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SUPPLEMENT TO McHENRY Season of beauty for young and old By HELEN KLEIN Metro Newspaper Services The Christmas season raises expectations in people of all ages, faiths and nationalit ies. There areVery few. indeed, who do not look forward eagerly in one way or another to the holidays, do not anticipate the wealth of sensations the mul­ ti tudes of joys that make up that great, big. brill iantly wrapped package we know as •Christmas." For older people. Christmas is a time for nostalgia, a chance to look back on the pleasures of the past, to revel in memories that are more and more special as the years go by. For children. Christmas is a time of anticipation, an oppor­ tunity to look forward to a myriad of experiences, both large and small, that will eventually become their past to look back on. gladly and fondly. PLAINDEALER<- PAGE 7 - FRIDAY, DECEMBER 15, 1978 Any Christmas is suc­ cessful if i t matches the pre­ cious recollections of the old and fulfil ls the sugarplum dreams of the young and in­ nocent. . Memories of Christmas are like family heirlooms, glit ter­ ing ornaments on a stately tree that are passed down lovingly from generation to generation. They are some­ what faded pictures in the album of the past, per­ petuated. almost as bright as ever, through retelling to the young. So many elements make up the holiday season, elements that are integral parts of the abundant, joyous memories to be treasured for years to come. There are sights and smells and tastes, hundreds and hundreds of things which, all together, form the unique entity that is Christmas. When the Christmas sea­ son opens, the gay garlands of green and red lights go up on Main Street, becoming in­ candescent in the misty twilight of a frosty winter evening. Shop windows take on a festive air. those that are simply decorated as well as those that are elaborately ar­ ranged with intricate, fantasy-fil led dioramas. The aroma of pine is everywhere. Fir branches festoon the lofty ceilings of large department stores where happily frenetic- crowds throng the aisles in search of the special gift for that special person Outside, the streets are scented with roasting chestnuts, peanuts, other taste treats particular to the time of year Santas, of every shape and size, stand guard over chimneys and kettles and remind the endless stream of passers-by that Christmas is a t ime for generosity to those who are in need. Suddenly, the home front is a cheerful flurry of activity. Fireplaces, soon to be hung with brightly-colored stock­ ings which Santa will stealth ily fi l l , blazfc cheerily on cold evenings in anticipation of the Yule log. The smells of baking and cooking waft through the air as Grandma and Mom pre­ pare their own special rec­ ipes: frosted gingerbread cookies in fanciful shapes; luscious buttery cookies decorated with colored sug­ ar; sweet, sticky fruit cake; brandied mincemeat pies. Everyone begins dreaming of turkey with stuffing and cranberry sauce; plump, glazed ham studded with cloves; creamy eggnog; and old-fashioned plum pudding: all the traditional Christmas dinner treats that are fi>od for smiles. Christmas tree ornaments, collected over the years, are taken out of storage lovingly in preparation for the tree it­ self. which will majestically dominate the scene. The rich, joyous sounds of carols are ever-present. Ev­ eryone. from the Santa at the corner to th<- neighborhood merchant. < -r .s ' :ve a tune on his or her l ips. Everywhere, bells are ring­ ing. Sprigs of holly and mis­ tletoe find their way to the oddest places as December passes. Everything reminds one that it is . in truth, "the sea­ son to be jolly." As the great day comes closer and closer, the excitement builds. Everyone glows with the dual joys of giving and receiv­ ing Junior dreams, perhaps, of the new train set he hopes to find under the tree; Mom, of his face as he opens the large, somewhat unwieldy box that means so much. All dream of the family re­ union they have been eagerly awaiting for months. And then, at long last. Christmas arrives, fulfil l ing the fondest wishes, making the dearest dreams come true and be­ coming the material of which memories are made. With some preparation and a lot of love, this Christmas will be the Christmas to re­ member . . . always. It's on the Top of Many Sportsman's Christmas List! WHAT IS IT? IT'S A... MANY TYPES FOR MANY USES J" •UTILITY •ENCLOSED 'SNOWMOBILE »H0RSE A HP MORE See McHenry's Trailer Specialists For All Types of Trailers ADAMS ENTERPRISES (815)385-5970 1 i istmas Mil Wrappings Make her holiday happy in every way. . .with gifts that say "just for her" Our holiday collection includes: •Dresses *Long Skirts •Coordinates •Pant Suits #Blouses *Robes •Lingerie •Handbags •Jewelry •Sweaters •Gloves & Hat Sets *Coats Or. . .let her choose her own with a Gift Certificate Find her special gifts here! enevieve 5 1315 RIVERSIDE DR. McHENRY 385-0238 GIFT WRAP OPEN EVENINGS TIL 9 SUNDAYS 10 TO 4