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Pace 12 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, December 23, 1998 Section Two Christmas Stories from St. Elizabeth The Elf Once there was an elf who didn't know how to make a toy. The other elves did all the work. They tugged on this and they tugged on that. All the presents were in Santa's sleigh. Keyan The Best Christmas Ever If I eould stay up to sec Santa. I would play crossfire crossfire with him. I would like to have a snowball light with you. You are fun. Could I pet your reindeer? Maybe. Randy A Song Tis the season to be jolly fa la la la la la la la la. Ringing bells quiet playing, ring a ling ding ding ding ding. Anna One Day One day I went outside and I made a snowman. It was snowing really hard. Dation Dear Santa, How are you doing? Are you busy for this Christmas? Well, I'm pretty pretty excited. Right before Christmas I go to my Nana's and she gives us a present. Anyways,, how is Rudolph doing? Bad or Good? Brenden One Snowy Day One snowy day I was playing with my friends. We made a snow castle. It was big enough for all of us! My brother wrecked it. I was mad and threw a snowball at my brother. He ran away. We had to make it all over again. Aidan Dear Santa, I love you a lot and I would like to thank you for giving presents to the children children this year. Could you give some money to the poor for me please. Thank you. Carleigli Elvis the Elf Elvis was an elf. He liked to sing. He was the Rock and Roll King. He had to go to America and he didn't know how to get there. He needed Santa but Santa was not there. He cried and cried and cried and he couldn't slop so he went to bed. The next morning lie phoned his friend. His friend tried to get there. "We are running out of time" said Elvis. They slopped! Elvis ran down the stairs lie opened the door and the people were saying "We want Elvis!" Then he started to sing. Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells, Jingle all the way. Oh what fun it is to ride on a one horse hoping sleigh aaaaaaaaaa. Jacob Winter Winters bright snow is white. Santa is cold going ho ho ho. In the the snow giving presents to children children like you. Brittney Holiday ^"Wishes As the Yule season approaches, we sincerely hope that you will accept our thoughts of friendship, our thanks for your continued patronage and goodwill, and our wishes of health, happiness, peace and contentment. Merry Christmas! Matthews & Associates Insurance Brokers Ltd. Pauline, Geri, Maureen, Ij Roberta and Janice oo izî ci u/ oQT.'ionn The Night Before Christmas It was the night before Christmas and Santa was making presents. He told his elves to get working. After all it is the night before Christmas! Brittney I love you The snow is white The sky is blue, oh Dear Santa, I love you Oh yes I do Oh yes I love you. Amanda A Song for Santa He's the coolest, the coolest. Even if you don't believe in him. He's the coolest, ya man... Ya ya ya man. David Dear Santa, I would like to treat my mom my dad and my sister and me. Bringing us Presents. And making us happy. My mom would like a workout suit some new shirts some pants and new makeup. Bring her wine glasses and the best holiday ever. My dad would like a trickle charger charger 3 Harley Davidson shirts, a new big lunch pail, a set of 5 pens, a new pair of slippers, a pad of paper. By Sarah The Holy Night Jesus Was born in a manger. Jesus was born by his mother. The star shined bright over him. The people came to worship him on that Holy Night. Anna Wake Up Santa Santa lived in the North Pole with Mrs. Claus and the elves. The elves were really rushing to get the toys ready. Finally they were finished. They were happy to get the toys ready. But they knew the boys and girls would like to play with them. Finally it was Christmas. Santa was still sleeping in his bed. But the elves woke him up. He was ready in a flash. And off they went. And he said, "Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night!" He went to a little house. It was so quiet no one was up not. even a mouse. The stockings were hung with care. The kids were sleeping in their beds while sugar plums danced in their heads. One boy and two girls. They opened their presents and then Christmas was over. Rachel My Brother Sam One night my brother Sam walked to my dad's room. Sam asked my dad if Santa were here. But my dad said "no". But then Sam went back to bed and the next morning Sam ran to dad's room. Sam said to my dad "wake up". He got up. Sam and dad went to my mom's room. He said to mom "wake up". She woke up. Mom and dad and Sam came to my room. My brother said, "Look at all the presents." I said "let's open the presents." presents." Peter Jesus' Birthday If there was no such thing as Christmas we wouldn't be here because Christmas is Jesus' birthday. birthday. And that would mean Jesus wasn't born but He was. Stephan Dear Santa, This is my list of toys that I want. A car set, remote control car and other pretend toys. The real thing is really fine. And this is my final wish, I want a truck. Stefan Christmas Spirit Morgan Kroontjc and Matthew Kcrstcns, both in Grade 3, help Lt. Doug Stevens of Bowmanville's Salvation Army load up donations of food, clothing and toys. The items were donated by the students at Dr. Emily Stowe School in Courtice to help out with the Salvation Army's Christmas Hamper Program. May You Find Your Christmas Bright We wish our customers and friends health, happiness and peace for the coming year. George Moore, Kay Moore, Garry Popadyn, Ben Dupuis, and B J. Mclnnes May the Heavens grace you with the gift ofanswered^ prayers in this season of Miracles. Cory and Rose Kuipers and Staff of Northcutt Elliott Funeral Home Bowmanville