The Citizen, 1995-12-20, Page 33Seasons Greetings
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THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1995. PAGE 33.
Recalling Christmas long ago
By Al Harrison, Principal
Blyth Public School
I can vividly remember the
Christmas season while growing up
in Kirkland Lake during the late
1940s.
Christmas meant a family trip on
a Sunday afternoon to cut a tree in
a remote northern forest. Once the
tree was placed in the living room,
all the members of my family
helped to make decorations for the
tree. I can still remember the angel
perched on the top of the tree.
During this time, money was a
scarce commodity. Many gifts were
handmade including cards. Christ-
mas morning was a special time to
open gifts. I can recall receiving a
stamp album and a package of
By David Kemp
Principal, Brussels P.S.
A tradition in the Arctic Inuit
communities where I spent several
Christmases was a period of
extended celebration.
In the days when the Hudson's
Bay Company Trading Posts were
the major European presence in the
Far North the Inuit lived in small
camps distant from one another as
well as the trading post. Christmas
was a time for visiting the store to
obtain provisions, as well as to visit
with families with other areas.
The festivities began a few days
before Christmas and continued
until after New Year's, a holiday of
importance to the Scottish traders.
With the growth of permanent
settlements the tradition of the
The !lows from
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People
Congratulations to Doug and
Lori Ferrell (nee Cartwright) of
Cambridge on the birth of a
daughter. A new granddaughter for
Erma and Don Cartwright.
WI marks
season
The Auburn Women's Institute
held its Christmas dinner and
meeting at the Community Hall on
Thursday, Dec. 14 with hostesses
being Laura May Chamney,
Maureen Bean and Evelyn
Christensen. The hall and tables
were beautifully decorated for the
Christmas season. The dinner was a
delicious pot luck.
The meeting was chaired by Tena
Empey and began in the usual
manner with Marjorie McDougall
as pianist. Guests were from
Auburn and Blyth.
Tena gave a reading. Evelyn Flett
had two contests "Christmas
Holiday Quizz" won by Laura May
Chamney and "Christmas Names",
won by Rev. Diamond. She also
gave two readings "The Favourite
Toy" and "Please".
Rev. Diamond and Harvey
McDowell played violin selections
then Rev. Diamond sang a solo.
Phyllis Boak played accompani-
ment on all selections.
Rev. Dia-nond gave the message
telling of Christmas in Australia
and Christmas here, weather
Continued on page 39
stamps one year. I still have the
album to this day.
Christmas was celebrated as an
immediate family, given.the fact
that all of our relatives lived in the
Uxbridge and Brockville areas.
Since we did not own a car, family
gatherings were out of ihe question.
My father worked for the CIBC
and was given one case of pop at
Christmas by a particular customer.
We enjoyed it immensely as this
was the only time of the year we
received this special treat. My
mother cooked a delicious meal of
turkey, dressing and baked goods.
At this time television was not
available in the North; therefore,
time was spent listening to the
radio as Christmas was celebrated
around the world.
community feast evolved. This was
usually held at the school, the
largest building in the community.
The menu consisted of roast
caribou and boiled Arctic char,
canned vegetables, powdered
potatoes, bannock and jam, and tea
- gallons of tea. The meal was
usually followed by a drum dance,
traditional Inuit songs and a
modern dance accompanied by an
accordion or a local group of
musicians.
The following limerick reminds
Christmas
1951
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the tree — and to tear off the
wrappings to inspect this year's
new treasure...
I can't remember the special gift
from Christmas 1950 — but I do
know the tile red truck got at least
one more full year of hard use.
With a second fresh coat of paint, it
found its way back to the arm of
the couch yet a second time in
1951!
My father was eventually
transferred to Atwood. We
purchased our first car and from
then on we went to my grandfather
and grandmother's in the village of
Leaskdale on Christmas Day. All of
my father's family gathered for a
feast. My grandmother was an
excellent cook and desserts
included a variety of her
homemade goodies.
I will long remember Christmas
as a youngster. Small presents were
appreciated but the family
gatherings, meals at grandmother's
and the opportunity to visit
relatives were the most important
events of the holiday season.
Merry Christmas and Happy
New Year.
us that no matter where, how, or
with whom we celebrate, the basis
of Christmas is the same for all:
One Christmas in cold
Coppermine,
A time when the sun doesn't
shine.
We dined with Inuit (Eenueet)
On caribou meat,
Remembering the Christ Child
Divine.
Walton letters
DEAR SANTA,
Can you bring me a football or
Lego? I would like a new bike,
mine is to small for me. Do you
want milk or juice.
From Andrew James McDonald
Grade 2, Walton P.S.
THE BEST CHRISTMAS,
It was Christmas. The sleigh is
all packed and Santa is ready to
give the boys and girls presents.
I hope everyone has a Merry
Christmas.
Adam McClure
Grade 2, Walton P.S.
Celebrating the Inuit way All The Best!
It may be cold outside, but our warmest wishes are
with you on this joyous occasion.
Merry Christmas and many thanks.
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