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i f ? ) Section Three The Canadian Statesman, Bowman ville, December 19,1990 13' Home for Christmas My heart goes home at Christmas just like it always will, To that little country village surrounded by rolling hills. Back to a dear old farmhouse that's not lonely anymore For there's sounds of giggles and whispers and secrets behind a closed door. Mom's in the pantiv rolling out dough; just smell that aroma of pies, Mingling with smells of freshly baked bread and snow tumbles down from the skies. Dad and the boys went to search out a tree, hitched the horses up to the sled; They brought back a beauty...it's perfectly shaped and it's thawing out in the shed. Then my thoughts fly on to'Christmas morn, in my memory we race down the stair, The tree is trimmed, with presents piled high and we make as much noise as we dare. There is candy and nuts on a saucer, with an orange and grapes placed with care; There's chocolates, too, that some tried to snitch!...But we always got our share! The big kids got skis, we younger got sleds and we got some socks, mitts and games Checkers, Monopoly and Tiddly Winks and Snakes and Ladders were some of the names. After breakfast was over and prayers had been said, we kids went outside to Play v We dug tunnels in drifts, swung from ropes in the barn with the kids from over { the way. !j My thoughts go next to our table, so loaded with wonderful fare |i And in my heart I say, 'Thanks Mom and Dad, for your sacrifice, worry and •! care!" Yes, my heart goes home at Christmas just as it always will To that plain, old country farmhouse and the memories that live there still! by Gladys M, Braun ea.cc onCaRCH A JVIay you and yours rekindle the spirit of Christmas past. St. Marys Cement Company Bowmanville COUNTRY FOR YOUR HOME There are more ways to say "Merry Christmas" at Aunt Sadie's. You will find delightful treasures for all ages and we are pleased to offer gift suggestions from $10.00 and up. SsbAiii 18 • Bears and Bunnies • Victorian bows and baskets • Coat racks and clocks • Cherubs and country "critters" and much more. AUNT SADIE'S COUNTRY CHRISTMAS FREE GIFT WRAPPING 623-0322 Use our convenient layaway plan 103 King St. E. Bowmanville Letters from St. Stephen's Elementary School WHAT I "WOULD LUCE TO GIVE FOR CHRISTMAS Christmas is a special time of year. It's a time for giving, not getting. It's a time for families to come together together in one. It's a time to care. It's a time to share and it's a time for unity. Christmas is for everyone, everyone, not just a group of people. people. Christmas is a special time for all. Some people think of what they will be getting. Others will be giving their all to try and make a great Christmas for others. Give your all to give a better Christmas so that others may have a little more. For those who don't have much, give them all your trust and say a little prayer for all, say a little something to cheer the others. Remember when you get all those presents from others, others, that some people don't have enough. Remember, give, not get for Christmas, for Christmas Christmas is a special time of year. Here's something you should remember: Give, not get and it's the spirit that counts! By Tia WHAT I WOULD LIKE TO GIVE FOR CHRISTMAS Maybe a truck, Maybe a train, Maybe even, an airplane. From this to that, from that to this. Everybody has, a Christmas wish. Some want a statue, some want a ball. Some don't even think, about it at all. So remember on, any Christmas. ■ Christmas is for giving, like any other day. by Amy Barr Grade 5-Fl THE STORY OF SCROOGE SIMPSON Once upon a hard time, while all the kids wee writing writing their Christmas list, their parents were working their butts off. , "Scrooge don't you just love Christmas, getting all those gifts?" Lisa asked really excited about Christmas. Christmas. "Ya, but Christmas isn't all about presents." "It isn't?" said Lisa really confused. "No it's not, it's the birth of Jesus Christ." "Oh now I see, if it's not about presents I won't get any presents, well maybe I'll ask for a few." by Matthew Cobum Grade 5 St. Stephen's WHAT I WOULD LIKE TO GIVE ' Poor: The poor people get nothing. All they do on ■ Christmas is what they do all the time. They sometimes sometimes make a fire. What they do is stay up by the fire and sing Christmas songs. They don't get anything but love. 1900: We got an orange, an apple, nuts and mittens and a leg of turkey. We always always sit by the fire and sing. 1990: Now we get Teenage Teenage Mutante Ninga Turtles and Bart Simpson_dolls. What I would like to give for Christmas is love, by Rachel Bies Grade 5 FI St. Stephen's Elem. THE GREEDY BOY One Christmas eve there was a greedy boy named Marty. He thought it is better better to get than to give. He looked under the tree and there was nothing for him. He asked to go out for Christmas presents. He bought 27 gifts, one for everyone everyone he could think of. The next day there were 27 gifts for Marty. by Chris Bowers ■ Grade 5F St. Stephen's WHAT I WOULD LIKE TO GIVE FOR CHRISTMAS Christmas is a very special special day. It's not to get presents it's to give presents. If you ask and ask you'll never get anything. The most important thing is to give. To give, you can give a lot like toys for children children and jewellery or perfume perfume for parents. You should be happier giving than getting. Trucks, dolls, clothes - they're all good gifts as long as you give them. They could be for your parents, sisters, brothers, aunts, uncles uncles and grand-parents. Also remember Jesus. That's the most important thing of all. Jesus was born on Christmas night and on Christmas we remember Him. . by Dominika.Kluska QUESTIONS! Christmas is a special occasion occasion right?. Some people celebrate Christmas as getting getting presents. Some people think that Christmas is a special day to spend with your friends, which is up to you. Now to choose who you would like to be with getting or giving person? If you like giving that's great because some people can't afford Christmas E resents for family and •iends but feel bad because they can't. Well, I think that just because they can't afford something that they shouldn't feel baa at all. Did you ever think about what Christmas was really all about? Christmas was the day that Jesus was born in Bethlehem. Now what do you think now, about what Christmas is all about? Now I'm thinking that I could give something to my mom, my dad, my nrother and my sister. The End by Andrea Adamson Grade 5 Fl St. Stephen's Elem. THE ANIMAL'S CHRISTMAS One night a dog named Sargent reminded the dogs that tomorrow night is Christmas and we have to get a Christmas tree. "Oh! Yes in the morning we will go and get one," said Buffle. All the dogs went to sleep. The next morning, Tippy said "Everybody get up let's get a Christmas tree , o.k.?" So they went walking. They found a Christmas tree. "Lets bring it home!" They put it in the comer and decorated it and also the house. It looked pretty. Then big fuzzy bear said, "I'm going Christmas shopping." shopping." "Me too!" Said the other animals. So Barnaby went to Toys "R" Us. Spot Went to Sear's. Sassy the cat went to Eaton's. So they all did their Christmas shopping- shopping- Everybody got home at the same time and put their presents under the Christmas Christmas tree then it was night they went ■ to bed and at 12:00 Santa Claus came through the chimney and put tne presents under the Christmas tree. Then he went away. It was morning and they all woke up and saw all the presents under the Christmas tree. So they open them up and had breakfast. by Tammy Devera Grade 5 Fl St. Stephen's Elem. ANIMAL CHRISTMAS One night, on Christmas Eve there was a gathering of animals. They talked about Christmas and what they wanted but none talked about what to give. The wise little puppy came to the gathering and said "I have come to tell you the real meaning of Christmas." It's giving not getting, it's loving not hating. It's sharing not being selfish and being happy happy not sad! "The wise little puppy has a point" said the small kitten. They had learned the true meaning of Christmas. They had a great Christmas. The end by Kelly Murray Grade 5 Fl St. Stephens School WHAT I WOULD LIKE TO GIVE FOR CHRISTMAS I would like to give for Christmas, my love to every- ' one. I would like to give to Jesus Jesus my life, for he is the one who gave his life for us. I would like to share my love and friendliness with others. Please Santa make these wishes come true. By Karen Esselink Grade 5 Fl a" . y ■ - ■ At this time of year, we extend our warmest wishes and express our deep appreciation for your loyal, support." from staff of ASSELSTINE'S YAMAHA The business built on good service and personal touch. R.R. 2 Blackslock 3! 986-4437 _ * FREE! FREE! CALL POLICE SIGNS ft Available at our office beginning on Family Night, Thursday, Dec. 6th until 9:00 o'clock - No purchase is necessary - • Display in your car window in the event of an emergency • Emergency information for motorists on reverse side. A Joint Project With the Ontario Provincial Police The Canadian Statesman 62 King St. W. 623-3303 Bowmanville We remember everything Christmas has meant to us over the years, and hope that you find the joy that this season brings. MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL OUR LOYAL CUSTOMERS. Our many thanks to each and all. 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