Polish Christmas customs inspired this straw wreath. To make a wreath, soak straw in water, then drain. Tightly fasten the damp straw to a metal wreath form, wrapping it with fine wire or strong twine. Add bows, balls, bells or baubles as you like. Floral [Continued from Page 60) focused on the customs of one of these countries - Poland. There, a shock of gram is stacked in each corner of the family dining room, and wreaths of straw are con structed. On Christmas Eve a child is sent outside in early evening to find the first star. When that star ap pears the Christmas ob servance begins. At bedtime, the children go to sleep on straw pallets on the floor, commemmorating the Holy Family taking refuge in the stable. WREATHFOR BIRDS Mrs. Behler enjoys making food wreaths for the birds and recommends them to anyone who enjoys wat ching small animals and birds feeding. On a greenery background, she tied small bundles of grain, suet balls, and cross-cut pieces of apple stuck to the wreath with long protruding wood skewers, which the birds can perch on while eating. During the harvest m Scandinavian countries, farmers set aside special bundles of grain just for the birds. At Christmas, the sheaves are placed on the bam roof or atop a tall gate post. This custom can be adapted by placing a COMPLETE FARMPAINTING We Use Quality PAINT AND IT DOES STAY ON" AERIAL LADDER EQUIPMENT * Modern and Efficient Method * Reasonable Prices * Spray On and Brush In Method * Sandblasting if Necessary FOR FREE ESTIMATES WRITE ESH SPRAY PAINTING (DameiS Esh) |C Ralph Miller) SPRAY ON AND BRUSH IN PAINTER BOX 350 A RONKS PA 17572 expert broomstick in a block of wood, tying stalks of gram to the top it it, and placing it out into the yard. FAMILY TREE One very special suggestion Mrs. Behler included was starting a “family tree” tradition. Each year when relatives gather to celebrate the holidays, decorate a small tree with remembrances from them. Her “family tree” includes wedding rings from her mother and grandmother and a stick pin from Germany that belonged to her grandfather. “In this way, each past member of the family can be with you in a very special, t/lodets come 12 or 24 feet wide (24-foot model shown here), In lengths of 32 or 50 feet. All 24-foot wide buildings have an entry door In each end. See chert on back of this sheet for more specifications. Built-in ventilation system keeps building dry and provides fresh air for animal health. Unique air flow system pulls air in at roof ridge line, circulates It over the top of the animals, through the pit, and out. Note that design of roof system eliminates the need for any massive bulkheads that couid restrict air flow. Bank Financing & Leasing Available See Our Sow Castle on Display | NOTICE - NOW AVAILABLE i 'r „ E. M. 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