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14 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, Wednesday, December 22,1993 St. Stephen's Christmas Stories Greetings from Vincent Massey P.S. The Night Before Christmas On the night before Christmas, 1 was dreaming of Santa Claus. My mom said, "go to bed. But I said No "Mom". It is the night before Christmas. Christmas. And I am happy. Mike, go to bed or you get no presents. by Michael St. Stephen's P.S. The Elf's Secret Wish Once upon a time there was a little little elf. He wished that whatever he touched would turn into anything he wanted. He went to sleep and woke up in the morning. He had his secret power. He was the fastest worker Santa was proud of the little elf. In one day 3,000 toys. One day another elf took his power power Santa was so mad at the elf he took away his power and gave it back to the little elf. By Robby St. Stephen' s P .S. One day there was an elf. He was magic. A boy asked for a Batman toy. The elf snapped his fingers and there was a Batman toy when it was time to go on the sled Santa had to pick an elf to go with him. He picked the magic elf. They went together and when they got back all the presents were gone. The boy got his own Baunan toy to play with. Santa and all his elves sat down and ate cookies and they had hot chocolate because of the cold weather. Jamie Jordan St. Stephen's P.S. Christmas is... Christmas is a time when we have a big dinner. Christmas is a time, when we give and take. Christmas is a lime when we celebrate Jesus' birthday and Christmas is a time bake yummy cookies. By Eva St. Stephen' s P .S. Best Wishes May the joys of Christmas be with you all year long. dËIHome ■ ■■■ 160 Church Street Bowmanville naiowaie 697-0433 Remembering you, our valued friends and patrons, at the holidays, and wishing you the special happiness of the season. May the new year bring you every blessing. Abernethy's Paint and Wallpaper 55 King St. W. 623-5431 Bowmanville Warmest wishes for a memorable holiday and happiness in all seasons to our wonderful friends and patrons. We look forward to serving you in the new year. from all of us at Invasion Hobbies & Toys 44 King St. W„ Bowmanville Telephone 623-9778 The Best Christmas Ever Hi, my name is Stcaphen it's almost almost Christmas again. My most favourite favourite was last year, let me tell you about it. Then you will know what I mean. It all starts on December 1st' f got my first chocolate out of my calendar. calendar. It's these calenders that have chocolates in the till the 25th of December. December. On the 4th I wrote my letter to Santa. I asked him for some more novels, lego, art and some dinosaurs. I was hoping it wasn't alot. On the 8th I phoned my friend Jeff and asked him to play hockey. We played for three and a half hours. On the 12th of December my mom took me to sec Santa at the Midtown Mall in Oshawa. When I got on his lap we got our picture taken. Then I told him what I wanted. He told me all the stuff I did wrong. There was alot more stuff I did wrong then I exspcct- cd. It amazes me how Santa knows all that stuff. On the 16th of December, December, I asked my dad if he could take me to the mall to get mom a present and a card for Christmas. He said "yes". I got her a small jewelry box for $15.00 dollars and ninety nine cents. The card was only $2.00. On the 21st of December I asked my mom to take me to the mall to get something for dad and some wrapping wrapping paper. She said "yes". I got him a small tool/box for $14.00., I knew I spent an extra $1.00 on mom so I got him a $2.00 card. I got the wrapping paper and then I left. On the 23rd of December I was so excited about Christmas that I went upstairs and wrapped all the presents after lunch. There was six of them because of all my Aunts-Unclcs and Grandmas-Grandpas. On Christmas Eve I was so excited, excited, I had to go to bed at 8:00! Bummer! Bummer! I couldn't get to sleep because I was excited, I always get excited on Christmas Eve. In the morning my mom came in my room saying "Wake Up!" Like always I threw the covers over my head. She said "It's Christmas morning." That got me out of bed. My mom and dad were ready to go downstairs while I still had to get dressed. When we got downstairs my mom got some toast ready to cat if any of us get hungry while opening our gifts. I got alot more presents then I thought I would. I got all the stuff on my list except Lego. r By Tyler " St. Stephen's P.S. Giving Giving is sharing things you didn't need anymore. We can help to give the poor some of that. I can do it and you can too. For it is not always getting things, but giving things that make us truly happy. Julie Gr.4 St. Stephen' s P .S. The best Christmas Gift One day Ryan and. his mom went to buy his step brother a present. Ryan's Mom didn't know what to get him. So she asked Ryan what to get. He said Jurassic park for super nin- tendo. Ryan's mom bought that. But Ryan was mad because he never got a new game. Ryan said to his mom why can't I have a game? Ryan's mom said maybe next year. When it was Christmas Ryan did a joke and took the present and opened it and inside inside it said to Ryan from Brittnce that was Ryan's mom and from Tim that was Ryan's step brother. They all laughed by Ryan St. Stephen' s P .S. Dear Santa What I want for Christmas is A game called dream phone and a walk man, new Jeans, and some chapter books, and a new book mark. My other book mark got recked. I Also want Holly wood hair Barbie. I'm going to my mom new carings, my Brother a Nintendo game, My grandma a blouse, and I'm going to give food to the food drive. By Kelly St. Stephen's P.S. My letter to Santa Dear Santa, For Christmas I would like: Jur- rassic park for super nintendo and a surprise. My name is Matthew. I live on 162 Vail Meadows Crcs. ■Bowmanville ■Bowmanville ont. L1C 4t4 my phone number is 697-2393. For Christmas I would give my mom a new Mickey Watch and I would give my dad a new watch, and my brother a nija Turtle. Matthew St. Stephen's P.S. My Best Christmas My best Christmas was when I went to my grandma's and I got so many presents. I was covered with wrapping paper but it was fun and we had a great time and that is all that counts. We had a big party and my aunt and everybody else came over and had a great time. We ate so much we were full. By Melanie Gr.4 Vincent Massey By Best Christmas My best Christmas was when my uncle Johnny gave me a radio! I was so happy. That's what I wanted for my whole life. So I guess my mom told him. This is what I got for Christmas too. I got a singing doll. That's why it's my best Christmas. By Melissa Gr.4 Vincent Massey What Christmas means to me Christmas is a time of giving. It is a time when' you are with your family. family. It is a time to have turkey and open presents. It is also a time to think about the less fortunate. That is what Christmas means to me. By Lisa Gr.4 Vincent Massey In Santa's Mail Christmas Day , "We don't want to sleep", wc always always say. "For tomorrow is going to be Christmas Day!" But mom takes us up and tucks us in bed, Then says "Sweet dreams little ones, lay down you small heads" But when she is gone, we jump up and run. "Come on, sister," I say. "Let's have some fun!" We go downstairs, but what do we see? It's Santa Claus! Coming down the chimney! We hide in a comer so he couldn't see us. He put under the tree - dolls, cars and a bus. v Then he went back up as quick as can be. And as we looked out the window '#5,say with glee: . m-. r/jPJanta flying with mis eight-reindeer eight-reindeer and wc heard hlih say: "Sleep tight, little children, for tomorrow tomorrow is Christmas Day!" Skyla Waverley P.S. Gr.6 My Best Christmas My best Christmas was last year I got a lot of neat stuff. I got a wood set, Back fire challenge and a lot of other stuff. But my favorite present was from my grandparents. It was my first Star Trek model. It was the one I wanted. This year I want a Romulin warbird. by Abraham Gr.4 Vincent Massey What Christmas Means to me. What Christmas means to me is sharing and giving not keeping and trading. It's just about giving. You buy for the people who you love or you like. But if you can't buy just give them love. By Scott Gr.4 Vincent Massey My Best Christmas My Best Christmas was when I got to put up the Christmas lights. My sister didn't like the lights. The second day they all went out because my dog chewed the wire. Everything went wrong but I couldn't tell you about that. by Scott Gr.4 Vincent Massey Christmas Is... Christmas is thanks, sharing, family family and friends. Christmas means fun, happiness and Jesus' birthday. The fun thing is being with your family. That is what Christmas is. By Ashley Gr.4 Vincent Massey What I like about Christmas I like the Christmas plays wc do at Sunday School. I like giving mom her present and seeing the expression on her face. I like wrapping presents, receiving and giving presents, setting up the Christmas tree and seeing no more cookies on the plate wc give to Santa. That's what I like about Christmas. By Sarah Gr.4 Vincent Massey What I like about Christmas What I like aboût Christmas is that everybody gets presents sometimes sometimes even my dog. Everybody is happy, even my dad. But what I really really like about Christmas is that everybody everybody is thankful for what they get. By Jenna Gr.4 Vincent Massey ...And many thanks for being part of "our circle" of friends and patrons. We look forward to seeing you "around" more and more. Al and Sheila Brock-Chris-John Brock's Service Centre 160 Church St. 623-5487 Bowmanville