Milford chronicle., 1925-12-11
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A YULETIDE HOUSE
PARTY
By Marjorie Howe Dixon
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Christmas arriving as it does this
year on Friday, a house party mignl
well be arranged to start THURSDAY
morning with the arrival of the
guests. Since no Christmas wouiu De
complete now without "Gooo Fel-
low" work being included, the very
first suggestion would be TO pion "
\ distribute ones baskets tna' "AUeI
& noon.
The children will enjoy their
Ehristmas ever so much more Ior
having planned a happy Christmas
foN other kiddies.
After lunch the hostess might let
the I children help her arrange the
baskAets-each family in the party
providing one. Dainty ribbons, col
ored Tissue paper and greeting cards
will assist in making the recipients
feel tnat they are not forgotten at
Christi mas til me.
AfteN those entrusted with the de-
livery Of the baskets have returned,
and dinner has been disposed Of
then will (come the important event
of the Chi istmas tree.
Some families prefer to give their
presents fhom the tree, others pre-
fer the pleasant illusion of allowing
Santa to fill stocks, to be enjoyed
Christmas M Qrning. 1t might be ar
ranged to give each of the group
small present, especially an anus
ing one, from the tree Christmas
Eve. Then stockings mu be hung
in place, and no for an el ,rly sleep,
for the youngsters will rAainly rise
early in the morning.
Christmas morning wi arrive
with shouts of glee as paJ samas fly
for the fireplace and its FAT stock
ings. The grown-ups will eR(joy the
revel too, and all will be mbfe than
busy till breakfast.
Perhaps a bit reluctantly tpe kid
dies will lay aside their new toys
and treasures to get ready for
church. But think how nice it will
be to come back to them latef!
Christmas dinner is always{ a very
special event. The afternoon will
need no planning, for after such
hearty meal, there will be maps for
the little folks, and quite possibly
some of the grown-ups will want to
slip away for little rest. The older
children will be busy rehearSing for
their tableau in the evening.
An impromptu play could be ar
ranged instead of the tableau if the
spirit so moves. In any case the
more spontaneous and info4mally
costumed, the more fun it will be for
all.
Very light refreshments will be
plenty after the bounteous dinner,
and then will come the evenings
performance. If a play is given, 1t
will probably fill the entire evening.
If a tableau, then dancing can fol-
low, with cakes and fruit punch for
a pleasant interlude.
Since Saturday night will be the
grand ball-a cotillion, happy pc
cupation for the youngsters will Vbe
the making of favors. Z
Saturday, if that kind of a day.
may offer out door diversions-skat-
ing. sleighing, and coasting. But if
the weather be stormy, and the en-
tire group be compelled to stay in,
the cotillion favors can be made by
the kiddies, and card tables supplied
for the grown-ups. An imprOmptu
concert would be enjoyable for Sat
urday evening. OF course all the
Christmas music that can be found,
must be brought out, and the even
ing should be completed with the
singing of Christmas Carols.
1t can be easily imagined that din
ner Saturday evening will be a
sketchy affaffir with the thoughts of
most of the group on the coming
ball. Such an exodus to dress, after
linner!! Upstairs corridors will see
Tying figures in kimOnas, making
Wild dashes for opposite rooms.
Presently the hostess will emerge,
% be ready to receive the guests
arriving for the evenings festivities.
Music will be heard, and the house
quests too will appear. The favors !
or the cotillion, having all been
made at home, will receive more a
han their usual share of apprecia-
ion. 1t is hoped that "a pleasant .
will be had by ALL"
Sunday morning will find folks 4
ather sleepy, but refreshed with
ONE hot coffee and toast, they will =,
make the effort, I am sure, to attend
hurch as usual. Z
After Sunday dinner will arrive :
hat regrettable hour-the departure. (
,ut happy memories at least will
emain, and for every one, there will 4
niger in thought for many days,
erhaps years, pretty pictures and =.
Incidents of their joyous Christmas
ouse party. \