‘These two,examples of modetn needlecraft 1

‘by the. Embroiderers’ ‘Guild of America,
srewel embroidery by Dorothy Leeds, ay
neeerein dectenee and executed ae

oe after Christmas,

oom large—as.alt who greet :

the -Yoletide as a- season of
ter anda time to”
of Heart well know. .

‘tangle ‘ifts,
» have. their |

the holiday scheme of things.

They’re the outgoing
sion. of the generous Christ-
mas spirit. :

‘The delighted “smiles of

children and: the’ wonder in-
» theiy eyes, the. privilege of °
‘aiding the less fortunate, the
: Opportunity ta cherish’ and
- strengthen. friendships and. ... tw
“family: ties, the renewed |
spirituality, the solid founda- ©
ons of health, happiness and”. -
love, faith and hope—these .

Are the. intangible Bilts.

‘Blessed: indeed is: ‘the

Christmas ‘that brings an.

abundance of such gifts! —

SIVEDISH CROWN OF CANDLES

In Sweden, the Christmas season traditionally begins on
December 13, when a, young girl in each house assumes the
role of St. Lucia, wearing a White robe and a crown of ©
lighted candles. The custom goes back-to Viking tlmes

| when, under the old calendar, arin night of December 12-i8

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were winning designs in a ‘contest held ;
At left, the Three Wise Men, done in. —:
ta modern Santa Claus: ‘and reindeer i in
ne Brackett. © ‘

. - Haxey’ Hood. Game *

‘Haxey isa. place - in- Lin-

~< colnshire, where they, still
‘play. this. famous old: hood .
game, on January 6. ‘Its ori--
0 BA chark: back to-
(times, and -the “hood” it-- -
self is thought fe Tepresent ;
- the head. of .a‘b
-: Tn the game, 13 inen take.
part, one called the “fool,”
’ another the “lord,” and. the .
- eleven. others, “boggins.” A

pagan

o-team scrimmage takes

- place, the: object being for
. each. man to succeed -
placing a. folded canvas

aod -into'a pan enor, goal,
one after: t

2 m.

‘was the longest of the year.

e..other, ‘The. -
last “hood, the 13th,- -
‘ tal ed'“The -Haxey,” has: to |

he fought towards the final
‘goal— an inn where there
. are. drinks for all. rare

8 Luela girl symbolizes Te~
turning 1 ight,

KING. HENRY’S: TAPESTRIES
mry VIII of England owned 2000 wali hangings,
ne ies made by. Flemish weavers, whose work was |
an ik ered: foremost’ Europe,

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