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20 -- PORT PERRY STAR -- Tues. December 18, 1984 Prince Albert kids explain what Christmas really means What I Think Christmas is About I think Christmas is the time of year that people are willing to give and share because this was the time of year that Jesus was born. It is a very special day. Christmas only comes once a year. Christmas is about Jesus being born. It is my favourite time of the year. by Heather McLean Grade 5 What Christmas Means To Me To me Christmas means cheerful and jolly people. It means happiness for every- one. I think everyone likes just a tiny bit of Christmas. Parents say that they hate it, but I bet they just love Christmas. Christmas also reminds me of Jesus. It reminds me of Jesus because on Christmas day it is Jesus's birthday. But Christmas is really the happiest time of the year. Well this is why I really like Christmas. I like Christmas because it is Dec. 5th and that means it is only a couple of more days till Christmas so Good-bye! by Carolyn Wakefield Grade 5 Christmas Means Christmas. 1s fun around my house when we set up our Christmas tree and decorate - it. To me Christmas is getting together with my family and grandparents. It means to give and receive presents. Christmas means having lots of company and playing in the snow with my friends. On Christmas Eve we go to church. Everybody holds a candle and sings songs about when Jesus was born. by Gavin Cochrane Grade 5 What Christmas Means To Me Christmas reminds me of singing Christmas carols, remembering it's Jesus Christ's birthday, Christmas decorations on the Christmas tree with a bright shining star on the top, playing in the snow, receiv- ing presents and giving gifts, chopping down a Christmas tree, receiving Christmas cards from relatives and friends, and opening gifts and finding out what they were. Christmas reminds me of going to your grandparents and friends for Christmas dinner and getting red noses and cheeks. Jasen Dawson May the warmth and wonder of this festive season fill your homes with inviting laughter. PENTLAND JEWELLERS Ron & Valeria Marsden and staff O We're teaming up with Santa to bring fo) ° you a host of happy holiday dreams Q6QC000 OO come true... and our thanks. SWAMP AUTO BODY Doug and Phil Robinson Bruce McCreight oO ° ils o 0 o What Christmas Means To Me Hi my name is Jennifer. | am going to tell you about what Christmas means to me. Christmas is a time to think and share and that is how you get and give presents. What Christmas really means to me is that Jesus was born. For if we did not have Jesus' birth, we would not have Christmas. It is a time to celebrate and to meet new people and relatives. We put up lights, holly and a Christmas tree, but the best thing of all is I put up a manger scene. It has Mary, Joseph, Jesus, wisemen, animals and lots more. Well you heard my story about what Christmas means to me. I hope you enjoyed it. Have a Merry Christmas and make all things go well. Jennifer Geer Grade 5 Christmas Means Christmas means toys, gifts, and Santa Claus but the best thing about it is that a baby named Jesus was born. Christmas is a time for love! and caring! Think about this. God Loves You and me. He wants you and me to have a Very Merry Christmas time and a Good New Years too. Merry Christmas Everyone Love Jami Joy What Christmas Means To Me Christmas is a time for giving, and sharing. I like Christmas because you get to see your cousins. I like to decorate on Christmas. Christmas is a time to celebrate Jesus' birthday. Christmas is a time to play in the snow. Christmas is a time to just have fun. Merry Christmas To All And To All A Good Night by Philip Edgar Grade 5 What Christmas Means To Me What Christmas means to me is the olden days Christmas. We should remember all of our relatives, family and friends to send to. You should give to the needy and support them by giving LOVE to all. Remember our LORD JESUS CHRIST and how he was born on Christmas Day. Done by Jim Tower R.R.3, Port Perry, Ont. What Christmas Means To Me When [I think about Christmas | think about getting together with all my relatives and celebrating the joy of Christmas. I think about having a big dinner and singing Christmas carols. I also think of all the nice presents I will get I like sending cards and giving presents to all my friends and relatives. Kim Fetter' R.R.3, Port Perry What Christmas "leans To Me Christmas is the lights shining bright. All through the dark wintery night. We remember the birth of Jesus Christ It's a time for having friends and family over to celebrate Jesus's birth. There is Santa and his nine reindeer With gifts and toys to give To all good girls and boys. To some people its skating and skiing and parties too. To others, it's turkey and dressing and plum pudding too. To me it is hearing the church bells ring and people singing. - Oh what a beautiful sound! That's what Christmas Means to me. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. by Holly Clodd Grade 5 h THE JOYS (OF CHRISTMAS (il) I'L friends to your fireside and peace to your home. In the glow of your friendship - May Christmas bring [LITE we oxtond sincere thanks. COMPTON CABLE T.V. Port Perry Merry Cheisimas It's that warm and cozy Holiday Season when families share with their neighbors and friends happy times and good feelings. We wish you the best, along with our thanks. Mother Jackson's Open Kitchen Ltd.