The Goderich Signal-Star, 1970-12-17, Page 20t OPER!CI SICNAM STM , ThVRSUAY, DI MBER 17, win,
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of Christmas -time
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This year as you trim the
tree, tilt Christmas stockings or
Wig the mistletoe -- give a
thought ' to where you got your
favorite Christmas custom;
chanees are it goes farther back
in history than you realize.
According to ancient legend, °
on the night that Christ was
r born, trees burst into bloom and
bore fruit despite the wintry
• 'weather. Irl Fmodern times the
transformation in honor of the
holy holiday is almost as
miraculous,as homes
throughout the world are
trimmed with greens and
garlandstand set aglow with tiny
twinkling lights for the
celebration of Christmas. Like
the trees that flower, holly,
mistletoe, poinsettias and many
other flowers and plants are all •
part of the glorious history of
the Holy Season.
The reasons why we celebrate
Christmas with flowers have
been passed down through the
ages. Many of the customs and
traditions have their origins in
ancient pagean rites, yet over the
years they have taken on
Christmas implications of deep
significance.
The use of greenery at
Christmas grew out of ancient
Grecian and Roman customs.
Holly, for example, was a
favorite • decoration of the
Romans who considered its
greenness inthe middle, of the
winter as a promise of the sun's
return to earth for another.year.
Later, the early French and
English hung sprigs of the
bright -berried .plant on their
doors to indicate homes in
.which Christ dwelled.
It is also believed that holly
sprang up where the infant Jesus
- took His first baby steps.
Ironically, ,this same plant was
supposed to have made up His
crown of thorns — the berries
turning from red to white at the
Crucifixion.
Nowadays holly is frequently
used for wreaths. The
red -berried plant, worked into a
circular shape symbolizes the
hope of eternal life and makes a
gift • witha warm personal •
message when sent by wire to
friends too far away to share
Christmas with you.
The most popular flowering
plant for Christmas is the
poinsettia, brought to the U.S.
and thence to Canadatmore than
125 years ago from Mxico. So
- popular are these scarlet -leaved
blooms that according to many
florist more poinsettias are
distributed to . customers than
any other holiday floral offering.
'There are many legends
surrounding this Christmas
colored wonder. One tale relates
how a poor Mexican girl was
heartbroken because she had
nothing of value or beauty to
offer the Virgin. In desperation
she plucked some scrawny
roadside weeds and placed them
at the feet of the ,Holy Statue.
They were instantly transformed
into scarlet brilliance.
A French legend tells how the
Christmas rose came into being.
A little girl accompanying the
shepherds on their way to see
the Christ Child was sad because
she had no gift to offer. The
angel Gabriel appeared and
taking pity on the child, caused
a beautiful white rose to spring
from the ground. Overjoyed, the
little girl plucked the bloom
which she took as a gift to the
Infant Jesus.
Red and white bldgsoms are
traditionally ' used to highlight
holiday greetings, the red for joy
and laughter; ' the white
symbolizing spiritual calmness
and purity. Using red carnations
and giant white chrysanthemums
to interpret these messages has
become a popular custom.
It is said that the custom of
Christmas trees began in heavily
forested ° northern Europe. St.
Boniface, an eighth, century
monk who converted the gagans
living in what is now Germany,
convinced them to stop
worshipping Odin's sacred oak
and instead, to adorn fir trees in
their homes in tribute .' t� the
Christ Child.
What is the meaning of floral
gift -giving at Christns? Such
gift -giving probably stems from
the story of the Three Wise Men.
In some countries this custom is
still observed ' on January 6,
when it is believed that the Wise
Men,appeared in the Holy Land.
Lassies who get kissed under
the mistletoe- have . an old
Scandinavian myth to thank for
this charming custom. It was the
goddess Frigia who hung
mistletoe high ,andwas the first
to stand under theglistening
plant offering kisses to all who
passed beneath it.
Bassam and fir branches
trimmed with belts are other
popular holiday decorations.
The green represents everlasting
life. Bells, it is said, tolled
omin •�� , .:' • msec
midn tai" first Christmas
to warn 'Satan of the imminent
birth ,Of, the Saviour. At the -
stroke of twelve, the happy
pealing began to announce the
death of the Devil and the birth
of Christ.
Through these many years,
flowers, greens and plants have
become very much a part of
Christmas celebrations. They
a
•
Poinsettias are the brightest of the traditional Christmas
flowering plants.
help make the insides of homes
more vibrant. On doors and gate
posts they call out ,,the season's
joys to passing strangers. They
literally change the face of the
world in honor of its Creator
and in celebration of its Saviour.
Yule table
for less money
A penny saved is a penny
earned.. And Christfnas is THE
time for saved pennies.
An economic way to dress up
the table for that festive meal
this year is to modernize las'
-,year's centrepiece.,A quick spray
with .any one of the realm of
colors available in spray paint
will give your central decoration
a bright new appearance.,
Depart • from the traditional
..and go for the "total look" in
table fashion. Harmonize
holiday crackers, 'candles, dinner
napkins -„and your centrepiece.'
Vibrant' tones of mandarin,
avocado, antique gold, spanish
bue,A��}�ir toise,, melonry or� xairie
's
gold .are et ..ofd” especial, well
by a snowy white tablecloth.
For a psychedelic effect, try
fluorescent colors of green, red
or orange. Elegance is achieved
in a shimmering silver, warm
.._bronze or golden decor.
Go ahead — break with
tradition! After all, there'll
always be holly, pine cones,
poinsettias, mistletoe
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Now to make
Star decorations at Christmas
The cu tomary glow *of
Christmas would be somehow
dimmer with the absence of
bright, glittering star
decorations,
One ' simple method for
making stars involves the use of
paper drinking cups of various
sizes, glue, glitter, and "precious
gems" salvaged from pld
P -ss -ss! .,
That's spray
" P—s ". Aerosol "
sprays have become an accepted
part of today's lifestyle, simply
because they spell convenience.
And convenience is the name of
the game. The list .of sprays is
endless and varied ... starch, air
freshener, paint, dessert •topping,
hair -fix, shaving foam, etc. etc.
The praises - of '*aerosols 'are
sung every day via radio, TV and
newspapers. But the real hero of
modern sprays is unsung. It's a
spirited gas made by combining -
two chemicals manufactured by
Canadian Industries Limited.
Without it, the contents would
never leave the can.
This modest, hard-working
gremlin is hidden inside the cap,
waiting for the quick shake that
turns it into a powerful
propellent ... the push behind
the "P-s—s--s—s".
costume jewellery.
'To begin, cut triangular
wedges from the tip of the cup
to its base. You may cut as
many points - as you wish, but
five seems to be easiest and most
symmetrical. ' Flatten the points'
in all directions.
Next, spray all over with any
of the' numerous ,colors available
in the spray paint line. For
added interest you may wish to
spray one side one color, and the
other a contrasting color." (Most
colors are now available in a
handy five ounce can as well as
the popular 14 ounce). Your
stars will twinitle even more
brightly if silver,' gold .or
multi -colored glitter is spr.inkied
on the -wet paint surface. An old'
salt shaker is ideal for this
purpose as the glitter will flow
evenly:
The final touch comes with
the addition of a sparkling jewel,
glued to the centre' of the star.
This is particularly effective if
the cup has an indented base.
Household cement, with its slir .
tube and pin-hole opening is
especially suited to this job, as it
guarantees no mess.
Once the basic star -making
technique has been mastered, 0, •
you can ,go on to make stars of •
all sizes and colors, and fashion a "r
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