—Lancaster Fanning, Saturday, December 23,1978 44 rtniUFSTEAD NOTES (Continued from Page 43) homestead are branches of greens, candles, angels, stars and gingerbread houses. On Christmas Eve the entire family goes to church. After worship, later that night, the Christ Child brings gifts and decorates a tree which is not put up until Christmas Eve. The final celebration of the German Christmas season is January 6 when the Three Wise Men go from door to door collecting money. This money is then distributed among the poor. The Christmas tree, tradition explains, stems from Martin uither’s having brought a tree into his home one Christmas Eve to show his wife and children the beauty of the Christ Child’s Birthday. Attempting to depict the natural beauty of the dark night, Luther used candles to represent the stars. Candles are also put in the windows of the homes to guide the angels through the darkness to their homes where they may come m and eat. Food is left out on the tables for them. One particular treat set for the angels and family as well is the German Sprite. German Sprite: 2V* cups sifted flour 3 /4 cup sugar V* teaspoon baking powder few grains of salt 1 cup butter 1 teaspoon vanilla legg Sift dry ingredients together and cut in butter with pastry blender. Break egg into measuring cup. If it does not measure Vt cup add water to make V* cup. Add with first mixture and vanilla. Beat well. Fill cookie press half way. Using crown design, press onto chilled cookie sheet. Decorate with red or green candied cherries. Refill cookie press using star design and make more. Bake 400 degrees F. for 10 minutes. Remove from sheet at once and cool on wire rack. Makes five dozen. “God Jul” Greetings from Sweden. Christmas lasts a month in Sweden beginning December 13 with the feast of St. Luica and ending January 13. On St. Lucia Day, the eldest daughter, according to custom, wakes early and dresses in a white robe, wearing a crown of seven lighted candles surrounded by greenery. She serves the family coffee, saffron buns and Christmas cookies while they are still in bed. She represents the queen of lights and portrays the coining of longer days of daylight to the northern country. On Christmas Eve, at midnight, the Swedes have their midnight Smorgasbord, when a huge table of food is prepared. Fish, meatballs, breads, nee porridge, saffron buns, ginger cookies, almond cookies, jellies, ham, brown beans and relishes are included in the traditional meal. One almond is hidden in the rice porridge. Whoever finds it in his dish receives a Marzipan candy shaped in the form of a pig. Gifts are distributed by Jultomten as he arrives riding his goat called Juillirock. The family sets food out for Jultomten and they tie bundles of grain on the trees for the birds so they will iso have food. Marzipan 1 can (8 ounce) almond paste 2 tablespoons beaten egg whites 1 cup sifted confectioner’s sugar In a medium-sized bowl, break up almond paste with a fork. Add egg white and work paste with a fork well. Knead m the sugar until the mixture is stiff enough to form into desired shapes. Marzipan may be used to stuff dried apncots, figs and dates or it may be rolled into candies. “Men Kurisumasu.” Greetings from Japan. Since less then one per cent of the population of Japan is Christian, Christmas is not observed as extensively as in predominantly Christian nations. The secular aspects of Christmas are widely observed however because the people are fond of festive celebrations Stores in cities especially proclaim the commercial aspects of secular traditions of Christmas. 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A popular Japanese cookie is a sesame seed confection. 3 4 cup sugar Vi cup butter legg Vz cup sesame seeds 2 cups flour 1 teaspoon baking powder tasted sesame seeds In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar. Beat in egg and add sesame seeds. Stir together flour, baking powder and Vz tsp. salt. Stir into creamed mixture. Shape into eight inch by two inch logs. Wrap dough in waxed paper and chill until firm, for at least two hours. Cut into V< inch slices and bake on ungreased cookie sheet at 350 degrees F. for 12 to 15 minutes. If desired, press toasted seeds into top before baking. Makes 32 cookies. To celebrate the holiday season, the Conestoga United Methodist Church began work on this extensive project in September. The Church presented to the community the traiditons of songs, costumes, foods and telling of customs of Christmas around the world. Whether stated “Feliz Navidad” or “Men Kunsumasu” the message is the same - “Merry Christmas.” Toddler topics available SCHUYLKILL HAVEN - An infant’s first teachers are his parents. The early months and years are filled with new experiences. His school, in his crib, the floor or anywhere else that he spends most of his time. His instructional materials are familiar things like soap, toys, spoons, or cups. Time for learning is almost any time. Sometimes parents wonder if their child is developing according to his age level. They compare him to an older brother or sister or the child next door. Of course, all children develop at a different rate, but there are a number of basic guidelines to help determine if one’s child is within the expected range of development for his age. One can find out more Sesame Seed Cookies about these guidelines and also gain some new ideas about raising his pre schooler by subscribint to ‘‘Toddler Topics” being offered at no charge fay the Schuylkill County Cooperative Extension Service of Penn State. These readable practical learning packets will be sent to the home at no charge by merely asking for “Toddler Topics,” at the Extension Service -717-385-3431-or by writing to Mrs. Kathy J. Buggy, c/o “Toddler Topics,” P.O. Box 250, Schuylkill Haven, Pa. 17972. Persons who have been on the mailing list in past years will receive Toddler Topics automatically. Interested individuals and groups are urged to take advantage of this free ser vice. Americans eating more chwken COLUMBIA, S.C. - It is estimated that the average American will consume about 45 pounds of broiler fryer chicken this year. 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