Swannanoa School Scoops Prepared by the Students of Swannanoa Schools —Marketing of farm products gso far this year have been run ning 4 to 5 per cent higher than |in 1951. BUCHANAN 5 & 10c & DEPT. STORE Swannanoa FROM ONE TO EIGHT Christmas Christmas Day is a day that commemorates the birth of Christ. Christmas dates only from the 4th century, although there are earlier references to the celebra tion of the feast in some places. The festival of Sol, the unconquer able sun god, which the Romans celebrated late in December, was adopted by the Church as the greatest feast of the year in honor of the birth of Christ, the light of the world. The exact date of Christ’s birth is not known and for a time various dates were chosen for this feast, but in the 4th century December 25 was generally adopted. The name Christmas comes from Christ’s Mass, the mass said in honor of his birth. The Christmas tree was first used in Germany as early as 1605. According to an old tradition its burning candles represent the flowers supposed to bloom on Christmas. The use of mistletoe comes down from the Druids to whom it was a sacred plant. Each country has its equivalent of our Santa Claus whose name comes from the Dutch for St. Nicholas, a kindly Bishop of the 4th century. Louise Burch, 6 B-l 6 B-3's Christmas Program Friday, Dec. 19, Mrs. O’Barr’s sixth grade class had a Christmas party. The following program, ar ranged by Gail Lee, Mackie Mc Peters, David Burgess, and Mary Elizabeth Carter, was presented: I Luke 2:8-16, Elizabeth Vaught; Eleen Sims and Carolyn Mills, “While Shepherds Watch Their Flock by Night.” II. “The First The spirit of the season strengthens * our bonds of mutual friendship HARRISON FURNITURE STORE I “There’s No Comparison When You Trade With Harrison” Next To Harrison & Co. Swannanoa, N. C. I Noel” by Carolyn Mills and Eleen Sims. A Christmas poem, Perry Buckner. III. “It Came Upon the Midnight Clear”, Judy Pruitt and Judy Books, Eleen Sims and Car olyn Mills. IV. A poem “Hang Up the Baby Stocking”, Betty Patton. V. A song “I Saw Mama Kissing Santa Claus”, Helene Nichols. All sang “Rudolph”, “Silent Night”, “I Heard the Bells On Christmas Day”, “0 Come All Ye Faithful”, and “Hark the Herald Angels Sing.” VII. Christmas prayer by David Young. After the program, gifts were exchanged, re freshments were served, games were played and more songs were sung. The party was greatly en joyed by all. Mary Elizabeth Carter Mrs. O’Barr’s 6 B-3 has been very happy to have Mary Eliza beth Carter as a classmate for four months. They are very sor ry that she is going back home to Jacksonville, Fla. The class bought her a going-away gift. The class will miss her very much and wishes she could stay with us. By Carolyn Mills and Helene Nichols 7 B-l Wise Cracks Mrs. Croy, waiting for David A. to pay attention, said in rhyme: David A. must stop winking. Instead start thinking. John S. (about Mary N. who never runs down): “Mary N. must stop talking; and start to Morganton walking.” 7 B-l Christmas Program 1. The Christmas Story, Shirley Bell. 2. The story of the Writer of the Night Before Christmas, Dorothy Hodge. 3. The Night Be fore Christmas, David Alexander. 4. An Original Christmas Poem, Joann Surrett. 5. Safety Rules for Christmas, David Cooke. After the program we enjoyed refreshments of Christmas goodies wrought by the class and grade mothers. 7 B-3 Christmas Program A lighted tree, carols, a jolly Santa and bright holly express the good cheer of Christmas. These are some of our Christmas sym bols, and their origin was dis cussed by members of our class at the Christmas program in our room. Following this was a choral reading from Dicken’s Christmas Carol. Tommy McPeters took the part of Ebenezer Scrooge. As signed members of the class made up the other solo parts and chorus. Original poems, stories, jingles, games and songs were also in cluded. After the program we had our treat and exchange of gifts. Everyone certainly had a good time. Christmas (Original Poem) Christmas is the time of year, When there is always joy and cheer, Sweet are the Christmas carols we hear, Which make sthe Christ Chill feel so near. It makes us think of long ago, Of a star in the East that did glow, That guided the Wise Men to the Holy Child, To a manger we think so sweet and mild. So Christmas is not really For gifts and presents frilly, But for the three meaning Of the Christ Child sweet and Redeeming. Carolyn Magnant, Mrs. Hipp’s 7 B-3. 8 B-l Christmas Plans The customary Christmas party with all the display and excite ment was planned in 8 B-l. Jackie Watkins brought a tree which was decorated with an angel, stars and “candy” canes all made from paper by members of the class. A few lights and silver circles provided glamor and glitter. LORMAY'S DEPT. STORE Black Mou.itain Why We Believe In Christmas Christmas is a time of the year when people are happy and gay. They give gifts to their loved ones. The child ro.n haPPy, because they are looking for Santa Claus and a- , le will bring them. People have always believed in Christmas ever since Jesus was born long ago. This is the most important thing that makes people believe in Christmas •Jesus brought gladness to many hearts the night He was born. Many people came to worship Him and" to see the dream of the Prophets come true. We should all be glad that we have this wonderful time of the year to give gifts and to show our love for other people and to give a little more love to the One that made it possible. Joyce Weatherly, 12th grade. 2i2<3«2}2J3J2,i3}3S3J3J3i2e(geieigtetetzigtGrie,€>z’g‘s.g’gis>g>g’zzt%te,!g!g>e<€>gt€iG!€'j£'Z'&t€,-S!g‘ei€iewzis