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THE TWIG
December 10, 1948
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For unto us a child is born, unto us a
son is given: and the government shall
he upon his shoulder: and his name
shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor,
The Mighty God, The Everlasting
Father, The Prince of Peace.
Isaiah 9:6
THE SEARCH FOR HAPPINESS
Each year as we find ourselves enter
ing the Yuletide season, we again feel
an inner longing to find the true
Christmas spirit within our hearts. Of
ten we fail in our search because of un
willingness to remove the cloak of self
ishness which covers our real selves.
The Christmas spirit is a feeling of
love for our fellow man. It holds no
prejudices, class distinctions, or racial
pride. It stands for the highest things
in life — Christian ideals.
If we celebrate Christmas as the
birthday of Christ, we shall not be
found lacking in the Yuletide spirit. Our
primary thoughts will not be self-cen
tered yearnings for the new suit or
radio we want, but thoughts of striving
to make someone else happy even if it
means sacrificing some of our own
happiness.
Every Christmas brings a new chal
lenge for open hearts and minds to re
ceive the blessing of what Christmas
truly symbolizes. The challenge is not
easy to accept, for it brings hardships
along with joys. Are we willing to dedi
cate ourselves to the task of upholding
the true Christmas spirit this year?
M. J.
little time for welcoming the Christmas
season or stimulating the true Christ
mas spirit. Most of the events in the past
have shown hazy planning and very
little ingenuity.
As for a solution to the apparent “so
cial apathy” which exists at this time,
much can be said. Primarily, what is
needed evidently is more gatherings and
events which involve all students. These
events could be worked out carefully
and planned well to insure their suc
cess. Also, why not include dates which
we won’t be seeing again ’til after
Christmas when invitations to these
events are issued!
The awful neglect and utter lack of
enthusiasm which is manifested at this
time of the year is appalling. So let’s
stop saving celebration exclusively for
December 17 and after and make our
pre-Christmas days here at Meredith
include all our college friends.
D. S. Capers
By Synonomous Withmud
Dear Santa Claus,
We have been good little girls since
last Christmas, having come in on time
from dates and also not having indulged
in any of the pretty little voices we love
so much. We would like for you to bring
us the following things: Marie
Taylor Ballenger wants a Boa constric
tor (don’t ask me why); Anne Tongue
wants Jimmy all tied up with ribbons
amongst his shining curls (how sticky
can we get); Doris Lee wants a pair of
bed-socks to keep her warm at night
(“I’m different,” she says in a wee small
voice); Eloise Brittain wants a maid to
take care of her darling little son; for
Gwen Woodard you can leave some ear-
stoppers for her mother (pleeze, ma, let
me stay out a little later); and Santa,
please leave the day students a tele
phone and some good lights in room two.
With all our love.
The Day Students.
Snoop an’ Tell
Christmas can’t be far off according
to all the presents the student teachers
are getting from “their children”. Most
unusual gift so far is the huge box of
fruit which was bestowed on Eleanor
Lockamy just last week.
Lib Weston and Jean Ferebee have
recently been added to the lucky “en
gaged” set. Hmm . . . must be getting
their rings early to avoid the Christmas
rush. This column promises to list all
new “Ring-getters” in the next issue.
Happy hunting over the holidays, girls!
Speaking of holidays, we’re still get-
What Makes It Merry?
By DORIS LEE
That good old American Christmas
like so much of the good old American
way of life is just another melting pot
of customs and traditions from many
lands. Let’s look at a few of those physi
cal things that add to the Christmas
spirit.
The Tree: This familiar symbol of
Christmas came from Germany more
than 400 years ago when Martin Luther
saw a pine tree against a star-lit sky,
took it home, decorated it with candles,
and so created the first Christmas tree.
Caroling: St. Francis of Assisi visited
a tiny Italian village at Christmas time,
where, using a real baby and animals
he reproduced the Nativity, and then
with his followers, sang the story of
Christ’s birth—the first carol.
Candles: In Ireland a candle in the
window was a symbol of friendship.
Such candles were said to have guided
Mary and Joseph to Bethlehem. Today
candles shine from homes as a token of
good will.
Santa Claus: When the Dutch came
to America, they brought with them
their patron saint of children and
Christmas, St. Nicholas, who was grad
ually adopted by all Americans as Santa
Claus.
Mistletoe: This happy plant was
worshipped by the Druids of Great
Britain as the symbol of love and purity,
and is still used today to further the
purpose of love.
Seals: Christmas seals originated with
a Danish postal clerk who first sold
them to raise money for charity.
The Christmas Spirit: As universal as
Christmas itself, it can be supplied by
anybody, anywhere, anytime of the
year.
ting reports from all occupants of the
wild, chartered bus to Charlotte over
Thanksgiving. Beth Horde missed the
bus, but still had a rare time getting
home. Kitten Ashcraft was voted the
happiest one on the bus, even though
she stood up most of the way!
Pat Blackmon seems rather confused
as to just where her love interests are
these days. Will it be Charlotte or S. C.
Pat?!
To Gazelle and Mimi: Tsk! Tsk! The
telephone calls some people get!
Overheard in an economics class:
First Student: What do you think of
the Taft-Hartley Bill?
Second Student: Oh, I definitely think
it should be paid!
And with that crude example of wit
(the half-variety), best we make like
Cassidy and HOP-ALONG . . .
Toodle!
Back To Civilization
By SHIRLEY POWELL
SOCIAL APATHY?
The Yuletide season fast approaches
us here at Meredith. Eash day brings us
nearer to that long-awaited day when
we shall be off to spend Christmas holi
days with our families.
In the busy jam-packed schedule of
our lives here on campus, it is very dif
ficult for us to spend time planning so
cials to herald the Christmas season.
It seems that we are too busy with
routine activities to donate any free
time to organizing a decent Christmas
party or social. The parties given by the
different halls of the dormitories are so
hastily and inadequately planned that
they have little to offer toward real en
tertainment.
The formal dinner to be held on De
cember 16 is more of a step in the right
direction, for it includes the entire
student body. However, this event is
little more than the 'usual formal din
ners. Club parties and caroling perhaps
conclude the list of events leading up to
Christmas.
Facts prove then that Meredith has
T’was the night before freedom
When all through the hall
The nosiest creature was Marjorie Wall.
The stockings were hung by their snags
with care
In hopes that St. Nicholas would bring
a new pair.
The students were nestled all snug in
the parlor
While Miss Pratt’s accent made Mac
holler.
Diane in her kerchief, with blankets
galore
Had just settled down for a long win
ter’s snore.
When out on the lawn there arose such
a clatter
She sprang from her bed to see what
was the matter.
Away to the window she flew like a
flash
Tore open the shutters—threw up the
sash.
The moon on the breast of the new-
fallen snow.
Gave a luster of midday to objects
below.
When, what to my wondering eyes
should appear.
But Tyrone Power bringing Christmas
Cheer!
A handsome young driver, so lively and
quick,
I knew in a moment a modern St. Nick.
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When cheerful warbling voices in the
dining hall start counting the days un
til Christmas, and spoons keep time on
the glasses to the tune of “Jingle Bells,”
then it’s a sure sign at Meredith that old
St. Nick is just around the corner.
Big plans are already in progress for
Christmas caroling. (I never could figure
out why I didn’t get on that bus that
went to State College last year). Then
there’s the formal dinner and all the
hall parties, to say nothing of the pri
vate “doings”. The sophomore class is
planning another get-together on our
last night before vacation. It did sound
funny when someone suggested 2:00
a.m. as the time, but that all important
eve when a curfew is definitely taboo
just isn’t to be laughed at.
But amid all the last minute hustle
and bustle that secret yearning must
keep popping up in everyone’s mind. I
did some snooping and tried to find out
the first thing some were going to do
when they reached home for the holi
days. This is what I found out —
B. J. Hedgepeth said she was going
to pick some magnolia blossoms.
Humm??? Nancy Hefner insisted she
was going to knock herself out swinging
on a star whistling “Dixie”. This
sounded like New Year’s Eve to me.
These rebels!!! Dot Cutts intends to
grab herself a partner and start jitter-
bugging. Jane Murphy wants to look
over the house and see what new
changes have been made. Mary Jane
Utley is going to ask her daddy when he
started smoking. Anne Cannady was
definitely headed for the Hilltop. For
further informations on this just in
quire from any person living in the
vicinity of Oxford. I thought Jean Miller
really had the right idea when she said
that she was going to start looking for
dates.
I haven’t thought much about what
I’m going to do first. My main concern
is how I’m going to get there. From the
way things look now it might even be
via carrier pigeon. Guess I’d better move
along; gotta call up the local pet shop.
Merry Christmas, Donna.
u
More rapid than eagles his coursers
they came.
And he whistled and shouted and called
them by name:
“Now Chrysler! now, Buick! now, Cadil
lac! and Lincoln!
How grand can you get; my eyes were
a’blinkin‘—”
To the top of the porch, and Johnson '
Hall
Now, dash away, dash away, dash away
all.
As I drew in my head and was turning
around
Carolyn Ballentine was Duke station
bound.
But Mary Lou Culler squealed with
delight
Because Jullian Rogers was her “oh,
holy knight!”
Her ring how it twinkled! his dimples
how merry!
Francis H. reached Christmas Isle by a
marital ferry.
He was chubby and plump, a right jolly
old date
But don’t laugh now, it was all Nell
could rate.
She was dressed all in fur from her
head to her toe
Although Charlotte dolls for Buddy no
mo’!
This reporter wishes for our vacation
flight,
—Merry Christmas to all and stay out
all night—
PIN MONEY” BEGAN
AS NEW YEAR GIET
It all started back in the time of the
royal Stuarts of England when gift
giving on New Year’s day was in
fashion. Gloves were considered appro
priate gifts for most people, but if a
gentleman had saved a little “extra”, he
gave the money to his wife or sweet
heart for pins which were very expen
sive at that time.
The Practical One
Christmas is a time for giving
Gifts that are both cute and gay;
To you, dear roomy, here’s a new one.
With hopes it will be used today! ’