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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes Advocate, 1995-12-20, Page 26Page 26 Times -Advocate, December 20, 1995 The Christmas Rush By Nicole Jordan and Katie Vander Burgt Grade 7, Precious Blood School The Christmas rush is here once more The children can't wait, they want more, more, more!! With colourful packages they walk up and down the streets, With a funky beat which they dance on funky feet, Up and down the streets they go, While they look in the windows, on the go!, Everyone knows when Christmas is here! Therefore they shop, shop,- shop un- til they flop The streets are full with shoppers And everyone's racing to get the best buys, We must leave you now, to finish our lists, Or we'll miss the big Christmas bliss. Merry Christmas. Letter to Santa By Amanda Carter Grade 1/2, Usborne Central P.S. Dear Santa: My name is Amanda Carter and I am 6 years old. I have been a really good girl. I helped Mom with my baby brother Adam. For Christmas I would like: can- dy, Barbies, and to have a peaceful environment to live in. Would you like some milk and cookies? I really like Rudolph, and the song "Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer" and I will leave him a carrot for him to enjoy while he works so hard. Could you take me to the North Pole with you, please. That Night By Crystal Trevithick and Rhon- da Yeo McGillivray Public School A big angel flying, Around a baby crying, Because of his birth, People wondered what he was worth, ' A Royal Queen came to see, Who this baby belonged to thee, He grew up and was called Jesus, Until this day he still pleas. Seasons Greetings At this joyous season may you be blest with the peace, happi- ness, and love that Christmas always brings. Thanks for the pleasure of serv- ing you and extending our very best wishes for the holidays. The management and staff Dave and Anne Cottel MacDonald Sanitation 234-6246 • • • • Christmas Story By Ashton D.T. Grade 4, Grand Bend P.S. Hi, my name is Ashton,. I have a story to tell you. Once upon a time they was a girl named Jennifer. She was sleeping and she heard a noise. She ran downstairs and saw Santa. "Hey are you Jennifer?" "Yes Santa." "Follow me! By the way, this is your Christmas present. We're here." "What is this?" "It's Santa's Village." "Is this where you live?" "No, I live in the north pole." "Wow this is cool. I say you would like it. There were ice slides, skating rinks, snow forts, snow houses, lots of people and security guards and scopsher too. It was so neat that you would. We're lucky. There was hot chocolate. Mmmmmmmmmmmmm good, good. I love hot chocolate. It's good. "Santa I want to go home." "O.K.". At Christmas Time By Jeffrey Miller Grade 8, Zurich Public School Christmas time is a time to care and time to have a chair, Christmas time is a time to cele- brate the birth of a new King. Christmas time is a time to remem- ber the doorbell ring, Christmas time is a time to give a gift but not to receive. Christmas time is a time to be gen- erous and to play tennis, Christmas time is a time to have eggnog and some rum, Christmas time is a time to end this lovely poem. Christmas Gone By Nicole Rogers Grade 7, St. Patrick's School The gifts are all open, it's Christ- mas Day, I'm going down the hill on my brand new sleigh, My sister received a light blue coat, While my brother played with his brand new boat. My sister and I were talking last night, As we were looking at the Christ- mas lights, As Christmas goes we approach the New Year, We all celebrate and wish you good cheer. The Little Elf By Katie Stewart Grade 2, Hensall Public School Once upon a time there was a lit- tle elf. He wanted to be a dentist. He didn't like being an elf. Santa said, "I like you being an elf. We need a lot of elves to make a lot of toys at Christmas. The other elves said, "Next Christmas you can be a dentist." "Elves are you all done making the toys? I have to go." The elves put the toys in the sleigh and Santa left. Mrs. Claus said, "I hope Santa doesn't run into some fog." Now Santa is back. Mrs. Claus asked, "Did you have a good time?" "Yes! Elves make some more toys while I go to sleep. Santa woke up. It was Christmas again. The elves said, "You can be a dentist now. Have a good ride! Bye, Santa Claus!" May your Christmas be filled with everything good, and may your 1Vew Year be especially Happy. Usborne Township Council and Staff USBORNE ADMINISTRATION OFFICE HOLIDAY SCHEDULE Closed December 25, 1995 up to and inc11+ud4ngan4ar*1, 1996 KIRKTON LANDFILL SPECIAL CHRISTMAS HOURS Open Saturday, December 30, 1995 from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. 1s M 1sto1s JANUARY 1996 COUNCIL MEETING CHANGES - the 1st meeting will be held January 9, and the 2nd meeting will be held January 23,1996. A Understanding More About Christmas By Laura Wright Grade 7, Huron Centennial P.S. December 25 is a very well known date. This date is recognized by many people, children and adults, as Christmas Day. Although the true reason for cele- bration on Christmas Day is the birth of Jesus, how many children realize this? How many adults re- member this, after getting all caught up in Christmas shopping? Children run to their Christmas trees on Christmas morning and look for their own gifts, then check to see if they received more or less than their siblings! Aren't they ob- viously forgetting something? What about the birth of Jesus - why don't they remember? Is it because of the business with Santa Claus, and writing letters to him, telling him what they want for christmas? Of course, receiving gifts from Santa adds the fun to Christmas, but I think that it also puts a little greed into children's minds. The av- erage child's letter to Santa Claus could be asking for over fifteen ob- jects! I think children should be thank- ful to receive only a few gifts for Christmas, for in some parts of the world, and even Canada, some chil- dren don't receive anything on Christmas day to be thankful for. Also, many young children be- come so interested in Santa and presents, when Christmas arrives, that they forget all about the spirit of Christmas, and the meaning of christmas. The spirit of Christmas is joyous and happy thoughts about Christ- mas. Singing Christmas carols, dec- orating the Christmas tree, and re- membering that Christmas is a time for giving, not receiving, are spirits of Christmas. Alas, the most important thing about Christmas is its meaning; which is love. A Lot of Great Friends By Ashley Dickey Grade 6, Exeter Public School One day a beautiful girl whose name was Kathryn was skating in Exeter's Arena getting ready for the annual Christmas ice show. Usually skating made her happy but today figure skating only added to her already awful day. You see her coach was pressuring her to ask her parents to get her new skates for the upcoming holiday. But her parents weren't going to be able to get them for Kathryn, be- cause right now they were on a very tight budget; So days went by and still she hadn't asked her parents for new skates. This was really starting to affect her skating. Every time something was wrong you could see it in her skating. There was only one thing she could do, ask one of her closest friends for ad- vice. "Hello Alyza? It's Kathryn." "Oh, hello Katie." By now Kathryn was just about in tears so she had to tell somebody, and Alyza was just that somebody she needed. As she told Alyza her problem, she started to cry. "Oh Kathryn! I didn't real- ize this was happening! You must feel so bad!" Alyza said "Well you're right! I do," replied Kath- ryn. Alyza said she had to go and told Kathryn not to worry. The days went by and Christmas day finally arrived. As usual Kath- ryn's sister Lindsey was up at 4:10 a.m. Kathryn knew those skates wouldn't be under the beautiful tree. But to her surprise they were. Alyza had told all her friends and they all chipped in and bought her those skates. Ashley, Jenny, Jamie, Lindsey, everybody. "Deck the halls with boughs of holly." Kath- ryn opened the door and there stood her friends! "Oh, you guys are the greatest," Kathryn said with tears of joy and relief. "I love you guys! All of ya!" The Night Baby Jesus Was Born By Brittany Revington Grade 5, Mt. Carmel One dark, foggy night, Joseph walked beside Mary riding on a donkey to an inn. There was no room at the inn, but was able to stay at the stable where the animals slept. Baby Jesus was born that night as a bright star appeared in the sky. All the shepherd and three kings followed the bright star to the stable to find Baby Jesus. The shep- herds, the three kings bearing gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh and all the animals gather around Baby Jesus, Mary and Joseph to worship him. Merry Christmas Everybody By Jenna DeGroot Grade 3, St. Boniface School To me the most important things about Christmas are: Jesus' birth- day, yummy hot chocolate, nice Christmas lights, going to my grandma's, Christmas songs and eating a special meal. There is lots of laughter and joy with nice peo- ple who love you. I like playing with cousins, my family and caring, sharing, loving and giving. We drink pop in wine cups. I love to talk to people about my favourite stories. Amy and I play with Jesa- lyn. I love Christmas! Christmas By Scott Ferguson Grade 2, St. Boniface School Christmas is nice because it is Je- sus' birthday and he was smiling. Light dazzled around him. Mary was glad she had a cute boy. He died for us so we must be good for God and Jesus. Mary told all the people when she had given birth to Jesus.. He touches the heart of the person who is reading. this. Christmas Eve By Craig Hoover Grade 5, Hensall Public School On Christmas Eve I have no fright, Except for the fat man out at night, He comes down the chimney with- out a sound, Don't ask me how, cause he's pret- ty round. I stay up to see him on Christmas night, He drops all the presents and goes in flight. Christmas Story By Jennifer Vanhie Grade 2, Mt. Carmel Jesus was born in Bethlehem and the wise men came and brought a gift. The wise men were signaled by the angels. The angels told the wise men that Jesus was born. Letter to Santa By Janelle Dykstra Grade 4, Usborne Central P.S. Dear Santa: For Christmas I would like Kitty Kitty Kittens and money. I would also like to see Santa. I'll even make cookies this year. I would like Susie Stretch. I want a tape re- corder. I want an art set. I would like some new clothes, not too much. I want every stuffed animal. That's all I can think of now except Twist and Style Tiffiney. Bye for now Santa. Christmas Story By Brandie Smith Grand Bend Public School One night I was sleeping. And I heard a noise. So I went downstairs to see what it was. By the Christ- mas tree there was Santa Claus. So I said, "My name is Brandie. Santa may I go to your house?" "O.K." So we are on our way. We got there and I saw some elves. They were wearing green. They were making toys. They are quiet. Santa gave me a special thing. So Santa took me home, And it was morning. I went downstairs and I saw presents. So we had a good Christmas. Christmas By Laura Sararas and Tanya Selves Grade 7, Precious Blood School C hrist the Saviour was born in Bethlehem. H ' appy children awaken in the morning and await their surprises that light up their faces. R udolph directs the route for Santa to get to all the houses. I n a manger in a deserted stable Christ was born S tars were gleaming and lighting the way for the three wisemen T rees are enthusiastically decorat- ed a few weeks before Christmas. M ary was the mother of Christ and raised him with love and affection. A ngels sang in superb harmony when Christ was born. S anta comes to all the young chil- dren that are honest and faithful all year around. Christmas For Me By Jamie Bibby Grade 5,,Stephen Central P.S. On Christmas morning when I wake up, The first thing I do is look at the clock. I get out of bed and tiptoe to the tree, I am looking for presents that read "To Jamie". After I look, I only find two, The next thing I do is whisper "Yah Who!" I tiptoe quietly back up to my bed, I can't get to sleep with thoughts of presents in my head. Letter to Santa By Kori Millar Grade 1/2, Usborne Central P.S. Dear Santa: I have been good this year. For Christmas I would like: some play doh, a monster truck, a Lion King book, a white teddy bear, and some Lego. Thank you for reading this letter. P.S. I was wondering if you could bring me at least two of my things? Will you say hi to your elves for me? Thank you. Season s Best Here's wishing you a holiday season filled with joy and winter's wonder. Thank you for your patronage and we look forward to serving you in the New Year Kime,Mills, Dunlop. Chartered .cca.nwn 412 Main St. S., Exoter (519) 235-0345 -1'4 ULIID TIDITiGS During this wonderful season of the year, we welcome the opportunity to extend our very best wishes to you... along with a big 'Thank You" for your patronage. PETROGMADA DAVE MOORE Town & Country FUELS LTD. 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