The following text may have been generated by Optical Character Recognition, with varying degrees of accuracy. Reader beware!

"Christmas Entertainment and Gift Guide" THT IYY pA TRANS" had AM aE PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, November 30, 1993 - 5 Putting traditions back into Christmas Traditions are what bind families together at Christmas- time. Some are planned and taken on for a specific purpose. Some are the result of our cultu- ral heritage, as are the Christ- mas tree and Santa Claus. Oth- ers are spontaneous, but remembered for generations. Traditions are comforting. In these times that are so special- ized and transient, it takes time to build lasting relationships. Traditions can help us know who we are and build self- esteem -- giving a feeling of con- tinuity, security and joy in Christmases to come. Many of our customs involve children, often evoking our own childhood memories, but tradi- tion can be for adults, too. The very fact that a family observes Christmas is a tradition! Some of the more popular tra- ditions on the North American continent involve decorating a Christmas tree, hanging stock- ings, preparing a special dinner or going to church services. Baking special holiday treats such as candy, cookies or fruit- cake is an annual tradition. Traditions might be as simple as attending a holiday concert at the local school. When traditions govern us, however, becoming checklists of things that have to be done, it's time to re-evaluate. The most important thing about Christ- mas traditions is that they exist to use and enjoy, change or dis- card -- whatever a family feels like doing. Your family will out- grow some, and you will change others in order to fulfill needs in the home. This season, list all the new and old traditions that you would like to incorporate into your future Christmas celebra- tions. With the right traditions, you can build positive and strong family ties and make the season special without its be- coming so hectic. In the beginning, Christmas was essentially a day of spiritu- al observance, without any of the fanfare. There were no bells, carols, lighted trees or big banquets. Some claim the add- ed commercialism, frolic and fun detract from the original in- tent. But the glitter, gifts, par- ties and food can still be taken in, while enjoying the peace, goodwill, joy and happiness. Getting organized From Page 4 look forward to finishing it the next day if you feel good about it. Feel free to swap planned tasks and days, as long as you keep getting things done. "If you don't have time to do it right, you won 't have time to do itover!" Make it fun! So many people see the holidays as a long series of endless plans, chores and er- rands. They don't relax until Christmas Day. It doesn't have to be that way! The most impor- tant thing is that you have fun. If you're not enjoying it, you're doingit wrong. we LUKFE'S COUNTRY 3» STORE 7A Annaal Crs Day Sunday, December 5th ¢ 10 am to 1pm Chirstmas S7 teopiicg for Moi Only! (up to 14 years of age) KIDS WILL RECEIVE 10% DISCOUNT FREE GIFT WRAPPING CHRISTMAS TREATS x ALL DAY LONG \ IN: INI) BEDDING & BEDS 235 Queen St., Port Perry 985-3900 TRA SPECIAL TIE Pe y : , ESS Bd Bunk Beds, Brass Beds, Iron Beds, Car Beds, Wooden Beds, Murphy Beds, Electric Beds, Canopy Beds, Day Beds, Big Beds, Small Beds & Even Tiny Beds - Cribs! OAK FINISH Boxing Day Prices Start Now! We will be open from 1 pm to 5 pm for regular Adult shopping as well. EE '2 2 2 BE gi DOUBLE Ji MATTRESS SETS fe $149.00 TRE QUEEN W bs MATTRESS SETS ly pw $179.00 OUR SPECIALTY - MATTRESSES AT mattress included Was $299.00 BEFORE YOU BUY GIVEUSATRY! with the purchase of any mattress | and box spring set you will receive || ie om-------------- tL An---- FACTORY DIRECT PRICES!!! Coil Mattress Star Rest Ortho! Ortholl Ortho lll Pillow Comfort 2$20006M = 0 nr Ie no muy soops too - | Warranty (10yr) (15yr) (20yr) (25yr) (25yr.) SEIU quality coll mattress included! $799. | CULNARY STABLES AT | Now $499 - 179 239 299 349 449 Single 2pc. experience at GREYSTONE Auailablo in ' C , \ 985-1598 RESTAURANT blue & white | ooze 249 299 379 449 599 ame. 299 359 449 499 699 OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK! WE CAN CUSTOM MANUFACTURE | ANY MATRESS ANY SIZE ANY COMFORT