Homestead Notes (Continued from Page 42) % teaspoon chrushed cardamon seed % cup nuts ground fine Cream butter, add sugar, orange juice rind and egg. Beat until light. Add remaining ingredients and mix well. Roll very thin. Cut with floured cutters. Bake in 425 degree F. oven for six to eight minutes. Makes 10 dozen. Traditions shared or taken from Mexican traditions by Americans include chocolates, pointsettias and a turkey dinner. “Weselych Swiat.” Greetings from Poland. According to researchers who formulated the information presented in this particular display, St. Sylvester Eve, December 31 is traditionally the time when do what he wishes regardless of bis station in life. Although Poland is now a Communist country and no longer officially recognizes the religious celebration called Christinas, many Poles still recall and keep traditions of the religious holiday in their homes. The Star of Bethlehem is their most significant symbol. 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SELLING AND SERVICING SUPER B DRYERS FOR SEVEN YEARS WE DESIGN WITH IDE FARMER IN MIND 30 YEARS SERVING AGRICULTURE However, the number of people partaking of the meal must be even or paired. Places are always set for absent members of the family and there is always a place for unexpected guests and one extra place of the absent Jesus. Following the meal, the Star-man, a more religious version of Santa Claus (usually the village priest in disguise) appears to give gifts to good children and scold bad ones. Good children have to recite the Catechism to obtain a gift. Polish meal is a meatless one in which a holy wafer called the “Oplatek” is broken and shared. A wheat pudding symbolizing harvest, honey, salt and bread signifying best wishes, good health and good luck are an integral part of the Christmas Eve feast in Poland. The Honey Kisses are traditional Polish sweets. 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If the children have been bad, St. Nicholaus’s helper, Ruprecht, leaves a switch which the parents use on the offending child. Four weeks from Christmas Day the first candle in the Advent wreath is lit in the home. Each week an additional candle is lit until Christmas arrives. Especially important to the German Christmas celebration according to the presentation given during this display is the manger scene or “krippe.” Either the scene is made lovingly by hand by family members or purchased at great expense from a talented wood carver. Additional decorative touches to the German holiday WINTER DISCOUNTS IN EFFECT ■" ' . ■ • ■' Don't Buy In Haste,.. Some Bargains Can End Up Costing You More!! PROFIT BINS! (Turn to Page 44) 43
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