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Christmas celebrants participate in many different traditions year after year, but some may not fully understand the meaning behind such activities. A Christian holiday, Christmas did not originate with all activities centralized to the church. In fact, many of the traditions people hold dear have pagan roots, which were adapted as Christmas celebrations evolved. People who hang mistletoe in doorways may be surprised to learn that this tradition dates back to the ancient Druids. The Druids believed mistletoe possessed mystical powers that brought good luck to the household and warded off evil spirits. Evergreen trees are now associated with Christmas trees, but evergreen boughs were once used to decorate homes during the winter solstice to help people envision the spring to come. Christians often look at evergreen trees as a sign of everlasting life and their relationship with God.

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However, while many Christmas traditions continue to be an integral part of annual celebrations, there are some customs that have fallen out of favor. Although these traditions may no longer be widely practiced, anyone can revive them and make them part of their holiday celebrations. Wassailing is a custom that has ancient origins and is not as popular today as it once was. “Wassail” comes from the Anglo-Saxon phrase “waes hael,” which means, “good health.” Wassail is a drink made of mulled ale, spices and other ingredients. To go wassailing meant to travel door-to-door singing and offering a drink from a wassail bowl in exchange for gifts. Wassailing has been mentioned in certain Christmas carols, including “We Wish You a Merry Christmas.” Largely an English tradition, wassailing was brought to America by British settlers. January 17th, the old Twelfth Night, is the See TRADITIONS page 4 Don’t Put Your Clubs Away for the Winter, Try Our Golf Simulators!

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A Christmas tree sits outside the athletic office at Churubusco High School, and students and staff can select items off the tree to purchase for a local family.

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CHURUBUSCO — When Christmas comes to Churubusco, Smith-Green Community Schools decides to give back to the community through a unique ’Busco tradition: the Churubusco Giving Christmas Tree. Each year, the student council selects a family in need of help and, through the program, gives them assistance. The tree comes loaded with ornaments, but they are not simply decorative: each has an

item to help the adopted family. “If staff members and students are able and willing, they grab their pick of ornament(s) off the tree and purchase them for the family and then student council wraps them,” Elizabeth Gould, a teacher and leader of student council said. The tradition brings cheer throughout the community while also helping a part of it. Superintendent Dan Hile agreed, “It’s a neat thing they have done.”

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Staying safe on Christmas BY LOUIS WYATT lwyatt@kpcmedia.com

Christmas is a time for joy and togetherness, but it’s also an important time of year to remind residents to take necessary safety precautions when dealing with Christmas decorations. “During the holiday season, we see an increase of electrical shorts and people trying to overload on one plug to make everything work,” Huntertown Fire Department Public Information Officer Robert Boren said, adding that fire departments like to remind people to read the manufacturer’s recommendations regarding how many strings of Christmas lights should be powered together. “What happens is when you get too many lights plugged into one strand or one circuit, it can sometimes overload that, which causes electrical fires in the home, so that’s something we definitely want to avoid,” he said. Even with the advent of new technology and the prevalence of LED lights over incandescent bulbs, homeowners and renters are not free of risk. Oftentimes people choose to reuse Christmas lights for several years, and the voltage is not always the same between the old lights and modern technology. “A lot of lights will have their own individual fuses with them, and you can overload those fuses pretty quick, so you just need to watch out for that,” Boren said. Lights aren’t the only thing to treat with care, as fire departments across the country have seen a recent increase in house fires in residences with live trees. “There’s been a huge rise across the nation in the past three years, and this year fire departments are really pushing safety with live Christmas trees,” Boren said.

While live trees are a beloved part of the holiday season for many American families, they also present the perfect environment for a fire. If a live tree catches fire inside a house, it’s only a matter of moments until it is completely engulfed and on average, a 6-foot-tall Christmas tree can engulf a whole room in seconds, Boren said. The key is making sure the tree gets plenty of water — which will have your tree looking healthy and full as well. “If people do have live Christmas trees — which a lot of people love — we want to make sure that they’re following the recommendations that are put out there by making sure there’s a fresh cut on it, the water is plentiful for the tree and it’s watered often and not forgotten about,” Boren said. According to the National Fire Protection Agency, by cutting about two inches from the base of the trunk before placing the tree in its stand, it will be able to absorb water more effectively, keeping its needles from drying out and creating a fire hazard. After cutting is done, it is recommended that the base of the tree is always submerged and watered daily. The association also recommends placing Christmas trees at least three feet away from any heat sources while making sure they are also not blocking any exits. A string of lights with worn or broken cords or loose bulb connections should always be replaced, and after the holiday season is over, live tree owners should check with their local community to find a recycling program to dispose of the tree properly. Christmas tree fires are uncommon, but when they do occur, they are extremely dangerous. Carefully decorating your home is the best way to ensure your holiday season is a happy one and your family and friends are safe.

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traditional date for wassailing. Although wassailing has largely fallen by the wayside, increased interest in ales and craft brewing may help revitalize this Christmas tradition, which can inspire community spirit. Gifting with fruit cake is another tradition that has been much maligned and does not enjoy the same popularity that it once did. Fruit cake is a cake made with chopped candied fruit, nuts and spices and is occasionally soaked in spirits. Fruit cakes have been enjoyed all over the world, but Americans may never have embraced the Christmas fruit cake tradition as much as those from other countries. However, with the right recipe and an open mind, it may be possible to resurrect the fruit cake tradition once again. Mummers plays are another British tradition that arrived in North America with settlers but has largely fallen by the wayside. Mummers plays involved miming folk dramas, and the plays were commonplace around the holiday season. Celebrants may want to research such dramas and include

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them in this year’s festivities to liven up celebrations even more. Traditions passed on through the years help make Christmas a favorite time of celebration. People may want to explore the less popular traditions today and once again make them interesting parts of this year’s festivities.

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It’s the gift-giving season and rather than give generic presents to everyone you love, consider thoughtful items that will make their lives easier and hobbies more fulfilling.

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The color green is synonymous with the holiday season, as Christmas trees, mistletoe and holiday wreaths feature prominently throughout the month of December. But there are ways to make this holiday season even greener. Going green around the house can save homeowners substantial amounts of money and benefit the planet in various ways. Yet come the holiday season, many people unintentionally eschew eco-friendly practices in an effort to make their homes as festive as possible. Fortunately, there are several ways to enjoy an eco-friendly holiday season. • Choose LED holiday lights. Holiday lighting displays help make the season even more special. But traditional incandescent holiday lights consume considerable amounts of energy and burn out much more quickly than more eco-friendly alternatives. According to Energy.gov, LED holiday lights consume less energy than incandescent holiday lights, and they’re also safer because LED lights burn cool, reducing the risk of combustion. In addition, LED lights

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The holiday season is a joyful time of year. But the weeks between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day also tend to be very wasteful. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency estimates that household waste increases by more than 25 percent during the holiday season. Reducing waste come the holiday season does not mean celebrants have to forgo big family meals or beautifully wrapped gifts. In fact, there are several ways to reduce waste without spoiling the spirit of the season. • Give eco-conscious gifts. The environment may not be the first thing that comes to mind when holiday shoppers are looking for gifts for their loved ones. But giving reusable gifts can have a positive, long-term impact on the planet. Reusable coffee mugs or water bottles can dramatically reduce waste over time, and such items make great stocking stuffers. Shoppers also can look for items made from recycled materials, which run the gamut from home furnishings to calendars to clothing, as eco-friendly alternatives to gifts produced without the environment in mind. • Reuse holiday-specific items. Many people only use gift wrap, gift boxes and gift bags during the holiday season. Such items are oftentimes discarded after Christmas morning. But these items can be reused to cut back on holiday waste. Reusing wrapping paper from year to

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