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PAGE 8C --GODERICH SIGNAL -STAR, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1978
We asked the kids...
Whatwasjt was
like forpioneers
A PIONEER
CHRISTMAS
It was a cold Saturday
morning on December 24
when all the 'Foran kids
were home making
decorations. Eileen was
making angels for the
huge Christmas tree that
their father brought
home.
Stringing the popcorn
was Mary and Norman,
with Joe and Leo bringing
wood for the fireplace
and the woodstove. John
and Elmer were outside
looking for cones which
their mother wanted. All
of them were busy for
tonight they were going to
decorate the tree with all
homemade.decorations.
"Children, go to bed or
Santa won't come,"
yelled Mrs. Foran
politely, after they had
the Christmas tree up.
When the children
al'sleep Santa Claus did
come with a ragdoll for
Mary and Eileen,all the'
boys got new hats. Socks
were given out for
presents from their
mother and father.
For dinner they had
chicken (their own)
stuffing, homemade
chicken soup, mashed
potatoes, turnips and
Christmas Cake.
After dinner everyone
got their things together
and got in the wagon to go
to Christmas mass.•
Betty Jane Foran
Age 12
St. Joseph's, Kingsbridge
PIONEER LIQ E
IN WINTER
Winter life is quite a
hardship. Cold tem-
peratures and severe
storms really affect
activities.
When the •weather is
clear, many people go
skating on the pond or
sleighing. Sometimes
when the weather is right
we go visiting.
Christmas , sometimes
isn't just right because
we can't get all the
decorations and food we
want or need. Even
though we might not have
some things, Christmas
would still be the same
.for we would still have it
in our hearts.
We have to get the tree
trimmed and the
decorations up. Also we
have to finish any gifts
that we were making.
Home-made ' gifts would
be 'more sentimental then
a store-bought gift.
Finally when' it got to
be Christmas - day the
children would be so
surprised at the
decorations on the tree,
for instance pinecones,
strings of berries, bows
and a star on top made by
the children.
Most of all "they would
be surprised by the gifts
for each of them. Each of
the children got toys and
also useful ,gifts such 'as
mittens, hats, scarves
and shirts which were
made by their mother.
They would laugh and
sing carols and be merry.
We would have break-
fast, then everyone had
jobs to do. Father went
and hunted for a turkey
or a rabbit.
Mother would start to
prepare the festive
Christmas meal. The
children would get wood
and help mother make
the meal.
When the meal was
almost finished cooking,
the neighbours and
relatives came over and
we all sat down to eat.
Father would lead us in
prayer as we gave thanks
to God, for the meal and
for helping us through the
winter.
We all enjoyed the meal
that consisted of turkey,
rabbit, potatoes, carrots,
berries, a pie and bread.
We would clean up and
then we would have
father play fiddle and we
would sing and dance.
Our. friends and
relatives would leave and
we would go to bed:-
We always enjoyed
Christmas. It was so
joyous. A couple of
months after Christmas,
it would be 'spring and we
would forget winter but
we would keep Christmas
in our mind and hearts!
Liz Vogt
Age 13
St. Joseph's, Kingsbridge
A PIONEER
CHRISTMAS
A pioneer Christmas is
full of joy,
Having fun each girl and
boy. •
le pioneer Christmas' is
love,
Snow white as a dove.
A pioneer Christmas is
the thought
And a cup of cocoa so hot.
A pioneer Christmas is a
feast
With a fat tubby at least.
A pioneer Christmas is
fun,
And your sad when it's
done.
Jennifer Jenkins
Age 12
Robertson School
PIONEER CHRISTMAS
When pioneers have
Christmas
They eat partridge and
eggs
Some of them call it X-
mas
But they still 'use old
fashion rigs.
The day before Christ-
mas
Men cut down trees and
hunt
While ladies in the kit-
chens
Do their own stunt.
The children have
sweets.
.Then grandma and
grandpa thank
Gifts are all opened
Them all with all kinds of
treats.
Time clicks by ---
When then they all walk
back, down the hall.
Sally Little
Grade 7,
Age 12
Robertson
• Jo -Anne Taraka Grade 5 St. May's
Over the fields and through the
snow-covered countryside go our warmest
Christmas wishes: In this tradition, we greet
our friends and customers, with hopes for your holiday
happiness, and with genuine appreciation for your good will.
A very, Merry Christmas from Doug, Ross, Paul, Isabel & Ken
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