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BarronRay David Trumbull Lee Porcella Bob SamanthaDeCristoforo Josephine (Photo by Bob DeCristoforo) Ed Turiello Bennett John Christoforo Molinari Yolanda The Birth of Jesus for all the people. Today in the town of David Sal Giarratani In those days Caesar Augustus issued a a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ Lisa Orazio Buttafuoco decree that a census should be taken of the the Lord. This will be a sign to you: You will Richard Cappuccio Girard Plante Molinari entire Roman world. (This was the first cen- find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a Richard Preiss sus that took place while Quirinius was gov- manger.” Vita Sinopoli David Saliba Andre Urdi ernor of Syria.) And everyone went to his Suddenly a great company of the heavenly own town to register. host appeared with the angel, praising God So Joseph also went up from the town of and saying, Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem “Glory to God in the highest, :and on earth the town of David, because he belonged to peace to men on whom his favor rests.” the house and line of David. He went there When the angels had left them and gone to register with Mary, who was pledged to be into heaven, the shepherds said to one an- News Briefs married to him and was expecting a child. other, “Let’s go to Bethlehem and see this by Sal Giarratani While they were there, the time came for thing that has happened, which the Lord has the baby to be born, and she gave birth to told us about.” her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in So they hurried off and found Mary and Menino Blasts cloths and placed him in a manger, because Joseph, and the baby, who was lying in the Filene’s Hole in the Ground there was no room for them in the inn. manger. When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been Boston Mayor Thomas M. Menino blasted the The Shepherds and the Angels developers behind the stalled One Franklin told them about this child, and all who development in and ques- And there were shepherds living out in heard it were amazed at what the shepherds tioned the developers’ lack of progress and even the fields nearby, keeping watch over their said to them. But Mary treasured up all admitted the whole project could be disappear- flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared these things and pondered them in her ing. Speaking before the Boston Chamber of to them, and the glory of the Lord shone heart. The shepherds returned, glorifying Commerce, he alluded to the possibility that it around them, and they were terrified. But and praising God for all the things they had might be time to “reimagine” the future of the the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I heard and seen, which were just as they former Filene’s site now a giant hole in the bring you good news of great joy that will be had been told. ground. Said Menino, “I’m all done talking about the Filene’s building. What else can that be? Can it be financial services? Mayor’s Column Could it be health care? Could it be some by Thomas M. Menino, Mayor, City of Boston other type of building? I’m not stuck on what The traditions we celebrate are a big courses of fish are symbolic of the seven we’ve talked about in the past.” The One part of what makes the holiday season sacraments of Catholicism and the prac- Franklin project was to be an ambitious $700 special. They’re also what make Boston tice of eating only fish on Fridays million overhaul of the Filene’s site with a a vibrant and culturally diverse city. and some holy days. This year, I look 39-story tower and residential, and of- I always enjoy going to different parts forward to passing down this tradition to fice space. It remains a hole in the ground. of the city and seeing how the people of my grandchildren so that they may Menino also slammed Vornado Realty Trust, Boston celebrate this time of year. continue the Feast for years to come. one of the co-developers for a lack of movement In my family, we celebrate Christmas While we look forward to celebrating despite its rising stock value in recent months. Eve with the Feast of Seven Fishes, a the holidays with family and friends, He stated the BRA will be contacting the com- common Italian tradition. We buy fish we’re also excited about the upcoming pany about their plans for the site. in the morning and cook seven differ- weeks, months and years. We have (Continued on Page 15) ent recipes for a delicious meal that night with family and friends. The seven (Continued on Page 13)

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GUEST EDITORIAL LAWRENCE LATINO MAYOR-ELECT WILLIAM LANTIQUA AN EMBARASSMENT? by Sal Giarratani Just elected the next mayor of the City of Lawrence, state Rep. William Lantiqua says he can do justice to both jobs. The first elected Latino mayor in Massachu- setts says he can work at both the State House and at City Hall but can he really do justice to both jobs? The soon-to-be former Mayor Michael Sullivan says, the job of Lawrence mayor is “an 80-hour a week job, let alone 40.” He gets paid $61,440 as a state repre- Lonnie Langone (center) was honored to meet and pose for a photo with the members sentative and will now also get $100,000 a year as of Il Divo. From left to right: Urs Buhler, Tenor (Switzerland), David Miller, (USA), mayor, plus two pensions. Carlos Marin, Baritone (Spain) and Sebastien Izambard Pop Singer (France) Lawrence is a city falling off the cliff. The freefall is The international “popera” the producer and star of Arts Center Wang Theatre so bad, Lawrence is looking to the State House for a group Il Divo performed on American Idol. The group was a wrap up of their bailout. Lantiqua is the Bay State’s first Latino mayor. Friday, December, 18 at the members are operatic in Christmas concert which When he ran for mayor, he vowed he would be a full- Citi Performing Arts Center terms of their singing style, featured songs from their time mayor. He says Lawrence voters elected him be- Wang Theatre. The singing however “Il Divo” is not your “The Christmas Col- cause they believed he could do both jobs. Says sensation was considered a typical group. They sing lection” and other songs in Lantiqua, “I’m fulfilling the peoples’ wishes.” Don’t know discovery by Simon Cowell songs such as “You Raise Me joy of the Season. The mem- about that but he certainly will be filling his piggy bank Up” and “Unchained Melo- bers of Il Divo include Swiss with two salaries. dies” in their own style, each tenor Urs Buhler, Spanish Latinos across the state felt proud to see a Latino adding a unique voice to the baritone Carlos Marin, elected as a city mayor. Wonder how proud they are Buon Natale songs they sing. They were French pop singer Sebastien now with a two-timing politician in two offices? He was also an opening act for Izambard, and American smiling for that Boston Herald photo but I wonder how Felice Capo Barbra Streisand during her tenor David Miller. For more many folks are smiling back at him? brief tour. The recent con- information about Il Divo, log Lawrence needs a full-time mayor. He promised d’ Anno cert at the Citi Performing onto www.ildivo.com. voters that on the campaign trail. It’s time for him to honor his promise and give up his House seat on JUDGE Beacon Hill. JOSEPH FERRINO & Buon Natale - Pace e Gioia MRS. JOSEPH FERRINO Christmas wishes of peace and joy

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Since 1948 Page 4 POST-GAZETTE, DECEMBER 25, 2009 $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ FinanciallySpeaking THINKING OUT LOUD with Ben Doherty by Sal Giarratani THE FEDERAL RESERVE IS HOLDING FIRM Twilight’s Last Gleaming? With the economy gradually pectations. Building permits Navida rose 8%. Some see The other day, I noticed the overseas. Try finding any- improving the Federal Re- were the highest in a year. this as the Obama adminis- American flag flying in City thing still made here and it serve signaled that it will Consumer prices rose .4% tration is becoming an en- Hall Plaza was at half-staff. is probably junk. Right after start withdrawing its flood of last month, but were flat forcer of antitrust and con- I then also remembered a 9/11, supermarkets were monetary stimulus. The excluding food and energy the sumer protection laws which “Wake Up America” rally I selling American flags made policy makers will remove Labor Department said. The could affect Google, which is attended in the same plaza in China. It took protests support in dribs and drabs and Fed is not worried that we also under government scru- hosted by entertainer Bob from shoppers to remove hold off on rate hikes until will see a new home buying tiny. This is a case involving Hope back in 1969. Back in those flags from the shelves. mid 2010, maybe longer, ana- frenzy. There may be bubbles the inside of a computer. the 60s, America seemed in Does anyone care any- lysts predicted. The Fed as in gold and in China, but The stock market is very turmoil with violence at more about anything? What expected kept rates low @ .1% it’s not worried that tight nervous. The small caps home and a war raging in happened to American -.25% on Wednesday, and money will choke off a bud- S&P600 outperformed the Southeast Asia. As I remem- pride? Did it go the way of again vowed to keep them for ding recovery economists say. major indexes with an .8% bered back then, I thought Respect for America? Does a long time. The Central Its main thing is to get the gain. The small caps lagged of today. America looks like someone have to wake us up Bank vowed to keep them low economy growing at a sus- the major indexes from a declining society. Com- again? We have been sleep- for a longtime and stop buy- tained rate until employment March-September, but since pared to yesterday, today is ing too long unable to re- ing mortgage securities in recovers. The crises were then have now returned to much worse. We were a su- spond rightly. Q1. For the first time the post worse and bigger than ever the front of the pack, and the per power back then; we’re Things are really bad right meeting statement included before and it’s much harder NASDAQ is holding @ 2200. not too super today. Our na- here at home all around us. plans to withdraw support for to navigate out of the crisis, Oil and gold were both up tional debt keeps rising into Cash checking stores now the financial system. With says Jerry Wedman CEO of and the chip stocks hit new the trillions and they keep give better rates than banks financial markets improv- Oppenheimer Funds. highs Netlogic Microsystems spending more to get out of and there are now 30,000 ing the Fed said it will let its The FTC says Intel has volume was up 37%. Credit debt. We lost our world re- such stores nationwide. The special lending programs stifled competition using Acceptance Corp., moved up spect. Everyone seems to be best bargains in town are st expire on February 1 , as it threats and rewards to get cli- after the Fed’s announce- spitting on us today. China now found at the Family Dol- announced in June. This ents to use its chips to the ment of no change in rates. is now a major world power lar Store. Target is now down sent a strong message that exclusion. Its suit names Super Saturday which took controlling the world econ- scaling to compete with Wal- the Fed will take the finan- Dell, Hewlett Packard, and the place of Black Friday omy with its sheer numbers. Mart. Tedeschi’s is now sell- cial markets off life support IBM, among the companies helped put retail in the plus The Russians own most of ing gift cards. Folks are now as long as they continue to Intel bullied into submission. column for the year. Despite the world’s gold. reading the newspapers at operate normally. The 10 The FTC warned Intel to the snow in the Northeast, The peso is now becom- supermarkets rather than year US Treasury yield ended change its practices and stores did very well. Analyst ing stronger while the dollar purchasing them. flat to yield 3.59%, a four share chip current designs predict a 1% gain over last shrinks. Something is rot- now has month high. The Fed reiter- with AMD and Navida. Intel year’s grim season. Retailer’s ten in Demark or should I a giant hole in the ground ated its intentions to keep maintains that it hasn’t posted $10.66 million in sales say Sweden when the Nobel where much of Filene’s once interest rates @ an extremely broken any laws and the suit on Black Friday this year. Peace Prize goes to Presi- stood. low levels for an extended is misguided. Intel’s shares This last minute surge was dent Obama leading us into Another metaphor for all time. It cited a still weak fell on the news to $29.80/ needed as sales for Novem- another war in Afghanistan. that ails America. Cities economy and low inflation ex- share, AMD rose 4% and ber fell .3% from last year. Latin American countries like Detroit have all but dis- Christmas sales are set to be seem to be falling under the appeared leaving graveyards up 1% versus last year’s 5.6% spell of Hugo Chavez who where neighborhoods once drop, Christmas sales should enjoys knocking the United stood. I still remember all The Pirandello Lyceum rise 1.1% versus last year’s States every chance he gets. those Planet of the Apes 5.2% plunge. People remain France and Germany run movies. Remember when cautious as employment @ Wishes all the joys of Christmas from helping us and Britain Charlton Heston comes upon 10% is a big threat, along to the Post-Gazette. with tight credit, high debt gets the cold shoulder from a sight that sickens him? It Thank you for your wonderful support levels and reclassified home Obamaites. AI Gore thinks was the sight of a half-bur- sales are factors effecting in two years the ice will melt ied Statue of Liberty. of the Italian community spending. The mood of con- everywhere. He gets a Nobel As America begins 2010, Rosario Cascio, President sumers is in a little bit of an prize too. things are not great. There Frank Ciano, Esq., First Vice-President upbeat mood versus last year. The jobless rate keeps ris- is more doom and gloom and Maria Capogreco, Second Vice-President and Treasurer ing like a tsunami wave. less hope in the future. It’s time to call your Dorothy Maio, Corresponding Secretary Recently, in that special US People are afraid to stand financial advisor or call Allyn Christopher, Recording Secretary Senate primary, the turnout up and speak out. Political me at 617-261-7777. Lino Rullo, Scholarship Fund Executive was below 30 percent. Is it correctness is running Vincent Fazzolari, Scholarship Chairman that people just don’t care? amok. We can’t even say Dr. Stephen F. Maio, Chairman of the Board Season’s Greetings Are we all just waving the Merry Christmas to each white flag of surrender? other anymore without get- www.pirandello.com DIAMONDS Or are we disgusted with ting insulted. The US Postal ROLEX political leadership taking Service is now selling both ESTATE JEWELRY us astray? traditional and religious Bought & Sold What do we make here in Christmas stamps this year. Jewelers Exch. Bldg. America anymore? Every- In the old days, traditional Jim (617) 263-7766 thing we buy comes from and religious were one in the somewhere else. same. Remember back in the old As I close out this year and days when MADE IN JAPAN anticipate the next, I want Buon Natale meant worthless? When a to wish just one more time, city in Japan renamed itself a Merry Christmas to all JOSEPH USA, Japan just to stamp before the phrase gets out- their exports MADE IN USA? lawed in this new America I C U RUSSO Today, everything is from not of my liking. FUNERAL HOME INC. Industrial Credit Union 814 American Legion Highway Roslindale, MA We wish all the 617-325-7300 Post-Gazette Readers The Board of Governors of the Happy Holidays! 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Alexandra Gaeta-Ford would like to thank the National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame Chapter for honoring her with a scholarship award at their Annual Induction and Scholarship Awards Dinner. “It was an honor and privilege to receive the “Mark Frattaroli” Scholarship and to be selected to read my essay at the banquet.” Congratulations Alexandra from the Post-Gazette. Left to Right: NIASH President Al DeNapoli, NIASHF Board Member Donato Frattaroli, Scholarship Recipient Alexandra Gaeta-Ford and NIASHF Board Member Chris Zizza. “WE COVERED THE FIG TREE” basket of figs. My mother have a nice cozy nap until chokes up when she re- Spring comes around and marks about the abundance then we will have to revive of figs we received this year it to start the cycle again. and that my father was not Our father passed away here to see them. I tell her this past May and has en- that this is his way of tell- trusted us with a living Merry ing us that he is fine in his legacy to continue his tradi- resting place and knows that tion and pass it on to future Ever since I wrote the ar- we will keep his tree alive. generations. He was so proud ticle on the “Power of the fig On November 21st under of his fig tree that every tree” in the Father’s Day the guidance of my mother, time I would go over, he Christmas edition of the Post-Gazette, my husband, nephew and I would tell me to go check if people have asked me, “How buried the fig tree. It was a there were any ripe figs. He is the fig tree doing?”. The pretty difficult task since it knew how much I liked figs! fig tree has been doing tre- had grown so much over the Although he was a quiet and a mendously fine. It has Summer. But we dug the man and never added too bloomed and blossomed to no trench, put the tree down to much to our conversations end and has given us an rest and covered it with plas- during our family gather- abundant harvest this year. tic and soil so that it will not ings, we miss him dearly es- Every time my sisters and I be harmed by the freezing pecially now during the holi- went over, we picked a big cold temperatures. It will days. Happy New Year East Boston Main Streets Proudly Presents Our 14th Annual

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William F. Achtmeyer and Richard F. Connolly, Jr. were the event chairs. This year’s holiday concert raised more than $900,000 to benefit the Boston Symphony and Boston Pops orchestras, and represented support from nearly 100 New England Frank Langella, left, and Debby Boone join Boston Pops companies. “A Company conductor Keith Lockhart, right, for a photo op at the Christmas at Pops” is part 26th annual “A Company Christmas at Pops.” of the Holiday Pops Sea- (Photo by Michael J. Lutch) son, which continues through this coming Sun- The 26th Annual “A Com- Black Angus Tenderloin day, December 27. pany Christmas at Pops” of Beef, Wild Mushroom Building on a beloved 26- with Keith Lockhart and the Tartlet, Asparagus, and Pear year tradition, 200 young- Boston Pops Orchestra, one Almond Tarts for dessert. sters from children’s service of the Boston Symphony’s Yum! organizations throughout most important annual Grammy award-winner greater Boston were invited fundraising events, took Debby Boone headlined a list as special guests to this place last Wednesday at of special guests: Film and year’s event. Symphony Hall. Broadway actor Frank The children’s program The festivities began Langella narrating “A Visit began at the Fairmont with a cocktail-and-hors from St. Nicholas,” the a Copley Plaza Hotel in Boston, Robert A. Rio, Esq., Senior VP & Counsel for Associated d’oeuvres reception spon- cappella group The Swingle where the kiddos enjoyed Industries of Mass., and his wife Sandra enjoy the sored by the Martignetti Singers, noted baritone dinner, visits from Santa reception in Higginson Hall prior to dinner and the Companies. A delicious Robert Honeysucker, who and costumed characters, “Company Christmas at Pops” concert at Symphony Hall. boxed dinner followed which narrated “The Christmas and goodie bags provided by (Photo by Hilda M. Morrill) included Shrimp Skewers Story,” and the Tanglewood a variety of in-kind donors. with Lemon Aioli, Peppered Festival Chorus. Silver Fox Motorcoaches pro- In fact, she wore a vin- bragging rights and can hon- vided buses to transport the tage black beaded dress estly say that we have sung children from the Fairmont given to her many years ago with the Boston Pops! Buon Natale Copley Plaza to Symphony by Rosemary Clooney. It had ……. Memories of Christmas Hall. been made specifically for Past: One of our fond Christ- MODERN PASTRY SHOP, INC. Ms. Boone’s singing was her by the noted costume mas memories is taking ITALIAN & FRENCH PASTRY a definite hit with the audi- designer Edith Head, who our children when they had a long successful career were youngsters to Jordan Cakes ~ Confectionary ~ Candies ence. In between songs she shared wonderful slides in Hollywood. Marsh in Boston to visit the 257 Hanover Street, Boston, MA 02113 and video clips of her family The perfect evening ended Enchanted Village. We were (617) 523-3783 and talked about her famous with everyone participating de-lighted to learn that 20 Salem Street, Medford, MA 02155 father, Pat Boone, and her in “A Merry Little Sing- Jordans Furniture rescued (781) 396-3618 famous mother-in-law Rose- Along.” the beloved display and has WWW.MODERNPASTRY.COM mary Clooney. Of course, we now all have set it up in its Avon store

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Stewart pol- The stockings were hung by nently the communication ishes up The Four Tops’ hit “It’s The Same Old Song,” joins the chimney with care, In above, expressing at the Stevie Wonder for the romantic “My Cherie Amour,” fol- the hopes that St Nicholas same time out gratification lowed by the Stylistics’ tender “You Make Me Feel Brand would soon to be there. The that its faithful author is New,” teaming up with Mary J. Blige to take a song from children were nestled all numbered among the friends Jackie Wilson’s hit list, the energetic “Higher and Higher,” snug in their beds, while vi- of The Sun Virginia, your little pairing up with Smokey Robinson to deliver his past hit sions of sugar plums danced friends are wrong. They have “Tracks of My Tears,” and a dynamite duet with Jennifer in their heads, and Mamma been affected by the skepti- Hudson on the pretty “Let It Be Me.” Memories of Brook in her kerchief, and I in my cism of a skeptical age. Benton arise with “Rainy Night in Georgia,” the oft recorded cap had just settled down for They do not believe except “What Becomes of the Broken Hearted,” climbing aboard a long winter’s nap. When out what they see. They think the O’Jays driven “Love Train,” the Miracles’ 60’s hit “You’ve on the lawn there arose such that nothing can be which Really Got a Hold on Me,” and the Sam Cooke treat “Won- Bob D. and Santa Claus a clatter I sprang from the bed is not comprehensible by derful World.” The final pair include “If You Don’t Know Me to see what was the matter. pack. His eyes-how they their little minds. All minds, By Now” which was a hit first, for Harold Melvin & the Blue Away to the window I flew like twinkled! his dimples how Virginia, whether they be Notes, and again for Simply Red, with the finale in the form a flash, tore open the shut- merry! His cheeks were like men’s or children’s are little. of “Just My Imagination” a monster hit for The Tempta- ters and threw up the sash. roses, his nose like a cherry! In this great universe of tions. A potpourri of super soul artists, whose hits are just To the moon on the crest of His doll little mouth was ours, man is a mere insect, as great to listen to today, thanks to Rod Stewart. the new fallen snow gave the drawn like a bow, and the an ant, in his intellect as (CD) — Warner Bros. luster of mid-day to the ob- beard of his chin was as compared with the boundless Jarman brothers Gary, Ryan and Ross are jects below. When, what to my white as the snow. The world about him, as mea- punk-rock artists, The Cribs. is the wondering eyes did appear, stump of pipe he held tight in sured by the intelligence first full album they have made with guitarist but a miniature sleigh, and his teeth, and the smoke it capable of grasping the whole formerly of , who became a formal member of eight tiny reindeer. With a encircled his head like a of truth and knowledge. Yes, the group in February 2008. Musically The Cribs have little old driver, so lively and wreath. He had a broad little Virginia, there is a Santa crammed a dozen songs into their album, including their quick, I knew in a moment face, and a little round belly Claus. He exists as certainly first single “.” The balance of the dozen has it must be St. Nick. More that shook when he laughed as love and generosity and the fast-paced “We Were Aborted,” trailed by the logical rapid than eagles his cours- like a bowl full of jelly! He was devotion exist, and you know “We Share the Same Skies,” the biting “City of Bugs,” ers they came, and he chubby and plump, a right that they abound and give to questioning the suggestion of the disembowelment of whistled and shouted, and jolly old elf, and I laughed life its highest beauty and joy. “Hari Kari,” and mark the midpoint with the flaky “Last called them by name. “Now when I saw him in spite of Alas! How dreary would be the Year’s Snow.” The Cribs continue with the dynamic sounds Dasher! now, Dancer! Now myself. A wink of his eye and world if there were no Santa of “Emasculate Me,” the powerful title cut “Ignore the Prancer, and Vixon, On a twist of his head soon gave Claus! It would be as dreary Ignorant,” plus the stated “Save Your Secrets,” the driving Comet! On Cupid! On me to know that I had noth- as if there were no Virginias. “Nothing,” winding down with “Victim of Mass Production” Donner, and Blitzen, to the ing to dread. He spoke not a There would be no child- and pack it in via “Stick to Yr Guns.” When The Cribs rock top of the porch, to the top of word, but went straight to his like faith then, no poetry, — there is no sleeping! Watch for their full US tour expected the wall Now dash away! Dash work, and filled all the stock- no romance to make toler- to be announced soon, as they’ve already begun November away! Dash away all! As dry ings, then turned with a jerk, able this existence. We with shows in Los Angeles and New York. leaves that before wild hur- and laying a finger aside of should have no enjoyment, ricane fly, when they meet his nose and giving a nod up except in sense, and sight. with an obstacle, mount to the chimney he rose. He The eternal light with the sky, So up to the house- sprang to his sleigh, to his which childhood fills the top the coursers they flew team gave a whistle, and world would be extinguished. with the sleigh full of toys, and away he flew like the down of Not believe in Santa! You Saint Nicholas too. And then, a thistle. But I heard him might as not believe in WUBBZY’S CHRISTMAS ADVENTURE (DVD) — in a twinkling I heard on the exclaim, as he drove out of fairies. You might get your Anchor Bay Ent. roof the prancing and pawing sight “Happy Christmas to papa to hire men to watch in The holidays are here, and everyone in Wuzzleburg is of little hoofs. As I drew in my all, and to all a good night!” all the chimneys on Christ- getting ready for Winter Wonder Wubb Club fun! In this all- head, and was turning around This is what our kids mas eve to catch Santa new Wubbzy collection, everyone’s favorite bendy-tailed down the chimney St. Nicho- should hear this Christmas Claus, but even if you did not buddy pitches in to decorate the Figgity Fig Tree, go slip- las came with a bound. He Eve Night. see Santa Claus coming pery-sledding, fix Walden’s snow sculpture — and actually was dressed all in fur, from YES, VIRGINIA, down, what would that prove? solve the mystery of the Snow Shoo Shoo! The gang contin- his head to his foot, and his THERE IS A SANTA CLAUS Nobody sees Santa, but that ues to celebrate Christmas in Wuzzleburg by cheering up clothes were all tarnished By Francis P. Church is no sign that there is no Old Man Grumpus, and become Santa’s special helpers in with ashes and soot. A bundle (1897) Santa Claus. The most real delivering lots of presents! They work together to bring Daizy of toys he had flung o his Dear Editor: things in the world are those the most super-special Christmas ever! There’s plenty of back, and he looked like a I am 8 years old. Some of that neither children nor singing, dancing, hoopty-horns and slippery-sledding too, peddler, just opening his my little friends say there is men can see. Did you ever all helps them to celebrate the ultimate Wow! Wow! season see fairies dancing on the of caring, sharing and friendship. (1 hr. 10 mins.). lawn? Of course not, but DANCE A GOGO: SEXY NIGHTCLUB WORKOUT SERIES Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year that’s no proof that they are (3-DVD) — MVDvisual not there. Nobody can con- Andrea Lin has appeared in music videos for everyone ceive or imagine all the from Britney and Madonna, to Velvet Revolver, to L’il Kim wonders there are unseen to Dave Chappelle, and now turns her years of professional and unseeable in the world. experience to crafting a completely unique dance instruc- You tear apart the baby’s tion DVD. The 3 DVD box set has three titles: Music Video EAST BOSTON COMMUNITY rattle and see what makes (Dance Workout); Sexy Latin Groove” and Nightclub Fun DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION the noise inside, but there (Dance Workout). This DVD set combines not just choreog- is a veil covering the un- raphy and exercise, but also sexiness, grace and empower- 72 Marginal Street, East Boston, MA 02128 seen world which not the ment. Lin uses the hottest night club moves to provide a Phone: 617.569.5590 Fax: 617.569.4846 strongest man, nor even just-for-women fitness routine, designed specifically to be- the strength of all the stron- ing out your inner sex appeal while toning your body. gest men that ever lived could tear apart. Only faith, poetry, love, romance, can push Buon Natale - Felice Capo d’Anno aside that curtain and view NORTH END and picture the supernal beauty and glory beyond. Is ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION it real? Ah, Virginia, in the entire world there is noth- ing else real and abid- ing. No Santa Claus! Thank God! he lives and lives for- ever. A thousand years from Order Sons of Italy in America now, Virginia, nay 10 times 10,000 years from now he Wishes You a Grand Lodge of Massachusetts will continue to make glad the heart of childhood. Some- Very Merry Christmas! James DiStefano, State President thing we all should think about. and the State Council Dom Campochiaro, President MERRY CHRISTMAS! 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ment will be provided throughout the the C.B. Fish Organ – All works by evening by The Bob Nieske Group Bach. For more information, please featuring Phil Grenadier and popu- call: 617-227-2155 or visit: www.kings- ARTS lar vocalist Maggie Galloway. To add chapel.org. NOW to the celebration high above the PEABODY ESSEX MUSEUM city, the evening not only promises FIRST CHURCH CONGREGATIONAL East India Square, Salem, MA views of a Full Moon (weather per- Lindsay Chapel Mason & Garden REVISIONS: INDIAN ARTISTS PLAYING mitting) but a Blue Moon — which Streets Cambridge, MA ENGAGING TRADITIONS – Now has only occurred on New Year’s THE KING OF DENMARK’S through Spring of 2010. Come see how Eve one other time in the past 20 HEALTH – Saturday, January 16, some of today’s leading artists rein- years! The event is a 21+ event and 2010 at 8:00 PM. Works of Thomas terpret traditional use of color, com- UPTOWN & DOWNTOWN reservations are available by calling Simpson, Dowland, Brade, Schopp, position and subject. 617-536-1775. Orn & Borchgrevinck. RARE BIRD OF FASHION: THE CANTATAS, SONATAS & MORAL IRREVERENT IRIS APFEL – Now EMMANUAL CHURCH BOSTON TALES – Saturday, February 13, 2010 through February 7, 2010. This ex- 15 Newbury Street, Boston, MA at 8:00 PM – Music by Telemann, hibit features more than 80 dramatic JOHN HOLLENBECK AND THE Handel, Weiss, Beyer, Baron & ensembles from the personal collec- CLAUDIA QUINTET - December 31, Bach. tion of legendary tastemaker and style 2009 with special guest Gary Versace GRAND BALLET DUCOUR – Sat- icon Iris Apfel. premiere new works from their Cham- urday, April 17, 2010 at 8:00 PM. TRASH MENAGERIE – Now ber Music America’s 2009 New Jazz Works by Moulinie, Boesset, Mesan- through May, 2010. This exhibit pre- Works Grant Commissioning and geau, Guedron & du Caurroy. For sents over 30 whimsical animals cre- Ensemble Development program more information call 617-776-0692. ated from things most of us simply funded through the generosity of the throw away. For example: A luminous Doris Duke Charitable Foundation. SYMPHONY HALL moth made from piano keys and pot- They’ll be performing as part of the 301 Massachusetts Avenue tery shards. For more information, call First Night Celebration: December 31st Boston, MA 866-745-1876. “First Night” Event Set Times: 9:00 PM HAYDN, C.P.E. BACH AND SCHUBERT - 9:45 PM , 10:15 PM - 11:00 PM (with - Thursday, January 7, 2010 at 8:00 MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS Trevor Dunn and Matt Mitchell) PM; Saturday, January 9, 2010 at 8:00 465 Huntington Ave., Boston, MA www.firstnight.org. PM and Tuesday, January 12, 2010 at HARRY CALLAHAN, AMERICAN 8:00 PM. Ton Koopman is the con- PHOTOGRAPHER – Now through ductor for these evenings. Yo-Yo Ma, July 3, 2010. This exhibition fea- MUSIC cellist will be performing. tures intimate portraits, scenes of WORKS OF MOZART AND ELGAR Urban Life and the Natural Land- KING’S CHAPEL – Thursday, January 14 and Satur- scape. There are a collection of Corner of School and Tremont day January 16 and Tuesday, Janu- approximately 40 photographs that Streets, Boston, MA ary 19 at 8:00 PM; Sir Colin Davis is survey the major visual themes Tuscan chart-topping singer Jovanotti announces NEW YEAR’S EVE AT KING’S the conductor for these two evenings. of this artist’s career. For further CHAPEL – Thursday, December 31st For ticketscall: 617-266-1200; TDD/ information, please call 617-369-3445 Oyeah, the debut US album release. Check out his Boston at 9:00 PM – A First Night Button is TTY 617-638-9289 or visit the BSO or visit the museum’s website at appearance this Spring in Italian Events and Programs required. Heinrich Christensen plays website at: www.bso.org www.mfa.org. for more details. nity, university and church choirs — this is a definite must see!!! For THEATER tickets and further information, please call: 617-547-8300 or visit: ZERO ARROW THEATRE www.AmericanRepertoryTheater.org. 2 Arrow Street, Cambridge, MA THE DONKEY SHOW – Now through January 2, 2010. The intoxi- cating international sensation Special Events that takes you behind the velvet ropes into a glittered wonderland TOP OF THE HUB of decadence, divas, and disco, 800 Boylston Street-On the 52nd inspired by Shakespeare’s “A Mid- fl of the Prudential Building summer Night Dream.” For tickets TOP OF THE HUB - December 31, or more info, you may call 617-547- 2009 will usher in the New Year with 8300 or log on to the website at: a special evening-long celebration on www.AmericanRepertoryTheater.org. Thursday, December 31. The festivi- ties will begin with a Welcome Cock- LOEB DRAMA CENTER tail Reception at 7:30 p.m., followed 64 Brattle Street, Cambridge, MA by a Six Course Prix-Fixe Dinner at BEST OF BOTH WORLDS – Now 8:30 p.m. and a dazzling Champagne through January 3, 2010. This is a Toast at Midnight. With sweeping new musical for the whole family that views of the city serving as a spec- is bursting with the sounds of R&B tacular backdrop. Live jazz entertain- and Gospel which includes commu- ITALIAN EVENTS & PROGRAMS

ITALIAN RADIO tour in association with Active Arts “The Sicilian Corner” 11:00 AM Theater. Tickets available through an to 1:00 PM every Friday with host Tom authorized ticket seller found only at Zappala and Mike Lomazzo and “The Ticketmaster 1-800-982-2787, at all Italian Show” w/Nunzio DiMarca Ticketmaster outlets, by visiting every Sunday from 10AM to 1PM BroadwayAcrossAmerica.com/Boston www.1110wccmam.com and directly at the box office of “Italia Oggi”(Italy Today) Sundays Boston’s Colonial Theatre, 106 1PM to 2 PM with host Andrea Urdi Boylston Street, Boston during nor- 1460 AM www.1460WXBR.com mal business hours Monday- Satur- “Dolce Vita Radio” DJ Rocco day 10:00am – 6:00pm. STREGA NONA Mesiti 11 AM-1 PM Sundays. 90.7 FM is part of Across America or online www.djrocco.com – Boston 2009-2010 Family Series and “The Nick Franciosa Show” - is recommended for ages 4 – 9. Every Sunday at 12 Noon to 3:00 PM on radio stations WLYN 1360 AM and PARADISE ROCK CLUB WAZN 1470 AM. 967 Commonwealth Avenue, “Guido Oliva Italian Hour” Boston, MA 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM every Sunday JOVANOTTI - Wednesday, April on WSRO 650AM Framingham 28, 2010 at 8:00 PM. Italy’s number and online at www.wsro.com. one recording artist Jovanotti an- nounces Oyeah, the debut US album REGATTABAR release by the chart topping Tuscan AT THE CHARLES HOTEL singer, songwriter and rapper for the One Bennett St., Cambridge, MA legendary Verve Forecast label. Oyeah CARMEN CONSOLI - Thursday, was recorded in during January 7, 2010 at 7:30PM. A melodi- the Summer of 2009 during ous voice that echos in one of Jovanotti’s series of residencies at Boston’s finest and popular jazz ven- leading Manhattan and ues, Sicilian born artist Carmen clubs with the Soleluna NY LAB, a Consoli will promise to entertain her New York-based collective of musi- We've Iced the Price! American fan base. For more info call cians from Italy, the United States and 617-395-7757 or www.peltrix.com/ Brazil. A critically acclaimed pioneer getshowtix/regattabar. in the international hip hop scene Opening Night Tickets Just $15!* renown for working in his native Ital- COLONIAL THEATER ian language, Jovanotti again breaks Sat. Sun. Mon. Tue. 106 Boylston St., Boston, MA new ground on his first Stateside set. DEC. 26 DEC. 27 DEC. 28 DEC. 29 TOMIE DEPAOLA’S STREGA Resisting the temptation of re-purpos- DEC. 26 - 29 11:00 AM 11:00 AM 11:00 AM NONA - Saturday, January 9th at ing existing recordings in English for 3:00 PM 3:00 PM 3:00 PM 12 NOON 11am, 2pm and 5pm. Strega Nona will the American market, Jovanotti in- 7:00 PM* 4:00 PM bring its delightful story and fresh, stead conceived and created a project *(Excludes Front Row and VIP seats. No double discounts. Price does not include original score to Boston’s Colonial entirely within its borders, incorpo- $2 facility fee.) Theatre on January 9, 2010. Under rating multiple languages and achiev- the direction of Tracy Ward (Hunter ing a musical result ready for world- Buy tickets at www.disneyonice.com, Retail Gatherers, Bay Area Premiere), cho- wide consumption. A double album reography by Nicole McGann and a collection, Oyeah’s 20 tracks feature Locations, TD Garden Box Office or call 1-800-745-3000 “pop-up book inspired” set design by all new live versions of original reper- Andrea Bechert; the magic of each toire drawn from Jovanotti’s genera- Ticket Prices: $20 - $25 - $30 - $50 VIP - $80 Front Row song brings new life to the material tion-long career plus 3 unreleased Limited number of Front Row and VIP seats available. Call or go online for details. for a young audience and to audi- studio takes on classic Italian songs ences that have grown up reading the re-interpreted for today’s interna- (Service charges and handling fees may apply. Prices do not include $2 facility fee.) legendary stories of native New En- tional music market. For tickets and gland author Tomie dePaola. Maxi- more information please call 617-562- Take the to Disney On Ice! mum Entertainment is presenting the 8800 or www.livenation.com. Page 12 POST-GAZETTE, DECEMBER 25, 2009

Recipes from the Homeland by Vita Orlando Sinopoli

A recent poll revealed for most visited home in the COPYRIGHT, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED the first time in more than United States — outdrawn PESCE STOCCO “Stock Fish” 40 years, a plurality of only by the White House? Cod or Haddock in Tomato Sauce Americans — 49% — said Graceland, the home of the U.S. should “mind its own Elvis Presley in Memphis, 1 pound codfish loins business internationally” Tennessee. How many ence between a millionaire 1 medium chopped onion and stop trying to solve other chests of tea were dumped and the rest of us is that 3 small potatoes countries’ problems. overboard at the Boston Tea while he’s working on his 1 celery stick (chopped) Since 1980, White House Party on December 16, second million, we’re work- 3 medium-ripe tomatoes, or 1 four-ounce can tomato sauce security has been breached 1773? A total of 342. What ing on our first. 1/4 cup olive or canola oil at least 91 times as public- famous American roasted Steven’s attractive and 2 tablespoons capers in vinegar ity seekers and others man- a turkey on a rotating elec- brainy wife Theresa claims, 2 tablespoons white wine aged to evade Secret Service tric spit — in 1749? Ben- when a girl marries a mil- Salt checkpoints. Among those jamin Franklin, in a cook- lionaire, all her relatives bat Peel and chop onion and celery. Place cooking oil, onion who were allowed past the ing experiment he con- a path to her door. and celery in skillet to simmer slowly until onion is opaque. gates was a family of tour- ducted on the banks of the Paul Waters of Swampscott Add capers including some of the liquid from bottle and stir. ists in a minivan, and a Schuykill River in Philadel- thinks not every man wants Simmer slowly. Add chopped fresh tomatoes, cover and sim- woman falsely claimed “a phia. How did denim, the to be a millionaire; many mer a few minutes. Add bay leaf (optional). If used, be sure special relationship” with fabric used for blue jeans, are content just to live like to remove bay leaf before serving meal. Allow ingredients President Clinton. get its name? From the city one. to cook about ten minutes being careful not to dry them The print publishing in- in which it originated — Trvia! The only state in out. dustry continuous to shed Nimes, France. It’s a short- the United States to be Peel, wash, and cut potatoes into two-inch wedges. Add jobs, with payrolls falling ened version of serge de named after a president is to skillet. Spoon some tomato sauces from skillet over 4.2% last month due to big Nimes, or serge of Nimes. Washington. The only one of potatoes. Cover and simmer slowly, about ten to twelve layoffs at Time, Inc. and other What popular TV star ap- the seven dwarfs who’s minutes. Rinse cod loins. Cut into four-inch pieces before publishers. In the past 12 peared in Salem cigarette beardless is Dopey. Eleven adding to skillet. Add water if needed to extend sauce. Spoon months, 86,800 print commercials for four years dogs played “Lassie” in the some sauce over the cod pieces. Cover and cook slowly. employees have lost their — with his green eyes col- movie and TV series. Only When fish and potatoes is fork tender, add wine and bring jobs. Fortunately, The Post- ored blue? Tom (“Magnum one was female. Austria was to slow boil. Cover and remove from burner. Reheat slowly Gazette has maintained its PI”) Selleck. What American the first country to send for serving. staff of 400 hard working merchandising pioneer used postcards. A dog’s nose is as employees who are paid to shoplift from his own individual as a person’s fin- NOTE: During the mid-eighteen hundreds, my ancestors in weekly — very weakly! Just stores to check the alert- gerprint. Washington, D.C. Sicily prepared this as a special Christmas Eve meal. My parents kidding! ness of his employees? has the highest ratio of law- and relatives continued the tradition in this country. Two or Gold is having its best year Woolworth. yers per resident: 1 for ev- three days before preparing this recipe, the dried pesce stocco in decades, recently hitting Who was the only English- ery 19 people. There is no (which I believe to be dried cured haddock) was soaked in a record high of $1,226.56 an man to become Pope? Nicho- word in the English lan- water. The water was changed daily to remove the salt. However, ounce. Still, anyone who paid las Breakspear, who was guage which rhymes with the briny taste remained. This was not a popular meal with $850 for an ounce of gold in Adrian IV from 1154 to 1159. purple. many young children because of the strong unpleasant aroma January 1980 would have And how old was Moses when Time for some show busi- while the fish cooked. But eventually it became a favorite meal earned more if they had put he died? He was 102 years ness reminiscing with the served with fresh bread. that money instead in an old, according to the Bible. maestro and musicologist Since dried salted haddock is difficult to find today, fresh or interesting-bearing check- How was the car known as Albert Natale. For nearly dried salted cod (baccala) can be used instead. When I prepare ing account. the Fiat named? The word half a century, from 1929 to the meal now, I use fresh skinned cod loins, free of bones. Carlo Scostumato says he fiat means an authoritative 1977, Guy Lombardo led his This eliminates the unpleasant aroma of the preserved fish. has two gold teeth and won- decree (from the Latin for Royal Canadians band, To obtain the “old briny” taste, I add two small pieces of ders if anyone of you would “let it be done”). But the Ital- which became an institu- presoaked dried, cured baccala. be interested in purchasing ian car company founded in tion on New Year’s Eve when them for $20,000. Turin in 1899 adopted its millions of people crowded Bella Culo of Chestnut Hill name as an acronym for into Manhattan’s Time in Brookline says, “Carlo, Fabbrica Italiana Automobili Square while Lombardo’s have no fear! There won’t be Torino (Italian Motorcar band played “Auld Lang a gold rush!” Works, Turin). Syne.” Louis Prima, a trum- Huh? So far this year, 21 Dead issue! A Brazilian peter, composer and band “Buon Auguri Per Una Santa banks in Georgia have man surprised mourners by leader, successfully crossed Natale E Felici Capo failed, the most of any state. showing up alive at his own the line between jazz to Analysts blame the state’s funeral. Relatives of Ademir swing, then to R&B, and fi- D’Anno per Tutti” profusion of small, thinly Goncalves had been called by nally to rock n’ roll in the capitalized banks, as well as police to view the body of a 1930’s. Some of his famous Vita Orlando Sinopoli the eight-highest foreclo- man killed in a car crash, compositions are “Brooklyn sure rate in the nation. and identified the badly dis- Boogie,” and “Oh Babe.” His The thrifty Tom Analetto of figured body as that of the greatest achievement was Medford, claims many banks 59-year-old bricklayer. In his 1936 composition “Sing, have a new kind of Christ- fact, Goncalves had been Sing, Sing” which was later mas club in operation. The drinking with friends, and recorded by Benny Goodman new club helps you save only received word of his fu- and stands as the most money to pay for last year’s neral when it was already powerful big band/jazz hit of gifts. underway. “People are afraid all time. Maria Von Trapp “Mona” Lisa Cappuccio of to look for very long when sold the rights to her book, Vita can be reached at [email protected] East Boston, says, “Some they identify bodies,” said a “The Story of The Trapp banks guarantee maximum police spokesman,” and I Family Singers” to a German interest rates for several think that is what happened company for $1500. Rodgers years, which is more than a in this case.” and Hammerstein made it 1st Generation marriage license can do.” Money talks! There are into a hit musical, calling it The alluring and bril- 237 millionaires in the U.S. “The Sound of Music.” It also Italian-American liant Rosalie Cunio of Senate and House of Repre- became one of the top gross- Waltham, says, “If money sentatives. That’s 44% of all ing films of all time in 1965. Vita Orlando Sinopoli doesn’t grow on trees, why members of Congress. One Maria received not a penny Shares with us do branches continue to percent of the public at large from either. Orin Tucker sprout branches?” are millionaires. formed his own band in a delightful recollection Questions people ask: According to Steven 1936. Between 1939-1942, of her memories as a child What house is the second- Sebestyen, the only differ- he had 16 hits, the biggest of which was “Oh Johnny growing up in Oh!” featuring vocalist Wee Boston’s “Little Italy” Buon Natale Bonnie Baker. And singer Caterina Valente was born and a collection of in Paris of Italian parents. Italian family recipes Her version of “The Breeze And I” catapulted her to star- from the homeland. A Classic Cigar Parlor dom in 1955. Thanks to all of you who Great as Gifts sent me Christmas cards! 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• Mayor’s Column (Continued from Page 1) much to accomplish in the bill reflects recommenda- next four years, and the tions from the jobs summit work begins anew on Inau- we held two weeks ago by guration Day at Faneuil Hall investing in infrastructure, on January 4th. critical public service sec- Our agenda to transform tors of police, fire, teachers, Boston is ambitious yet at- and youth, and emergency tainable. We must spur eco- relief for families struggling When I was a kid, I mas party was rapidly ap- After we ate, Ms. Orr asked nomic development and be as a result of the economic belonged to the Trinity proaching and I had a prob- all of to be seated and she more efficient with our valu- downturn. Neighborhood House. It lem. Dad and my uncles read three Christmas sto- able resources. But the big- While we strive to meet was a settlement house atop were musicians and work- ries to us, Twas the Night Be- gest gift I’m asking for — ambitious goals, we also Meridian Hill near the inter- ing day and night playing fore Christmas, by Clement aside from my knee healing have a lot to celebrate. The section of Meridian and parties during December. Clarke Moore; Yes, Virginia, soon — would come from the buzz is building around the White Streets in East Bos- Mom and Nanna were spend- There is a Santa, by Francis State Legislature in Janu- city for the Winter Classic at ton. In the 1800s, it had ing all their time getting P. Church, and from her ary with passage of the cru- Fenway Park. Not only will been the home of a promi- things ready for large family Bible, The Gospel According to cial education reform bill. the Bruins and local college nent Boston family, but by get togethers on both Christ- St. Luke. The bill would give Super- teams face off on Fenway’s the time I got there, it was a mas Eve and Christmas Day. Ms. Orr concluded her intendent Carol Johnson ice, but last Saturday we dis- neighborhood center, part of I needed someone to take reading with Amen and we the leeway to turn around 14 tributed thousands of free the Red Feather Organiza- me to the party and the only repeated. Babbononno whis- underperforming schools tickets to city residents who tion, and it serviced the one left was Babbononno. He pered that the prayer was and to create innovative in- will skate on that very same youth of that island part of complained, argued, made similar to the one we hear district charter schools, ice. What better present the city. excuses and gave Nanna a at Mass on Christmas Day. which would provide the flex- than a ticket to one of the Each year, they hosted hard time, but her endur- I just smiled and then it was ibility for much-needed re- free skates? I’m excited that a Christmas party for the ance outlasted his and he time for the parents to get a forms. It would also position so many residents will expe- kids who were members, agreed to take me to the tour of the facilities. Massachusetts to receive rience this once-in-a-life- and of course, their families Christmas party. Well, that was then and it’s $250 million over the next time opportunity. were invited. I was often It was on the Tuesday now 60 years later and I still four years in federal “Race Ice skating at Fenway found at the Trinity House night before Christmas have that same Christmas to the Top” funds that re- Park may not become a during the week. I made and when we arrived, spirit. Son, John, surprised ward states that aren’t afraid tradition in Boston, but so airplane models, took boxing Ms. Orr was at the front door me by knocking on the door to take new approaches to many traditions in our di- lessons, played basketball, greeting all of the young a couple of nights ago. He improve education. verse neighborhoods make and due to my mother’s in- guests and their families. came home from Zurich, And while the holidays are Boston a special place at this sistence, learned how to Babbononno looked at the Switzerland and will be with a time to enjoy the company time of year. I hope you dance. food table wondering what us for the holidays. He will of family and friends, I’m continue to pass on your tra- When I first joined, a the foreign offerings were: be heading out soon to pick aware that many are strug- ditions to future genera- Mr. Dudley was the man finger sandwiches, chips, up his brother, Mike, who gling to find work. I’m en- tions and that you enjoy in charge of the activities potato salad, coleslaw, red will be arriving from New couraged, though, by the re- the time to relax and reflect for the boys, but not long colored punch and a large York. Weather permitting, cent passage of a jobs bill in with your family and friends. after, a local, J.J. Dana took cake with red, white and we will be combining fami- the U.S. House that could be From my family to yours, his place. Edith De Angelis, green frosting on it. I told lies with my cousin, Ralph signed into law by President have a happy, healthy holi- who later became Dr. De him to help himself in Ital- Pepe to celebrate Christ- Obama early next year. The day season! Angelis, a prominent East ian, and by the look on his mas. I will let you know Boston neighborhood activ- face, you might think he was about the festivities next ist, ran things for the girls. going to be poisoned. He suf- week, but in the mean time, Happy Holidays from The head of operations for fered his way through a from the descendents of the both boys and girls was a sandwich or two, but seeing Contini and Christoforo women named Ms. Orr. he had a sweet tooth, he families, may you all have a 419 Broadway It was the middle of dove into the Christmas very Merry Christmas … December, 1949, and the cake and loved the sweet red Buon Natale tutti and MAY Everett, MA 02149 Trinity House annual Christ- punch. GOD BLESS AMERICA www.everettbank.com

• Yes, Virginia (Continued from Page 6) Member FDIC open window of the man’s tection from storms. When Myra and its great house. Here was a dowry for Prisoners and others shrine passed into the hands the eldest girl and she was wrongly condemned are St. of the Saracens, Saint soon married. At intervals Nicholas’ third major cat- Nicholas’ relics were trans- Nicholas did the same for egory of patronage. Reveal- ported to Bari, Italy, arriving Buon Natale the second and third daugh- ing his strong concern for safely on May 9, 1087, where ters; at the last time the fa- justice, especially for inno- a new church was built to ther was on the watch, rec- cent victims. shelter them. ognized his benefactor and St. Nicholas died and was In modern times, German overwhelmed him with his buried in his episcopal city settlers in Pennsylvania gratitude. In other parts of of Myra, and by the time of brought with them their the world, however, St. Justinian there was a ba- Christmas gift bearer, the Nicholas’ chief patronage is silica built in his honor at Christkindl. A child garbed that of sailors and ships—of- Constantinople, today the in white robes and a gold fering safe voyage and pro- modern city of Istanbul. halo portrayed the Christkindle, or Christ Child. The child doled out 20092005 Buon Natale e Felice Anno Nuovo gifts to children on Christ- mas Eve. Over time, the pro- Green Cross Pharmacy Italia Unita, Inc. nunciation of Christkindle FARMACIA CROCE VERDE was Americanized into Kris J. Giangregorio, Reg. Ph. - F. Giangregorio, Reg. Ph. “Promoting Italian culture and the Kringle and became another preservation of Italian heritage.” 393 Hanover Street, Boston, Mass. • Tel: 617-227-3728 name for Saint Nicholas. Professional Dependability - Accuracy - Service 35 Bennington Street Various observances, both East Boston, MA 02128 ecclesiastical and secular are connected with Saint Tel: (617) 561-3201 Fax: (617) 569-2898 Nicholas especially in Ger- Email: [email protected] ATTENTION www.italiaunita.org many, Switzerland and the Netherlands, where Saint Nicholas is translated into ATTORNEYS Sinterklass finally becoming The POST-GAZETTE newspaper is a paper the Santa Claus. of general circulation. We are qualified to accept legal notices from any court in each town that we serve. Buon Natale ST. JUDE AND ST. ANTHONY NOVENA May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be LEGAL NOTICES — FOR YOU WHO APPRECIATE THE FINEST — adored, glorified, loved and preserved throughout the world now and for- THE ever. Sacred Heart of Jesus pray for For information on placing a Legal Notice in the POST-GAZETTE, us. St. Jude, worker of miracles, pray Johnny Christy for us. St. Jude, help of the hopeless, please call (617) 227-8929; or mail notice to: POST-GAZETTE, pray for us. St. Anthony, most loving protector and wonder worker, pray P.O. BOX 135, BOSTON, MA 02113 Attn: Legal Notices forus.Saythisprayer9timesaday and by the 8th day your prayer will be Orchestra answered. It has never been known to fail. Publication must be promised. My prayers have been answered. MUSIC FOR ALL Favor received. P.G. WWW.BOSTONPOSTGAZETTE.COM ATP OCCASIONS 781-648-5678 Page 14 POST-GAZETTE, DECEMBER 25, 2009

The time has come, the walrus said, NEWS BRIEFS TO TALK OF MANY THINGS (FROM ITALIAN of shoes and ships and sealing wax of cabbages and kings NEWSPAPERS AND by Sal Giarratani OTHER PUBLICATIONS) ONE OF MY FAVORITE tad better than the second. president wanting “gringos Compiled by Orazio Z. Buttafuoco RISTORANTES Or were they both just Amazon nations to prevent WHO ARE THE REFUGEES THAT KEEP COMING TO I was over at Nico’s horrible with a capital H? deforestation. He stated ITALY? The new Italian phenomenon-immigration — across the street from the NICK VARANO’S rich Western nations is quite recent. In times past Italians were generally Hanover Street Firehouse FAMILY TRADITION caused much of the environ- ‘emigrants’, going to many foreign countries, mostly the recently to pick up a meal to Nick Varano’s Famous Deli mental destruction of Americas, later to Australia (after WWII) Now something new go. I get tired of the same old on Cross Street in Boston’s the rain forest. God forbid is happening. People are leaving troubled areas gravitating fast food junk. Nico’s serves North End held a holiday we blame loggers and farm- along the Mediterranean Sea, and from Africa, to find a real food for real people. I just event this past Saturday. ers who cut and burn modern ‘land of opportunity’ where to find better-paid jobs, want to say hi to Caitlin, my Children and adults were trees. in short to make a good living, away from ‘danger zones, or favorite 75 percent Italian invited to attend Nick Blame the gringos seems ‘ethnic cleansing’ areas. These new arrivals are jamming and to Giovanni who seemed Varano’s Family Tradition to be Brazilian for “Blame Italian coastal lands, particularly the island of Lampedusa, to be running things well the and attend they did. Special the United States.” How with daily landings in the hundreds. A new feeling is now day I stopped by. guest star of the event was much longer must gringos being felt, thanks to a barrage of anti-refuge sentiments, ROSLIDALE SONS OF none other than Santa be blamed for everything openly expressed by no less than the Northern League, openly ITALY CHRISTMAS PARTY Claus. bad everywhere? When will TH discriminatory indeed, opposed even to a moderate ‘open- The Roslindale O.S.I.A. 39 ANNIVERSARY this madness stop? door’ policy, not only by moderate politicians, but more sig- Lodge #1606 Christmas GREETING TO ... FOOD FOR THOUGHT nificantly by the Vatican. The only problem with the latter Party was held on Sunday, I was reviewing the latest With so many elections for th is about providing some of the needed resources to the new- December 10 . It was stand- news in the Regional Review us recently, I heard a great comers. What about the other 26 countries of the European ing room only. Once again and just found out that quote from a political con- Community who are ready to grab the cheap labor but hold- this year, I was allowed my Phil and Mary Orlandella sultant that made so much ing their ‘purse’. Furthermore, is Italy obligated to accept fifteen minutes of fame just celebrated anniversary sense, you need to hear it these people, most of whom request ‘political asylum’? What doing my stand-up comedy number 39. Now, they’ve too. Good candidates for of- are the Italian laws on the matter? Well, we have been un- routine. For a few minutes, been married for as long fice with the best chance of able to find a single law that, in Italy, delves with the prob- it was all about me. People as Jack Benny’s age. If electoral success have to lem of ‘asylum rights’. A new law enacted recently, the ‘Bossi- seemed to like my stuff and you understand that, it accomplish four things with Fini law deals precisely with the subject matter, but not in a at least no one was throw- means you’ve been around voters or they’re going home broad manner, to which there is a strong opposition, for fear ing any rolls at me. the region for a while, a long losers. Voters must know, that that making the refugees’ acceptance easy, would open A TASTE OF EASTIE while. like, believe and trust in up the gates to a still larger wave of immigrants. Which has East Boston Main Streets STILL NOT HEALTH FOOD candidates. If this is hap- th given rise to another position, that of outright rejection of is hosting the 14 annual General Mills, you know pening, then winning isn’t any and all immigrants. As a matter of fact, both Italy and Taste of Eastie at the Hilton the folks who make Lucky in the candidate’s game Libyan Governments have agreed to cooperate on a new joint Boston Logan Airport on Charms, Trix and Cocoa plan. th policy: to intercept and send back to Libya potential trouble- January 12 . Entertain- Puffs plans to reduce the WHAT THE HECK IS A maker-immigrants, or stopping them before they embark. ment, great food and lots of amount of sugar in its cere- NEWS READER? Of course, the ‘rejection policy’ has been strongly criticized, fun will highlight the whole als marketed to children. I One time when I watched to the surprise of no one, by the Vatican. But the stronger evening. Over 24 restau- remember back as a kid the news, you listened to opposition, no surprise there, has come from the Northern rants will be showcasing when Kelloggs changed the the news anchor give the League’s Umberto Bossi. He has even convinced the Premier, their cuisine. For further names of Sugar Pops and news. Walter Cronkite wrote Silvio Berlusconi, to oppose the landings because, Bossi says, information, please call Sugar Smacks to Corn Pops his own news copy which most of the refugees are people that have been recruited by East Boston Main Streets at and I believe to Corn Smacks meant he was actually a international crime bosses, no less! Berlusconi made his 617-561-1044. or plain Smacks. None of journalist. Today, news views public in a statement he issued while recently COFFEE, BAGEL AND this actually means the anchors are gone and attending a meeting with Egyptian leaders at Sharm- TWO BAD JOKES stuff has any good nutritious replaced by news readers. el-Sheikh. Those who follow the odyssey of the refugees I stopped off at Contrada’s value, does it? Of course, they’re not just realize that, at least for some of them, the ultimate reason the other morning for my BRAZIL WANTS any news readers. 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LACKEY, CAMERON we’ll be getting catcher Max appeared to center on last BOLSTER SOX? Ramirez from the Rangers. year’s lack of power. Pitch- By the time you read this, PHILLIES GETTING ing was good last season. John Lackey should be a HALLADAY? Good enough by today’s stan- member of the Boston Red Looks like the Phillies will dards. It was rather the lack Sox. He is one of the best be getting a former Cy of power that creamed the A.L. right handers in the Young guy in Roy Halladay Sox. If Bay is gone, there game. The Sox will probably from the Blue Jays if all goes more power. Recently, give him a 5-year deal worth works out. The team is also Dave Ortiz said, the Sox about $17 million per sea- trying to work a deal send- need more slugging power. son. On paper, the Sox ing that former Cy Young guy On that I agree but Ortiz’s should have one of the best to the Mariners. Last year, lack of power this past year starting rotation in all of Halladay was 17-10 with a hurt badly. Who the heck baseball. Lackey would join 2.79 ERA in Toronto. is Cameron. We don’t need Josh Beckett, Jon Lester, MATSUI defensive outfielders, we Daisuke Matsuzaka and BECOMES AN ANGEL need slugging outfielders. I Engine 5 has been turned into the “Santa either Tim or Clay This year’s World Series think the Hawk should have Express.” (Photo by Sal Giarratani) Buchholz. Seems crazy to MVP for the NY Yankees his own radio sports call-in pay someone $17 million to Hideki Mat sui has agreed show, he’s great. be your fifth starter but to a 1-year deal for $6.5 mil- JOHHNY DAMON • News Briefs (Continued from Page 1) hopefully, the Red Sox still lion. This past season, he PROBABLY COULDN’T have something up their was 28-90-.274 for New York. HURT tion provision or even the sleeve. 2010 SEASON OPENER With the NY Yankees sign- debate over the public option Meanwhile, they also AT FENWAY ing up outfielder Curtis that Democrats will probably signed Mike Cameron from The Red Sox and Yankees Granderson from the Tigers settle with an inartful dodge. the Brewers. Looks like Ja- will open up the 2010 sea- in a 3-team deal, Johnny The problem is the core of son Bay won’t be back and son Sunday, April 4 with an Damon’s Bronx Tale may be the bill more than $400 bil- Cameron was a necessity at 8pm clash. coming to an end. He’s 36 lion in new taxes and a half- this writing. Lifetime, he’s THEY’RE TALKING ABOUT years old now and seems to trillion dollars in Medicare 265-926-.250. Last year in LACKEY AT CONTRADA’S want more than the Yan- cuts to pay for a vast new Milwaukee, he was 24-70- Down at Contrada’s the kees are willing to pay. He entitlement that is certain .250. His salary will be in the morning after the John hit 24 homers and batted to increase the cost of insur- Fenway Farm Stand $15.5 million neighborhood. Lackey deal made the pa- .282 in 2009. Could he help ance, reduce the quality of Opens on Boylston Street A nice neighborhood for a pers, there was no end to the the Red Sox? Probably more medical care and ruin the A former tire store has .250 hitter. If the Mike baseball talk going on over than not. We’ll have to just federal fisc.” been rotated as they say Lowell deal goers through, cups of coffee. The debate wait and see. into a farm stand. Marshall’s AOL, Time Warner Farm Stand of Gloucester Get Divorced opened for business recently AOL and Time Warner Inc. tion that could get Donahue LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE with produce, breads, past- have gone their separate arrested. Talk about silly Commonwealth of Massachusetts Commonwealth of Massachusetts ries, cheeses, imported olive ways. The marriage of seem- stuff, this takes the cake. The Trial Court The Trial Court oi1 and other items. The ing necessity back in 2001 Tom Donahue and the Middlesex Probate and Family Court Middlesex Probate and Family Court grand opening was held hit the rocks a while ago. 208 Cambridge Street 208 Cambridge Street Chamber are opposed to Cambridge, MA 02141 Cambridge, MA 02141 th The news was buried on on December 12 at the ObamaCare and Cap and Docket No. MI09D4438DR Docket No. MI09D3709DR B7 of my newspaper unlike old Goodyear store. Peter Trade legislation. DIVORCE SUMMONS DIVORCE SUMMONS Sougarides, development the scandal of Tiger Woods He’s being accused of be- BY PUBLICATION BY PUBLICATION vice president for Samuels which imploded all over page ing “dedicated to corrupting DORIS SOLIS, GRACE N.CLARK, & Associates, the developer one with banner headlines. American democracy.” Who’s Plaintiff Plaintiff who purchased the Goodyear Good luck to both AOL and vs. vs. corrupting democracy here? MICHAEL T. SOLIS, SYLVESTER LEE CLARK, site last year for $9.9 million Time Warner. Senate Drops Public Defendant Defendant said, ‘We’re putting the Harry Reid: Race-monger? Option for Now To the above named Defendant: To the above named Defendant: building to temporary use Senate Majority Leader Senate Democrats have A Complaint has been presented to this A Complaint has been presented to this Harry Reid has set up his Court by the Plaintiff, DORIS SOLIS, seeking Court by the Plaintiff, GRACE N. CLARK, until we are ready to build dropped the public option a DIVORCE. seeking a DIVORCE. something.” The developing perimeter. It is Democrats plan for now but no one can An automatic Restraining Order has been An automatic Restraining Order has been company also purchased the versus Evil Americans. He predict the final bill passed entered in this matter preventing you from entered in this matter preventing you from recently accused Republi- taking any action which would negatively taking any action which would negatively gas station next door and by the House and Senate. impact the current financial status of either impact the current financial status of either that site temporarily will cans in the US Senate of It’s all a trick. Hocus-Pocus! party. Please refer to the Supplemental Pro- party. Please refer to the Supplemental Pro- house the Fenway Car Wash Civil War racism. He lam- Now, the Senate is talking bate Court Rule 411 for more information. bate Court Rule 411 for more information. basted the GOP to get “on the You are required to serve upon Doris Solis You are required to serve upon Grace and Bon Cleaners. When about new options that - Plaintiff - whose address is 180 Sammett N. Clark - Plaintiff - whose address is the financial market im- right side of history” when it would be “administered by Street, Malden, MA 02148 your answer on 103 Trapelo Road, #18, Waltham, MA proves, both sites will be comes to ObamaCare. He private companies.” How- or before January 18, 2010. If you fail to do 02452 your answer on or before February also likened Republicans to so, the Court will proceed to the hearing and 5, 2010. If you fail to do so, the Court will turned into a mixed-use ever, what happens if the the adjudication of this action. You are also proceed to the hearing and the adjudication project. the supporters of slavery in Office of Personal Manage- required to file a copy of your answer in the of this action. You are also required to file a Kudos to the the Old Confederacy. ment which would oversee Office of this Court at CAMBRIDGE. copy of your answer in the Office of this Court Reid is more concerned Witness, HON. PETER C. DiGANGI, at CAMBRIDGE. Wall Street Journal this new option doesn’t like Esquire, First Justice of said Court at Witness, HON. PETER C. DiGANGI, According to the Journal with his political base then what private companies CAMBRIDGE, this 30, day of November, Esquire, First Justice of said Court at (December 10th) on the with what the American 2009. CAMBRIDGE, this 11, day of December, come up with? In this what 2009. healthcare overhaul pushed people desire. The MoveOn you see is not what you al- Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate by Democrats, ‘The bill’s - Daily Kos crowd want to get Run date: 12/25/09 Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate ways get world of Run date: 12/25/09 main problem isn’t its abor- their healthcare reform Washington, D.C., US Sen- moving again and the left is ator Russ Feingold, D-Wis- getting kind of looney tunes consin actually opposes the ST. JUDE AND ST. ANTHONY NOVENA on the issue. deal he just made. Buon Natale May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be As Investor’s Business Daily Meanwhile, this same deal adored, glorified, loved and preserved recently editorialized, “ ... it’s throughout the world now and for- also adds 3 million new ever. Sacred Heart of Jesus pray for actually the American people people to Medicare, a pro- Richard Settipane us. St. Jude, worker of miracles, pray themselves who Harry Reid gram already going broke. It for us. St. Jude, help of the hopeless, is accusing of maliciously Insurance Services pray for us. St. Anthony, most loving all sounds like Houdini to protector and wonder worker, pray being on the wrong side of me. This game playing is FOR ALL YOUR INSURANCE NEEDS forus.Saythisprayer9timesaday history. Americans know making me both angry and and by the 8th day your prayer will be how dangerous it is to let answered. It has never been known to tired at once. AUTO • HOMEOWNERS • TENANTS fail. 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HOOPS and HOCKEY in the HUB

CORNER TALK by Reinaldo Oliveira, Jr. by Richard Preiss

It’s taken the town be featured. Then a full by storm, it has, but when week after the NHL contest, the NHL Winter Classic the colleges will start to bring assumes direct center stage the four weeks of activity to on New Year’s Day at Fenway a close with a doubleheader. Park — after all the prelimi- Northeastern will face off nary events leading up to it against UNH in the women’s have been conducted — let’s game at 4 p.m. with the hope for a somewhat mild Boston College and Boston day full of promise and free University men’s squad tak- of precipitation. ing the ice at 7:30 p.m. Even If this game was in the after that things won’t be Garden it would have a good over. There’s a public skat- chance of selling out. The ing session slated for as late Bruins were playing basi- as January 10. cally good hockey through There’s good news for the the first half of December Flyers, who came from but the Flyers were still in behind to defeat the Bruins The Pugs’ at the Florian Hall the throes of mediocrity, 3-1 on the strength of three Merry Christmas to all. I hope you and this night. I am not diminishing the talent limping along near the third period goals at the Gar- your Family, all have a great Holiday. Check of the fighters, which is the key ingredient bottom of the Eastern Con- den back on December 14: out Santa, when he comes down your chim- to victory, or not. Corner-men, will play a piv- ference despite handing the last two Winter Classic ney. It might have been, our beloved Tinker otal role. Iron Mike Pusateri will be at this the coaching reins over to games were won by visiting Picot. “Ho, Ho, Ho.” fight. He was at the last Big One, when Manny Eastern Massachusetts na- teams. And maybe, just Ring 4 meeting honoring Christmas 2009. Pacquiao defeated Miguel Cotto. tive Peter Laviolette — the maybe, a victory could some- Here at Lindsey’s. Ring 4 President Mickey I’m watching “Joe Louis: America’s Hero. former Bruins assistant who how propel Philly into the Finn, and newly installed President Bobby Joe Louis had 25 Heavyweight Title de- coached the Carolina Hurri- upper reaches of the NHL Franklin, John “Buddy” Ford says, “Have a fenses. He was good enough. This is a great canes to the 2006 Stanley next spring. You see, the two Happy Christmas. A special Prayer was said, show. An inspiring list of great individuals, Cup title. most recent winners of the in honor of RIP Mr. Boxing Charles “Babe” who touched the life of this great Heavyweight If you were not able to get Winter Classic — Pittsburgh Wood. Champion. Many spoke on Joe Louis; Frank a ticket — or believed that in 2008 and Detroit in 2009 A Christmas Pugs Luncheon was held at Sinatra, Rocky Marciano, Peter Marciano, the best seat may well be at — made it all the way to the Florian Hall, Dorchester. December Pug of Sonny Marciano. These great gentlemen home given the sight lines Stanley Cup Finals before the Month is Shawn Mullen who’s “In the spoke great words on the Great Joe Louis at the ballpark — you may bowing out. Navy.” We all had a great time. (May 13, 1914 to April 11, 1981). He compiled join the millions who will We think that the Flyers I am really looking forward, to the Manny a 68-3, 54 KO record. Joe Louis the “Ameri- watch the contest on televi- — buried deep in the Paquiao versus Floyd Mayweather Jr., title can Hero, fought the greats of the game; sion. The 2009 Winter Clas- trenches of the Eastern Con- fight on March 13, 2010. It looks like, it will Primo Carnera, Max Baer, Paulino sic — played at historic ference — would be very possibly be at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Uzcudun, Max Schmeling, Jack Sharkey, Wrigley Field in Chicago, the happy if they were somehow Two great battlers. vying to be the Best of James Braddock, Tommy Farr, Tony home of the Chicago Cubs — still skating in the playoffs the Best. Both have the speed, endurance, Galento, Bob Pastor, Arturo Godoy, Abe also sold out but did some- late in May, 2010. So you drive, great corners, power, ability, experi- Simon, Lou Nova, Jersey Joe Walcott, thing that impressed televi- never know, but we think ence, and other crucial ingredients to make Ezzard Charles, Rocky Marciano. Louis sion executives and the NHL the fans in the City of Broth- this a great fight. How do these ingredients, fought a Title defense in Boston, with Al brass even more. The game erly Love will have put stack up against one another? Moment to McCoy on December 16, 1940. He also had drew a U.S. television audi- hockey on the back burner moment, they will change. The Ring Maga- two exhibition bouts in Boston, with Johnny ence of 5.6 million — on a this spring in favor of their zine. The Bible of Boxing, have both Number Shkor on November 8, 1948 and on Novem- day where it went up against successful baseball team — one and two, as the Best in the World. Both ber 14, 1949. He fought the World Heavy- wall-to-wall college football the Phillies. fighters have the ability to win this fight. Who weight Champion Jack Sharkey, from bowl coverage — and thus Oh, and in case you’ve will capitalize, and be the victor, this night? Massachusetts born (Joseph Paul became the most watched forgotten over the last 365 Trainers, will play a key role in the results Cukoschay) on August 18, 1936. NHL regular season game in days: Chicago jumped out to 34 years. a 3-1 lead over Detroit in the Is there any wonder then 2009 Winter Classic at why the NHL’s promotion of Wrigley but the Red Wings the Winter Classic contin- came from behind to down Season’s Greetings ues to grow exponentially the Blackhawks, 6-4. And year by year. Consider that two years ago Pittsburgh’s the NHL began direct on the Sidney Crosby scored the field preparations for the winning goal in an overtime Classic on December 10 — shootout as the Penguins the earliest that the league topped the Sabres, 2-1 at has ever started prepara- Ralph Wilson Stadium in the tions for the game. The ice Buffalo suburbs. was ready to go on Decem- So, maybe you forgot those. ber 18 — the day of the First But you won’t forget the Skate an event that fea- Fenway’s Winter Classic. tured Bruins from the past. It’s almost here — ready to That day was the start of provide memories that festivities that will continue will last down through the for a month. On January 2, years. What a great way to the day after the Classic, a start 2010. Happy New Year, Bruins Legends game will everybody.

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