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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHuron Expositor, 2005-12-21, Page 40Page 12B December 21, 2005 • The Huron Expositor The Meaning of Christmas Take a minute and say Happy Birthday to Jesus The meaning of Christmas isn't about get- ting a lot of presents for Christmas and being mad about what you got. The meaning of Christmas is celebrating the birth of Christ. It also means that we should stop and say a prayer to Jesus. On Christmas day we should say Happy Birthday to Jesus. We could be caring by helping an elderly neigh- bour shovel out their lane way. It would be a great present from you to them. Last year and this year we have did a program called "Operation Christmas Child." What you do is get a shoe box and fill it with little things from the dollar store. The people that can't afford very many things will receive a great present. Have a great Christmas. Kelsey Eckert Grade 6 St. James The meaning of Christmas isn't about get- ting that new video now or a cool thing you saw on the T.V. last night. The real meaning of Christmas is the birth of Jesus. Everyone every now and then gets really excited about the presents and Santa coming to their house on Christmas Eve night. I even sometimes gef overly excited about waking up on Christmas Day and finding presents under the tree. When I get overly excit- ed I look at a candy cane and put it upside down and it looks like a J, a J for Jesus. Take the time to say a prayer on Jesus' birthday (Christmas Day). Alysha Russell Grade 6 St. James Christmas isn't about getting presents it's about giving presents and about the birth of Christ and get- ting with your family. But you should take a minute to pray and say happy birthday to Jesus and think ...and a heap of thanks for your patronage this past year. Merry Christmas! Lamont Sanitation about the people that don't have family or food or shelter. That you could give money or food to the food bank and give a gift to the Christmas ESTHETICS BY BONNIE Bonnie Johnston May your home be filled with the warmth & love of the holiday season. 92 West William St Seaforth, ON NOK IWO 0,7 May a circle of family, friends & happiness surround you during this magical season. We send our holiday wishes to you & your family = with appreciation for your patronage. at' -` SEAFORTH 4444.!.. VETERINARY CLINIC „;• Main St. North, Seaforth , M 527-1760 , .f Dianna Klaver, St. James School bureau a school for chil- dren that can't get any- thing. You could also pray that everyone will get to their families safe and sound. Dylan Barker Grade 6 St. James Ah Christmas, my favourite time of the year. I love Christmas because I like to open the presents real early in the morning and I like to put up the Christmas tree, and put all the ornaments on. I like looking at the Christmas tree in the dark when the Christmas lights are on. I especially like to listen to Christmas music. But at this time of we should be thinking of oth- ers too. We could pray every once in a while, go to church, sing happy birth- day to the lord. We can be kind to one another. We could do nice deeds when you not asked to like if your neighbour has a snowy or icy drive or side- walk you could shovel it no matter how old or young they are. We should give thanks to the Lord for what all Christ has done. Deanna Devereaux Grade 6 St. James The meaning of Christmas is NOT about gifts decorations, etc. Christmas is about the birth of Christ our Saviour. Presents only come once a year, each day. I'm not saying don't ask for pre- sents. Of course, it's fun getting presents, but just keep in mind what the real meaning of Christmas is. Presents are just mere toys that break easily. Christ gave his life, that's special. It's more than plastic action figures. It's a life which I have and everyone has. He went through so much. He gave a life like mine and yours. That's more than gifts. Have fun of course and be with your family just keep in mind the real meaning of Christmas is... Michael David Colbourne Grade 6 St. James Christmas is not all about presents or getting stuff. It is about the birth of Jesus and caring for others. Don't get too greedy and ask for a lot like a I Pod and a X Box 360. You should ask for little stuff like a CD or a goalie hel- met for road hockey or even that everyone, mainly the poor people, get a gift or some food to eat for Christmas. At Christmas you should think about others, like the older people. If you have a neighbour that is older and might not be able to shovel their drive- way maybe you could do it for them. But NOT for any money just so they don't have to go outside and shovel because they might hurt their back or something. On Christmas you should go to church and pray. You should be thank- ful for what you have, like a family. Some people that live on the street don't have a family you should think about them, not just yourself. Remember that Jesus gave up his life for us. That is what I think Christmas is really about. Megan Bedard Grade 6 St. James