University Daily Kansan
Friday, Jan. 6, 1956.
New Year Greeted Around The World In Varied Customs
By MARY ALDEN
(Of The Daily Kansan Staff)
"I firmly resolve . . ."
The rest is up to you if you take part in the age-old American tradition of making New Year's resolutions.
The custom had its origin in the idea that the coming year is an entirely new period of life.
"Cleaning the slate" as the idea is sometimes called, refers to the pushing of the past into the background and the making of resolutions to keep life clean.
Resolution time has not always been Jan. 1. The early Indian tribes celebrated the New Year at various times in the year. The tribes of northwest California began their year late in July while the Hopi tribe holiday was in November. Julius Caesar is credited with setting the date of Jan. 1 for New Year's Day hundreds of years ago.
The Chinese also take part in the tradition of making resolutions as do most Europeans.
America is not the only country with traditions for the new year. The Chinese are perhaps the heartiest celebrants of the New Year. They combine all festive occasions of the year into the New Year's celebration which lasts for two months. Included are the Festival of the Dragons and the Feast of the Lanterns. These are supplemented by fireworks, wearing of new clothes, and visits to friends' houses to celebrate the holiday with drinking and revelry.
French Club Slates Dinner
Le Cercle Francais will have dinner celebrating Epiphany Tuesday, Jan. 10 in the Student Union. Cake in which a "feve," a small porcelain figure is baked, will be served. The person who receives a feve will become a king or queen of the feast and choose a consort.
Germany leads in the number of youth hotels, with more than 700 in Bavaria alone.
'Toys For Tots'
Drive Successful
"The 1955 "Toys for Tots" drive was a complete success," Roger Thom, St. Joseph junior and chairman of the drive, said today.
The toys were distributed in the Kansas City area by the Marine reserves, he added.
"We reached our goal of 6,000 toys which was 1,000 more than last year," Thom said.
"I would certainly like to thank all those who helped in the drive and the organizations and individuals who contributed toys," Thom said.
1956 Car Tags Deadline Feb. 15
Students have until Wednesday, Feb. 15 to purchase their 1956 car tags. A penalty will be added to late payments. The plates are white with black lettering. Only one plate will be issued for each car this year instead of the usual two.
A member of the Douglas County treasurer's office said students having a Lawrence address may purchase Douglas County tags for their cars.
should be examined today. Call for appointment. Any lens or Prescription duplicated.
LAWRENCE OPTICAL CO.
VI 3-2966 1025 Mass.
THE KANSAN
KANSAN DINING GUIDE
For Hamburgers or Steaks... Dining or
Dancing... you'll find it in the Dining Guide
1307 Mass.
The best hamburgers in town 1904 Mass. VI 3-9737
Eldridge Hotel Coffee Shop
10-40 Cafe
Weekend Special—16 oz. broiled T-bone Steak $2.00
1310 W. 6th VI 3-9757
Serving good food all the time
6 a.m.-8 p.m. daily 7 a.m.-8 p.m. Sun.
Rock Chalk Cafe
Special club sandwich—whole meal 8 a.m.-12 p.m. Sunday 3 p.m. to midnite
Steaks, Hamburgers, home made pie 609 Vt. Open until 10 p.m.
Regular meal and drink 85c U.S. prime steaks—Channel catfish 732 N. 2nd VI 3-9741
627 Mass. We never close
Dinner, breakfast anytime—short orders 616 Mass. 24 Hour service
Italian Spaghetti and meatballs Delicious home made pies 832 Mass. Closed Sunday
The Chuck Wagon
The Flamingo
Specializing in chicken & juicy steaks
Dancing nightly all week
VI 3-9727 for reservation
Serving 12-12 Sunday 12-9 p.m.
Serving steaks and Bar-B-Q South on Highway 59
912 Mass. Open Sunday Week days 6 a.m.-7:30 p.m.
Blue Hills Drive-In
Dinner Bell Cafe
(next to the Granada Theatre)
Hamburgers & Chili
Breakfast Served Anytime
Open 7 a.m. to 2 a.m.
Extra large drive-in menu—jumbo steakburgers, bar-b-q burgers, home made apple pie 1601 E.23rd East on hi-way 10
Open all night
838½ Mass. VI 3-9801
Granada Cafe
Big Buy Drive-In
For the best in burgers, malts & french fries—Open 11 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. week days, 1 a.m. on Fri. & Sat.
Gemmell's Cafe
Always ready to serve good food
5 a.m.-7:30 p.m.—Open Sunday
717 Mass. VI 3-9766