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usually under the tree. About 11
p.m. the younger children are
awakened, and the family attends
midnight mass together. •
The reveillon or Christmas
feast is set out about 2 a.m. It is
ajoyous family reunion, with
numerous relatives sharing the
fun and food. The reveillon must
surpass all other speci' meals,
and nothing is spared,
Delicacies include tourtieres, or
meat pies, turkey, vegetables.
potatoes, and fruit cake or a
Christmas log (a special cake) for
dessert. Wines are poured freely
foL young and .old.
After supper, gifts are
exchanged and carols are sung
around the tree. Party games and
dancing often carry the celebra-
tion into the wee hours.
European customs have lent a
special touch to Christmas in
Canada. Traditions are influenced
by differences between regions
and even small villages in the
homelands.
Italian festivites are a good
example. Families from southern,
Italy share a special slipper on
Christmas Eve, while northerners
celebrate the fi-nowing,day. Since
Dec. 24 i. ..ditionally a day of
abstention, the meal is a meatless
one. Various seafood dishes are
served, with eel being the most
popular.. Codfish, smelts and
anchovies are fried in oil. Vege-
tables and fancy pastries
complete the dinner, and desserts
are made„with Seasonal fruits.
The entire family attends
midnight mass, then returns
' home for an evening of ,playing
cards.
Children have their day on Dec.
25, when gifts are exchanged in
the morning. Though southern
Italy has no fir trees, Canadian
tradition makes a Christmas tree
a must. Little people, visit the
nativity scene at their parish
church. And homemade spaghetti
is usually prepared for the
afternoon meal.
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Northern Italians serve
"panettorie", a breadlike cake
with raisins, at their noonday
breakfast. "
(By Mary Jo Zucchero)
Christmas is a delightfully
predictable festival in Canada.
Each year families gather
together to _.eatthe same food,
follow the same rituals and
experience the same joy as they
ate, followed and experienced the
previous year. But that does not
mean the traditions of Christmas
are without variety.
Canadians trace their heritage
Ito every corner of the globe, and ma,- ny of their celebrations at
Christmas reflect the origins of
their forefathers.'
The Canadian frontier is
revived in the festivities of the
Metis, a people of French-
Canadian and Indian heritage.
Groups in northern Canada still
make the buffalo the centre of
their Christmas celebrations.
The evening of Dec. 24 kicks off
a party that might last as long as.
two weeks. Sometimes there is a
church ceremony, but always
there is a large family gatherigg.
Men take their guns into open
fields and fire them to signal the
beginning of the. season.
Gifts are exchanged around the
fire, and family members wear
their finest clothes - including
Metis sashes and moccasins.
The traditional feast is a
reminder of Christmases past,
and only the best will do. The
most tender part of the buffalo is
served, together with wild deer
and arse meat. Berries, pota-
toes and wild rice complement the
meat dishes; ,
When appetites are satisfied,
singing, fiddling and dancing go
on through the night, often taking
the form of contests. Those who
have enough energy, can go horse
riding the following day - until the
celebrations resume in the
evening.
Christmas in French-Canadian
homes is also based On the
traditio of ear settlers. Pre-
parations b n weeks, or even
months, in advance.
On Christmas Eve the mother
puts the Gal touches ori the
meal, while 'the older children set
up a nativity scene, or creche -
One custom common to both
northern and southern halo-
Canadians is the visit of the
"Befana" on Jan. 6. "Befaria" is
a Latin abbreviation orEpiphany,
the day of the wise men's visit -to
Bethlehem. Legend has it that
good children receive gifts from
.an old woman who carries 'a sack.
Thbse wo misbehave get nothing
but a chunk of coal.
German and Austrian-
Canadians spend Christmas Eve
with the immediate family.
Austrian families love to serve
breaded filet of sole, This dates
ba ck to the days when fish was a
luxury for an inland people. Hot
spice wine and a variety of fancy
homemade cookies put a finishing
touch on the dinner, Everyone
attends church together after
supper.
Then the beautiful tree-lighting
ritual begins. The youngest child
recites a short prayer, and the
family sings Silent Nght in
German. Anyone who plays a
guitar or accordion is invitedvto
accompany the singers. The tree
dazzles as it is lit for the first
time, a reminder of the days when
real candles were used. Everyone
joins in the merriment of giving
out the Christ child's gifts.
In German-Canadian homes, '
Dec. 25 is a joyous family
celebration, highlighted, if
possible, by a visit to Grandma's.
Hers is a special' tree, decorated
with handmade ornaments,
marzipan and chocolate treats
that are there for the eating.
The Christmas feast includes
goose or duck, a roast pig,
sauerkraut and potato dumplings.
Desserts are sure to satisfy any
sweet tooth - Black Forest cake,,
Christmas raisin loaf, and special -,
cookies baked a month in
advance. Each child is given a
colorful plate of goodies to nibble
during the day.
Etoniap customs have also
been ,- transported to Canadian
soil, and are shared with the
immediate family.
Church services begin the
celebration on Christmas Eve,
and during this time Santa
exchanged. The white tablecloth
covers a layer of hay, reminding
everyone 'of Jesus' birth in a
manger.
Since no one should be alone at
Christmas, an extra place is set at
the table. Legend says that any
weary traveller could stop by and
feel welcome at once. A figure of
the Christ child is somewhere on
the table, sometimes, in the
centrepiece.
The dinner itself is a hearty
one. Traditionally there were 12
courses, representing the 12
apostles.
Borsch, a beet soup, begins the
meatless supper. This is followed
by jellied fish a d "pierogi" -
dumplings stuff with potatoes
and cheese or abbage. Fancy
cakes and swe is complete the
meal,
The youngest child • gets the
privilege of distributing the gifts
after supper. Homemade ortna-
ments adorn the tree. The fathily
gathers to exchange stories, then
usually attends midnight mass
together.
Christmas Day means a chance
to visit and, perhaps, share a
traditional Canadian turkey
dinner.
Almost the same rituals take
place in Ukrainian homes, but not
until two weeks later. The Julian
calendar moves Christmas cele-
brations to Jan. 6.
Just for this special occasion,
"kutia" is prepared . This is a
delicious dessert of cooked wheat
kernels and poppy seeds,
sweetened with honey. The father
serves the "kutia", wishing each
family' member in turn a Merry
Christmas.
All these traditions combine to
make Canada's Christmas mosaic
the celebration it is. Canadians
young and old join to mark a
season of peace and goodwill.
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arranges gifts under the tree.
Feasting begins about 8 p.m.
Blood sausage is served with pork
roast, sauerkraut and various
types of rye and other breads.
The hearty farm fare includes root
vegetables like beets and carrots,
and dill pickles. Dessert is a dried
fruit compote, and the traditional
•vodka is served 'throughout the
meal.
The children's, favorite time,
however, is after dinner when, a
family member dresses up as
Santa and distributes gifts. Each
child recites an Estonian poem or
sings a song, memorized pains-
takingly weeks before Christmas.
Dec. 25 is a,quiet clay, set aside
for visiting friends and enjoying
leftovers from the Christmas Eve
feast.
Canada's Dutch immigrants
spend the Yuletide season
quietly.. Gifts are exchanged
about two weeks earlier on St.
Nicholas Day, Dec. 6. This is a
children's holiday, and they still
hang their stockings "by the
chimney with care."
St. Nick was a third century
bishop known for his generosity.
English colonists in New York
eventually adapted his name to
Santa Claus.
Christmas Day is spent with the
family. In accordance with
Canadiak, customs, turkey and
vegetables are „osually prepared .
for dinner.
Colorful Polish and Ukrainian
customs have also found their
way to Canada. On Dec. 6 St. Nick
leaves each child a present under
his pillow.
Polish festivities begin Christ-
mas Eve when the first star
appears in the sky. With that, the
Christmas feast is under way.
A blessed host of unleavened
bread is shared among family
merlibers, and good wishes are
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To Mayor Betty Cardno, the members of the
1977-78 Seaforth Town Council and Public
Utilities Commission on their election to
office and my best wishes for a successful
term of office. • •
My SINCERE THANKS also to all those
who expressed, fidence in me by
casting their ballots: for me bi f6r.the
mayoralty. Their support is appreciated
particularly since I made no bid for it other
than to announce that I was in the running for
the Mayor's position. Thank you all very
much.
Ernie Williams
I wish to extend a special thanks
to the voters of. Seaforth
for their support and confidence
on Monday. will endeavor -
to serve in your best interests
Gordon Pullman
PUC Commissioner
To the Ratepayers of Seaforth
'McKillop and Huliett
Sincere thankefor your support at the polls
on December 6th.
I look forward to serving you in the future.
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