THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
Strange Customs Make Christmas of Modern Times
Different Countries Confe Queer Festival Habits; Yule Log Comes From North
The modern Christmas is made up of different customs of different countries grafted on the Roman festival known as the Saturnalia. The date, Dec. 25, is not the exact date of the Christmas, but the gators can ascertain. One reason for believing this date unauthentic is the fact that, despite the tale of the shepherdess watching their flocks by night, during December in Judea the weather is so inclement that herding animals would be almost a physical impossibility.
Mistletoe from Druids
Mustelae from Ibrius
Dec. 25 was made the official date for the celebration of the birth of Christ in ancient century by Pope Julius I. The rejoicing took place at the Saturnalia which commended Dec. 17. In England, Christmas was modified by the rites and superstitions of the Druids. With the Saxons came the ceremonies practiced by the ancient Germans and Scandinavians. The hanging of the mistletoe comes from the Drury. The druid's life is grown on the oak, the favorite tree of their divinity, Tutanes. It was cut by the priests, divided into small portions, and distributed among the people who hung up sprays over the entrances of their dwellings as propitiation and shelter without fear in the midst of danger. Gratefully gradually modified Now, a kiss is the penalty for standing under the mistletoe.
Santa Clause Made in Germany
Santa Claus made in Ireland.
The burning of the Yale log was transmitted in Scandinavian armenia and the Early Vikings kindled huge bonfires in honor of their god Thor. The Yale log itself was a huge block of wood. On Christmas eve, it was brought in with much ceremony, and burne' in the great hearth. The portion left unburned was kept over until the next Christmas, a sure protection against misfortune of any kind. There were no sizeable size which shed its light on the festive board during the evening.
The Christmas tree comes from the Germans, and is probably a romant of the fanciful pages of the middle ages. Santa Claus, or St. Nicholas, or Kris Kinkle all had their origin in Germany, and are that that which have been drowned and gied in the Christmas traditions as known to America today.
Forty Years Ago
(From the Kansas Review)
"One of the Juniors has remarked
the 'it is highly refreshing in these
talks' to meet a truth modest girl."
"The wearing of 'mole-cules" is coming to be quite a mania among the favier sex."
"A second time the wind has rushed down on Lawrente and raised the roof of the University. The damage amounts to about $400.
The immense rocks for the engine house are being slowly dressed for use. The Seniors intend putting pictures under the corner stone."
"The approaching wintery months suggests the fact that a few temporary sheds be erected to shelter the horses of the students who come from a distance. A few dollars spent in buying these items can comfort to the poor dumb brushes."
"The male portion of the Senior class talk of raising sideburns, which will represent every color of the rainbow."
"W. E. Stevens was sorely afflicted having had his 'Tom and Jerry spiked' lately in K. C."
"The Law class is a little higher than the Seniors and a little lower than the angels."
"A few of the students cultivate the acquaintance of the drug clerks, in order to use their cologne bottles and spend an evening with the girls.
"A University Archery Club has been organized, consisting of Misses Nellie Thacher, Julia M. Watson, Maggie Eidemiller, and Flora M. Hadley, and Messrs. J. W. Gleed, Chas. Scott, Pitty S. Oper, and Homer W. Pinek. They met on Friday afternoon at the residence of Judge Thatcher, and have already acquired some considerable proficiency."
School of Fine Arts Will Present Second All-Musical Vespers
Christmas Numbers Will Carry Out Spirit of Yule-tide
Season
The second of the all-musical vessels presented by the School of Fine Arts will be given this afternoon at 4 in Fraser hall. A program of Christmas numbers will be given in keeping with the season.
The program will be as follows:
Organ: Variations on an Ancient Christmas Carol Dethic
June Jury
Semi-Chorus : Christmas Morn ... S. R, Galinez
Semi-Chorus : Quartet
Second Quartet Morgan
Mr. Edward Kurtz, 1st Violin
String Quartet: Minuet; Allegro—From
Second Quartet ___ Mozart ___
Mr. Waldemar Getch, 2nd Violin
Mr. Marion Thompson, Viola
Mr. D. M. SWearnfort, Ceno
Soprano Solo. In a Manger Lowly..Daniels
Soprano Solo: In a Manger Lowly - Daniel
M. Dora, Dora Heinckel Music
Gerhard Czech
Violin Obligato, Mr. Waldemar Geitch
Mr. Cris Simpson, Organist
Mr. Cris Simpson, Organiat
String Trio: Three Episodes from
On 27 Schue
Ox. 72 Schue
Con moto passione et expressione
con moto passione et expression
Moderato con dolce sentimento
Allegretto
Mr. Iliff Garrison, Piano
Mr. Pitard Furtia, Violin
Mr. D. M. Searwanto
Semi-Chorus - While Shadow Was Watched
These Shadows - By Hour Juvenile
Semi-Chorus - Quartet
Semi-Chorus - Andante Cantata
Techowiakly
Walemaker Geltch, 1st Violin
Mr. Edward Kurtz, 2nd Violin
Walemaker Geltch, 3rd Violin
Mr. D. M. Searwonto, Cello
Organ - Tocata from Fifth Organ Sym-
ophora
Mt. Gustave Soderlund
The glee club of Northwestern University is to give a program at one of the Chicago theaters.
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Dunhill, Varsity and Milano Pipes. Cigars and Tobaccos
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PAPER CIGARET STORE
Rankin Drug Store
Parker Fountain Pens
Johnston's Chocolates
Combination Perfumery
Sets of Woodworth and Hudnuts, etc
Stationery
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Basket Ball Squad to Be Back Dec.26 for Varsity Tryout
Team to Meet Hillyard Players; Will Go to Kansas City for Practice
Basketball practice will continue uninterrupted until Saturday, Dec. 22, according to Coach F. C. Allen. The squid will hold practice that afternoon and will leave for their home in order to be there Christmas day, when he will have a chance of making the variety squad on the twenty-sixth," said Doctor Allen. "I am not intending to limit the squid, and will take every man who is showing up well on the Hillard trip."
Morning and afternoon practices will be held while the squad is in
Lawrence. Chalk talks will be given and entertainment will be provided the basketeers in the evenings. The sound which will be heard is Kansas City from Lawrence and will practice there Jan. 2. The practice will be held at Convention hall, if the floor is available, or if it cannot be used, on the K. C.
The squad will stay at the K, C, A, C. while in Kansas City and will take in a show that night. They will go on to St. Joe the next day and will practice in the Auditorium Jan. 3 and 4. The men will have to accustom themselves to the lighting in the stadium. A crowd of from 5,000 to 5,000 spectators is expected by the managers of the game in St. Joseph.
The men will return to Kansas City sometime Sunday and will be in Lawrence in time for school Monday morning. This will be the first contest in which the Jayhawkers take part and will give the coaches a line
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READING LAMP
CHAIR
CEDAR CHEST
WRITING DESK
on some of the new material on the than the Kansas athletes, having squad. The Hillyard five is strong played the Kirksville Ostepaths and has been working out longer Saturday night.
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833 Mass. St.
Gifts for the Home
There are few homes that can really call themselves complete. Perhaps there is some little nook or corner that would be made more inviting and more eye-pleasing if it contained one or more of the pieces we offer in this event.
SMOKING STAND
SEWING STAND
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$2.75 to
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Leather Pillows
Leather Banners
Felt Pennants, Banners,
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Line-A-Day Books
Wax Sets
Gold Pencils
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K. U. Jewelry
Memory Books
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