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The Huron Expositor, 1978-12-14, Page 19• • • • fr • A pioneer Christmas • What Christmasi means to me • g;vinCgh, Christmas is the time for living. Angreal good time for family When 'we go to see our Uncles and Aunts, We receive a sweater or a pair of pants. We all sit round the and dn gaisv Tree, ree, gifts from you me. i V(, hen all the giff wraps on the floor, We all play games and laugh some more. When we get hungry we have a fe. st $, Of cranberry sauce ascl turkey beast. Now everyone's tired and ready for their beds, And happily lay down their sleepy, little heads. Darlene Moore SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 14, 1978 [Second Section Pages 1A 16A1 ants, 1 trie o be - • THE PUPPET SHOW -Only two of the many enthralled members of the audience at the library puppet show on Saturday - ail about Christmas in Creep Castle. (Expositor photo) I s Dear Santa My name is Susie and I am 4 years old, so mommy is writing this letter for me. I have tried, to be good some- times so maybe you could bring me a rocking chair and barbie doll.: Also maybe another toy if' any extras. Thank you for the toys last year. Suzanne McKellar RR 2, Staffa Cookies and milk Dear Santa " I am seven years old and my sister' is three. We have tried to be good girls this year. I would like super star Barbie "and super star Ken and a .Barbie suitcase. My sister Tina would like wake- up Thumbalina and any other toys you could bring us this year. We • will leave you cookies and milk; and carrots for your reindeer. Love, Tracy and Tina l3osman RR 1, Seaforth Too much beard Dear Santa Claus: Hi I'm 9 years old and my brother is three. I hope you lose some weight or you might not be able to go throw are chimney. My brother say you have to niuch of a beard. We will leave you milk and cookies. We have our Christmas lights up for you. I would like Super Star Barbie and my brother wants a big, digger. You better watch out for my dog. Merry Christmas. From Barbie and Robbie Holmes 128 Jarvis St. Seaforth, Ont. ScOtty tries Dear Santa' My mommy is writing this for me. I have been a real good girl this year. My little brother Scotty trys to be good too. For Christmas I want a Barbie Doll motor home, and Scotty wants a teddy bear. Have a good trip in your sleigh. Your friend, Maryann Saunders "kfiiieP fl WE'RE, READY' FOR 'CHRISTMAS—Barbara Ann Holmes, with Brother Rob of Jarv.is Street, Seaforth, already has her letter off to Sarttpvith just a few hints about what he ' might leave under the family's tree on Christmas Eve.. (Expositor Photo) A CHRISTMAS SCENE—Brother Todd may be a little mystified about the*holiday season but Candy Buist of Seaforth knows that Christmas is just around the corner- after all, the Christmas tree is all ready to have (Expositor Photo) • some presents piled underneath. Canadian Christmas Adults stroll the sidewalks and parade from store to store. Within, the shops are aglOw with gifts and wrapping, shiny ribbons and gay designs. Later with arms' well-laden with packages of every size and s cape, their shopping bags near to bursting, start the homeward trek. What joy is in their eyes as they plan and wrap and tie the gifts of love they plan to hand out on Christmas Eve. The glow upon each giver's ' face is a sight to behold. by W.G. Strong Our land, ofbroad countryside, great, ,wide cities.and little villages is especially beauti- ful at Christmas-time. The landscape will be beautiful when Mother Nature brings from out an open sky' her laces and her coverlets of purest white and drapes them with exotic flare upon the barren brush beside the road or hangs them in the N., oodlot to make the trees appear like royal priests who keep their watch sonic' holy na'. under tall cathedral branch- es. Our barns are filled to the highest rafters; our silos' almost bulging with fodder; our cellars overflowing with garden vegetables carefully stored in late fall and redolent with apples, luscious and palate-tempting. Pantry shelves are laden down with jams and jellies, red and flavourous. Soon the ovens will be browning home-made breads and mince- meat pies. The tables, will be heaped with food in ample measure. Corner lots and sidewalk stores are enchatiting at the Christmas season. Almost overnight an ugly, barren lot will be transformed into a miniature fairy forest, green and bright with paths like sylvan glens inviting children to walk almost on tip-toe among the branchr- aisles, breathe the fragrant incense of pine and spruce or stand and dream about the Christmas trees they'd like to trim. The streets with their „tinselled stars and shimmering bells are arched in long, bright garlands across the busy lanes to lend an air of gay festivity to shoppers on the crowded ways. Often as breezes sway the stars and bells and garlands overhead there comes the that one is walking neath some ‘111..d ulT,‘,p,rsahni dppeal rlst.he common folk have 10, ci WiNDOWS BEAUTIFUL Stose-windOws are especial] autif , 11 when merchan is disrlay their ,i g,oest floral pieces. holy wreaths .alid tistletoe and shoppers stop • -id turn to ga, e wistfully upon the mire • at sun, rain an sod, to stare with revel a awe von the whorls of crimson leaves, to smile as they recall .someone to whom the gift would be so dear. When they make that purchase they will feel within their soul the vibrant, pulsing joy that others felt when once an evening star shed forth its lustrous light. Toyland and Santa Claus make for a glad Chris'imas-time. Young eyes keep watch at every store window they pass or bravely stand amid a crowd to catch' a glimpse of one who symbolizes all their world of make- believe. Their happy hearts beat fast to see the magic of the cardinal cloak, his twinkling eyes, his big, round smile and merry lips repeat a well-earned 'thank you' as the jolly man hands out his gifts and deep within young hearts there grows a seed of faith that . someday each will carry on for other childish hearts the legend of the man who lives to give. SET UP THE TREE Christmas season means that father has to set up th, tree while, mother decks the mantel o er the fireplace with tiny figurines, replicas e' mattgcr..a star, sheep, donkeys and carnets. Little children will hang their empty stocking nearby and watch with wistful eyes that show their faith and hope., From steeples tall and high there tings a lovely melody of bells and organ tortes as people everywhere recall the sl epherd serenade of years and years ago. "0, come, all ye faithful, Joyful and triumphant; 0, come, ye, 0 eorne, ye To Bethlehem.t4 Canada a land of rich and poor, of high and low, is beautiful at Christmas for then it is that every faith . and every social caste meet on WIC common ground around a manger and a child and all join hands and hearts to sing their glad and joyous hymns of praise. At this season we. pray that we may be, given the faith of innocent children that we may look forivard with hope in our hearts to the dawn of happy• tomorrows. Endow us with the spirit of courage that we may face the perplexities of ,a troubled world without flinching, imbued with the child-like faith which envisions the beautiful and the inspiring things of life. Give us faith in ourselves and in our fellowmen. Restore the happy hours and experiences of life which so many foolishly believe are lost forever. Merry Christmas. God bless you, every- one.