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j* ix. , /p . ' ' * ■ .U ,^. f1 ..V ^x-4. 2^^ ffi- r; VVW' ’ r- ^V.tr i \-. Irt •W ' tV A >U:~ » )i. f;. f. ‘i ,.i >;.■. 4... V./11 is ly- '«ry . ->■•'- tr jv* THURSDAY, DECEMBER >18, 1947 HARNETT COUNTY NEWS"PabUrtied at Dillington, N. C. DECEMBER 6 WIDELY OBSERVED IN EUROPE AS ST. NICHOLAS DAY (.By Ethel-Jane W. Bunting) Deoember 6 is St, Nicholas Day. To the children of many parts of Europe and Vienna in particular, it is ns Important a day as Christmas is to us. The night of the 5th, St. Nicholas visits each good child and leaves a basket of sweets and cookies outside tho window or door. Bad children are visited by a semipagan, soml- religious creattire called "Kramipus” who in many ways resembles the For the Best Sandwiches, Hamburgers and Hot Dogs Try VILLAGE GRILL Broadway^ N. C. Barbecue Trays to carry out. Open Sundays 12 Noon to 12 P. M. Grade A Devil as we know him and whose visiting card is a bunch of supple switches. For several days before the Gth, hawkers stand on the street corners selling bundles of switches, many of which have been dipped In silver paint and tied with red paper ribbon. Before tho war it was possible to purchase highly elaborate cookies and candies in the shape of St, Nicholas and Kvampus, and baskets made of cookies dough iced .and dec orated with colored paper .pictures. But last .year—1946—(and wo can 1)0 sure that .1947 will be no better) the delectable baskets, like every thing else in Vienna, wore only sam ples, o.\hibitel in the larger dellca- lesson windows. However, there was For Electrical Contracting General Repair ANYTHING ELECTRICAL —SEE-— Byrd Electrical Co. Lillington, N. C. i a small sign beneath various items- of cakes and candies listing' the in gredients necosspry for each Item. With the actual sugar, butter and flour, purchased previously on the black market, and a goodly number of schillings besides' one could "or der” the desired pastries, but In a crepe paper basket only! “Krampus” Night The evening of the 6th Is "Kram- pns" night, Somewhat resembling our Halloween in spirit, children dross u.p and ring door bells, chas ing whoever answers tho door and generally try to scare rather than actually destroy property. Although Krampus’ costume can be anything dark worn with « terrifying mask— he invariably carries switches and a clanking chain. ■St. Nicholas is always dressed as the saint with stole and mitre and crook, and his costume varies only in auality and color. He usually makes his public appearance at a “party” on or about the Gth or 6th, and. depending on family tradition, Krampus trails his chains along in his shadow. Tho children gather in the living room very sohiberly and quietr When they are all there, a bell is hoard in the dining room or hall, and the door opens and in comes St. Nicholas, blessing the children as ho enters uml they in liirn making their man ners. Krampus plays the part of tho mischievous annoycr. He walks be- CHRISTMAS IS THE TIME for friendliness, for the open house and the B. & H. MOTOR EXCHANGE MARVIN HOLLAND, Owner DUNN, N. C. open heart £safi ‘Jisai -I • ,1 hind St. Nicholas itaUug grotesque positions—his mas^ Is already be yond improvement iln grotesqueness. He switches the air and any child within range, he shakes his finger threateningly and even pinches 'Wiiisn he gets a chance, j Prayer Book; In Hand St, Nicholas witii prayer book . in 1' 11 hand and well stocked with current , |l sins of all present, approaches i| a child and says: “Greta, you have i]!ot remembered to helj^ Mnttl with the baby, nor did you share your can|dy with Garl," Poor Greta, overwhelm ed, admits her faults and promises not to be wicked again. For penance St. Nicholas makes her recite a pray er or a verse, hands her a little bag of sweets (since the war Is over the bag more often than> not is filled with nuts and an apple)|| and goes on 'to the next child. When each child has been given his bag|| St. Nicholas of ten gives a short "lecture” on the virtues of being good. Through It all, Krampus keeps up his horseplay until],finally St. Nich olas speaks gruffly'' to him and he cowers in a corner, much in the same manner as the Spirit of Good ness wins out O'Ver 'the Devil In the Miracle plays. Giving his blesings the saint departs as he came, and the last one hears of, him Is the tink ling of his little bell.' The minute the door is closed, bedlam reigns atuonlg the children who open their bags an|3 start stuffing the contents. 'Refresh ments are served and] then games are played. Yes, IFs Time! Time to have your radiators boiled out and rodded out before cold weather. Don't ■ let your anti-freeze leak. We still fix ’em vrhen others can’t. At his home on Highway No. 421, 'Lee Street: Jonesboro Heights. We are now ready to do your work. Be sure to have your radiator tested before putting in anti freeze. Drive in—will be glad to servo you day or night. PHONE 22242 G. W. (Pop) MELTON Gement Block House SEE US FOR— ELECXBIO HOT WAiTER HBATBRS ELECTRIC WAIER PUMPS STOK-A-PIRE BARN STOKERS IN’TERNATIONAL ELECTRIC OR BATTERY PENCE CONTROL (We also service these sets) RADIO & RECORD PLAYERS PLOURESCBNT lAOHTS AND , INCADESOBNT CEILING PIXTUEES PIN-UP LAMPS, TABLE AND FLOOR LAMPS WIRING DEVICES OP ALL K1ND£1 BASS ELECTRIC COi Telephone No. 655^ K. Broad Street Dunn, N. O. TO ALL OUR. FR.IENDS Every holiday has its significance, but none can compare with Christmas. It is the one time of the year when self-seek ing gives way to selflessness, and all are united in one comrrion attitude of good will towards our fellowmen.. Young’s Department Store Everything in Hardware and Furniture, Farm Implements, Paints, Varnishes . . . Refrigerators and Stoves. ANGIER, N. C. L. & S. Hardware Phone 354 BUILDING SUPPLIES 300 E. Broad St. Dunn, N. C. /HERRI ESt' i'OF All •' E PAUSE, on the Eve o£ Christmas, to contemplate how much we owe the per ennial character of our customers. With gratitude and pride we scan the list. .To these old customers, to new ones, and to potential ones every member of this organization now joins in wishing “Merry Christmas.” Cape Fear Marble & Granite Works DUNN, N. C. • / R. A. DUNCAN, Proprietor Plant and Show Yard on Dunn-Erwin Highway TO OUR MANY FRIENDS 4r It’s just about time for that perennial paratrooper, Santa Claus, to start his friendly invasion. We just want to say we hope he makes a happy landing, right in your home, bringing you more Christmas eho«r than you’ve-ever had. before. Lillington Furniture Company Lillington, N. C.
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