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Home My WebLink AboutClinton News-Record, 1983-12-21, Page 33e sure to No other time off year inspires more good- will and merriment among Canadians than Christmas. Family and friends gather to rekindle the home fires and spirit of celebra- tion that magically descends upon all of us during the season. For centuries, people everywhere have engaged in elaborate preparations which mark the coming of Christmas. From the traditional choosing and decorating of the Christmas tree, to the last-minute wrapping of presents, these activities create a sense of excitement that endures throughout the holiday season until New Year's resolution time. Decorative items can be found just about anywhere — from the forest cone pine boughs and berries, ribbon from the sewing kit and specialty items abound in card and sh s - oP - Ornament Collecting One Christmas tradition that has become increasingly popular among Canadians is ornament collecting — remember that favorite glass bulb from your childhood? Research indicates that more and more or- naments are being given and received by connoisseurs — there is even a book available that recounts the last ten years of Hallmark ornaments with color photographs and exacting descriptions of the work that goes into each. Many of the ornaments are also dated ad- ding a timely element for collectors. And with the variety of acrylic and covered glass ornaments available, even small children can help to decorate the tree without fear of mishap. Some of the contemporary designs they'll enjoy include a chubby Santa twirl - aka te ost of list ing on a nylon rope and angel sliding down a rainbow. Christmas wall plaques which express the sentiments off the season make fun stocking stuffers and are an ideal gift for a special friend or older relative. They can be a great way to say the words that are often difficult to personally express. Children's Fun Many Christmas products are designed specifically with children in mind_ For ex- ample, they can enjoy hours off fun and fan- tasy with special Christmas books, some of which contain mazes, connect -the -dots and pencil games as well as coloring pages. These items are particularly popular when the weather outside keeps youngsters look- ing for indoor fun. Puzzles for adults and children are also having a popularity surge and some manufacturers have added a new dimension to their appeal. For instance, Hallmark's "Puzzle Plus" is more than just something to piece together. When completed, one puz- zle doubles as a board game with moveable pieces. Some puzzles come with three- dimensional additions that take the puzzle out of the realm of "flat". Mini puzzles that can be tucked into a suitcase or back -pack are great stocking stuffers - especially for the "puzzle afficionado." Snowball bows can be made easily with curl ribbon. For a 3" snowball, cut an eight - metre piece of ribbon. Draw the entire length over a dull blade to curl it. Gather the curls into a ball and tie them with a separate piece of ribbon, catching stray curls into the ball. To create a confetti effect, make a snowball from several shorter lengths of contrasting colors. Wrapping It Up And, to wrap it up all those perfect finds, use a little imagination to create a gift masterpiece ( the kind of gift that's almost too pretty to open) or to truly disguise a pre- sent. Along with the bows, ribbons, tags, seals and stickers, you'll find a treasure trove of other package decorations in such places as the kitchen cupboard or work box. But should the holidays catch you with lit- tle time to spare on wrapping presents, you can now find a selection of decorative gift boxes and bags that double as attractive storage items long after the festive season has passed. Companies make them in a variety of shapes and sizes, and they are especially useful for a hard -to -wrap gift, such as homemade cookies or a collection of skin care items. A Gift of Music In addition to the many traditional and contemporary Christmas cards available, some companies have added a new dimen- sion for the season — musical greeting cards. Using a computer microchip that is powered by a wafer-thin Polaroid battery, these cards begin to play when opened and stop when the minute -long musical rendition is over, or when they are closed. Favorite carols such as "Jingle Bells," "Deck the Halls," "Rudolf the Red Nosed Reindeer," and others are available as a limited edi- tion. Setting a Christmas scene in your home can add a great deal to your enjoyment of the season. Plan a family or friends night to decorate the tree, hang wreaths and garlands, and otherwise get into the holiday spirit. And, along with decorations, don't forget to stock up on varying sizes of candles — they will add a warm, inviting glow to your home. Make the most of yoweptertaining time, and too. By using quick aeasy finger foods and decorative, disposable partyware, for all but the most elaborate of get-togethers, you'll be saving time in preparation and cleaning up that can be spent with your guests. With some advance planning and a little imagination using both store-bought and around -the -house items, you can easily create an atmosphere for Christmas that is truly magical. We're off to Grandma's house The tradition in my home is that we hang up our stockings and go to bed. As we wake up in the morning and see the presents all under the tree, we want to open them. But as Mom's tradition we must wait until everyone is up and is ready to open the gifts. We all open the gifts to see what we got. We all try out our stuff that we got. After awhile we will all go to Grandma's place and again it starts. We all have dinner. My family will then go over to my other Grandma's house. We open our gifts that my grandma and my aunts and uncles gifts too. After awhile we all gather around the table and have a big supper. As the night goes on we all start to leave hoping it would never last. -Margaret Cronyn, Gr 7, Blyth Public School. SUPER SPECIAL� .. � APER SPECIALL. j L APER SPECIAL SUPER SPECIAL 'REGULAR, + C` -TI C`f (�, ALL 1 VARIETIES COCA-COLA, SPRITE, TAB CASE OF 24-280 mL TINS OUR REG. 6.99 5 E.D. SMITH'S GARDEN COCKTAIL C 28 oz. GLASS D, C. 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OF 1217....6Z.f49 WellOrni ((11 vANET.ES FAMOUS vAR9T,E5 ICE CREAM 2 LITRE 9 !COUNTRY OVEN BAKE SHOP SPECIALS! A WELCOME AND APPRECIATED GIFT STORE BUSINESS HOURSA CHRISTMAS WEEK COUNTRY OVEN MONDAY -FRIDAY DANISH REGULAR HOURS COFFEE RING ALL STORES CLOSE AT 6 P M SAT DEC 24 ALL STORES CLOSED DEC 25. 26 A 27 SPECIAL PRICES IN EFFECT 14 oz. COUNTRY OVEN FRESH DINNER ROLLS DOZEN COUNTRY OVEN DELICIOUS PUMPKIN PIES 20 ox 8 9• CHRISTMAS GIFT CERTIFICATE IDEAL FOR FRIENDS. NEIGHBOURS, EAT=ES IX ALLEDENOAISM P1ATIAONS ASK OUR CASHIERS OR MANAGERS FOA o TM1S OP CAII 519-653-8200 1111 CLOSING SAT DEC 0•. ifi 24. • • , . ' ' tV 114•I . CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1983—PAGE 9A At Christmas the elderly and the disabled are often forgotten, but not in Clinton. Recently students from the Clinton Nursery paid a visit to the patients at the Clinton Public Hospital geriatric ward. The youngsters sang carols and joined the patients in an afternoon snack. (Shelley McPhee photo) Remember the elderly with a gift of your time The people in your life who don't get around as well as they used to, might like a special Christmas gift from you - your time. The elderly who live in nursing homes, or who, because of health problems, are con- fined to one small area, would enjoy the pleasure of your company. An invitation to your home for the holidays also shows your interest. If they are mobile, they would enjoy a dinner with the family. For general gifts, something practical like packets of tissues, slippers, socks and combs would be appreciated. Reading material, cologne and after shave lotion are popular selections. Another possibility for those who spend much of their time sitting, sometimes in wheelchairs, is a lap robe to ward off the chill of winter. Why not give special meaning to Christmas by having the residents in your local home give a hand in making the lap robes. Staff members can cut out the designs, and residents can use liquid em- broidery to "paint" in the colors. Another helpful organization can .;ew the blocks together and add the flannel backing. Lap robes can also be crocheted or knit- ted, and might be just the present for either grandma or grandpa. Other possibilites are scented soap, talcum powder, hand cream, toothpaste or jewelry for women. Men might like stretch socks, stationery, shirts or ties. For others of all ages who may be tem- porarily or permanently' bedridden, there are always books and records. Games, both ones they can play themselves, as well as those which will bring you close to play with them, would be good choices. A puzzle can pass lots of time, as can a variety of hobbies. Perhaps your gift of sket- ching or painting materials could introduce them to a whole new world. Some might enjoy a journal for their daily thoughts, another a scrapbook for in- teresting and instructional material from magazines or newspapers. Some sports en- thusiasts might enjoy a special book to maintain statistics on their favorite athletes and games. Probably the best rule of thumb for giving to those who are infirmed, is to mix the practical with the unpractical. With most people a few traditional items would be a pleasure. But some extra bit of color, wackiness or fun could be sheer delight. Kim Martin's best Christmas I like to wrap presents. I am looking for something for mom. I know what I will get my dad. I want a computer a Barbie doll. At Christmas I like opening presents. I am giving my mom earrings for Christmas. I like Christmas because we celebrate Jesus's birthday. 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