Decorate with holly LANCASTER - “Decking the halls with boughs of holly” is a custom several thousand years old. The ancient Romans, Greeks, and the Druids used holly in decorating their homes. According to James J, McKeehen, Delaware • 6<smty i Extension agricultural agent,' the Druids of pre-Roman Britain, believed that the holly was a sacred tree and that the sun never deserted it. Holly growing in a deciduous forest and remaining green all winter was most con spicuous and indeed, somewhat miraculous. It was a custom to decorate the interiors of dwellings with evergreens in which the woodland spirits could take refuge from the rigors of winter. During Roman times, wreaths of WE GUARANTEE LOWEST PRICES IN CEN BAR STOOL 30" Hi-Back *33<» CHILDS' ROCKER $26 50 Youth Group by Bassett More pieces available Hutch Top Mirror Captain's Bed Bunk Bed Set (Complete, incl. bedding) Oversized Pit Group 3 Pc. Wall Unit Hide-A-Bed <dbl) 6 Pc. Family Room Set 2 Pc. Living Room Set (Nylon) 5 Pc. Bedroom Set OPEN XMAS EVE 10 A.M. -3 P.M. - CLOSED XMAS holly were sent to newlyweds as tokens of good will. Beginning December 17 holly also was used during the festival of Saturn, the Roman God of sowing ’ and husbandry. Today, we decorate- our homes with holly during the Christmas season! ?In Tact many, historians believe' that the word holly is a corruption of the word holy some English writers of the mid 1500’s called the plant “holy tree.” Writings from 1598 reveal that homes, parish churches, street corners and marketplaces in London were decorated with holly during the Christmas season. Along the countryside even the stables and beehives were decorated with a sprig of holly. Decorating with holly during midwinter also was a custom of the Over % l A Million inventory ENJOY YOUR XMAS SHOPPIN AT LOW OVERHEAD WAREHOUSE SAVINGS Lane, Restonic.PeopLounger, Basse) Spring Air, Lancer, Serta, Cochran* Sterlingworth & many more. 100’s of Living Rooms, End Tables. Lamps, Wail Units, Rockers, Dinettes Dining Rooms, Hutches, Dry Sinks, Curios, Bookcases, Bunk Beds, Bedrooms, Hide-A- Beds, Youth Groups, Hope Chests, Bar Stools, Bar Sets & much more. BEAT INFLATION WITH THESE PRICES 2 Pc. MATTRESS SET Sgi. s 66°° Dbl. s 7B°° HALL TREE *22*° Dresser Desk Chest 409.95 289.95 178.00 509.95 349.95 218.00 1209.95 789.95 528.00 809.95 509.95 378.00 709.95 469.95, 298.00 HRS: Mon.-Fri. 10 A.M. - 8 P.M. Sat. 10 A.M. - 4 P.M. LAYAWAYS & TERMS AVAILABLE MANHEIM * MT. JOY EXIT ON RT. 283 RAPHO INDUSTRIAL PARK - BLDG. #3 717-653-8096 Chinese who used their native holly for decorating temple courts and large halls during their New Year’s festivals in February. The American Indians also made use of holly for decorations. In areas where American holly was native,' the berries were dried and used for decorations on clothing. . Unfortunately, in the past, many , hollies. were destroyed by plun derers cutting wild holly with little' concern for the owner of the tree. In recent years, holly orchards have been developed in the Pacific Northwest where English holly will grow. Other holly orchards have been developed in the Southeast where American holly or oilier ■ hollies can be grown. Some of the better managed orchards are reported to yield up to 3,000 pounds of holly cuttings per acre for sale to the Christmas trade. BOSTON ROCKERS $495° Reg. Sale Our Price 249.95 189.95 144.00 249.95 189.95 144.00 209;95 149.95 128.00 209.95 149.95 128.00 69.95 49.95 37.00 319.95 249.95 148.00 309.95 209.95 138.00 1809.95 1229.95 848.00 WINE TABLE $ | 450 BRAIDED RUGS 9'xl2' *BB°° Lancaster Farming, Saturday, December 19,1981—81 l Saturday, December 19 Lancaster Society 3 meets with Deb and Jane Gregory to en tertain children and to have a the New Concept In ROTOTILLING COUNTER ROTATING 4'"'*, REAR TINE TILLER VV ■ ADJUSTABLE HANDLE BARS are not just for up and down, but also side to side allowing you to walk out of the pulverized area ■ FOUR FORWARD SPEEDS AND REVERSE ■ TRANSMISSION is a dur able combination chain drive to the wheels and gear drive to the tines ■ COUNTER ROTATING TINES ■ BIG 22" TILLING WIDTH ■ TWICE TIL TINES are standard AmPro's patent ed eight blade tines create a smooth, rolling, pulveriz ing action which on the PRO TIL will dig up to 6" in most soils in one pass ■ ADJUSTABLE TINE shield side plates contain soil within the pulverized area ■ ENGINE PROTECTION BAR ALL THIS FOR *250 LESS THAN TROY^ LAWN CARE OF PA. Martindale, PA 17549 1 Mile North of Martindale on Grist Mill Road PH: 215-445-4541 Mon., Thurs., Fri. 8-8 Tues. & Wed. 8-5:30, Sat. 8-2 ( ~W.Q. Cakndak PRO TIL GOODS LAWN & GARDEN CENTER Rt. 322 -1 Mile East of Blue 8.--1 PH; 717-354-0076 Open Daily 9 to 9: Tues. & Sat. 9-5 gitt exchange Monday, December 21 Lancaster Society 31 meets tor a Christmas party
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