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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1961
Page
8
Special music and children's programs will be prominent on church calendars this season. Christmas anthems cantatas and especially traditional carols sung by congregations and carolers are emphasized with support from nearby communities and church congregations.
A reader asks about the Christmas poinsettia noting the red “petals” are modified leaves and the true flowers lie at the center. The top leaves turn red while lower ones stay green, a seasonal plant curiosity explained.
The word evergreen once linked to warding off witches in Norse tradition. Today it denotes year round green foliage, reflecting a drastic shift in meaning from superstition to botanically symbolic permanence.
Rowan Montana celebrates a permanent Christmas tree planted by a civic club. It was moved from a private home where it had grown too large, and now stands year after year to spread the town’s greetings.
This note from Iowa State University pharmacists explains preserving Christmas trees. A simple solution uses 15 grams calcium carbonate, 5 grams citric acid, and 6 grams malic acid dissolved in water in a wide mouthed container. As the tree drinks, add more water. Discovered by a 1936 SUI student, the mix keeps needles longer and is now sold by many pharmacists. A standard 50 to 60 cent cost yields a visibly nicer tree throughout the holiday season.
Simple gifts gain charm with careful wrapping. Measure paper to avoid excess trimming, wrap neatly, and attach a separately made bow after wrapping. Match ribbons to paper colors and avoid dainty pastels for fathers or sons. use bold designs for large packages.
A simple evergreen wreath can be crafted from a wire coat hanger. Form a ring with the hanger and attach greenery by a heavy thread and needle. Spray with synthetic snow product for a festive finish.
The country’s first home Christmas tree is traced to 1832. Professor Charles Fol ley of Harvard University kept a tree for his son that year. Harriet Martineau, a novelist, visited the Fol len home and later wrote about an evening spent decorating with egg shells waxed paper and treat filled bags.
The Iowa Farm Loss Prevention Institute warns of higher fire hazards with Christmas trees. Choose fresh trees, keep outside until erected, water them, trim the trunk, place in a cool spot, and use fire resistant decorations. Do not use candles, prefer electric lights, and avoid metal trees with exposed cords.
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