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Christmas calender PLAINDEALER - PAGEIf -FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 2,1979 The Christmas season is the time for family fun and sharing. And, with so much warmth and good feeling in the air, don't confine family activities to just Christmas Day itself. Instead, get everyone--from tots to grandparents--involved in preparing the house for a col­ orful holiday. % Starting early in December, set aside a few hours each eve­ ning for the family to work to­ gether on decorations, wrapping presents or making gifts for friends and relatives. Here's a calendar of pre- Christmas events that involve the whole family: First week of December Time to address holiday greeting cards. (Remember, dis­ tant friends and relatives appreciate a short note.) Deck your home with Yule- tide spirit. Let the children gather pine cones, then spray paint them silver, gold or white. Tie the cones to the ends of red satin ribbons (use different lengths) and secure the ribbons together with a big bow. Tbck to es^ii the front door for a welcome holiday look. Pile extra pine cones in a pretty glass bowl on the hall table. Or, tie several pine boughs to­ gether, cover with artificial spray snow or spray glue and sprinkle on glitter--cover the knot with a big red bow. For safe and effective use of aerosol products, read the labels and follow directions. Second week of December All join in a tree trimming workshop. Make your orna- CHRISTMAS ments together--it's less exj sive and you'll treasure memories for years to come. String cranberries and pop­ corn into red and white chains for the tree. Accent the chains with tiny bows of green or silver ribbon. Construction paper is an ideal inexpensive medium for tree decorations. Cut out angel6, reindeer, candy canes or stars-- then coat them with a light spray adhesive and sprinkle with ' multicolored glitter or snowy cotton balls. Punch a hole in the top of each, then add bright col­ ored yarn for a hanger. And even the youngest mem­ bers of die family will love mak­ ing paper chains. Third week of December This is the week to "do" the windows in holiday style. Let the kids spray the panes with snow through a paper stencil snowflake. Then, hang the snowflakes cut out of paper. Wrap those special gifts in different, creative ways. For a personalized touch, spray paint (through a stencil) a name right on the wrapping--it's better and brighter than a name tag. Or, spray paint the box itself and wrap with a big ribbon, streamer or garland. Up goes the tree and every­ body can join in the trimming. Use a waterproofer or fabric guard to coat the tree Skirt and protect rugs or floors: And, if yours is an artificial tree, an aerosol room freshener in a pine scent will bring the smell of Christmas that every­ one loves. - /It's always nice to finish each family project with a festive snack--cookies, brownies and, of course, hot chocolate with a delicious squirt of whipped cream. ON • SnowBlowers • Stereos •Small Household Appliances •Bicycles •Snowmobile Suits •And Much More BUY NOW & BEAT THE CHRISTMAS RUSH! GoasttoGoast ||||||j| llip Wgk Q J A I J j§§ jjp WMmlh j§§ lllll DECEMBER McHENRY MARKET PLACE YOU'LL TREASURE famity-made Christmas decorations and tree trimmings. 'v c Sensational Gift Idea! It's on the Top of Many Sportsman's Cfiristmas List! Sl^JOHNl M5PORTST •FOR! s I SHOP NOW WHILE SELECTIONS & SIZES ARE BEST ! 11 •PUMA •CONVERSE •BROOKS & MORE! •WARM-UP SUITS •SHORTS •DOGGON'ITS SPORTS APPAREL ^RACKETBALL TOPS -TEAM CAPS •GYM BAGS •SCHOOL JACKETS SUPER SELECTION OF SKI APPAREL IS COMING SOONF WHAT IS IT? IT'S A •UTILITY •ENCLOSED •SNOWMOBILE •HORSE AND MORE See McHenry's Trailer Specialists For All Types of Trailers ADAMS ENTERPRISES » u w . m ( 8 , 5 ) 3 8 5 - 5 9 7 0 JOHN'S SPORT STOP 344-B5BO D o i l y 9 : 3 0 - 8 S o t . 9 - 6 S u n . 1 2 - 5 •