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Vv - y CHRISTMAS THEN AND CHRISTMAS EVE CHRISTMAS TODAY The night before Christ- 4 "Back then" Christmas mas we were in bed trying to meant more than just sleep but we couldn't presents under a tree. because we were too excited "Back then" Christmas was because Christmas was time of giving, homemade here. We went downstairs to gifts, cards and decoration. see if Santa was heré. Santa Having real trees to decor- came because we saw ate, singing together, danc- presents stacked up to the ing together, going to Christ- top of the tree. We found one mas mass together and en- of our presents. Mine was at joying Christmas dinner at the top. Sandy's was on the home. Infact, having family bottom and David's was in « and doing everything themiddle. We stayed down- together was Christmas. stairs until mom and dad Today its 'Buy Me," came down. We asked mom "Buy Me." Give them if we could open our stock- everything they want with- ings and she said yes we out spending everything could. After a while we you'vegot." What happened opened our presents. Our to the 'Old Fashioned stockings were filled with Christmas" . Commercials, surprises and candies. commercials, commercials. Sandy, David and I got a bike ¥ "The money they spend on for Christmas and my mom these!" "What didhappento and dad got a pair of the Old Fashioned Christ- slippers. mas!' With the sleighs and Dodie Fox bells, St. Nick, big Fir trees, Grade 6, R.H. Cornish decorated with stringed pop- corn and homemade decora- tions. A big Christmas CHRISTMAS JOY dinner at home. Their Christmas Joy is the happy Christmas was "White". murmur of excited people in Today everything is store the stores. People are busy bought, plastic trees, wrapping or buying electric lights, plasticandtin presents. People are also « » decorations and even Christ- having the fun of buying and mas dinner is paid for at a decorating the Christmas restaurant. tree. Today all Christmas is Christmas isn't just for "Green". } Santa Claus and presents Cathy Olliffe like people think, it's for a Grade9P.P.H.S. special reason. We have 8 RA ; gh May a peaceful and cheery Yule be yours. Your loyalty is greatly appreciated. . Royal Canadian Legion > BRANCH 419 - PORT PERRY The President of Branch 419, Royal Canadian Legion, wishes all a Merry Christmas and Prosperous New Year. Ed Groves SV ole * v 'TNT. $5 2 Py » * "» Ld LJ / ITI " in "" Jn LT ---PA K v2 \ LVN YS I Rap iaeis | Al R | mi li, | [ 1 L Kl ity, my ET "Wishing you bright holidays "i, as Christmas lights up the world. It's a pleasure to serve you. 1 VanC Contracti What Christmas Means to Children . argument, Christmas so we can cele- brate Jesus' birthday. Jesus was born in Bethleham. Some people just celebrate Christmas - for Jesus but others don't even think of him. Ithink everyone should celebrate for Jesus on Christmas. Christmas season is cheerful, joyful and of course the best or almost, season of all. I like Christmas best. Do you? Tracy Dowson Grade 6, R.H. Cornish y CHRISTMAS EVE One beautiful Christmas morning Mr. Spurs woke up very excited because he wanted to open all his gifts. He awoke the children and his wife. He didn't need to wake up his cat, Muffins, because she woke up long before Mr. Spurs had. Then they had breakfast. Mr. Spurs was so excited he didn't even touch his break- fast. Beside Mr. Spurs lived a mean old man named Mr. Cubs. He didn't believe in the Lord Jesus. Therefore he didn't have any Christmas at all. Mr. Spurs called him and said, '"'How would you like to have Christmas with us?" Mr. Cubs said 'Christmas Eve, what nonsense! But I don't want to upset your family. Well okay. I'll meet you at nine o'clock." When Mr. Cubs arrived he didn't look too happy. He just came right in and he also slammed the door. A little while later Mr. Spurs whispered to himself "I'hate it when nobody talks, especially on Christmas Eve." Quickly he jumped up and ran into the bedroom. Then he came out with the Bible. And he said "Mr. Cubs, nobody would print a book over one thousand pages just for something that wasn't true." Mr. Cubs looked surprised. They had a but everything was straightened out. And they had a merry Christmas. Filitsa Tzavaras Grade 4 Greenbank P.S. WHAT CHRISTMAS MEANS TO ME Christmas means alot to me. It should because every December 25 we celebrate Christs birthday we give presents to others for instan- ce: friends moms and dads unkles aunts and all other relitives. Most people get sick on Christmas because of cake, candy, hot dogs, ice- cream, and alot of other good stuff. We sing nice Christmas carols, you know when santa claus comes to your house with all the toys and candy canes! He fills your stockins up. You play with most of your stuff before you open the rest. I remember one year when my brother only opened a few of his presents and went and played with the light- bulbs on the Christmas tree! Are family laughed until their faces were reder than the Christmas apples. We would get up at about five o clock in the morning turn on the clock radio full blast they would get up in a hurry. We would go open our presents, Later that morning we would go to our grandpa and grandmas house, ang get a hole lot more stuff. We would have a real good time then we would get home and stay up all night playing with are new toys. Roddy Sweeney Grade 5 Mr. Roane R.H. Cornish May your Christmas be one of Peace and Joy and Giving. Thanks to all. SCUGOG COMMUNITY CARE Neighbours Helping Neighbours qd 4 A. the holiday season, it is a pleasure to extend best wishes and thanks to all our friends. Port Perry Marine : Phone 985-3236 glow of the holiday spirit we wish one and all a happy, hearty Christmas? LEVINSON'S DRY GOODS at's Santa Glaus ...that's Christmas! Our hest wishes and thanks to all. from the management and staff of PORT PERRY L.G.A. Po-. = Sp yd Re Foe, LE ATL