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Eh eS I ne 3 3 PORT PERRY STAR -- Tues. December 18, 1984 -- 13 by Carol Mairs R.R.1, Nestleton What does Christmas mean to me"? A kaleido- scope of impressions fly from all directions. Christmas can bring out the best or the worst in you, depending on your © point of view. Christmas is a time of ' determination. You watch your six-year-old, who can barely walk the i. length of the driveway | to catch the school bus, || happily marching the 'whole Santa ¢ | parade route with as Claus much enthusiasm at the tt finish as when she turning two bath towels, a white sheet, a bit of tinsel and six safety pins © into adornments for a shepherd and an angel. Christmas is a time to i be artistic. The tree has 104 branch ends, but you have 1004 homemade ii paper snowflakes, ' paper chains, cookie- BOB GOODMAN PLUMBING & HEATING Star Essay Contest - Second Place Class C dough stars and popcorn icicles. You seize this golden opportunity -- no-one will ever notice the bare spot half-way up on the left hand side. Christmas is a time of sacrifice. You must sacrifice your precious time to watch "The Grinch Who Stole Christmas' for the 41st time, just in case they have added something that isn't suitable view- ing for children. You must also sacrifice your diet, by tasting all of those home-baked goodies, just in case they're not fit for com- need replenishing, and the necessities must come first. But perhaps even more necessary are the Cabbage Patch doll for the little girl who has been good "all year', or the tape recorder for the almost- teen, who no longer appreciates "music on the quiet side' or a pair of earplugs for his father, who still does. Christmas is a time requiring great athletic prowess and stamina. You must be able to walk twenty miles in a single afternoon of shopping, dodging cars, carts and kids. It takes great concentration to fully appreciate the beautiful lights and decorations all around you, and the genuine smiles on the faces of the clerks and cashiers. Christmas is a time of artistic appreciation. You experience anguish and pride -- and that's just on the faces of the teachers. So what if the flat note from the choir sounds vaguely familiar? You can pre- tend to be tone-deaf for just one night. Christmas is a time of suspense and high drama. Will your six- The Meaning Of Christmas year-old ever get her tongue around "to know his name was a cinch", even though you sit in the audience mouthing every word with her? (She does). Will your nine-year-old remem- ber that, when wearing a three-piece-suit, the shirt is meant to be tucked in? (He does). Will you sit watching with pride and a lump in your throat? (You Do). Christmas is a time of joy. You look around you, and see as much happiness in the faces of their great-grandpar- ents as on the faces of inner peace. As you listen to the great hymns of Christmas, or watch a church pageant, perhaps some of your doubts about this world are eased. PAUL'S SHOE REPAIR 32 WATER STREET - PORT PERRY (LAKEVIEW PLAZA) Nass Behind Don Forder Insurance PHONE 985-3657 NOW OPEN: Mon. to Thurs. 9to 6 Friday9to8 Saturday 9to 5 Scason's Greetings to all our friends. ki started. pany. comedy, drama, light your children. It is an 985.2832 ': Christmas is a time of Christmas Isatimeto opera all in the space of ageless joy. | ingenuity. You are be practical. Socks, two hours. You see Christmas is a time of | faced with the dilema of Underwear and pyjamas expressions of suspense, : SUTHERLAND BROS. LTD. R.R. 4 - UXBRIDGE Bob & Barb PORT PERRY [] © [0] RL rv . J fh I | | vo ° o o o 0 WL extend our very best * wishes to you, friends, A : at this special time! b PEARSE JEWELLERY LTD. Jim & Cheryl Pearse and Staff