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The Night Before
Christmas
Marcella Coverson
By Sheron L. Covington
Season’s Greetings readers, ho-
ho-ho- and all that jazz!! Since
Christmas break is just a few days
off, sit back a moment and pon
der over the perfect Getaway for
this yultide season-a vacation in
ski country to insure an un-
believeably beautiful white
Christmas.
Crisp mountain air, sparkling
fresh snow, brilliant skies and the
schussh of skies on perfect
slopes. This and more can be
yours in this unforgettable winter
wonderland.
Among the thousands of ski
resorts nation-wide, the most
popular are located in the Nor
thwestern section of the United
States where the favorable
climate permits flawless snowy
slopes. The most famous in this
region are the Aspen Mountain
and Lake Tahoe resorts.
Aspen Mountain
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The world and its people, the
earth and its inhabitants are
made up of social organizations.
Every living thing at one time or
the other due to social motives.
Some of these social groups are
economic, religious, labor,
political and others.
Since the world is so massive,
each ethnic group is influenced
by economic, physical, and
cultural conditions in the way
they communicate, behave and
operate.
Christmas is one of these social
organizations and is religiously
based. Christmas in Nigeria, as
the title indicates can best be
discussed through a comparative
study of Christmas activities in
Nigeria and that of the United
States of America or points of
contrast be raised. Christmas by
itself originated from periods of
Christ’s birth, a period of Gods’
token of love of mankind when
he sent his son as a ransome for
man’s sins when Christ came
down in human form through a
virgin’s birth.
In Nigeria, the climate as well
as weather conditions ar so con-
dusive to free an outdoor ac
tivities that, different groups of
people choose to celebrate
Christmas outdoors as well as in
doors. One of the spectacular
activities in Nigeria during Christ
mas is the indoor native dances
v*- that people of different ages stay
outdoors in the village or town
yards to play their talking drums
(Ibie) and tom-toms (Obodom)
and people dance according to
Located 205 miles from Denver
via 1-70, and complete with
scheduled airlines and bus ser
vices, Aspen Mountain
majestically stands 11,212 feet
tall.
Aspen enjoys an annual snow
fall of 277 inches. The skiing
at Aspen is great and if you don’t
ski and want to learn, the Aspen
ski school conducts classes daily.
Aspen also provides other winter
sports such as ski touring, ice
skating, sleigh rides and ice
hockey.
Aspen also has an impressive
variety of accomodations ranging
from hotels and lodges to con
dominiums, and chalets. If
nightlife is your bag, Aspen is the
place to go, anything from
burgers to Chateaubriand and
disco to classical. Aspen will
make the perfect holiday trip.
Lake Tahoe
Situated bvetween California
the rhythm and they respond to
whatever the tom-tom drummer
asks them to do. People are so ac
customed to these beating that
they must learn to understand
what the drummer says through
the tom-tom. They often com
plete by dancing towards the
tom-tom drummer one at a time
and listening to what he would on
der them to do. The best dancers
and responder shall be herald by
other dancers dancing towards
him or her infront of the drum
mer and patting him/her at the
back of the chest with their
hankerchiefs. Children also have
their particular dances where
they move about in villages or
towns to different homes to dan
ce for the inmates. They with
their dancing costumes are often
received warmly by a return of
monetary presents. Christmas
season in Nigeria is always a
period or season of warm com
fortable weather opposed to the
Amerrican weather condition
during this time of the year when
at times some Americans talk of
“White Christmas” when snow
clads the surface and make out
door activities very impossible or
uncomfortable.
It is interesting to mention that
in Nigeria there’s no “Santa
Claus” rather parents are those
santa clauses to their families as a
country with an extended family
system-one has to save a lot of
money at this particular time in
order to meet up the demand that
is very satisfactorily. Older
brothers, sisters, lovers as well as
friends also play the role very
successfully. Our children
and Nevada, the Lake Tahoe
resort area is nestled in an ideal
location-completely surrounded
by eight mountains.
One of the most outstanding
resorts of the eight is call
Heavenly Valley. Noted as
America’s largest ski area,
Heavenly Valley straddles the
California and Nevada state bor
ders and encompasses eight
peaks towering over 10,000 feet.
This resort as others also offers
ski lessons and other forms of
winter sports and snow time fun.
Their housing accomodations are
also complete and range from the
budgeted to the opulent.
However, Lake Tahoe resorts
unlike many others ski lodges
have the great advantage of the
ever-attractive gambling casinos
and fabulous night clubs.
If you are dreaming of a white
Christmas, and indeed you should
be, here’s your opportunity
so.... GETAWAY!!!
usually appreciate more new
materials than too many toys
because they can do without
them. In Nigeria the Christmas
trees in the rural areas are
basically the traditional palm
fronts with assorted decorations
display both outdoors and in
doors. At this time the beautiful
songs of birds and then of Christ
mas make life very enjoyable in
the villages.
Merry Christmas in Different
Languages
By Sheron L. Covington
Merry Christmas are two words
that symbolize the world-wide ex
pressions of love and joy by
bringing together people of all
lands in the celebration of the bir
th of Jesus Christ.
It is during this yultide season
that once again people of all
lands raise their voices as one to
wish the world eternal peace.
Although the languages
overheard will not be the same,
their meanings are synonymous.
In Turkey, Noeliniz Kutlu
Olsun is spoken; the French ex
press themselves by saying
Joyuex Noel. In Italy you’ll hear
Buon Natale and in Japan
Baeyneeg is the word. The
Spanish say Felice Navivdad, and
the Germans loudly proclaim
Frohliches Weinhndcten.
Although Christmas is spoken
differently around the world, the
thought of peace on earth and
good will toward men is univer
sal.
T’was the night before Christ
mas, and all through the place,
not one thing was stirring that
you could trace.
The notebooks were laid on
each desk and chair, in hopes
that someone would remove
them from there.
The students were nestled all
snug in their beds, while night
mares of dorm lunches danced in
their heads.
One roommate in her curlers
and another in her ’fro had just
settled down to watch the late-
late show.
(Next day)
While back in Manley Center,
there came a big clatter. I stood
on my chair to see what was the
matter.
The trays were scattered on
table and floor, and students
were walking in and out of the
door.
The card playing could be seen
from a mile away. “Oh, hey
somebody got lucky today.”
But, lunches were being served
the same old way. “Hey, ain’t that
what we had yesterday?”
Then, who to my surprise
should appear, Donald Stewart,
the college president is here.
“Put out the cigarettes, no
smoking in here. A dime for that
scarf on,” he said with a cheer.
He is a nice man, a right jolly
old self. I laughed when I saw
him, in spite of myself.
‘Go to class,” he preaches.
“Stay out of Scarlet O’Hara. An
education is what you need to
make it out there.”
Listen to the man is what we
should do. He knows what he is
saying, he has been there too. So,
listen to me students, if you really
want to hear. Try harder in
school. Make this your best year.
New Year's Resolutions
By Vivian Fannings
It’s that time again, when everybody makes those funny,
emotionally moving, inspirational, New Year’s Resolutions (only to
break them a month later). This year is no exception, between
Morehouse and Spelman I think I’ve just about heard them all. I
would like to share the most interesting one with you.
“To awaken the sleeping Giant in me”
Miles E. Willis
To Strengthen my relationship with God; revitalize my spirits and
redefine my life’s purpose”
Angela Cumberlander
“To strive extensively to be the best in whatever I do; particularly
accounting.”
Derek R. Hill
“To strive for excellence next semester and give celibacy a try!
Maybe I’ll have more time for school”
David Williams
“The brothers of Bloody Psi resolve to give respect to the vibrant,
sensuous women of Spelman College, especially the lovely ladies of
DST, Eta Kappa Chapter and our most precious pearls.”
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc.,
Psi Chapter
“Get more sleep and exercise and spend more time with my family”
Dr. Donald Stewart
“My New Year’s resolution is to try to increase attendance in Sun
day Vesper Service, to advance the development of the physical
education complex, to obtain a new dormitory to relieve congested
housing on the campus, and to improve the food and service in the
College Cafeteria.”
Hugh M. Gloster
Resolve to continue our dedication to our fraternity motto “First
of all, servants of all, we shall transcend all.”
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
Alpha Rho Chapter
Celebrating Christmas
By Caroline Ita