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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1985-12-04, Page 75li ii J• Vogel; a4"�i��ii!.�, :'�d:•.<��`.tNr:4,>�,'�-`dot'.': f" - .stn .. un The quaint and agreeable custom of kiss- ing under the mistletoe has itsorigins in an- cient Celtic tradition. In ancient Britain, mistletoe was regard- ed by the Druids as a sacred and mysterious plant. It was the symbol of life and the sun, protector against disease, and, some believ- ed, an aphrodisiac. Each year at the winter solstice, the Arch Druid and his fellow priests would perform elaborate rites w centered around the mistletoe. hese forest worshippers would gather in the woods to seek out' the oak tree upon which grew the the most mistletoe. Clad in white, robes, the Arch Druid climbed the tree until he reached a bough laden with the er mistletoe as ancient Celtic roots semi -parasitic plant. He next cut the ptant, with a goldensickle, Some legenddss have it that he caught the branch in his -flowing white robes; others hold that it was caught by virgins holding a white cloth at the base of the tree. With great celebration, and prayer to the It is not clear how the actual custom of gods, the branch was .:divld among, the `kissing under the mistletoe'evolved, Druids as a symbol of peace lnd.prosperity. although it is believed to have stemmed The people then took the mistletoe home to from the Druids' belief in its powers of fer- hang over their doors, ,as it was believed to tility, ward off evil spirits and to ensure fertility. Dress up your Christrr.as crafts this year Use the new narrow ribbon instead of thread for traditional craft items, says Margaret Loewen, • clothing and textiles speetalist with the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food's rural organizations and services branch. These polyester ribbons are sold in V8 inch and 1/16 inch widths and are washable, dryable, color -fast and can be dry cleaned, meed no ironing and won't shrink. Tie crib quilts or other quilted projects with 1/16 inch ribbon. Use a large chenille needle to bring ribbon through quilt and tie a tight knot to secure. Then tie a small bow. Update candlewicking ro jects using 1/16 inch doublefaced satin ri instead of us- ing, candlewicking cotton. Select a pattern, transfer the design to muslin and place in an em- broidery hoop. Caber each marked dot with a French. or Colonial knot, using a large - eyed needle. CHRISTMAS COUNTDOWN 4 BIG DAYS! Wednesday-Thursday-Frlday-Saturday December 4-5-6-7 BOY'S ALL -TERRAIN REMOTE CONTROL MOTORCYCLE M77 ,T�ieach M Assorted colours of attractive felt. SPECIAL ,x'77 PYJAMAS 100% Flannelette Sizes S - M - L DIE MCASTETAL CARS -TRUCKS SPECIAL 77# GAMES "Don't Cook your Goose" "Don't Spill the Beans" "Ants in your Pants" YOUR CHOICE SPECIAL I,7 Cost Iron TRIVETS For hot Items or use as plant stand. SPECIAL* 77 EACH PHOTO ALBUMS Jumbo size - flip up. Holds 160 photos. SPECIAL All Wood SUIT HANGERS 2 per pkg. Reg. 2.29 #1.77 PKG. 8 PIECE COASTER SET of solid wood and brass. SPECIAL 77 eu. Men's TUBE SOX by McGregor. 75% cotton - PAIR 13% nylon - 8% polyester 4% spandex. White with �� multi -stripe. Fits size 6-13. • With the purchase of any CARLTON CARD valued at over 75C WE WILL REFUND YOU HALF THE COST OF MAILING to any place In Canada Large Size BATH TOWELS $477 TEA TOWELS Jumbo size - 23" x 36" Assorted colors - Reg. 1.98 SPECIAL CHRISTMAS PARTY SET Table cloth 5I"x 70" and 12 Luncheon Napkins, 13" x 13" CHRISTMAS PAPER 6 roll jumbo pack. 26" x 300" SPECIAL$347 • CHRISTMAS SERVIETTES 120 to a jumbo pack. Dinner sizes 12" x 13" SPECIAL 416 • CHRISTMAS GARLAND TINSEL Green, blue, red, gold, silver. 3" x 12' MINI BULBS For 15-20-35-50 light sets. 4 to a package SPECIAL SPECIAL KITCHEN SET$3.77 5 pieces - ceramic holder and 4 utility pieces. DEPARTMENT STORES 12 ALBERT STREET, CLINTON 4 as