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ometing uly an acces: as a slicker when 'And besides, #0 good." Canadians have 'themselves to fall into the t and candy habit because they Bke strongly flavored foods. But how sensible are those Canadians who avoid the real rich, heavy, concen trated candles, and look to the fruits and fruit combinations for their sweets, They are delicious as well © a8 healthfnl., Even Mrs. I, M. Wise - 'would permit her children g moderate portion. of such confections, She "knows that such fruits are good foods, that they contain some much needed fron. (The lack of iron in the aver- age Canadian dietary is simply amaz- ing). She realizes, too that they are rich enough in natural sugar to be an excellent substitute for candy as far as taste goes, besides being good sources of phosphorus and lime. The Parisian Sweets recommended below are readily masticated because they are al) finely chopped. They may be formed into most delightful and in- triguing shapes to please the child's eye, and even more important, protect "the child's stomach, The child can only form good "sweet" habits when the grown-ups of the family offer him wholesome confections. Stuffed Dates or Prunes Dates and prunes may be rolled in sugar after stuffing, Fine granulated "sugar is more satisfactory than pow- gered r for this purpose. Three ) ons of sugar will be sufficient io one package (10 ounces) of dates. 'One teaspoon of cocoa or one-half tea- spoon clanamon added to the sugar gives an "agresable flavor. Time will be saved 12 the entire package of dates = first stuffed, and then four or five ghaken fn a small Pecial Stuffings Amon Cocoun Wash 1 cup (1-3 " ried apricot Place in a iF of wire strainer over boiling for five minutes to soften. Run gh the food chopper alternately h one-half cup nut meats and two- | irds éup shredded cocoanut, Add 2 dablespoons of orange juice and one * feaspoon grated orange rind. Mix! with hands until well blended. Stuff dates or prunes and roll in sugar Marshmallow Cocoanut: Cut one- fourth pound marshmallow into quar ters with wet scissors. Stuff each date or prune with a piece of marsh mallow, placing the cug side up. Dip the sticky surface of the marshmallow | $uto shredded cocoanut. Marshmal- low cream may be used. Parisian Sweets 3 pound figs or 24 pound figs dn 3% Ibs. dry apricots, 1 tbs: orange juice, 1 pkt. (10™ez.) dates, 1 pkt. (3% 1b.) 'shredded cocoanut, % cup chopped muts. Run the dates, figs, apricots and | eocoanut through the food chopper: Knead in the orange juice and rind. Divide the paste into four parts and prepare the several portions accord- Be to the direction below. This re will make naarty 135 pounds. : Fruit Caramels " Pack one portion of the Parisian Bweet mixture into a small loaf pan which has been lightly oiled or but- fered: Crease the surface into three- inch squares. Place a halved meat, or a bit of candied cherry candied orange peel on each square, ®hill thoroughly,- Cut into cibes with & shavp knife which has been dipped | om watei, Acorns Roll the Parisian Sweet Mixture in- | fo very small balls, insert a toasted almond or roasted peanut with the Belted on end downward to represent 'the acorn Heap" into , then into the small |. Mating candies known or "chocolate f ce the remainiiig 'portion of the Sweet mixture on a molding | Roll with paling of the 1 HEnds into a long twelve hou 0 ce, . Cut #8 and. roll in con: tr or in a powdered d starch mixture. 3 Variations ~ : 5 1. Grated rind and juice of 1 lemon, grated rind and juice of.1 orange. 2. 2 ibs. lemon juice (and grated rind if desired); 3% cup water, © 8. 2 the. lemon juice; 3% cup of more grated pineapple and juice. 4. Nuts, broken up, seedless ralsins and cut-up dates or figs may be added to part or all of variety 1, 2, or 3. 5.2 tbs. lemon juice; % cup water; ofl of cloves (drop from tooth-pick) red color (liquid or .paste), 6. 2 the. lemon juice; % cup water; green color, extract or oil of winter green of peppermint. (drop from tooth pick). v _ Lemon Taffy - 2 tbs. butter, 2 cups sugar, 4 tbs. lemon juice; 4 tbs. water. Melt but ter, remove from heat, add sugar, lemon juice, and water, stirring until well mixed, Bring to boiling point and cook until mixture becomes brit- "tle when & Tittle is tried in cold water or when the temperature of 270 de- grees F, 18 reached. Pour on buttered plate and when cool enough to handle pull until white, i SRN A Christmas Cheer Christmas was once a movable feast. Christmas Day is dry three times out of five. Christmas, 1913, was the warmest known for 165 years. Christmas turkeys are reared in im- -mense numbers in Poland. Christmas Day bright and ®clear, prophesies a peaceful year. Christmas Day in Australia comes in the height of the summer. Christmas first saw the turkey as a standing dish in the reign of James I. Christmas decorations should. not be taken down till the Twelfth Night. Christmas cards are designed and prepared at least eighteen months be- forehand. Christmas trees were introduced.in- to England from Germany by Queen Victoria. Christmas luck is heralded by the chirping of a cricket, or a snowfall, on Christmas Day. Christmas Islands--there are two-- one in the Pacific, and the other in the Indian Ocean. Christmas - boxes originated from "| boxes containing alms 'for the poor | which were kept In churches and opened at Christmas, | Christmas Riddles What is it that small boys never have at Christmas. Enough. When does a turkey wish it had been wiser? When «4t has been well | done. \ { 'What lettér is it that turkeys most | dislike? The letter A, because it akes roost into roast. Why is a rumor like a kiss under the mistletoe? Because it goes from smouth to mouth, i Why is Jack Frost distrusted? Be- cause he's such a slippery customer. What is it that is always Roticqable | at Christmas parties? Noise, What bird is well represented at most Christmas dinners? The swal- low. Can you tell the age of a turkey by the teeth? Yes--by your own. Why is the mose in the middle of the face? Because it is the scenter (centre). Why is a dog's tail like the contre of a tree? Because it is furthest from the bark, " Why is "O" the . noisiest vowel? Because it is always in commotion and all the othet vowels are in audi: | able, What 1s tHe best butter Ta the world? A goat, When 157 sallor not a saflor? When he's aboard Ya board). What emells most dn a green. grocer's shop? The nose, Why is an army like a newspaper? ecause It hide leaders columns, and reviews. 'Why is a lecturer like a shoeblack? Because he polishes people's. ander standings. cansé he must be killed before he dan inder about one-half inch I dia] "Why is a pig a curious aia Be- snowman, an evergreen tree, a stocks a star, or a oe poe, cut from a perl. kdges can ping TEE oo pil wax at he intersections: of string or rib~ Don or at the closing places of, the Bits of oily, "pine needles or cones, érsweet or mistletoe tied in the fastenings add an individnal touch to any. gift, Tiny silver bells and tinsel can' very 'nicely be used in fhe same manner. Lollypops fastened 19. the oungster's gift in this fashion brings 'an extra shout of glee. - this age of lovely colors, we are no-longer limited to the traditional red and green for the holiday dress ings. 'It is an easy matter to make attractive packages now, with the sup- | ply of "all Kinds of colorful papers, both plain and colored, at the local stores. If one is careful in her Shoice, -| each gift can be wrapped with tinction by the add of card, rib i 'or seals, One may adopt sch pleasing color combinations as red with goldwhite with ' gold, blue and Or plain and same: ing equal amounts of each color for * | yamequal division proves most interest. ing. Therefore; we may follow the old r threg.. For example, use 25 of Ted paper and 35 gold when Smart looking gifts can be i with colored envelope linings that - may be fastened together With seals or gold or silver stars. Candles cag be cut from colored paper and pasted 'on the sides of the packages. * Hven ordinary ceiling paper lends -to the fact that form the back- = ° is gives a lovely, ra generous bow of ribbon s several of silver. ti