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Home My WebLink AboutThe Citizen, 1987-12-02, Page 12PAGE 12. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 2, 1987. Illi Huron Gift Guide Create an ‘olde fashioned’ Christmas of your own The fragrance of pine needles and oranges studded with cloves, the sound of bells and carols, the sight of twinkling lights, the arrival of the first greeting cards -- these are a few of the many traditions Canadians associate with Christ mas. Surely no other holiday appeals to the sense in such a complete way or calls up memories of the past with such vividness. A glance at a toy store window evokes memories of Christmas past and a longing to relive the excitement of childhood. “As our lives become more hectic, the desire to recreate that warm, old fashioned Christmas for our own families has become more important,'' says Barbara Huard, Senior Product Manager for Carl ton Cards, who has some simple tips for creating a nostalgic Christmas theme. “This year Carlton Cards, has introduced an entire line of old fashioned greet ing cards, gift wrap, tree orna ments and accessories, for people interested in moving away from the tinsel and glitter of a modern Christmas.” Torecreate some of this early Canadian feeling, Ms. Huard suggests combining fresh greens with favourite decorations from the past, a few homemade ones which the children will enjoy creating, and perhaps some new ones chosen to complement the theme. Huard recommends carrying the theme right through the house with a few of the following suggestions: •Let the tree establish the theme, then co-ordinate the door wreath, dining room centrepiece and man tel or sideboard decorations. Mailing deadlines looming Canada Post wants to remind its customers that time is quickly running out if they want to make sure their cards, parcels and letters arrive before Christmas. December 1 - Airmail packets and parcels to the United King dom, the Irish Republic, France, West Germany, Holland, Switzer land, Sweden, Japan, Hong Kong and all Canadian Forces Post Offices worldwide. Also, cards and letters sent by air to Australia, New Zealand, the Philippines and all other countries in Europe, Asia, the South Pacific, Africa, South America and the Caribbean. December 4 - Cards and letters (by air) to the United Kingdom, the Irish Republic, France, West Germany, Holland, Switzerland, Sweden, Japan, Hong Kong and all Canadian Forces Post Offices. December? - Fourth class items (packages and parcels) sent to out-of-town destinations in Cana da and the United States. December 11 - First class items (parcels, packages, letters and cards) going out-of-town to desti nations in Canada and the United States. December 15 - Fourth class items sent to in-town addresses. December 16 - First class items (cards and letters) sent to in-town addresses. Note: A special 31 cent rate is available for all cards going to destinations in Canada. Cards are available at stationery stores in specially marked boxes bearing the ‘Greet More’ symbol. Precod ed stamps for these envelopes can be purchased in booklets of ten at all postal outlets. Regular domes tic rate for letters is 36 cents and 42 centsfor cards and letters to the U.S.A. •Soften kitchen window frames with green garlands intertwined with pinecones and red ribbon bows. •Set up a table sized tree on a side table and trim with antique beads, gingerbread men and decorations, such as a set of tiny brass musical instruments. You could even use a real pine tree, ready to plant in the garden next spring. •A coffee table or mantel display of pine cones, dried flowers, greens and other natural materials tied together with a ribbon bow always looks lovely. •A decorated straw broom on a family room wall lends a country air. Attach real or artificial holly sprigs, a bright ribbon bow and perhaps a couple of tree decora tions. •Holiday wreaths are easily creat ed with dried grapevines. Make a grapevine wreath by either start ing with a ready made base from a craft shop or farmers’ market, or make your own by soaking vines in lukewarm water until supple. Bend into wreath form and secure with florists’ wire. Weave bright red or burgundy ribbon through vines. Wire on a couple of pine cones and whimsical tree ornaments - rock ing horses, little Santas, toy drums -- to create an old fashioned yet personal look.Create a nostalgic Christmas mood with old fashioned tree ornaments, ribbons, lace and clusters of candles. PRICES SLASHED $$ ON ALL 1987 MODELS 1987 Celebrity Olympic Edition Tinted Glass, Lamp Pkg., Floor Mats, Trunk Release, Tilt Wheel, Pulse Wipers, Suggested Retail - $15,225. 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