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c e le6rated-Chra`-Is , a
Black Creek Pioneer. Village
inn, a centrepiece on the dining
recaptures the spirit of
room table, bowls of nuts and
Christmases of early Ontario.
fruits and a kissing ball in the hall
From November 23rd to
recalls the welcome extended to
January Sth, Village staff
travellers.
demonstrate how settlers, prior to
The Catholic background of the
Confederation, prepared and
Daniel Flynns' is reflected in the
observed the Yle. The Village
small creche of straw and the
houses display the simple
lighted candle in the parlor
decorations of the period --
window. Inexpensive toys were
wreaths of evergreen boughs,
purchased at the local store for
garlands of cranberries and
the children along with
popcorn and the traditional
embroidery wool for the lady of
kissing balls. The kitchens are
the house.
filled with the aromas of freshly
Burwick House, with its lavish
baked fancy breads, cakes,
swags of evergreen and berries,
mincemeat and puddings.
indicate the British background
For the early settlers,
and prosperity of the original
Christmas, in addition to being a
householders. Gifts` are more
religious event, was a welcomed
novel and in some instances quite
break in an otherwise busy and
elegant. They would have come
spartan life, style,
from the larger shops of Toronto.
The settlers observed
Food preparations are elaborate
Christmas in many different
with cakes made of spices, and
ways. For some it was strictly a
candied and imported fruits --
holy occasion -- a time to priase
dates, figs, oranges and lemons
the Nativity. For•others it was a
graced the family table.
time to visit with friends and
The Mackenzie Home has been
make merry. The homes at Black
decorated to reflect the 1867
Creek are decorated to reflect
period. Christmas trees were
�+ .these traditions and rituals as
becoming, increasingly popular.
Last'minute touches are put to the festive table at Half Way House. well as the ethnic origins and There is a combination of
degree of prosperity of the homemade and store bought
ori inal householders
decoration was the forerunner, of the Christmas tree in
England.
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The earliest home, Daniel
Strong's first house, built in 1816,
is representative of Pennsylvania
German life. Decorations are
simple A small evergreen,
decorated with dyed fleece and
apples, is found in the kitchen
with a few h omemade presents --
warm mittens, socks and small
toys -- - beneath the tree.
Christmas dinner is plain but
included some special treats. here
visitors will see demonstrations of
open hearth cooking.
The second Daniel Stong house
was built in 1832 and reflect s the
improved properity of the
household. Members of the
Evangelic Church, they didnt
believe in frivolity. The holiday
celebration was still a family
affair. The traditional evergreen
tree contains more- elaborate
decorations - fancy cut cookies
and garlands of popcorn and
cranberries. A few token
presents, which would have been
bought at the local store, have
been added t9 the list of
homemade gifts'. In place of
Christmas stockings, plates
would have been filled with fruits,
nuts and cookies set out on
Christma$ Eve for the children.
At Half Way House, an 1850
decorations on the Christmas tree
as well as store bought gifts. By
the mid 1850's the Santa Claus
tradition vas observed and a
stocking has been hung from the
bed. Special Christmas treats are
displayed in the kitchen,
including almond paste fashioned
into fruit shapes.
The -pulpit of Fisherville
Church is decorated with cedar
boughs. Carolers stroll the
Village streets singing selections
of carols between 2:00 p.m. and
4:00 p.m. on weekends.
The Village is open weekdays
from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and
on weekends from 10:00 a.m. to
4:30 p.m. The Village will be
closed Christmas Day and New
Year's Day only
A pleasant spot to stop for
lunch or tea is the restaurant in
Half Way House. The restaurant
is fully li sensed and will feature a
special "Christmas Dinner" (by
reservation only) on the following
Sundays in December: the 1st,
8th and 15th.
Black Creek, located at Jane
Street and Steeles Avenue in
Northwest Metro Toronto, is
administered by The
Metropolitan Toronto and REgigp
Conservation Authority.
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