,. Package in amounts suitable -for recipes. Plain slices or pieces of Poultry may be frozen for one month. After this time, the meat becomes dry. If covered with a sauce or broth, the meat will maintain good quality when frozen for three months. Thaw large pieces of poultry in their container or wrapping for two hours at room temperature or seven hours in the refrigerator. In the former case, use immediately or refrigerate as soon as thawed. To assure your Christmas turkey of a repeat performance, try these recipes from .Food Advisory Division, Agriculture Canada: "Turkey Casserole", "Turkey Croquettes" ' and "Turkey Burgers". TURKEY CASSEROLE 1/3 cup chopped onion 1/3 cup chopped celery 1/4 cup chopped green pepper 2 cups sliced mushrooms :About 1/2 pound) '/ cup butter 1/2 cup flour 1 Teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper 2 cups milk vilikl'ilt1,•••••• • 4 cup chicken bouillon 3 cups chopped cooked turkey 2 tablespoona. chopped pimento 2 cups cooked broad, n oodles (4 ounces 'uncooked) • Saute vegetables in butter until anion js_tranapareat, Blend in flour and seasonings: v- gradually add milk and bouillon. Stir and cook until smooth and thick. Combine turkey, pimento and noodles with sauce, Turn into greased baking dish. Bake 30 minutes at 350°F. 6 servings. 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