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Inexpensive toys were purchased at the local store 'for the children along with embroidery wool for the lady of the house. . Burwick House, with its : lavish swags of evergreen . grand, berries, indicate the British background and prosperity . of the original householders. Gifts are more 'novel and in some instances quite elegant. They would x y have come from the larger RR shops of Toronto. Food ANY SAN preparations are elaborate Ne with cakes made of spices, and candied and imported fruits -- dates, figs, oranges ] @ and lemons graced the family table. The Mackenzie Home has been decorated to reflect the 1867 period. Christmas trees were becoming increasingly popular. There js a com- bination of homemade and ° store bought decorations on the Christmas tree as well as store bought gifts. By the mid 1850's the Santa Claus y # tradition was observed and a stocking has been hung from the bed. Special Christmas treats are displayed in the kitchen, including almond paste fashioned into fruit shapes. : The pulpit of Fisherville Church is decorated with cedar boughs. Carolers stroll the Village streets singing selections of carols between y 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. on "weekends. The Village is open week- days from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and on weekends from 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The Village will be closed Christmas Day and New Year's Day only. A pleasant spot to stop for lunch or tea is the restaurant in Half Way House. The restaurant is fully licensed and will feature a special "Christmas Dinner' (by 'reservation only) on the following Sundays in December: the 1st, 8th and £4 decoration was the forerunn England. ) a > o er ' Veo Bells are ringing to t spread far and Wide our warmest ho \ 4 holiday wishes! i Thanks. Y > ~ Trans Food Market Prince Albert 5 & Here's to a Yule that's brimming with fun, in the season's special and joyful mood. Our best to you! McDermott - . Panabaker Ltd. " Pioneer style Christmas 15th. For reservations phone 636-4713. Black Creek, located at Jane Street and Steeles Avenue in Northwest Metro Toronto, is administered by The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority. "or further in- formation contact 630-9780. A kissing ball is hung in the hallway of Burwick House. This er of the Christmas tree in PORT PERRY STAR -- CHRISTMAS EDITION 1974 -- 17 Facts About Christmas? Everybody thinks that space travel is something very new, but an elderly gen- tleman in a rather unique "space-suit" set the pace years ago. His name: Santa Claus. Now is the season when he's taking off again, for it's Christmas. How much do you know about Christmas and Santa Claus? Here are some ques- tions, developed with the help of the editors of the Encyclopedia International, to -test your knowledge. The answers are at the bottom. 1. The first known Christ- mas card was designed in 1843 by an Englishman named: (A) Charles Dickens (B) Sir Henry Cole (C) John Calcout Horsley 2. The first Christian Nativ- ity feast, celebrating the birth of Christ, occurred in the fourth century on: (A) January 6 (B) July 4 (C) December 25 3. Christmas did not hecome a legal holiday in the U.S. until: (A) The Puritans arrived } in New England (B) 1856 C) Santa's Helpers Un- ion went on strike. 't. The original name of the gentleman we know today as Santa Claus was: (A) Kris Kringle | (B) Clement C. Moore (C) St. Nicholas 1. (C) is correct. Artist Horsley designed the first known Christmas greeting card for his friend, Sir Henry May you and your family enjoy a happy holiday. We thank you warmly. MODERN TEXTILES | Cole, a wealthy London gen- tleman. Charles Dickens had his share in Christmas 1843, too. His book, "A Christmas Carol," was published that year. 2. (A) is correct. At first, January 6, the Epiphany, was observed as the feast of Jesus' baptism, with a sec- ondary gmphasis on His birth. It¥was not until the 5th century A.D. that Christ- mas was generally celebrated on December 25. 3. (B) is correct. New Eng- land states outlawed the cel- ebration of Christmas until fe middle of the 19th cen- tury. 4. (C) is correct. Kris Kringle is the German name for Santa, while Clement C Moore contributed to the image of Santa Claus with his poem, "A Visit from St Nicholas," in 1823. St. Nich- olas was a real person, a fourth century bishop, anc the first Santa Claus. A MERRY CHRISTMAS We hope Santa brightens your day as you've brightened 'get=iom our year. Thanks. SWEETMAN'S TAXI We're singing out our warmest wishes to you for a Holiday richly reward- ing in good cheer and happiness. SWAMP AUTO BODY Doug Robinson - Bruce McCreight - Doug Hughes reetings Let's celebrate this Christmas season with sincere wishes for a simply wonderful holiday. To all our friends and neighbors go many thanks for your continued patronage and goodwill. George Stone Real Estate Ltd. and Staff CSA ey re «¥ \ Rcd ~, Sa Rov,