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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1981-12-22, Page 24• Page 24A Times -Advocate, December 22, 1981 r SCROOGE'S GHOSTS - Greg O'Toole as Scrooge is beset by ghosts Jeff Mittleholt7 future Joanne Kints, past; John Relouw, present: and as Marley's ghost Paul Berendsen. The students at Precious Blood Separate school presented the Christmas skit, Thursday. Ak crisp, snow falling IT SURE FEELS 'LIKE CHRISTMAS By Ted Grand Bend P.S. The air is crisp and snow flakes are falling. People are busy preparing for Christmas. There are people rushing form store to store with packages, among packages stuffed under their arms There are decorations and lights all along the street and cars going up and down the street trying to Lind a place to park. Then when we sit down at the table for dinner I smell turkey. and carrot pudding• and all sorts of goodies. As I look around the room I see decorations of red and green They are strung from the roof to the floor and even over the door. Suddenly something caught my eye. It was a big tree in the corner of the room with plenty of presents beneath is. I picked one up that was bearing my name and shook it as vigourously as 1 could. I still could not detect what was in- side it but 1 was, getting itchy I turned on the TV and watched a program about the first ('hristmas. It was a good show and 1 really en- joyed it Then I said to myself. it sure feels like Christmas Heather Hodgins McGillivray Central Grade 6 Dear Santa Last years stuff is broken or lost. With all the high prices. just think of the cost. My pretty red Christmas dress is way too small. My dolly is lost. I can't find it at all. 1 need a new hike. And perfume I like My stocking is hung by the old dirty stove. You can't miss it Santa. it's the one that's mauve. A horse with a saddle would be real nice. I'd like a new pet. a dogs or some mice. But don't put thein under the tree. My mother would scream. you see. Don t worry your white head. hot I II he up in my bed. All wrapped up tight. Sate and sound for the night - P S I've been ;i good girl. CHRISTMAS IN THE YEAR 2001 by Anita Finkbeiner Stephen Central ('an you imagine Christ- mas in the year 2001" Well. 1 can The Christmas trees would he glass with 4 light bulbs in it The decorations would already he on it and all you do is touch the star at the top and it would light up. The presents would be toy space strips. space books and anything todn with space for hays Girls would get new clothes and would get new clothes and would get posters an pictures. The dinner would consist of 2 turkey flavoured pills. 2 mashed potatc pill. Dessert would consist of a ('hristmas pudding pill. ice cream and as many candy canes as you want you see ice creast and candy canes are not in pill form yet but we are working on it. That's what 1 think Christmas is go- ing to he like in the year 2001 AN OLD-FASHIONED CHIRSTMAS By Wendy Weido Room 10-E.P.S. An old ('hirstmas a long time ago must have been more interesting and more tun than •a ('hristmas now. You could go and cut your own tree and snake strings of popcorn and your tree or- naments You could even slake paper chains to put around the tree and Christ- mas dinners were really special You could invite all your tru•nds :inti relatives to have turkey. potatoes. gravy. vegetables and. for dessert, a . much Christmas cake as ovr wanted Before you went to bed on ('hristmas Eve. ou d write your Christmas het and leave cookies and milk tor Santa or St. Nicholas and carrots for all the retndoer When you got up the next morning your stocking would have candy. fruit and small presents. When you event downstairs, there was a present ten- everyone in the family I wish we could all have an old-fashioned ('hristmas this year. By Bonnie Gingerich Zurich Public School Grade 8 C - is for the choirs who sing Christmas carols If - is for the hay that Jesus slept on R - is for the radiant star that shone above the stable I - is for the innkeeper who gave Mary and Joseph the stable S - is for the stable that Jesus was born in T - is for the trees that surrounded the stable - is for the manger that Jesus slept in A - is for the angels that brought the good news S - is for the songs that the angels sang. CHRISTMAS IN GERMANY By Ross Keller and Kevin Teeter Grade 7 Zurich P.S. In Germany, Christmas is more a season than a holiday. Christmas there runs from December 1 to January 6. They have many religious and secularfestivals. In all of them, traditions, celebrations and rituals live on. Some of these customs involve superstitions which I suppose we don't have here in Canada. The German Christmas season begins with Advent and grows in symphonic crescendo to its climax_ on Christmas Eve. Santa Claus in Germany is called Saint Nicholas. He is usually followed by his mentor. Ruprecht, who is dressed in black and he carries a stick to paddle ,naughty children. Christmas is a time to be at home to give and receive presents. plus get together with the immediate family. CHRISTMAS HELP FROM GRAND the Grand Coves Residents A.. president of the Grand Be^d The residents had also elms';,, , • , COVES' RESIDENTS — John Steele, vice•president of On, presents six cheques to Sandra Norris, vice- ' -elf) with tlo club's Christmas baskets for the needy +I tables of toys, food and clothing to give. 0 (4. Whole family involved in eatiy tree decorating UPPER CANADA CHRISTMAS By Mary Ann Hendriks St. Boniface Grade 8 One thing I like about Christmas is decorating the, tree. 1 like other things about Christmas to, like get- ting presents and the Christ- mas supper. But I still like decorating the tree. We had fun last Christ- mas. Dad and my brother got the Christmas tree. While they go it Mom and I popped the popcorn, got out the choke cherries and the Test of the Christmas decorations. When dad and Jack came back, we started to string the popcorn and chokecherries. I sure like decorating our Christmas tree; it is one thing where the whole fami- ly is involved. TWO DAYS BEFORE CHRISTMAS By Diane Vanneste St. Boniface Grade 8 It was two days before Christmas and Dad wanted to get a tree. Really it was us who wanted the tree. We went out in the afternoon and found a tree. It was very big But not to big to fit in our house.. It was an evergreen. It was round and sturdy and we decided to cut it down. In 4 big smacks of Dad's ax he had the tree down. When we went to the house ma and grandma had made everything for the tree. After we had it decorated we did an old tradition we do every year. We sit around the tree with the fire place going and sing Christmas crols. It was 10 o'clock before anyone of us went to bed By Marty Merner Zurich Public School Grade 8 C - Caroling on Christmas Eve H - Hearing sleigh bells jingle R - Riding on sleighs I - Icicles on your Christmas tree S - Stockings hung by your fireplace T - Trimming your Christ- mas tree M - Meeting your relatives A - Away in a Manger S - Star at the top of your Christmas tree I - Inn where Christ was born S - Snow is falling to the ground H - Holly leaves E - Emotional time of the year R - Ribbons on your presents E - Eating your Christmas dinner. SANT HOW FUNNY YOU ARE By Kim Lingard Grade 4 Grand Bend P.S. Eight little reindeer with cute little paws. A cute little fellow named Santa Claus He delivers all kind of toys. To good little girls and boys He has a big floppy belly And a shiny red nose He's like a bowl of jelly It won't stay still when he's to pose. So if your ever/eating jello I'm sure you'll remember this jolly old fellow. MY RAGDOLL - 1856 By Maria Kochan Grade 8 St. Boniface For Christmas I received a ragdoll. Boy! Was she great! She had long blond hair that was braided, a pretty dress that was light blue with small daisies on it. She had cute little shoes already sewn in and they were the same material as the dress. Her face was round and it seemed as if her hright, big, blue eyes sparkled. She had rose cheeks. a small nose and a mouth which always smiled . She was soft to hold, softer than any other doll I ever had. She would always be my favourite. TWELVE UTTLE CHRISTMAS TREES By Jeff Van Bommel Grade 5 St. Patrick's School Twelve little Christmas trees Growing in a line, Growing straight and spicy - green. Growing tall and fine. Twelve little Christmas trees Hiding through the snow In a red and rumbling truck, Wondering where they'll go. Twelve little Christmas trees Think they're sure to freeze, When all at once, they all are sold. To twelve families. Twelve little Christmas trees Sparkling with light In twelve snug and happy homes On Christmas Eve at night. WHAT CHRISTMAS MEANS TO ME By Donald Campbell Grand Bend P.S. Christmas means joy, laughter Santa Clauseand his elves working .over time. Christmas means going around singing carols. The succulent taste of the turkey - and the aroma of plum pud- ding make my mouth water. Picking up presents, and shaking them. The sounds of people hurring home and Christmas carols being played. The sights of trees ornaments malls and people but the best thing of all is be- ing with your family. CHRISTMAS I5 FUN IN THE WINTER By Sherri Twynstra Grade 5 • Grand Bend P.S. Making a snowman Sliding down the hill Singing Christmas carols Getting Christmas presents Making Christmas cookies Hanging up stockings Eating candy canes Getting a Christmas tree. THE TOY OF GIVING By Dan McLean Grand Bend P.S. My name is Dan McLean and I belong to Kids for Kids. I'll never forget December 6, 1981 when we first went to Sarnia to meet the boys and girls we'd been working to get toys for them. We walked into the building and set up the tree. When all,the boys and girls opened thepresents the look of joy struck their faces. When we went home we were talking to Mis. Spindler. We heard that all the kids loved the party d I did too. That makes i sen- sational for all. Ha very merry Christen CHRISTMAS By Hans Kreitzmann Grand Bend P.S. 1 can feel Christmas in the air It is a sense anyone can feel. You can see it in people bringing home presents and toys. You can see the decorations. You can also hear Christ- mas in the town, carolers singing. and bells ringing. You can taste Christmas in the delicious turkey and cranberries set out for the ('hristmas in the winter air and also all of the delicious food which makes you want to eat. ('hristmas is in a wonder- ful season that you can feel in every way. THE MISSING STAR By Robert Francis' Huron Centennial T'was Christmas Eve. the time of love. But we had no star to put above. Our tree so bright, the parlour. Some trees have Shining in the night, angels on top, some have With bulbs and tinsili all stars: but no matter what's around, on top. all are beautiful. The tree that stood way off The feel of warm flannel the ground. sheets on Christmas eve is But without the star, there enough to make anyone was no glee, relax and the snow as you For it lit up more than half try out your new Christmas the tree. sled feels soft, and cold. Then reelecting on the floor, Lt's Christmas supper time Coming from a crackthe and the whole family is door. . `–and a • table piled hiu+ We saw the beautif iss- Mg star. And we were hap then till far. good things to eat. The furkey melts in your mouth and the stuffing is spicy and good. Merry Christmas!! Although all of this is beautiful, the most lovely THE SIGHTS AND SOUNDS OF thing is the warmth in a CHRISTMAS By Debbie Sawyers Grand Bend P.S. ('hristmas is coming! The smells of cookies baking in the oven tickle your nose with delightful scents. Turkey slowly basting in the roasting pan makes you shiver in anticipation. A Santa Claus complete with a silver hell stands at each street corner, ringing his bell and wishing you a merry Christmas as you pass. White. sparkling snow blankets everything in sight and hright. red and green Christmas lights illuminate porches and trees for miles around. One of the best pat'ts of the season is the tree everyone has standing in a corner of LEADING THE VOICES — Music teacher Joan Perry led the 80 -voice choir as well as the entire audience in the singing of 0 Come All Ye Faithful at the Christmas Concert at the public school last Wednesday night. CHIRSTMAS By Marion Rueger Huron Centennial Bright lights White kites,' Late nights, and lots of delights: White kites of snow, Heavy winds that blow; - Bright lights on the tree, That's what it means to me; Late nights to think, And not get a wink; Nothing under the tree, No not for me: But look there's a horse, 1t sure does look coarse; It's wild of course, Though it's riled my horse: sled and eight tiny reindeer. The he knew it was old St. Nick and his crew. Then he went back to bed with a yawn. Then old Santa Claus came down our chimney and filled the stocking with presents. He took the cookies and milk for the long trip back. In the , morning and opened our presents. We had lots of fun. JOY OF CHRISTMAS By Mike Kreiltzmann Grand Bend P.S. The sight of Christmas is seeing decorations and light hangingtrom little houseand seeing all my family and friends. The sounds of Christmas is . hearing the carolers come down the street and the bells and chimes ringing. The taste of Christmas is eating turkey and pudding for dessert. and the little candies they have around in dishes. The touch of Christmas is feeling warm mitts in your hands with a nice soft hat and the heat of the fire on your face in the house. The smell of Christmas is smelling all the Christmas dinner on the table. Be safe Bright lights, White kites, and happy Late nights and lots of - delights. CHRISTMAS IS FOR EVERYONE By Diane Vanneste St. Boniface Grade 8 Christmas is for everyone. Christmas is for boys, Who like to receive lots of toys. Christmas is for the old, W o are treated really bold. (' ristmas is for boys and girls and for the old. 'hristmas is for anything you want it to be. CHRISTMAS By Jennifer Reymer Grade 4 Patrick's, Lucan I t tw : s the night before Christ s and all through the hou. e a thing was not stiring n t even a mouse. The st kings were not hung on the - imney with care but they •re hung, in the hall with he childrens care They ' t out cookies and milk fo ope that Santa Claus would t. ke for the long trip back. Their mother and father all snag in their bed when there arose such a clatter from outside on the white winters snow. When he saw a miniature t The Ontario Provincial Police Force wants you to have a safe and happy Christmas and New Year's Holiday. Acting Commissioner Jim Erskine emphasizes that "although OPP officers will do their part, much depends on the attitude and thoughtfulness of holiday drivers." During December of last year, 94 people were slaughtered needlessly in Ontario traffic accidents, over 9,000 people suffered injuries and thousands of cars were rendered useless There will be special patrols utilizing all available equipment with particular emphasis on alcohol consuming drivers. A.L.E.R.T. and radar devices will be uSed ex- tensively. It's a cold hard fact that the use of seat belts reduces • death and serious injury and we strongly urge everyone to "buckle up". Think 'of your loved ones - tragedy can be avoided. All OPP officers want the best possible holiday for everyone. Let's exercise a little extra care and caution and do our part to make it happen! CHRISTMAS CAROL CAST -- from the Christmas Cool skit put on at the Precious Blood program are cost members: (standing, from left) Mike Rankin, Greg Winbow, Joy Parent Vincent Parent, Jinette VonEsbroeck; (seated, from left) Darryl McCann, Jeff Ducharme Millison Moore, Lisa Rankin, Joanne Kints and Mary Birmingham; seated at front are Chris Benoit and Mart Winters. SEEING IF HE'S REAL — Jessica Harris gives Sonta's beard a tug to see if it's really attached. Santo visited the Huron Hope nursery school in Dashwood, Thursday. SANTA VISITS,HURON HOPE -- Jessica Harris and Christopher Dowe visit with Sonic, Claus at the Hrron Hope nursery school in Dashwood. Playing Santa Claus was Jerry VonBruaene of thl Order of the Alhambra, Algarva 168 in Grand Bend. t SCW i"Camp eIrnMiiai An old-lathioned Chrittntas greeting for you on our /avor,tc holiday. C.E. Browning Electric Main St. Crediton k