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Jewish children have it hard
Problems that people
encounter around
Christmas are quite
numerous. The major on
is money. Some parents
find that they spend too
much money on one child
and not enough on
another or they run out.
This creates jealousy
among the children, as
they will say to one
another, "You've got
more presents than I
have so I'm going to take
one!" This probably
happens often but as you
get older you realize that
some things are more
expensive than others.
Parents may also
experience may
parties that do not go as
planned. For instance,
you might invite some
relatives to the party that
are not fond of each
other.
Another problem is
being lonely at Christ-- -
mas.. Sometimes
families' homes are too
far away for them to go
back there at Christmas.
They will probably feel
sad and lonesome. People
who do not have any
family must be pretty.
lonesome, too.
Jewish children must
have a hard time un/
derstanding why they off -
not receive presents at
Christmas. Almost every
child receives ' `gifts at
Christmas.and they must
feel deprived of
something unless they
understand their religion.
Hopefully, people's
problems are lessened at
Christmas because of the
love, • joy and peace
created by others.
Marilyn Jamieson 12
Brookside
Have you ever had a
Christmas present that
moved accross a living
room floor? Well I have
and I intend to tell you
about it.
Christmas morning
began in the usual
manner. Everyone sat
around the tree admiring
the beautifully--w-rapped
gifts. It would just be a
matter of minutes before
Dad would give us the
_9.k. to open those very
presents we were gazing
at. Suddenly the prettiest
parcel began to move and
fell away from the others
to the floor. I blinked my
eyes in amazement! The
parcelwasstill shaking_..
and strange little noices
could be heard. By this
time everyone was
rocking with laughter.
Everyone was wondering
what could be in this
parcel and who did it
belong to. I rushed over
and checked the name
tag. It read to Vicky. I
tore off the paper and
lifted the lid. There sat
the most beautiful little
kitten looking up at me.
This was surely a
Christmas•to remember!
By Vicky Lynn Hackett
Age = 11
Brookside School
ADOWN IN'THE
MUMPS CHRISTMAS
Christmas is a joyous
time for almost everyone.
Every year hundreds of
kids are sick and one of
them had to be me.
On the day before
Christmas we `had
visitors. I had the mumps
so I couldn't go outside.
On Christmas Eve we
had to go to church. The
next morning I slept to 8
o'clock so my presents
were opened late. Then in
the afternoon we had to
go to my grandma's
house for dinner and open
hers and my uncle
Charlie's present.
On Boxing Day we go to
a hall in Auburn. Most of
my aunts, uncles and
cousins are there. This
reunion is for the
McDougall family. It
starts at lunch. time and
they have a buffet.
Then for people who
come, later for supper
there leftovers. We didn't
come until supper time
because my mothe
thought it would be t o
noisy.
That's what I call/ a
down in the mumps
Christmas.
Shelley Crawford
Age 11
Holmesville P.S.
Throttle stuck
One day I had nothing
to do. So I thought I would
go on our snowmobile. I
thought I would go in the
field. But when I came
back I was going fast. I
nearly hit the wheel on
our tractor but I missed
it.
I noticed the throttle
was stuck. I hit the car,
and the tree. CRASH!
The snowmobile •was
wrecked.
Oh boy! Was I in
trouble. I went into the
house and told my mother
and dad. My dad .didn't
me because it got stuck,
on him too.
Steve Taylor
Age 10
Holmesville P.S.
I'M BROKEN-
HEARTED
I guess it was about two
Christmases ago. I
charged into my parents'
bedroom to wake them
up. Soon We all spedL
downstairs to see what
we received. for Christ-
mas. I ran straight for
my stocking which
dangled from the
fireplace. I took out some
chocolate bars and candy_.,
canes. '
I stuck my hand in to
the very bottom and
pulled out a tiny box,
opened the box and took
out a ring which glistened
the bright morning sun.
The rings band was
fourteen karat gold and
the stone a beautiful
sapphire.
The "•tiny ring -was too
small, but instead getting
it fixed I tried to push it
on. It broke in two.
What could I• do, but
throw it away.
I know I'lr never forget
that one special thing, but
for now I think I'll just
count on a ring this
Christmas.
Ingrid Claus
Age 11
Holmesville P.S.
One Christmas Shawn
and I went sliding. Shawn
hit a bump. ,
He landed in a thron
bush. I never saw no one
run so fast,.
That -Christmas Shawn
got a new sled and
everyone laughed.
Steven Doherty
St. Joseph's
Kingsbridge
Grade 5
40'
That real
Christmas
feeling comes
from your warm,
friendly glow!
Thanks ... we're so
happy to know you.
from the staff of:
WEST ST. LAUNDROMAT
KAY and HAROLD and STAFF
HOLIDAY •HOURS:
Closing Christmas Eve at 5:30 p.m.
Closed Christmas Day
Open Dec. 26 with no drycleaning-laundry open
rey
PEACE
ON EARTH!
May you and your loved ones have a safe and joyous Holiday
Season, a healthy and prosperous New Year!
Like a good neighbor, State Farm is there.
Bill Barwick
38 B Kingston St.
Goderich
524-7551
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We pause 'mid the holiday
hustle to count our many blessings,
and to express deep appreciation for the patronage
you have given us. To you and yours, our fondest Christmas greetings!
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