Christmas Bread

Christmas Bread 1 cup shortening 1 cup sugar 2 eggs 2 cups flour 1/4 tsp. salt 1 tsp. baking soda 3 bananas 1 cup chopped nuts 1/4 cup chocolate chips 1/4 cup maraschino cherries Cream shortening and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Combine flour, salt and baking soda, and add to creamed mixture. Add bananas and mix well. Stir in nuts, chips and cherries. Divide into 2 small loaf pans. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour.