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Section Three The Canadian State.-man, Bowmanville, December 19, 1979 3 Deeorativ e Hairstyles Are Trend of the Season As holiday festivities gel under way this season, women are finding that the Christmas lree's not the only thing that needs trim- ming. With party invita- tions rolling in, Christmas revelers are setting out to "deck the halls" and gel themselves "decked ouI" from top 10 10e in the best of the season's glamorous fashions.i Ta I the glitter and spirit of holiday dressing, Ibis year's' exciting news is haîrdressing, As beadîng, baubles and rnetallîc-toned fabrics shine up evening wear, it's no wonder that glittery hair ornaments are topping Christmas COifS. The current trend 10- wards shorler hiair means many wornen are faced with the dress-up dilem- ma-how 10 make close crops glarnorous enough for holiday parties. A favorite solution of Super Styler Gerard Bollei of New York is 10 garnish a short cul with a jeweled barrette or antique comb 10 giea "campy" finish to a short bob or "Punk" cul. Feathers are the choice accent for the wispy hair- styles created by Super Styler Rosalie Cantrell of Seattle. Her soft, wavy styles are the essence of everything nalural, with wîspy tendrils that can be slyled int place wilh an easy-handling hairdryer To dramatize this lac- erated look, Rosalie adds colored feathers for a bit of Western chic. Hair ornaments are dressing up long tresses, îoo, with a function that is praclical as well as decor- ative. The same bands, clips and cornbs that secure hair for sporty day-lime activilies can transform il mbt sophisticated evening shapes, says Howard AI- berîs of Chicago. "People are just learning how 10 use hair accessor- ies," he reports. "Now that women' are comfortable with them, they are dis- covering that their hair can do many things, and wilh the right accessories, the possibilities are almost limitless." Another Chi cago Super Styler, Jerry Gordon, lies up Christmas coiffures wilh ribbons and bows. In whal he sees as a '50s flashback, Mvay ail that is bright and merry be yours this Yuletide! Fred -Freda -John -Doug JOaâne and Chuck of SF.A. Kramp Furniture Ltd. 37 King St. E. -Tlpoe6377 Bowmanville DLD-FASHIONED PLAITING spreads its charm ta this spirited, holiday h2irstvle. bow and let the ends dangle." Whether you take a fancy tc0 featheriug or are ail wrapped up in ribbons and bows, rernember that the key 10 successful, holi- day hairdos lies in the styling. Wîth assistance 'romn Supermax Styler 1200, with ils own acces- sories-a detanglîng cornb and styling brush-you're sure 10 bc a shining star Ibis Christmas season. t le, e Gordon lauds the simple ponytail, trimmed wilh a bow. "For a last-minute parly style, you can't beat the ponytail. The most fashion- able versions are high-slung and dead center, giviug that slicked-back impression îhat's s0 important this season," says Gordon. "To dress il up, tie a brighlly colored ribbon mbt a big Twirtnk« twilnklg SýA' tar of wonder, Star of lîght. Star of roval eýî beauty bright.." Every year at holiday time we see starts. They're sprinkled onto greeting cards and wrap- ping paper, made mbt sugar cookies and hun atop Christmas brees. The star, 'now, a corn- mon symbol of Christ- mas, first surfaced with the story of the Wise Men. The nativity story tells that the Wise Men were guided to the birth-, place of Jesus by a shin- ing, bright objeet in the sky. Most research indicates that it probably wasn't an ordinary star. The Wise Men, are thought 10 have known the heavens too well to have been attracted to Discarding your Christmas tree- a happy ending Wondering if there is any tradition concernied with when a Christmas tree should be dis- mantled and taken down? Jan- uary 6th, Epiphany or Twelfth - Night, marks the traditional end of the holiday and used to be observed by the burning of the tree and greens. However there can be a happier end for your tre one you will enjoy and find rewarding. Setting your tree up outdoors and hanging it with popcom strings and suet makes a beautiful, naturaî bird feeder. Think of the fun you'l have observing your lively feathered friends through the . months to follow! An unusual, festiveM look into the future. In Czechoslovakia,A fortunes are told afterM dînner on Christmas eve. Melted wax or lead are poured into water and ANGEL-Color woodcut by Joseph Domjan, born 1907. the shapes they forni are Thiis beautiful woodcut makes use of many intricate and the signa that foreteli the charmmng patterns. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, giff future. of the artist, 1959. 4-â risky task to fix both the precise year of Christ's birth and to dig up records of any exîrnor- dinary events in the heavens which might coincide with the birth. Many researchers place Christ's birth before 4 B.C. because the Bible story of the nati- vity -notes that King' Herod was ruler of Judaea. Historians assert that Herod died some- time in 4 B.C. One theory about the Christmas Star has sornething visible on any caused astronorners toN night. trace back to the posi-c So the garne began. tions of the stars and Was the Christmas Star planets over Bethlehemc - the Star of Bethlehem in those early years. - an extra-large meteor,E a triple conjunetion of Sometirnes two orf the planets Mars, Jupiter three planets corne and Saturn, a nova together in the heavens (exploding star) or a to forrn an unusual pat- cornet? tern or configuration. It Or perhaps it can be is thought that these con- explained by a popular junctions of planets were belief that the Christrnas seen as events of great Star was a supernatural importance in ancient phenornena and had times. nothing to do with It is interesting, then, astronomy. to know that some Researchers find it is a researchers believe that SCheery best wishes for awarm and ;wPhappy holiday. Management and C ,WJC Staff of The Boqwmman-ville FoundryC"ho. Ltd.e Telephone 623-3313 in 6 B.C. the skw-s were brightened liy the triple conjunction of the plan- ets Mars, Jupiter and Salurn. Such a, grouping might have attracted the eyes of the Magi. Other theories suggest that the Christmas Star might have been a cornet. The brilliant jets of lighl sometimes rernain bright for weeks or rnonths. But astronomers disagree on whether a cornet was vis- ible in the sky during the years around Christ's birth and whether they were considered an evil or auspicious omen. Many astronorners dis- count the idea that the Christmas Star was an extra-l'arge meteor or firebaîl because such WALLACE SAUTO SUPPLY 141lKing St. E, Bowmanville 623-5402 623 -44099~ Musical Gift What plucky, pear- shaped instrument is equal- ly ai home in the recreation room as in a symphony hall? The guitar, a versatile in- strument that's always "in season," and is especially suitable for Christmas gift giving. It's one of the easiest in- struments 10 learn 10 play and is adaptable both 10 solitary music-rnaking ses- sions and social gatherings. You can play il alone, or to accompany other in- struments. And it fits in well wiîh group singalongs. There's no need to worry about the generation gap when you give sterling silver flatware- females of ail ages love it! Sîarry-eyed teenagers and grand- mothers alike cherish ster- ling for ils beauty and ele- gance, and the sentimental associations which sur- round this lifetime gift. The one girl, of course, who's always voted most lîkely 10 receive sterling is the brideý-to-be. She's cer- tain to get the lion's share of these gifts Ibis holiday, 100, for there are more Christmas brides than ever. J ~ 4 o. "shooting stars" appear for only a few moments. If the Wise Men followed the star,, as the nativity4 story relates,, then it would have to rernain in the heavens for a much longer tirne. Another possibility suggested by researchers is that the Wise Men saw a nova, or exploding star. May your Christmas be ringed This new brilliance in the with dazzling moments ... jewels to, sky could last a period of crown your holiday memories. nights. But when, where Warm thanks. and if such an event a might have occurred is Churchley Jewellers not settled.t3KIGS.W OMNLE May your blessings increase and may your home be fiIIed with happiness. In appreciation . . .thanks. SBILL COLE BOYD WOOLLEY Ken's Men's Wear 35 Temperance St. N. 623-5580 Bowmanville 49 King St. W. 623-5854 Bowmanville