Mood Rings: A Fading Fad
Last Christmas, this mood ring sold for $7.50. The Mini Page bought
this one in August on sale for $1.50. Like all fads, this gift item is not as
popular as it once was.
THE Christmas gift item for 1975 was the
mood ring ... a kind of thermometer that could
put the finger on your emotions for everyone to
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When the ring turns purple, you are happy.
When it turns blue, you are peaceful. Green
means that you are fun loving. Black means that
you are uptight.
The ring works because the clear "stone" is
treated with a chemical that comes from sheep's
wool grease. The chemical responds to changes in
the body's temperature.
The problem is that the ring reacts to any
heat. If you cook over a hot stove, it turns a
happy blue. If you play out in the snow, it turns
a gloomy black.
If someone gave you a mood ring this past
Christmas, the chances are that it has already
turned splotchy. After two years, it will become
completely black. <MWC
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fFW Parents n Teachers
This block of The Mini Page is especially designed for
parents and teachers to use with this week's issue.
Page 1: Discuss the gifts suggested on this page. Maybe
you can think of some special gifts that would be especially
appropriate for a neighbor or member of the family.
Page 4: Discuss what a fad is. Ask the child to name other
fads, such a Pet Rocks and hula-hoops.
CHRISTMAS SAFETY
flRiristnias time is a good time for your family to review toy
Safety. Keep these rules in mind: 1. Be a label reader. Look at
the age suggestions. Go over the instructions and make cer
tain he understands how the toy is to be used. 2. Check all toys
for breakage. 3. Remember that loud noises can damage hear
ing 4. Watch out for small toys or tiny parts of toys that can be
swallowed. 5. Have an adult around when he uses an electric
1L Don't pley with matches or candles. 2. Never burn
gdMeftSiear.evergreens. 3. Don't leave the light burning
Htn you are out of the house. 4. Use lights that have a
^mJraabel. This tag means the lights have been tested. 5.
owing, loose fitting clothes near a flame. 6.
IA Visit to Santa! I
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How about a big, fat kiss for someone special?
Have you contacted Santa this year? Have you
been for a visit or did you write him a letter?
The Mini Page decided to pay him a visit.
What questions do children ask you the most?
"They want to know where my reindeer are.
"They want to know if I really have a deer
named Rudolph, and if his nose stays red.
"They want to know about the elves and Mrs.
Santa Claus."
What questions do you ask the children?
"I usually ask them how old they are.
"I ask them about their families.
"I ask what they want for Christmas. Some of
them even bring along a list.
"Then, of course, I ask if they have been good
little boys and girls," he said.
How would YOU answer that one? tMP#c
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|01d Christmas Card Ideas I
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Use a wide ribbon (the type you can
buy at florist shops) or strips of
construction paper. Cut out old cards.
Glue them on. Hang this in your room
at home or school. You can hang this
going across or down!
Using a red or green ribbon, make a
Christmas card mobile. Glue cards on
one side. Now glue cards of matching
sizes on the other side. Hang.
Use cards to make place
cards for your Christmas
dinner. Cut out figures the
same size. Paste them on
square pieces of construction
paper. Write the guests
names on them. You might
want to make a set of these
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*1976 by The Mini Page Publishing Co..