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Bi 11 Brown Sr., Egrnondvilie, Ont. 147— le• 11-W i•JuRoti ExposnoR, DECEMBER 9,1976 IrloSoiC have, their- own Xmas Customs ifp AIRPORT 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. • 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. For general information about travel in Canada contact the Canadian Government Office of Tourism, 150 Kent Street, Ottawa K1A OH6. }111:1: 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 Every Week more and more people discover what mighty jobs arc accomplished by low cost Huron Expositor. Want Ads. Dial 527-0240. Congratulations . 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. Due to an error in the phone book my number is not listed. Please feel free to call me at 527-0435. , • John E.' Henderson Thank you My sincere thanks to those who supported met he polls on Dec. 6. I have enjoyed my four years on the board of Education. Congratulations best wishes to Mrs. Dorothy Williams Ken Cooke Thank Yciu My si ere appreciation and deep thanks to every ne who voted for me In Dec. -6, 76 Tuckersm th election - to the ones elected - congratulations. Thank you,