The Goderich Signal-Star, 1984-12-05, Page 39Page 4 —Christmas Gift Guide
Christmas traditions vary around the world
The celebration of Christmas, although in-
ternational, varies significantly throughout
the world. In Belgium and the Netherlands,
gifts are exchanged on December 6, the
feast day of St. Nicholas, while Christmas
Day is marked by quiet family gatherings.
In Mexico, "Posadas," a nine -day religious
ceremony where different families re-enact
the Christmas story, highlights the holiday
season. In contrast, Christmas in Brazil is
celebrated with lively summer festivals
resembling American carnivals,
One custom, however, that knows no
cultural bounds is the exchanging of gifts.
Among the timeliest of presents are wat-
ches, and the selection from Timex is sure to
please most anyone on your 'holiday list.
There are wind-up models, quartz with
hands and digital quartz. For the best of
both worlds — a watch with a digital readout
and traditional dial with hands — consider a
two -in -one timepiece, which offers both.
These water-resistant "combo" models
feature an alarm, hourly chime,
chronography and day/date readout.
For the sports -minded, there's a wide col-
lection of durable, water-resistant designs
with lap -timers, net -timers and stprt/stop
signals. Some can even withstand water
pressure to 300 feet below sea level —
perfect for the water sports enthusiast on
your list. There's also a lightweight digital
stopwatch, which is great for amateur or
professional sportspeople.
But since life is not all play, there's a'
smart grouping of men's and women's
styles for business or dress affairs. They
feature slim -to super -slim cases, easy -to -
read dials, and leather straps or metal
bands. Many also come with a sweep -second
hared, calendar of day/date window, and are
water-resistant. And, for the man or woman
with the most up-to-the-minute taste, you
can't go wrong with a Timex IllusionTm wat-
ch. Featuring unique "computer
generated" hands. they offer state -of -art
technology and good looks at a price you
can afford.
A timepiece is also a great gift for the
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young — or young at heart — on your
Christmas list. There's an assortment of col-
orful, easy -to -read styles featuring Snoopy,
Kermit, Miss Piggy, or the popular new
ShirtTalesTm characters, Bogey the
Orangutan or Pammy the Panda. They
come with either a wind-up or digital
mechanism, and all are durable for
playtime fun.
Whether it's for sports, work or pleasure.
Timex timepieces are styled with fashion
know-how at a price that won't pinch your
yuletime budget.
Children
should learn
to give and
share at
Christmas
Most child-care authorities agree that it is
important for youngsters to learn how to
give and share at an early age.
The holiday season presents parents with
an excellent opportunity to teach their
children the enjoyment and pleasure of giv-
ing gifts — not just receiving them. Gift giv-
ing is an integral part of social communica-
tion and is a tangible extension of friendship
and love.
There are a variety of presents for young
children to select from that are appropriate
and inexpensive choices. Children should be
encouraged to use their imagination when
choosing gifts for friends and family.
Homemade gifts made by children
themselves, such as baked goods, arts and
crafts projects or original poems attd stories
will be appreciated choices and also allow
children to express their creativity.
Store-bought presents are also excellent,
particularly if they are purchased directly
by the child with his or her allowance
money. By spending their own allowance,
children will better un 1erstand the value of
money. Many psychol gists believe that this
enhances the child's self-image and instills
the notion of responsibility at a young age.