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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1990-12-19, Page 29THE HURON EXPOSITOR DECEMBER 19, 1990-0111 h was the Chnsutiaw holiday, and the kids were out ut school. Catherine watt very mated iteixi about ChrISIMAIS. She was hoping she could see Santa this year, lime did she know what was happening in the north. At the north pole Santa was coughing acid coughing, and wouldn't stop. "Santa, 1 hope you can go out for Christmas," Mrs. Claus exclaimed. .'Don't weary dear, Christmas is a weed[ away. AAAA CHHH. "Good gracious Santa 1 hope you're right." "Welcome to CKSL," Catherine listened ice the radio, while she ate her breakfast. .'Santa is sick," the radio announ- cer sputtered excitedly. "Oh no! Who's going to deliver the gifts?" Catherine said in a frightened voice. 1 hope he comes so 1 can see him." Back at the north pole, the elves were starting to make the gifts. Since Santa was sick, Mrs. Claus had to read off the list of what the little girls and boys wanted. Suzy CATHERINE'S CHRISTMAS WISH wautrti a ki&I, Enid the Elf could make thnilt. Johnny was Doping he would get a hockey atm*, Ed the Elf took care of that. Wtuk they were leaking the gifts, Mni. Clair fat IMO the house to check on Sentra. Sams was looking in the cupboard for some medicine. "Ahh, found it!" Santa exclaimed. ..Santa, 1 told you to let me give you your mechcine," Mrs. Clams warned hun. "B but." "No buts Santa, go he down and I'll get you your medicine." It was two days before Christmas. Santa was feeling worse than ever. Mrs. Claus was more worried also. "Open your mouth," Mrs. Claus said as she spooned in the bitter medicine. "Yuk...Get me a drink," Santa demanded. Even though Santa was sick the elves were trying w keep things on schedule. "A working we will go, a working we will go, hi ho the daryo, a working we will go." It was anodic: day at the north pole. and the ch cs were swung to wrap the "Two gifts lett," Ed hollered. Back at Cathcnnc's house, Cadvxmc was pacing back and forth through the duck, meow hallways of her house, ted dunking about Santa. She was wasdoring what she could do W help hip ga well. 1 know! 1 could w h a container of chicken soup," tie thought aloud. But how would the get it to the North Pole? She watt to bed not answering any of her questions. The next day it was Chnsunas live and Santa was still silk. The elves started to pack the sleigh because if Sauna didn't deliver gifts the elves would have to deliver the gifts for him. It was seven o'clock, and usually Santa would be almost ready to leave, but not this year. The elves were ready to leave. They were leaving when Santa came out and said, "I'm, I'm AAA...CHH coming Julianne Ryan, Grade 6, St. Patricks, Dublin Silver Town was gleaming with pure white snow, that covered the still solid ground. Shops were decorated with cheerful Christmas colours, and their shelves were full of gifts. Jason and Sarah Anderson, were looking forward to Christmas. They had their letters written to Santa and sent away. "Ma ma, how many more days until Christmas? Sarah asked, while getting dressed for a clay's shop- ping. "Eight more days, dear." After finishing their last little bit of Christmas shopping, at the end of the Janeway they stopped to get the mail. In the mailbox, there was a letter addressed to the Anderson family. "Ma ma, what is it?" "I am afraid Sarah that Santa isn't coming. He has a very bad cold." "It can't be. It can't be." Sarah ran into the house and told Jason the news. He was shocked by the announcement. "What will we do Sarah?" said Jason with a worried face. "I don't know. I guess we will just have to pray really hard." The next day, the town was taking down all the decorations because they knew very well Santa wasn't coming. While that was going on, children were writing get well cards. Up at the cold windy winter pole, Santa was laying in a bed with several thick heavy winter quilts on him, that Mrs. Claus had made. "How are you feeling Santa?" Mrs. Claus asked. "I feel very ill. If it wasn't for that dirty rotten Jack Frost, I wouldn't be in this bed at all!" "Calm down Santa. You must get your rest. " The elves were still as busy as bees and the reindeers hoped, and prayed. SILVER TOWN'S CHRISTMAS "Rudolph, do you think Santa will recover soon?" "I hope so Dasher. The children were very, sad. At Silver Town, parents were talking about Santa's illness. Time passed, and it was two days past Christmas, and no Santa. The Anderson family was very sad and disappointed. That night Jason and Sarah woke up from such a big noise Like a loud drum beat. They looked out the window and saw below them a red little sleigh and two jolly elves. "They must be out for a test drive that didn't work," said Jason with a little giggle. Before they knew it, they were on their way to the North Pole. They left a note just in case they didn't get back before morning. "Wow! This is awesome," Jason said to Mr. L. Elf. "I know. But I wish I could drive this thing. Quick! Get down! We're headed for the icy cold snow hill that the reindeer play on." BANG!!! "It's freezing." "I know Sarah. Let's get inside before Jack Frost gets us," Mrs. L. Elf yelled over the roaring winds. "Mr. Claus, there's somebody here to see you." "Don't bother me Mrs. Claus, I need my rest." "It's children dear." "Come in. What are your names?" "Sarah, and Jason, Santa. You have a city for your place," Sarah said. "I know. So what brings you here?" "Well Santa..." Jason backed off shyly. "We wanted to khow when you were coming?" "I don't know. I need lots of rest. Get Mr. and Mrs. M. Elf to show you around." So they did. They helped get the toys packed in boxes, played games, and fed the reindeer. Santa looked through his magic mirror and saw the unhappy town. A liule tear trickled down his rosy cheek. Time passed and it was time to leave for Jason and Sarah. "I sure hope he gets better soon," Jason said while they were tucked into their beds by Mr. and Mrs. C Elf. "Good-bye elves," they said as they waved. "Sweet dreams," the elves said back. For the rest of the night they dreamed of red and white candy canes, brown teddy bears, sugar plums, dolls and toy trucks. In the morning they told their parents what had happened, but they didn't believe them. Two more days passed, so four days after Christmas, it happened. A letter came from Santa. He said he was coming even if it was four days after Christmas. From that second everyone was getting ready for the arrival of Santa. The town never looked better. All the dif- ferent colored lights, and figures of Santa, elves and reindeers hanging on windows. That night everyone went to bed early. Twas the night of Christmas when all through the house. Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse. The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, in hope that St. Nicholas soon would be there. When St. Nicholas came with a bound, he was dressed all in fur from his head to his foot, ad his clothes were all tarnished with ashes and soot. A bundle of toys he flung off his back, and he looked like a pedlar just opening his pack. His eyes- how they twinkled, his dimples how merry. His checks were like roses his nose like a cherry. When all things were down, up the chimney he rose. Good-bye till next year, Santa Claus. - Melis- sa Finalyson, Grade 6, St. James School. One the cold Christmas Eve of every year, Santa and his faithful little elves are geeing prepared for Santa's long journey. Mrs. Claus makes a cup of steaming hot chocolate for Santa before he leaves. The last few jobs arc being done. Two small elves are polishing Santa's bright red sleigh, and three more are fastening the reindeer to the sleigh. At last it is time to leave, so that Santa can make it around the world in one night, and not miss any little children. Santa raises his chubby arm, waving good-bye to Mrs. Claus and the elves as he heads through the starry night. Rudolph is at the head of the pack, lighting a path for the other reindeer. The first stop is China! Ile lands quickly, but silently upon the roof- top and grabs a bulging sack. He squeezes down the chimney and tiptoes past the bedroom and then spots a small tree. He lays a few SANTA'S JOURNEY presents underneath and scurries to the chimney. he fills the stockings to the brim and shoots up through the chimncy. Now Santa must travel to millions of other places. A little while later Santa begins to travel across the cold Atlantic Ocean to go to South America, then to North America. When Santa finishes at the very last house, he sends his reindeer swiftly through the break of dawn. He made it home just in time! The little elves run outside and take the reindeer to the barn while Santa walks slowly into his house. Mrs. Claus awaits him with another cup of hot chocolate. Santa sips it slowly in his big, gree chair then falls asleep with a loud snore. Another journey is complete! - By Julie Agar, Grade 7, St. James. WISE MEN Happy, Nice, Caring, loving, sharing, Brought gifts to Jesus Magi by Christopher Cronin, (;rade I, St.Columhan. CHRISTMAS TREF. Green, big, Lighting, decorating, loving, Bright, full Trees - by Sarah Ryan, Guide 1, Si. Columhan CHRISTMAS Fun, God Exiting. Sharing loving Jesus has a birthday Wonderful - Jeanette Crowley, Grade 3, St. ('olumben CANDY CANE Good, colorful Hanging, shining. eating, You got to love it Delicious by Laura Bank, Grade 1, St. C'olumhan with you." "No! You're not going Santa," Mrs. Claus trill, "Get back inside!." AAAAAA.... 4,��.,,, . the elves were losing all the gift& "There goes John's gift! These goes Suzy s! all the gifts are gone! We bettor get back to the North Pule and make some new tons. They got back to the North Pole. They worked on the gifts till two o'clock. "We're done," Enid hollered. "1 think we'll have to wrap the gifts while we deliver them." Thai Santa came rushing out, hopped on the sleigh, and took off! The elves were on the sleigh too. "You're butter Santa!" d yelled. "Yup," Santa elled back. "But we better hurry, It's almost sunrise. Last house ahead." Santa jumped in the sleigh and wok off. The next morning Catherine woke up. She looked under the Chistmas tree and said, "Oh well, I can al- ways see Santa next year." Lindsay Devereaux, Grade 6, St. James School. BACK IN TIME One cold snowy day Jason and 1 were watching, a show about Jesus's birth and his life. On eht comercial Jason said "This is boreing and went to change the channel, but there was a mal- function in the T.V. We were sent back in time to Bethlehem just before Jesus was born. (But we didn't know that yet!) The streets were crowded so we went into a motel and asked for a room. The man said, "I don't have any rooms, but I have a barn you can use, but there is already some people useing it. Mary and Joseph I believe" "That's okay" I said. As we were going out I said "Did you here that, he said Mary and Joseph, we've gone back in time!" "Why?", Jason asked. "I don't know" I said. When we got there Jesus had jsut been born. We stood staring then we knelt before the king. Just then someone jumped in with a knife in his hand. "I've been sent to kill Christ" he said. "Lucky I keep my tursty butterfly knife with me" I said. "Same here" Jason said. "First you have to get past us" we said together. He attacked and we finished him off easily. Then Mary said "Thank -you". We went outside to rest. Suddenly, there was a flash of light and we were standing in my living room with a medle each around our neck. The was a note on the floor. It said "If you want to come and visit Jesus again just touch the medles together" From Mary. (We did visit Jesus again, but that's in another story). - By Adam Lawton, Grade 5, Seaforth Public School. CHRISTMAS MUSIC It was two and a half weeks until Christmas. Christmas music filled the air. Santa was walking down the street with all the village children asking him questions. The music that was playing was a new song "A Marshmallow World". All of a sudden, the music stopped. So did all the villagers. "Oh no!" Santa moaned "This is just what I need. No Christmas music." Santa picked up his feet and made a beeline for his workshop. "Waldo Elf! Spunk Elf! Hurry! The Christmas music has stopped!" Santa yelled. Only Spunk Elf came out "Waldo said he wasn't feeling well, so he went to bed." Spunk replied. "Okay." Santa answered. "Lets go!" They ran towards the "Music is Alive" Station. Spunk beat Santa to the or. it was locked. "Maybe Waldo . .r1 help us by telling us what to do." Santa and Spunk ran back to the workshop. They tiptoed up the stairs to Waldo Elf's room. Santa lightly knocked on Waldo's door and then opened it slowly. There, in the middle of the room, was Waldo surrounded by tapes and records with the "Music Is Alive" stamp on them. Waldo looked up and had a sheepish look on his face, "Waldo", Santa whispered "I told you to stay out of mischief in the Christmas season. Why did you do this?" Waldo admitted "i hate Christmas carols so I took the tapes." "I'm glad you were honest, Waldo, But I'm afraid I have to give you r' is!iment. Your punishment is...you have to manage the music station." Santa explained. "Okay" Waldo replied. The next day the Christmas music started again and everthin was normal. - by Marianne Vanden Hengel, Grade 5, St. James. 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