Wrap up in Hawke’s Bay
2020
First with the Bay’s news
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Celebrate …what’s on Tremains Christmas Lights Lights will be running from the 1st – 24th December. Maps for self-guided tours will be available in your Napier Courier or Hastings Leader on the 9 December. Tickets for buses will be on sale from all Tremains Hawke’s Bay offices from November 16. The Tremains Christmas Lights extravaganza is a firm favourite on the calendars of the Hawke’s Bay community each December. Homes, gardens, shops, and buildings are transformed into Christmas wonderlands, decorated with magical light displays to celebrate the festive season.
Wonder Christmas Markets 2020 Showgrounds Hawke’s Bay, Kenilworth Rd, Hastings. Friday 4 December 2020 3pm-8pm and Saturday 5 December 3pm-8pm, admission $5, under 12 free.
Salvation Army Christmas Tree Showcase Tait Drive, Napier Viewing: 4 December – 13th December. View over 200 decorated trees for a small donation. The theme is ‘Indescribable - The Wonders of the Universe’.
Taradale Christmas Street Festival Taradale Village, Gloucester Street, Taradale, Napier. Saturday 5 December 10am – 2pm
Magpie Market Christmas Markets Meeanee Hall, Gavin Black St, Meeanee, Napier. Saturday 21 November 4pm -8pm and Saturday 5 December 10am -2pm.
Havelock Handcrafted Market Village Court, 10 Napier Road, Havelock North. Saturday 5 December 9am and Saturday 12 December 9am.
Kiwiana Christmas Market in Napier Asher Hall, Corner Tennyson and Dalton Streets, Napier. Sunday 6 December 2020 9.30am – 5pm
Community Carols on the Green Havelock North Village Green, Havelock North. Sunday 6 December 4pm – 6pm
Hawke’s Bay Christmas at the Park Mitre 10 Park, Percival Rd, Hastings.
Saturday 12 December 2020 3pm – 9:40pm, gates open at 3:00pm. A free to enter, family-friendly, community, outdoor Christmas concert. Entertainment starts at 5:00pm which includes local and nationally recognised artists, Christmas carols, Santa Claus and fireworks display.
Fiesta of Lights Showgrounds Hawke’s Bay, Kenilworth Rd, Hastings. Open Saturday 19 December to Sunday 10 January 2021. Gates open 9pm to 11pm nightly including Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. Prepare to be wowed by light displays mounted among a one km trail. A Hawke’s Bay Christmas holiday tradition for
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families since 1998. More details www. fiestaoflights.co.nz
Carols in Cornwall Park 2020 Cornwall Park, Tomoana Rd, Hastings. Saturday 19 December 4pm – 6pm
Hawke’s Bay Farmers Market Christmas Twilight Market Showgrounds Hawke’s Bay, Kenilworth Rd, Hastings. Wednesday 23 December 4pm – 7pm
Further afield: Otane Christmas Market
and 20 it will be open from 10am till 2pm and in the four days before Christmas Day it will be open from 10am to 4pm. Dannevirke Community Board is getting into the spirit of Christmas and is to hold a Christmas tree competition with entries being displayed in the Rawhiti Lodge hall on High St from December 14 to 24 from 10am till 4pm. The competition will be judged via people’s choice and is open to schools, clubs, organisations and individuals. Entry is by gold coin donation and any money raised will go toward a charity.
Otane Town Hall, Higginson St, Otane, Central Hawke’s Bay Sunday 6 December 2020 9:00am – 1:00pm
Woodville Christmas Parade & Coast to Coast Motorcycle Ride
Dannevirke Christmas Parade
Saturday 12 December 2020 parade starts at 11.30am
Saturday December 5, starting at 12 noon. The Dannevirke Fantasy Cave is having a Pop Up Christmas. As the Fantasy Cave is in recess this will be held in the Dannevirke Fountain Theatre. It will open for the first time following the Christmas parade at 12.30pm and will close at 2pm. Entry is by koha which will go toward the rebuild of the Fantasy Cave. It will reopen from Thursday December 10 to Sunday December 13 from 10am till 2pm, then from Monday December 14 to Friday December 18 from 10am till 4pm. On Saturday and Sunday December 19
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A fabulous event not to be missed, A market day for all those Christmas Gifts, an amazing parade followed by the Lions Coast to Coast Motorcycle Ride.
Central Hawke’s Bay Community Christmas Celebration Ruataniwha and Northumberland Streets, Waipukurau Friday 18 December 4.30-8pm Late night shopping, food trucks, Santa’s grotto, special performances.
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Don’t forget M ost families own a cat or a dog or some other furry creature like a rabbit or guinea pig and it’s nice to be able to treat them at Christmas-they are part of the family after all!
Contemporary trends include giving your pet a Christmas stocking full of little treats from the pet store, dressing them in a bow tie, a colourful ribbon or a Christmas hat. For those who send cards or electronic greetings it’s a nice idea to include your pets in the family photo too. While humans tend to overindulge in food and beverages there are certain foods that are hazardous or toxic for pets. The best rule is not to feed them human food and avoid bones. Chocolate, raisins, grapes, currants and sultanas, along with Christmas cake, mince pies and chocolate raisins are a definite NO NO. Not all pets are sociable and it’s easy to be frightened by new people, crowds and noise so always make sure there is a quiet place for your animals to retreat to. Seeing kittens playing with Christmas trees is adorable to watch but kittens and puppies can wreak havoc if they decide to climb or play with a tree. So make sure your tree and its ornaments are secure and will not topple. If you are considering buying a new pet at Christmas make sure you think it through. Christmas is busy and not the best time to introduce a new member to the household.
Care for your pets this summer
Avoid the hottest part of the day and take your dog for a walk in either the early morning or in the early evening.
suffering and even dying from being locked in hot cars. Never leave your dog alone in your vehicle or on the back of a ute. Even if the windows are open or you park in the shade an animal can soon overheat.
Getting overheated can cause heatstroke which could ultimately lead to the death of
It’s a message we often hear but every summer there are cases of animals
Make sure your pets have plenty of shade and clean, fresh drinking water.
They’re cute but can you afford it and do you have the time to attend to a pet. Perhaps it’s a surprise that could wait until the festivities are over and the family settled?
your pet. The old, overweight and those with medical conditions are more likely to suffer heatstroke.
Going away over the Christmas holidays? Worried your cat might shred the Christmas tree?
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A short history of C ommercial Christmas cards as we know them were first made in Britain in 1843. Sir Henry Cole, founder of the Victoria and Albert Museum, came up with the idea to keep in touch with all those he needed to without writing letters. The introduction of the “Penny Post’ saw an increase in the number of people sending letters and his card, designed and printed by John Calcott Horsley, was a way to
correspond with all those he didn’t have time to write to personally.
The tradition caught on and sending Christmas cards became a ritual amongst many cultures. It became big business alongside other commercial customs at Christmas time. However, times are changing and fewer and fewer people stick to the tradition. For many people digital technology has taken over.
Sir Henry Cole’s card
Greeting card Christmas Victorian 1885.
Swedish Christmas card with jultomte by Jenny Nyström, circa 1899
Canadian Card from the Victorian times.
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Little Hector Meets Mini Maui Ruth Paul In the sparkling third adventure of Little Hector, our daring hero meets his special Ma-ui cousins and learns about friendship. Little Hector is off on a holiday to meet his rare and special cousin, Mini Ma-ui.
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For the first time in his life, Hector is the BIGGER dolphin. But Mini thinks he’s BOSSY.
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Will they ever be friends? The conservation-themed picture book is about size and pecking order, friendship, jealousy and learning to get along. With her signature creativity, humour and pizzazz, Ruth Paul introduces readers to NZ’s tiny endemic Hector’s and Ma-ui dolphins – every game Hector and Mini play together is a real-life game scientists have observed these dolphins playing in the wild. Listed on the inside back cover of the book are facts about the Ma-ui dolphin and how we
An addictive and twisty YA thriller full of puzzles, mystery and family secrets. Perfect for fans of Karen McManus and Holly Jackson.
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Avery came from nothing. She has a plan: keep her head down, work hard for a better future. Then an eccentric billionaire dies, leaving her almost his entire fortune. And no one, least of all Avery, knows why. Now she must move into the mansion she’s inherited. It’s filled with secrets and codes, and the old man’s surviving relatives – a family hell-bent on discovering why Avery got ‘their’ money. They had everything. Now there’s only one rule: winner takes all. Soon she is caught in a deadly game that everyone in this strange family is playing. But just how far will they go to keep their fortune?
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Strawberry This delicious treat involves making custard. For those short on time readymade custard can be substituted. • 3 punnets Strawberries • 3 tbsp Sugar • ½ cup Water • 1 Sponge cake, cut into fingers • 3 tbsp Grand Marnier • 6 Eggs • 160 g Sugar • 600 ml Milk • 1 Vanilla bean • 300 ml Cream
reheat the custard, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens enough to coat the spoon. Do not let this boil, as the mixture will curdle. If the mixture starts to curdle around the edges, immediately remove from the heat and whisk vigorously until smooth. Once the custard is cool, tip it over the strawberries. Finally, lightly whip the cream then spread it over the custard. Decorate with reserved halved strawberries. Chill before serving.
Method Select about a dozen berries for decoration. Put the rest in a saucepan with 3 tablespoons of sugar and the water. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for about 2 minutes. Place the cut sponge pieces in the bottom of a clear glass bowl. Add the Grand Marnier and allow it to soak in. Ladle in the strawberries and juice. To make the custard, beat the egg yolks and sugar until light and thick. Heat the milk and vanilla bean in a heavybased saucepan until almost boiling. Tip the hot milk onto the egg mixture in a bowl and stir well to combine. Rinse the pan that the milk was heated in, return it to the heat and strain the egg, sugar and milk mixture into it. Carefully
Fresh strawberries picked daily! Real fruit icecreams and smoothies made with our own berries, along with Hawthorne coffee and many other tempting treats. We also stock a large range of fresh fruit and vegetables and local epicurean products, which provide our visitors with Hawke’s Bay’s finest. 96 Havelock Road, Havelock North. Phone (06) 877-1350 Facebook: TheStrawberryPatch Email: ianandmareestrawberrypatch@gmail.com www.strawberrypatch.co.nz Summer Trading Hours: Monday – Sunday 8.30am – 5.30pm (no ice creams after 5pm!) Wednesday 23rd December – Christmas shop open 8.30am to 8.30pm (no ice creams after 5pm!) Christmas Eve: Thursday 24th 8am to 2pm
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Christmas church Christmas at Waiapu Anglican Cathedral of St John the Evangelist, Napier. A warm invitation is extended to everyone to join us during the festive season to celebrate the birth of Christ and reflect on the true meaning and significance of Christmas.
A service of advent music & readings Sunday 29 November, 8pm The weeks leading up to Christmas are the Advent season, a time of preparation before Christmas. At this service the Cathedral Choir sings by candlelight Advent (not Christmas!) carols and we hear readings from the Bible.
Traditional festival of nine lessons and carols Sunday 20 December, 7pm This service, ‘A festival of nine lessons and carols’, tells the Christmas story with word and song, and music from the Cathedral choir.
Christmas Eve nativity service Thursday 24 December, 6.30pm A popular service, especially for families with young children, which tells the story of Christmas with music and carols. Nativity costumes will be available for the children take their photos by the tree.
Christmas midnight service Thursday 24 December, 11.15pm
Cathedral Choir with congregational participation and Holy Communion. Our Bishop, Andrew Hedge will lead the service. Please note the starting time.
Cathedral Choir. Children and families most welcome. We also have a reflective Christmas Eucharist at Ormond Chapel, Napier Terrace, beginning at 9am.
Christmas Day Friday 25 December
The Christmas Day Eucharist services are suitable for children and families. The cathedral is open during the week, Tuesday-Friday 9.00am-1.00pm (guide availability permitting).
Our early 8am service is Holy Communion with carols, followed by a 10am Festive Choral Eucharist with carols and the
This year our festive service will feature well-known carols sung by the Waiapu
Visitors are welcome to come in for a time of quiet reflection, or to learn more of the history of the building, or simply enjoy the peace and beauty within the Cathedral. There is no entry fee but donations are always appreciated. Discover the true meaning of Christmas with us at Waiapu Anglican Cathedral of St John the Evangelist, 28 Browning Street, Napier. www.napiercathedral.org.nz
CELEBRATE THE GOOD NEWS OF CHRISTMAS AT THE CATHEDRAL Sunday 20 December 2020
7.00 pm - Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols
Thursday 24 December, Christmas Eve
6.30 pm - Nativity Service (especially for families) 11.15 pm - Midnight Mass, led by Bishop Andrew Hedge, this very special service will feature beautiful choral singing, congregational carols and Holy Communion.
Friday 25 December, Christmas Day
10.00 am - Festive Eucharist with the Waiapu Cathedral Choir.
At Ormond Chapel, Napier Terrace 9.00 am - Christmas Day Family Eucharist
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Shopping mecca I t’s been a tough old year 2020, quite frankly we all need something nice for getting through it.
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Kids are mostly easy to buy for right? Cool Toys are the one stop shop for the cool kid in town! If you are also looking for something a bit different this year we have a few suggestions: Buy a hand-crafted doll or teddy bears from the Purple Patch or Trade Aid. These stores are non-profit organisation, with goods made from local members and profits going to organisations such as the Hawke’s Bay rescue helicopter. So get a one of a kind, handmade gorgeous gift and also support local charities. Win win! Save the world one plastic item at a time and purchase reusable ice block moulds from Full Circle Eco. Perfect for summer! Indulge their sweet tooth with some sweet treats from Milton Booklovers with good old fashioned sweets available by the kg! - oh, and maybe pick up one of the classics to feed their brains at the same time. Teenagers may not believe in Santa but boy do they want a stocking. The age group most likely to fall into the “naughty”
column, here are a few idea’s that might elevate their tiktok cameo’s: The ultimate summer fashion accessory sunglasses. Never has one fashion item been so important. How can one check out that hot guy/girl across the room subtly without being under the cover of darkness. Sunglasses for the win. Pop into see Terri and the team at Spex Eyewear, they have something for everyone. Have you got a muso in the family but can’t afford to drop $2k on a new guitar? Pop in to see Richie and the team at The Music Machine and talk to them about the perfect accessories available - an effective way to support the music dream from the outset and ensure you bathe in the riches when they hit the big time. An easy win for the fashion conscious is a t-shirt. Put Boardzone and Stirlings Sports at the top of your list. For the tired parent crew, low on time and energy, these guys to be fair would probably like a lie in or a long shower, but some other gifts could be: Perfume / Cologne from local legends, Elaines on Emmerson. Established over 30 years ago this perfumeire knows a thing or two about how to treat the nostrils. A book from Wardini’s - not the nations best bookstore for nothing, let Lou, Nigel and the team steer you towards one of the best forms of escapism.
For this kitchen enthusiast a knife sharpener from Blackbird Goods could be the ticket. There is something wonderfully relaxing about properly sharpening a knife, also - it looks super cool. The over 50’s are often the hardest to buy for, no other reason than they often have everything they want. Never fear though, you can’t go wrong with: The Xmas staple, sock and undies are given a new life at The Department of Curiosities and Fine Things. No white
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Christmas cakes C hristmas cake is an English tradition that began as plum porridge. It’s made with rich, moist currants, sultanas and raisins which have been soaked in rum. If a Christmas cake is covered in icing, it is quite common for it to be decorated – models of houses, of fir trees or of Father Christmas. A Scottish specialty is the “Whisky Dundee,” which originated in Dundee, and is made with Scotch whisky. It’s a light and crumbly cake, and light on fruit and candied peel- only currants, raisins, sultanas and cherries. There is also the Scottish black bun, of a similar recipe using whisky and often caraway seeds, eaten on Hogmanay. Coins were also occasionally added to Christmas cakes as well as Christmas puddings as good luck pieces. These were silver 3d pieces, or sixpences, sometimes wrapped in greaseproof paper packages. In Yorkshire, Christmas cake, as with other types of fruit cake, can be eaten with cheese, such as Wensleydale. A cake that may also be served at Christmas time in the UK is known as a “Yule Log, or chocolate log”. This is a Swiss roll that is coated in chocolate, resembling a log. The Christmas cake largely displaced the previously popular Twelfth-night cake during the Victorian era.
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In the United States, some people give fruitcakes as gifts at Christmas time, but they are not called Christmas cakes. In Canada, however, the same cake is instead called “Christmas cake,” at least among the English-speaking majority.
In Japan, Christmas cake is traditionally eaten on Christmas Eve. The cake is simply a sponge cake, frosted with whipped cream, often decorated with strawberries, and usually topped with Christmas chocolates or other seasonal fruits, and a Santa Claus decoration.
In India Allahabadi cake is famous for its rich taste and texture. Many smaller and more traditional Christian bakeries add alcohol, usually rum, in the cake.
In Germany, Stollen, a traditional German fruitcake, is popular. During the Christmas season, it’s also called Weihnachtsstollen or Christstollen.
In Sri Lanka, Christmas cakes use treacle instead of cane sugar and include spices like nutmeg, cinnamon and black pepper.
In Italy, Panettone, a sweet sourdough bread with a distinct cupola shape, is traditionally eaten at Christmas. It
contains raisins and candied citrus fruit and is prepared meticulously over several days. In France, in Belgium, in Switzerland, in French Canada, in Luxembourg and in Lebanon, a Bûche de Noël is the traditional Christmas cake. In Cyprus, it is served on Christmas Day. It is the first treat the locals serve to their guests. Cypriot Christmas cake is much like the UK equivalent. Source Wikipedia
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here’s plenty of history behind the origin of the Christmas tree and it’s safe to assume that it’s one tradition that will continue for many generations to come.
Traditionally the evergreen fir, or spruce, were used and decorated with coloured paper, apples and candles. Now there are artificial trees in a wide range of colours and a host of ornaments and decorations available. The
But there are still some traditionalists who buy a living tree. In the US people can buy half a tree making it easier to display in tight spaces!
the shape of a tree. A decorated ladder for example, driftwood placed in the shape of a tree or twigs decorated with LEDs. The sky is the limit for those with imagination. Ornaments could be hung on the wall in the shape of a tree, a carefully placed blackboard could have a tree chalked on with ornaments added for extra sparkle.
It is becoming increasingly common to substitute a tree for objects that resemble
There’s plenty of inspiration on the web and some wacky ideas like a tree
green Christmas tree has been replaced with white, black and pink to match interior décor. Then there are LED trees that change colour.
made from garden tools or, slightly less wacky, a tree made with driftwood. Sea shells, succulents, garden twine, doilies, pine cones and balloons can all be used to create unique Christmas centerpieces. Suspending your tree from the ceiling is a way of keeping temptation away from cats and dogs and is sure to be the most innovative idea in your street this year!
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St Matthew’s Anglican Church Cnr Lyndon Rd West & King St South, Hastings 20 Dec 7.00pm 9 Lessons & Carols Service - with guest choir Four’s Company Singers 24 Dec 6.30pm Christingle - for the young and young at heart to come celebrate Jesus as the Light of the World 11.30pm First Eucharist of Christmas 25 Dec 9.30am Christmas Day Eucharist 27 Dec 8.00am No 8.00am Eucharist at St Matthew’s Today 10.00am Combined Service at St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Market St, Hastings
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The Flaxmere Christian Fellowship is a local Church which has been operating since1980. Situated on Flaxmere Avenue it draws people from around the Hastings and Napier area. This Pentecostal Church was birthed out of the Charismatic renewal of the late 1970’s. The main meeting is every Sunday morning starting 10:30. A Bible College also operates on Sunday evenings for those serious about advancing their knowledge of the Bible. Different groups run during the weekend which cater to youth ad adults. Children’s Sunday school classes run on a fortnightly basis during the Main Sunday service. The Fellowship aims at reaching people with the Good News of Jesus Christ and the transformational power that message brings. It is involved with different programs in the community to help bring this to pass. The Flaxmere Christian Fellowship is also a strong advocate for the Jewish People’s right to exist as an independent and sovereign state on their historial ancient land in Israel.
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Glazed Ham Festive glazed ham • 7(kg) Ham • Rind and juice of 1 orange • Rind and juice of 1 lemon • 2 ½ cups of water • 10 whole cloves • 1c brown sugar • 1c apricot jam • 1 tablespoon French mustard • 10 whole cloves, extra Remove rind from ham, leaving it intact around shank. Cut away some of the excess fat. Place orange and lemon rind, water and cloves into barbecue cooking pan position it in the centre of cooking area. Sit ham on roasting rack and cover ham and liquid with foil. Cook indirectly with the outside burner on medium for 1 ½ hours, checking water level periodically. Remove foil and discard liquid. Cut a diamond pattern into the fat of the ham then spread with combined fruit juices, sugar, jam and mustard and stud with extra cloves. Line barbecue booking pan with foil, place ham on roasting rack and cook indirectly with the outside burners on high for 1020 minutes. Reduce heat and medium and continue booking for a further 40-60 minutes or until golden
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Many businesses are of a boutique nature with products available at the Farmers Market, the cellar door, selected watering holes and supermarkets. The distinction between craft beer and other beers basically is that they are manufactured by small scale or boutique breweries rather than multinational corporations. Local company Paynters has been in the fruit business for generations and specialise in creating cider with real cider apples using cutting edge production techniques. Three Wise Birds, another local company, manufactures an exciting range of ciders using apples grown in Hawke’s Bay: products include Summer Fling and Bach Life and there’s a champagne style cider, Scenic Reserve, made in the Methode Traditionnelle way using Braeburn apples. There’s no shortage of locally made craft beers with a wide selection available from the Hawke’s Bay Brewing Company, Napier Brewing, Brave Brewing, GodsOwn and the Zeelandt Brewery. Christmas is the ideal time to gather a selection and sample with friends around a BBQ.
For those who prefer bubbles there’s a selection of locally made bubbles created using techniques such as Cumulus Methode Traditionnelle by Alpha Domus. Locals know that there’s a wonderful selection of local wines available at the cellar door and available at local wine merchants - white, red and rose.
Juice is another Bay speciality with several companies producing quality orange and apple juice. An excellent way to enjoy Christmas brunch is to celebrate with champagne and orange juice. A Buck’s Fizz is made of two parts champagne to one part orange juice.
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A time for “We don’t want to see the children disadvantaged at Christmas time.”
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hristmas is a time when people are especially generous and not just with their nearest and dearest. It’s a time for compassion and donating gifts for those who may be experiencing hard times.
provides a list of suggested content, and a box if necessary, which are then filled by donors. The Port of Napier has been very supportive and will donate 200 shoeboxes again this year.
The Salvation Army Napier Corps is especially busy at this time of year receiving gifts, cash, food and household staples to donate to their regular clients to help them enjoy Christmas-about 120 families in all.
While young children tend to be well catered for teenagers can be difficult to buy for and they suggest a voucher for The Warehouse or K Mart so the child can choose what they’d like.
Another innovation is the online foodbank www.foodbank.org.nz run by Countdown that was launched last year. Countdown will be creating special Christmas hampers that can be ordered online and delivered directly to the Salvation Army. In addition to thanking the community at large for their generosity there are plenty of volunteers needing recognition for working largely behind the scenes:
sorting food, toys or working in the community garden. The Christmas Tree Showcase is running again this year which is a beautiful sight with 200 or so Christmas trees with lights on display in the hall at Tait Drive. The entry fees are a major fundraiser and go towards helping youth and families. Viewing: 4 December – 13 December, 2020.
Community Ministries Team Leader Major Stephen Wallis says the families receive parcels of food, mainly staples, and toys for the children. The food parcel will also contain a chicken and possibly a few treats like chocolate and tinned fruit. Gifts of other household products are often overlooked but are very much appreciated. Examples include washing up liquid, toilet rolls, nappies and toothbrushes, he says. Money too is an acceptable alternative as it allows them to “plug the gaps” say if there’s a shortage of tinned fruit they can go out and stock up. The public and local businesses are very generous and “We are grateful for their support. Without it we couldn’t do what we do.” Just one example of how business and the community work together is the Shoebox Appeal run by Café Ahuriri. The café
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Decorations-spoilt E very year we seem to push the boundary just that little further away from a traditional Christmas but then the climate here doesn’t lend itself very well to snow, robins, roaring log fires and mulled wine.
Jandals, BBQs, beaches and long, cool drinks are more fitting to Christmas in the southern hemisphere. The religious significance, while crucial to many, is becoming more irrelevant and now Christmas tends to represent long summer holidays and presents. There’s a wonderful choice of decorations, trees, baubles and novelties with both traditional and more contemporary themes. Christmas goodies appear earlier and earlier in the shops which is great for extended shopping times but also a bit intimidating for those who prefer to leave shopping until closer to December 25. Choosing a colour theme for your decorations is the first step in planning your decorations. Classic colours are green, red and gold while contemporary and trending colours this season are green, rose gold and perhaps paired with teal, old rose and cranberry. Options for trees range from mini table top trees in all sorts of materials including feathers, glass and metal up to eight foot pine artificial trees. Then there are minimalist trees shapes consisting of
LED lights, fibre optic trees and black Christmas trees!
The Bay has a number of live tree outlets for those who prefer the real thing- you can’t beat the smell of a fresh tree. Lights are increasing in popularity with huge choices, especially in the LED ranges. Power options include mains, batteries and for outdoors solar power. Cute lights, multi coloured flashing lights and warm white lights are but a few options.
Lights in the garden, say wrapped around a tree trunk, always add a romantic ambience to your evening or function. Christmas tree ornaments or baubles never go out of fashion but the range available is huge with snowmen, jewel encrusted baubles, kittens, Mickey Mouse, birds, butterflies, swans, deer and martini glasses hitting the stores this year. Baby’s first Christmas, along with personalized cat and dog trinkets are also popular. Candles and candle holders can add an element of warmth and an extra layer of interest to your decorations, along with some gorgeous aromas. It’s possible to buy artificial candles for those concerned about fire risk. Don’t forget your wrapping paper, gift tags, cards for favourite people, Santa sacks and crackers (bon bons), and other little treats like special tea towels, oven mitts and cuddly Santa bears.
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