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  • Page 8 The Western Carolinian Friday, December 11, 1964 Christmas: "Most Joyous Feast" By Linda Krug The year's "most ioyous feast"—Christmas—is celebrated on December 25, both in homes and churches, to observe the anniversary of Christ's birth. In the second chapter of Luke is the story of this memorable event, with its never-to- be-forgotten passages: "And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him In swaddling clothes, and laid him In a manger; because there was no room for them at the inn." Luke tells of shepherds keeping watch over their flocks, and of the light that shone down on them from heaven, as they heard the tiding of great Joy," for a Saviour had been born in the little town of Bethlehem. Then came the triumphant song of the angel chorus: "Glory be to God in the highest, and on earth, peace, goodwill toward men." The exact date of Christ's birth is not known; and during the first two or three centuries little note, apparently, was taken of the anniversary, for church officials opposed such celebrations as savoring of paganism. Clement of Alexandria, Egypt, mentions the observance of the birth of Jesus by Christians about 200 A. D. Other sources state that this day was noted in scattered places on various dates. During the fourth century- - about 350 A. D.—the Bishop of Rome set December 25 as Christ's birth date. Western churches observed this day, but for some time the Eastern ones celebrated on January 6. Some authorities claim that the choice of December 25 was made because it coincided .with that of the Mith- raic feast of the sun god., also that of the Roman Saturnalia. In addition, the Jews celebrated their Feast of Chanukah (or Hanukkah) about this time; and the people of northern Europe observed their important winter seletice feast. So it appears that old pagan customs were given new meanings as the church fathers turned such occasions to "the adoration of Christ the Lord." Christmas, at first, was called jule, or yule, in England; but later its name became "Christes Mass." When we think of holiday celebrations, the British festivities came first to mind; for nowhere was this season observed longer or more joyously. From early times we get accounts of elaborate holiday gaities which reached their height in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. From the poorest cottage to the king's palace Christmas was planned for and then enjoyed with much revelry. The people did not stop just for Christmas Day itself, but kept up the festivities until Twelfth-night, the evening before Epiphany—January 6. Evergreens, symbolic of eternal life, have long been used for decorating at yule- tide. Teutonic peoples believed that certain greens would frighten evil spirits away. The Saxons hung holly Ivy. rosema^v, or laurel in their homes anrl churches. In the great manor houses walls, pillars, and wi-^ov' were adorned with branches of greens. Bunches of mistletoe hung from the dr.or or the celllnq. Earh tlime a man stole a kiss under It he had to pluck a berry from the bough. II is said that early Pom-in enemies made up their qu when they met under the mistletoe; this is believed to be the orifin of kissing under the CTeen. This plant was not used ;n churches (because of its association with the pagan Druid ceremonials). There was one "xception to this — at Ynrk- minster—where a bun^h was laid on the high altar "with a benediction for peace and goodwill." As early as 1444. greenery was used on the streets of London as Christmas decorations, and the custom grew through the years. Holly has long been a favorite holiday green. There are several legends connected with it. One is that Christ's crown of thorns was made of holly. Some say the idea of making Christams holly wreaths came from His crown, as the berries resembled drops of blood. Today holly wreaths, witii their glistening leaves and contrasting berries, are among our most distinctive holiday decorations. At the king's court, as well as at universities and manor houses a Lord of Misrule had charge of the sports, games, and ceremonials during yule season. In London, for instance, this personage paraded along the streets with his followers and organized festivities for the populace. In homes, games were played, one of the favorites being Snap Dragon, the attempt to pull a raisin from a bowl of flaming spirits. An important part of early English Christmases was the group known as "waits." At first they were minstrels who sang and played at the court; afterward, watchmen, used to guard the streets. Finally, the word was applied to the people who went from home to home singing Christmas carols; for their efforts, they received small gifts or their suppers. Caroling was a popular pastime in England, where it is said to have come into common use after the Norman Conquest. Various religious carols composed, including "Hark, the Herald Angels Sing," "Joy to the World," "Angels from the Realms of Glory," and the secular ones, such as "God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen," "Deck the Halls," and several wassailing sosgs. On Christmas Day the great feast was served; this often for several hours at the it, and in the castles of nobility, After the lord had seated himself at a table on a dais, trumperters and minstrels announced the man bearing a massive silver platter. On this rested the boar's head with STOVALL'S 5-10-25* STORE Next To First Union Bank Welcome to All New And Old Student Customers SEASONS GREETINGS FROM THE BROWN COMPANY Groceries - Feed - Notions CULLOWHEE, N. C. L Tokyo Motor Show Photo credit: Japan Trade Center, New York ak When Rome, Paris and New York unveil the latest fashions, it is an event of international importance. So it is becoming with the world of automobiles. After Detroit unveiled their 1965 models, curious eyes turned to the foreign capitals of the world. From Tokyo came a new look as exciting as Japan itself. The Toyota Motor Company unveiled their new Publica Sportscar. According to officials of the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO), passenger car output in Japan has increased eightfold since 1968 and they are predicting an annual growth rate of 30 per cent in the years ahead. Japan's "economy of prosperity!' ia well reflected in their new car models. - COLLEGE GULF SERVICE Welcomes Students To Western Carolina College GAS — OIL — TIRES Perry Sutton, Owner MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM JACKSON FURNITURE CO., INC. A complete line of Home Furnishings Sylva, N, C, garlands of rosemary and an apple rr lemon in its mouth. Then a procession of knights and ladies entered and took their places. The boar's head was set down before the lord, who served portions to his guests. Another unusual feature was the baked peacock, in all the glory of its colorful plumage and spreading tail. A beautiful highborn lady always carried this distinctive dish. On the long tables were immense haunches of beef, meat pies, roast ducks, geese, and young pigs. For dessert, there was "plumb Porridge" —the forerunner of plum pudding. Mince pies, symbolizing the richness of the gifts of the Wise men. and fancy cakes called "yule babies" also graced the board. There were steaming bowls of wassail, and numerous toasts were quaffed on this festive days. When the Puritans reached New England, they brought with them their dislike for any observance of Christmas and 'evied fines on those who dared 'o celebrate the holiday. It was tot until the nineteenth cen- '■iry Cafter manv German and "rish immigrants had arrived) that holidav celebrations really became pooular in that part of the country. In the southern colonies, in Virginia, for example, there were gay gatherings of fami- li-s and friends, with bountiful feasts and gala balls by candlelight. The aristocratic plantation owners carried on many of the holiday traditions that had prevailed for centuries in the home country. Often the slaves were not required to work as long as the yule log burned. The Moravians who made homes in eastern colonies, because of religious persecution in the Old World, continued their usual customs. On Christmas Eve, carrying lighted candles and singing a Christmas hymn, they marched into a stable, thus recalling Christ's humble birthplace. And in our Southwest, people of Spanish and Mexican ancestry staged old holiday plays such as Les Pasteres and Les Posadas, brought here from Spain via Old Mexico. Scandinavian settlers in the Middle West cherished their native traditions, as have their descendents. Therefore, our American Christmas observance is a most interesting and unusual one; for it includes varied customs from faraway lands Now, for many decades, our American celeb ration of Christmas has been a combination of world-wide holiday customs, making it one of the most interesting anywhere. To many people this is the most secred day of the year, a time that has inspired some of the world's greatest artists, poets, and other writers. The incomparable Shakespeare paid tribute to Christmas in this passage from Hamlet: . . . the crowing of the cock. Some say that ever 'gainst that season comes Wherein our Saviour's birth is celebrated, The bird of dawning singeth all night long; And then ,they say, no spirit dare stir abroad: The nights are wholesome: then no planets strike No fairy tales, no witch hath power to charm, So hollow'd and so gracious Is the time,
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The Western Carolinian is Western Carolina University’s student-run newspaper. The paper was published as the Cullowhee Yodel from 1924 to 1931 before changing its name to The Western Carolin...

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