Warmest thoughts and best wishes for a wonderful holiday and a very happy new year.
Airport Rd., Merritt
250-378-6261
Cookies &
2015
Carols
Index Songs of the Holiday Season
T’was The Night Before Christmas...................................................... 4 O Holy Night . ........................................................................................ 5 Let It Snow............................................................................................. 5 Frosty The Snowman............................................................................. 6 Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer...................................................... 6 Silent Night............................................................................................. 7 Little Drummer Boy............................................................................... 7 Grandma Got Run Over By A Reindeer............................................... 8 Away In A Manger.................................................................................. 9 Chestnuts Roasting On An Open Fire................................................. 9 All I Want For Christmas Is My Two Front Teeth .............................. 10 O Little Town of Bethlehem................................................................. 11 Auld Lang Syne................................................................................... 12 Winter Wonderland.............................................................................. 12 God Rest You, Merry Gentlemen........................................................ 13
Christmas Crafts. ..........................................................14-15 Family Holiday Recipes................................................17-26 Appetizers
Snowman Cheese Ball........................................................................ 17 Pita Tree Appetizers............................................................................. 17 Garlic Bread Wreath............................................................................ 18
Entrees
Cherry-Glazed Turkey withDried Cherry-Apple Stuffing.................. 19 Salmon with Cranberry Pistachio Sauce........................................... 20 Three-Bean Christmas Chili............................................................... 21 Garlic Mashed Potatoes...................................................................... 21 Holiday Pizza Wreath........................................................................... 22
Desserts
Candy Cane Cake................................................................................ 23 Christmas Truffles............................................................................... 24 Frosted Peppermint Brownies............................................................ 24
COOKIES
No-Bake Christmas Wreath Cookies................................................. 25 How to Decorate a Cookie to Look Like an Ornament..................... 25 Raspberry Poinsettia Blossoms........................................................ 26 Easy Gingerbread Cookies................................................................. 26
Holiday Mazes.......................................................................... 27 Word Search............................................................................ 28 Colouring PageS..............................................................29-30
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Songs of the
holiday season
T’was The Night Before Christmas T’was the night before Christmas when all through the house Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse. The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, In hopes that Saint Nicholas soon would be there. The children were nestled all snug in their beds, While visions of sugarplumbs danced in their heads, And Mamma in her kerchief and I in my cap Had just settled down for a long winter’s nap When out on the lawn there arose such a clatter, I sprang from my bed to see what was the matter. Away to the window I flew like a flash, Tore open the shutters and threw up the sash. The moon on the breast of the newfallen snow Gave a luster of midday to objects below, When, what to my wondering eyes should appear, But a miniature sleigh, and eight tiny reindeer; With a little old driver, so lively and quick, I knew in a moment it must be St. Nick. More rapid than eagles his coursers they came, and he whistled, and shouted, and called them by name: “Now, Dasher! now, Dancer! now, Prancer! and Vixen! On, Comet! on Cupid! on, Donner and Blitzen!
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To the top of the porch, to the top of the wall! Now, dash away, dash away, dash away all!” As dry leaves that before the wild hurricane fly, When they meet with an obstacle, mount to the sky, So up to the house-top the coursers they flew With a sleigh full of toys, and St. Nicholas, too. And then in a twinkle, I heard on the roof The prancing and pawing of each little hoof. As I drew in my head, and was turning around, Down the chimney St. Nicholas came with a bound. He was dressed all in fur, from his head to his foot, And his clothes were all tarnished with ashes and soot; A bundle of toys he had flung on his back, And he looked like a peddlar just opening his pack. His eyes how they twinkled! his dimples how merry! His cheeks were like roses, his nose like a cherry. His droll little mouth was drawn up like a bow, And the beard on his chin was as white as the snow. The stump of a pipe he held tight in his teeth, And the smoke, it encircled his head like a wreath. He had a broad face and a little round belly
That shook, when he laughed, like a bowl full of jelly. He was chubby and plump, a right jolly old elf. And I laughed when I saw him, in spite of myself. A wink of his eye, and a twist of his head, Soon gave me to know I had nothing to dread; He spoke not a word, but went straight to his work. And filled all the stockings; then turned with a jerk, And laying his finger aside of his nose. And giving a nod, up the chimney he rose. He sprang to his sleigh, to his team gave a whistle, And away they all flew like the down of a thistle. But I heard him exclaim as he drove out of sight, “Happy Christmas to all and to all a good night.”
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O Holy Night O holy night! The stars are brightly shining, It is the night of the dear Saviour’s birth. Long lay the world in sin and error pining. ’Til He appeared and the Spirit felt its worth. A thrill of hope the weary world rejoices, For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn. Fall on your knees! Oh, hear the angel voices! O night divine, the night when Christ was born; O night, O holy night, O night divine! Led by the light of faith serenely beaming, With glowing hearts by His cradle we stand. O’er all the world a star is sweetly gleaming, Now come the wisemen from out the orient land Sweet hymns of joy in grateful chorus raise we, With all our hearts we praise His holy name. Christ is the Lord! Then ever, ever praise we, His power and glory ever more proclaim! His power and glory ever more proclaim!
Let It Snow Oh the weather outside is frightful But the fire is so delightful And since we’ve no place to go Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! It doesn’t show signs of stopping And I’ve bought some corn for popping The lights are turned way down low Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! When we finally kiss good night How I’ll hate going out in the storm! But if you’ll really hold me tight All the way home I’ll be warm The fire is slowly dying And, my dear, we’re still goodbying But as long as you love me so Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!
We invite you Ladies Christmas tea Friday, dec. 4 - 7 pm tickets available - $5 Christmas musiCaL sunday, dec. 13 - 10 am CandLeLight serviCe Christmas eve thursday, dec. 24 - 6 pm With a children’s nativity play
Nicola Valley Evangelical Free Church 1950 Maxwell Ave., Merritt. For more information please call 250-378-9502
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Frosty The Snowman Frosty the snowman was a jolly happy soul, With a corn cob pipe and a button nose And two eyes made out of coal. Frosty the Snowman is a fairy tale, they say, He was made of snow but the children know, How he came to life one day. There must have been some magic In that old silk hat they found, For when they placed it on his head, He began to dance around. O, Frosty the Snowman, was alive as he could be. And the children say he could laugh and play, Just the same as you and me.
Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer
Season’s Happy New Year To all our valued Customers
1295 Midday Valley Rd., Merritt, BC For more information: 250-378-9011
You know Dasher, and Dancer, Prancer and Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner and Blitzen, But do you recall The most famous reindeer of all ...
Wishing all of you the very best of the season and a prosperous New Year!
Rudolph, the Red-nosed Reindeer, Had a very shiny nose, And if you ever saw it, You would even say it glows! All of the other reindeer Used to laugh and call him names; They would never let poor Rudolph Join in any reindeer games. Then one foggy Christmas Eve, Santa came to say: Rudolph with your nose so bright, Won’t you guide my sleigh tonight? Then how the Reindeer loved him As they shouted out with glee; Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer, You’ll go down in history!
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Call David Brown at 250.315.0241 or email him at David.Brown@investorsgroup.com
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Merry Christmas In warm appreciation of our association during the past year, we extend our very best wishes for a happy holiday season
Silent Night
Silent night, Holy night All is calm, all is bright Round yon Virgin Mother and Child Holy Infant so tender and mild Sleep in Heavenly peace Sleep in Heavenly peace Silent night, Holy night Shepherds quake at the sight Glories stream from Heaven afar Heavenly hosts sing Hallelujah Christ, the Savior is born Christ, the Savior is born
Silent night, Holy night Son of God, love’s pure light Radiant beams from thy Holy face With the dawn of redeeming grace Jesus, Lord, at thy birth Jesus, Lord, at thy birth
Little Drummer Boy
Come they told me Pa rum pum pum pum A new born King to see Pa rum pum pum pum Our finest gifts we bring Pa rum pum pum pum To lay before the king Pa rum pum pum pum, rum pum pa rum, pum pum pum So to honour Him Pa rum pum pum pum When we come Little boy Pa rum pum pum pum I am a poor boy too Pa rum pum pum pum I have no gift to bring Pa rum pum pum pum That’s fit to give our King CHORUS
Shall I play for you Pa rum pum pum pum On my drum Mary nodded Pa rum pum pum pum The ox and lamb kept time Pa rum pum pum pum I played my drum for Him Pa rum pum pum pum I played my best for Him CHORUS Then He smiled at me Pa rum pum pum pum Me and my drum
Stain Glass Almerina Rizzardo
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Ph: 250-378-0813
Merry Christmas May your holidays be Safe & Filled with Great Memories
CONTAIN-IT STORAGE
1750 Hill Street Phone: 250-315-3000
One of the many joys of the holiday season is the opportunity to say Thank you and to wish you a prosperous New Year
1964 Quilchena Ave, Merritt
250-378-2215
reception@carrieware.ca www.carrieware.ca Why Stress when you can bring it to the Best
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A Big Thank You to all our Customers & Staff. Wishing all a Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!
NICOLA CHAINSAW & EQUIPMENT RENTALS
Grandma Got Run Over By A Reindeer Grandma got run over by a reindeer. Walking home from our house Christmas eve. You can say there’s no such thing as Santa, but as for me and grandpa we believe. She’d been drinking too much eggnog, and we begged her not to go. But she forgot her medication, and she staggered out the door into the snow. When we found her Christmas morning, at the scene of the attack, she had hoof-prints on her forehead, and incriminating Claus marks on her back.
Ph: 250-378-2234
2602 Nicola Avenue, Merritt, BC
Have a very Merry Holiday Season and Joyous New Year!
Now we’re all so proud of grandpa, He’s been taking this so well. See him in there watching football, drinking root beer and playing cards with Cousin Mel. It’s not Christmas without Grandma, All the family’s dressed in black and we just can’t help but wonder: Should we open up her gifts, or send them back? Send them back!! Now the goose is on the table and the pudding made of fig and the blue and silver candles that would just have matched the hair on grandma’s wig. I’ve warned all my friends and neighbors better watch out for yourselves, they should never give a license to a man who drives a sleigh and plays with elves.
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Black’s Pharmacy
Friendly Professional Service From People Who Care
2037 Quilchena Ave.
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Away In A Manger Away in a manger, No crib for His bed The little Lord Jesus Laid down His sweet head
The cattle are lowing The poor Baby wakes But little Lord Jesus No crying He makes
The stars in the bright sky Looked down where He lay The little Lord Jesus Asleep on the hay
I love Thee, Lord Jesus Look down from the sky And stay by my side, ‘Til morning is nigh. Be near me, Lord Jesus, I ask Thee to stay Close by me forever And love me I pray Bless all the dear children In Thy tender care And take us to heaven To live with Thee there
Chestnuts Roasting On An Open Fire
Chestnuts roasting on an open fire, Jack Frost nipping on your nose, Yuletide carols being sung by a choir, And folks dressed up like Eskimos.
They know that Santa’s on his way; He’s loaded lots of toys and goodies on his sleigh. And every mother’s child is going to spy, To see if reindeer really know how to fly.
Everybody knows a turkey and some mistletoe, Help to make the season bright. Tiny tots with their eyes all aglow, Will find it hard to sleep tonight.
And so I’m offering this simple phrase, To kids from one to ninety-two, Although its been said many times, many ways, A very Merry Christmas to you
Thank you for all your support! We wish you all a very Merry Christmas. We are again offering FREE winter sand for your sidewalks and driveways. Look for the
“FREE SAND SIGN”
in Norgaard’s yard on the Spences Bridge Hwy.
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All I Want For Christmas Is My Two Front Teeth Every body Pauses and stares at me These two teeth are gone as you can see I don’t know just who to blame for this catastrophe! But my one wish on Christmas Eve is as plain as it can be! All I want for Christmas is my two front teeth, my two front teeth, see my two front teeth! Gee, if I could only have my two front teeth, then I could wish you “Merry Christmas.”
Season’s Greetings During the Holiday Season more than ever, our thoughts turn gratefully to those who have made our progress possible. And in this spirit we say, simply but sincerely Thank You and Best Wishes for the Holiday Season and a Happy New Year
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It seems so long since I could say, “Sister Susie sitting on a thistle!” Gosh oh gee, how happy I’d be, if I could only whistle (thhhh, thhhh)
All I want for Christmas is my two front teeth, my two front teeth, see my two front teeth. Gee, if I could only have my two front teeth, then I could wish you “Merry Christmas!”
Everyone is Welcome Feel The BeaT cultural leadership program! tuesdays & thursdays
O Little Town of Bethlehem
O little town of Bethlehem, How still we see thee lie, Above thy deep and dreamless sleep, The silent stars go by. Yet in thy dark streets shineth, The everlasting Light, The hopes and fears of all the years, Are met in thee tonight.
4:30 pm to 9:00 pm
location: shulus hall
Bring food, it’s potluck style open to anyone, adults, youth, elders, families, native, non-native. our goal is to provide an atmosphere where families can come learn and participate in cultural activities; no matter how old they are or what their ethnicity is. We hope to create relationships and bonds between members of all the communities in the nicola Valley.
For more info please call lani mackenzie at (250) 378-2771 or email: youthWorker@scwexmx.com
Come out and see what it’s all about, bring your family, bring a friend, invite others for some good family fun!!!
For Christ is born of Mary, And gathered all above, While mortals sleep, the angels keep, Their watch of wondering love. O morning stars together, Proclaim the holy birth, And praises sing to God the King, And Peace to men on earth. How silently, how silently, The wondrous gift is given! So God imparts to human hearts, The blessings of His heaven. No ear may his His coming, But in this world of sin, Where meek souls will receive him still, The dear Christ enters in.
From our family to yours
O holy Child of Bethlehem, Descend to us, we pray. Cast out our sin and enter in, Be born to us today. We hear the Christmas angels, The great glad tidings tell, O come to us, abide with us, Our Lord Emmanuel.
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Auld Lang Syne
Happy Holidays
Should auld acquaintance be forgot, And never brought to mind? Should auld acquaintance be forgot, And auld lang syne! Chorus.-For auld lang syne, my dear, For auld lang syne. We’ll take a cup o’ kindness yet, For auld lang syne.
to all students, families and staff of SD#58
This message brought to you by the
School District #58 Board of Education
Success for all Learners - Today and Tomorrow
Winter
Wonderland
Sleigh bells ring, are you listening, In the lane, snow is glistening A beautiful sight, We’re happy tonight. Walking in a winter wonderland. Gone away is the bluebird, Here to stay is a new bird He sings a love song, As we go along, Walking in a winter wonderland. In the meadow we can build a snowman, Then pretend that he is Parson Brown He’ll say: Are you married? We’ll say: No man, But you can do the job When you’re in town. Later on, we’ll conspire, As we dream by the fire To face unafraid, The plans that we’ve made, Walking in a winter wonderland. In the meadow we can build a snowman, And pretend that he’s a circus clown We’ll have lots of fun with mister snowman, Until the other kids knock him down. When it snows, ain’t it thrilling, Though your nose gets a chilling We’ll frolic and play, the Eskimo way, Walking in a winter wonderland.
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Merry Christmas and a wonderful 2016! From our family to yours.
Helping you get FroM stArt to CHristMAs - one step At A tiMe.
2761 Forksdale Ave, Merritt, BC • 250-378-1818 • www.canadiantire.ca
s a m t s i r h C y r r Me r a e Y w e N y p p & Ha The happiest of holidays to you and yours! We so greatly appreciate having good friends and customers like you!
Nicola Plumbing & Heating PHONE: 250-378-4943
2064 Coutlee Ave., Merritt, BC
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God Rest You, Merry Gentlemen
God rest you, merry gentlemen, Let nothing you dismay, For Jesus Christ, our Saviour, Was born upon this day. To save us all from Satan’s pow’r When we were gone astray. O tidings of comfort and joy! For Jesus Christ, our Saviour, Was born on Christmas Day. In Bethlehem, in Jewry, This blessed Babe was born. And laid within a manger, Upon this blessed morn; The which His mother, Mary, Nothing did take in scorn.
From God our Heavenly Father, A blessed angel came; And unto certain shepherds Brought tidings of the same: How that in Bethlehem was born The Son of God by name.
“Fear not,” then said the angel, “Let nothing you affright, This day is born a Saviour Of virtue, power, and might, So frequently to vanquish all The friends of Satan quite.” The shepherds at those tidings Rejoicèd much in mind, And left their flocks a-feeding In tempest, storm, and wind, And went to Bethlehem straightway, This blessed Babe to find.
Now to the Lord sing praises, All you within this place, And with true love and brotherhood Each other now embrace; This holy tide of Christmas All others doth deface. O tidings of comfort and joy! For Jesus Christ, our Saviour, Was born on Christmas Day.
But when to Bethlehem they came, Whereat this infant lay, They found Him in a manger, Where oxen feed on hay, His mother Mary kneeling, Unto the Lord did pray.
Merry Christmas A World of Good Wishes. One of the real joys this holiday season is the opportunity to say thank you and wish you the very best for the new year
New Patients Always Welcome! 1999 Voght St.(next to the Credit Union) Call Today to Book Your Appointment.
Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm
Ph: 250-378-5877
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Merry Christmas & Happy New Year Fred, Lorna, Barb, & families wish you a very safe & prosperous new year.
Christmas Crafts Mason Jar Lid Ornaments What you’ll need: • • • • • • • • • • •
Recycled Christmas cards 2 mason (canning) jar rings Scissors Instant grab glue Handful of cotton batting (fabric scraps, cotton balls, anything similar will do) Fold top sandwich bag or plastic wrap Electrical tape 24” piece of twine Mod Podge or white craft glue Small paint brush Scrap strip of fabric
How to make it:
Place Christmas card on work surface and position the jar ring over the card so that you can see the design through the ring. When you have it where you want it, use a pencil to trace around the ring. Cut the circle out of the card. You will need to trim the outside of the circle until it fits inside the ring. Remove the circle from the ring temporarily. Pipe the inside rim of the ring with instant grab glue. Place the circle back into the ring and gently press the edges into the glue. Repeat this process for the second ring. Place a handful of cotton batting inside the sandwich bag. Squeeze out the air, twist the top of the bag to close and secure it with a piece of the electrical tape. Place the cotton batting bag in between the two rings, pictures facing out. Sandwich the two rings together and pipe instant grab glue all the way around, securing the two rings together. You may need to hold the rings together for a minute or so as the glue grabs. To make the ornament more secure, wrap electrical tape around the ornament where the two rings meet. Cut a strip of fabric to fit around the outside of the ornament. We used some gingham fabric (from boxer shorts!) and frayed the edges a bit. Next, add a thin layer of Mod Podge or glue onto the black tap, then press the fabric onto the glue. Try to join the ends of the fabric at the bottom of the ornament where they won’t be seen. Add a dab of Mod Podge at the seam where the two ends meet. Tie the twine around the outside of the ornament, making sure to tie the knot at the top where you want it to hang from. Tie a knot at the top of the ornament to secure the twine then from the two loose ends, tie at the top to create the hanger. Secure the twine with a bit of instant grab glue and let dry. Hang in your tree!
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Thomson’s Truck Parts & Sales Ltd.
250-378-8266 2172 Douglas Street
Merritt
BOWLING CENTRE Wishing you all the Hope, Wonder, and Joy that the Season can bring!
Merry Christmas Phone: 250-378-5252 or 250-936-8384
2076 Coutlee Avenue
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From all of us at
Christmas Crafts White Christmas Mason Jar Luminaries Materials: • • • • • • • •
Mason jars Metallic glass paint Snowflake stencils A paint dauber Mod Podge Foam brush Tea lights Salt
Railyard Mall (Garcia St.)
250-378-5564
Christmas
Memorial Service
Join Us In Honouring The Memory Of Those You Love
Friday, december 11th at 7 pm doors open at 6:45 pm
How to make it: Cut your stencils apart. The stencils that are like a sticker are easy to use. Remove it from the paper backing before you use it. Get your glass paint paint & dauber ready. Place your stencil onto your jar. Smooth it out & make sure it is laying completely flat. Then you’ll take your dauber & dab a little paint over the entire stencil. While the paint is still wet remove the stencil. Next frost your mason jars with salt. Put a coat of Mod Podge on your jar. Then sprinkle the salt onto your jar. Shake off any excess. You can use regular table salt on the jar and then around the rim use the coarser Kosher salt. Tip: the salt does become a little more opaque as it is exposed to the air. So if you are making these for an event or holiday dinner don’t make them too far ahead of time for best results. Set your new luminary set on a glass plate with some snowflake confetti. Tie a ribbon around the top, & put in some tea light candles. Then light the candles!
A non-denominational program of remembrance. Music & Light Refreshments will be served. Please RSVP.
MERRITT FUNERAL CHAPEL 250-378-2141 or 1-800-668-3379 • 2113 Granite Ave., Merritt www.MerrittFuneralChapel.com
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No Place Like Home For the Holidays
May your life be colorful magnificent, shimmering and joyful as the magic of Christmas surrounds you Merry Christmas, from the management and staff at... MAIN LOCATION & CLEARANCE CENTRE
Hours:
Monday to Friday 9 am - 6:00 pm Saturday: 9:30 am - 5:30 pm Sundays: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
2025 Coutlee Ave., Merritt
123 456 789
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Phone: 250-378-2332
Family Holiday Recipes
Appetizers Snowman Cheese Ball
Pita Tree Appetizers
All holiday appetizers should be this fun! This adorable snowman is made of a delicious spread of seasoned cream and Cheddar cheeses.
Plant a forest of pita bread trees on your table in less than 30 minutes.
3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened 4 cups shredded Cheddar cheese (16 ounces) 2 tablespoons basil pesto 1 tablespoon grated onion 1/4 teaspoon yellow mustard 2 drops red pepper sauce 1 container (4 ounces) whipped cream cheese, softened
4 flavored or plain pita folds or pita (pocket) breads (about 6 inches in diameter) 16 thin pretzel sticks, halved 1/2 cup fat-free sour cream 1/2 cup guacamole 2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley 1/4 teaspoon garlic-pepper blend 1/4 cup very finely chopped red bell pepper
Mix 3 packages cream cheese and the Cheddar cheese; divide into 3 equal parts. Combine 2 parts to equal two-thirds of mixture; mix in pesto. Mix onion, mustard and pepper sauce into remaining one-third mixture. Cover each cheese mixture and refrigerate about 4 hours or until firm enough to shape. Shape each cheese mixture into ball. Wrap each ball, label and freeze. About 12 hours before serving, remove balls from freezer. Thaw in wrappers in refrigerator. Arrange balls on serving plate with smaller ball on top for head of snowman. Frost snowman with whipped cream cheese before serving. Decorate as desired. Serve with crackers. Store covered in refrigerator.
Cut each pita fold into 8 wedges. Insert pretzel stick half into center of bottom of each wedge to form “tree trunk.” In small bowl, mix sour cream, guacamole, parsley and garlic-pepper blend. Spread about 1 teaspoon sour cream mixture on each pita wedge. Blot bell pepper with paper towel to remove excess moisture. Sprinkle about 1/4 teaspoon bell pepper on each wedge or arrange to form a garland. If desired, cover and refrigerate up to 8 hours before serving.
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Garlic Bread Wreath 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese 1 loaf (1 pound) frozen white bread dough (from 3-pound package), thawed 1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil 1 small clove garlic, finely chopped Grease cookie sheet. Spray outside of 6-ounce custard cup with cooking spray; place upside down on center of cookie sheet. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of the cheese over flat surface. Roll bread dough in cheese into 24-inch rope. Place rope on cookie sheet and form into circle around custard cup; pinch ends to seal. Make cuts in dough at about 1 1/2-inch intervals from the outer edge of the circle, cutting two-thirds of the way through, using kitchen scissors. Lift and turn every other section of dough toward center of the circle. Cover and let rise in warm place 2 to 3 hours or until double. (Dough is ready if indentation remains when touched.) Heat oven to 350°. Mix oil and garlic; brush over dough. Sprinkle with remaining 2 tablespoons cheese. Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until golden brown. Remove custard cup.
Warmest Thoughts & Best Wishes
For a Wonderful
Holiday & a Happy New Year from the staff at the
Merry Christmas
This Holiday Season
Spend time with family, friends and loved ones. Appreciate the good fortune we all have in our community. Aspen Planners Ltd.
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Entrées
Frank’s Mechanical
Cherry-Glazed Turkey Cherry-Apple Stuffing
with
Dried
Turkey 1 whole turkey (12 lb), thawed if frozen 2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage leaves 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper Stuffing 1/2 cup butter or margarine 1 large onion, finely chopped (1 cup) 1 package (16 oz) herb-seasoned stuffing mix 2 medium red apples, chopped (2 cups) 1 1/2 cups dried cherries 1 cup chopped pecans 2 1/2 cups chicken broth (from 32-oz container) Glaze 1/2 cup cherry preserves or jam 1/4 cup ruby port or chicken broth Combine first 6 ingredients in a shallow dish or large heavy-duty zip-top plastic bag, gently squeezing to blend; add quail. Cover or seal, and chill 30 minutes, turning occasionally. Remove quail from marinade, reserving marinade. Prepare fire by piling charcoal or lava rocks on 1 side of grill, leaving the other side empty. Place rack on grill. Arrange quail over empty side; grill, covered with grill lid, 30 minutes or until done. Pour reserved marinade intoa small saucepan. Reserve 1/4 cup chicken broth, and add remaining chicken broth to marinade. Bring mixture to a boil over medium-high heat; boil, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes. Whisk together cornstarch and reserved 1/4 cup chicken broth until smooth. Whisk into marinade mixture; boil, whisking constantly, 1 minute. Serve with quail; garnish, if desired.
would like to wish
Everyone a Happy Holiday
FRANK’S MECHANICAL SERVICE 2026 Mamette Avenue
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Salmon with Cranberry Pistachio Sauce Cranberry Pistachio Sauce 1 pound fresh cranberries 1 cup sugar 1 cup orange juice 1 jar (10 ounces) red currant jelly 1/2 cup chopped pistachio nuts Salmon 2-pound salmon fillet 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted 1/2 teaspoon salt Chopped pistachio nuts, if desired
burst, 30 to 40 minutes. Remove from oven. Using a slotted spoon, transfer fruit to a shallow bowl; cover with foil, and set aside. Ladle juices from pan into a medium saucepan. Stir in remaining 1/2 cup honey, the sugar, and ginger. Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat. Cook until mixture is syrupy and has reduced by half, about 20 minutes. Pour glaze over ham; bake 15 minutes. Remove from oven; brush ham with glaze from pan. Let rest 15 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board, and carve. Pour pan juices over pears and cranberries in bowl; serve with ham.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Score ham all over in a diamond pattern; insert cloves into diamonds. Place the ham in a large roasting pan. Pour cider and 1 cup honey over the ham. Bake 1 hour, basting with pan juices halfway through. Add cinnamon and pears to pan. Bake 45 minutes, basting twice. Sprinkle cranberries over pears; bake until pears are tender and cranberries begin to
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Three-Bean Christmas Chili 1 can (28 oz) whole tomatoes, undrained 1 can (15 oz) dark red kidney beans, drained 1 can (15 oz) garbanzo beans, drained 1 can (15.5 oz) butter beans, drained 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce 3 small red, orange or yellow bell peppers, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 Anaheim or jalapeño chile, seeded, chopped 1 to 2 tablespoons chili powder 2 teaspoons ground cumin 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1/2 cup sour cream 3 tablespoons Thick ‘n Chunky salsa Chopped fresh cilantro, if desired Into 4-quart Dutch oven, pour can of tomatoes; break up tomatoes with spoon. Stir in remaining ingredients except sour cream, salsa and cilantro. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 30 to 35 minutes or until bell peppers are tender. In small bowl, mix sour cream and salsa. Serve chili with sour cream mixture. Sprinkle with cilantro.
Merritt Drycleaning & Coin Laundry Seasons Greetings Joe & Christine would like to thank all their customers for their patronage throughout the year.
1926 Quilchena Ave.
250-378-2676
MERRITT LUMBER SALES Garlic
mashed potatoes
6 large potatoes 1/4 c. crushed garlic 1 c. chicken broth ½ c. sour cream 2 tbsp. butter ½ c. parmesan cheese Olive oil Salt and pepper Boil potatoes in broth with garlic and butter. Once cooked, mash using some of the liquid. Be careful not to use too much (about one-third cup). Beat in sour cream, butter salt and pepper until fluffy. Place in a casserole dish, sprinkle with cheese and olive oil. Bake at 350 F about 25 minutes.
We would like to thank our customers for supporting our Family Business. Have a safe and Happy Holiday Season.
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Mon to Fri.: 8 am - 5 pm & Sat.: 8 am - 4 pm Family owned, family serviced Steve, Jim, Ashly
2152 DOUGLAS ST., MERRITT, BC 250-378-5382 • 250-314-4249
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Holiday Pizza Wreath 1 (13 ounce) can Pillsbury™ refrigerated pizza crust 8-9 cheese sticks 1 (25 ounce) jar tomato basil pasta sauce 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese 2 cups baby arugula 2 red bell peppers, 1 diced and 1 sliced 1 green bell pepper, diced 2 ounces spiced salami, thinly sliced 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese Sauces for dipping and serving (ranch dressing, balsamic vinegar, pizza sauce, etc.)
dough. Use the leftover dough to fill in any thin spots around the wreath. 5 Spread the pizza with sauce and then sprinkle with cheese. Add the arugula and diced red and green peppers. Sprinkle with a little more mozzarella cheese and then add the salami slices. 6 Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. While the pizza is baking, cut slices of the remaining red pepper in strips and arrange them in the shape of a bow. 7 Garnish the pizza with fresh arugula and Parmesan cheese. Place the pepper bow at the top. Serve with balsamic vinegar, ranch dressing and extra pizza sauce if desired.
Preheat the oven to 400ºF. 2 Unroll the pizza crust dough and shape it in into a ball. Allow the dough to rest 5 minutes and then roll it out into a large circle. 3 Slice the cheese sticks in half lengthwise and place them around the edges of the pizza dough. Roll the edges up and over the cheese, pinching the dough to seal in the cheese. 4 Using a large 4-1/2 inch circle cookie cutter or a sharp knife, cut a circle out of the middle of the
Season’s Greetings All the members of our team would like to offer you their warmest wish for this holiday season.
Nicola Valley Radiator 2775 Marian Avenue, Merritt, B.C.
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Big or small we fix them all!
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Desserts Candy Cane Cake Cake 1 box white cake mix Water, vegetable oil and egg whites called for on cake mix box 1/2 teaspoon red food color 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year Take a break and have us do the cooking for you! LUNCH BUFFET: Mon to Sat: 11:30 am - 2 pm DINNER BUFFET: Wed to Sun.: 4:30 - 8 pm
White Icing 1 cup powdered sugar 1 tablespoon milk or water 1/2 teaspoon vanilla, if desired Decoration Crushed candy canes or crushed hard pepper mint candies, if desired Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Generously grease and flour 12-cup fluted tube cake pan. Make cake batter as directed on box. Pour about 2 cups batter into pan. In small bowl, pour about 3/4 cup batter; stir in food color and peppermint extract. Carefully pour pink batter over white batter in pan. Carefully pour remaining white batter over pink batter. 2 Bake and cool cake as directed on box. 3 In small bowl, mix white icing ingredients. If necessary, stir in additional milk, 1 teaspoon at a time, until smooth and spreadable. Spread over cake. Sprinkle crushed candy on top. Store loosely covered.
Ben
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Canada Cafe Canadian & Chinese Restaurant
2055 Quilchena Ave Across from Fields
Dennis
Special orders upon request
(250) 378-5551
“However you celebrate or worship during the Christmas and holiday season, remember your family and friends by driving carefully and getting home safely for the holidays.” A message from
DAN ALBAS, MP Central Okanagan Similkameen Nicola
Toll Free: 1-800-665-8711 www.danalbas.com Westbank Location: Hwy 97 Plaza #10-2483 Main Street Westbank,B.C. V4T 2E8
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Christmas Truffles
Frosted Peppermint Brownies
1 box chocolate cake mix Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on cake mix box 1 bottle (1 oz) red food color 1 tablespoon unsweetened baking cocoa 1 cup cream cheese frosting 3 bags (14 oz each) white or green candy melts or coating wafers Red sugar Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch pan with baking spray with flour. In large bowl, beat cake mix, water, oil, eggs, food color and cocoa with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds. Beat on medium speed 2 minutes. Pour into pan. Bake 40 to 45 minutes or until toothpick inserted near center comes out clean. Cool completely in pan on cooling rack. Line cookie sheets with waxed paper. Remove cake from pan and crumble into large bowl; stir in frosting. Roll mixture into 1 1/4-inch balls; place on cookie sheets. Melt candy melts as directed on package. Dip each cake ball into melted coating, tapping off excess and taking care not to get crumbs in coating. Return to cookie sheets. Decorate with sugar before coating sets.
1 box (1 lb 2.4 oz) brownie mix Water, oil and egg called for on brownie mix box 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons white frosting 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon mint or peppermint extract Green or pink food color Peppermint or spearmint candies, crushed, if desired Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Grease bottom only of 8-inch or 9-inch square pan with cooking spray or shortening. Make brownies as directed on box. Cool completely, about 1 hour. 2 Stir together frosting, 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon extract and food color until smooth. Spread frosting evenly over brownies. Sprinkle with crushed candies. For brownies, cut into 4 rows by 4 rows. Store tightly covered.
s a m t s i r h C Merry
For your health, we suggest a huge dose of joy, a generous measure of good will and plentiful happiness and warm company.
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Cookies No-Bake Christmas Wreath Cookies
In large microwavable bowl, microwave butter uncovered on High 30 seconds to 1 minute or until melted. Add marshmallows; toss to coat. Microwave uncovered on High 1 minute 30 seconds to 2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds, until marshmallows are completely melted and mixture is well blended. 2 Stir in green food color to desired shade of green. Add white vanilla baking chips to marshmallow mixture, and stir until melted, microwaving an additional 30 seconds if necessary. 3 Stir in cereal until evenly coated. 4 Drop 1/3 cup of cereal mixture on waxed paperlined cookie sheet. Use greased hands to form into wreath shape. Place 4 red cinnamon candies on wreath to decorate. Repeat with remaining cereal mixture and candies. Refrigerate 15 minutes before serving.
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20 vanilla wafer cookies 1 box Fruit Roll-Ups® chewy fruit flavored snacks 20 (3-inch) pieces string licorice Coarse sugar, if desired
1/2 cup butter 1 package (10 oz) miniature marshmallows 20 drops green liquid food color 3/4 cup white vanilla baking chips 5 cups Whole Grain Total™ cereal 56 red cinnamon candies
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Make a Cookie Look Like an Ornament
Line cookie sheet with waxed paper or cooking parchment paper. Unroll and remove paper from Fruit Roll-Ups. Cut each in fourths. Making a loop for ornament using string licorice, and attach to back side of cookie, securing under fruit snack as you wrap fruit snack around cookie. Decorate with sugar, or cut pieces from remaining fruit snack to decorate. Place on cookie sheet.
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Thank You for your continued enthusiasm and for keeping me inspired!
The Mushroom Lady Carolyn Thompson
Hand Shaped Clay Ornaments 2865A Pooley Ave Merritt, BC V1K 1C2 TRIPEAKSAUTO@yahoo.ca
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Hand Dyed Silks
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Raspberry Poinsettia Blossoms
Easy Gingerbread Cookies
3/4 cup butter or margarine, softened 1/2 cup sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 box (4-serving size) raspberry-flavored gelatin 1 egg 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons yellow candy sprinkles In large bowl, beat butter, sugar, vanilla, gelatin and egg with electric mixer on medium speed, or mix with spoon. On low speed, beat in flour. Shape dough into 1 1/4-inch balls. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour. Heat oven to 375°F. On ungreased cookie sheets, place balls about 2 inches apart. With sharp knife, make 6 cuts in top of each ball about three-fourths of the way through to make 6 wedges. Spread wedges apart slightly to form flower petals (cookies will separate and flatten as they bake). Sprinkle about 1/8 teaspoon yellow candy sprinkles into center of each cookie. Bake 9 to 11 minutes or until set and edges begin to brown. Cool 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from cookie sheets to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 15 minutes.
1 (6 ounce) package butterscotch pudding mix 3⁄4 cup butter 3⁄4 cup brown sugar, firmly packed 1 egg 2 1⁄4 cups flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 tablespoon ground ginger 1 1⁄2 teaspoons ground cinnamon Cream pudding mix with butter and sugar; add egg, and blend well. Combine flour, baking soda, ginger, and cinnamon; blend into pudding mixture. Chill dough for 1 hour or until firm. Roll dough on a floured board to about 1/4 inch thickness and cut with cookie cutter. Place on greased baking sheets; use a straw to make a hole in the top of the cookie for hanging on the tree, if desired. Bake at 350F for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from oven and cool on wire rack. Decorate if desired.
Happy Holidays Peace on Earth. Best wishes for a wonderful holiday season and a new year filled with peace and happiness. From all of us at
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@ MERRITT Y R T TIS 2731 Forksdale Avenue,
250-378-4888
www.dentistryatmerritt.ca
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Find Your Way Out Of These
Holiday Mazes
Help Jojo the elf find the missing present!
Ron of Kennedy’s Appliances would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year.
THANK YOtroUnage
for your continued pa throughout the year!
KENNEDY’S APPLIANCES
1926 Voght St.
250-378-9600
Season’s Greetings May your holidays be filled with love and joy!
1750 Lindley Creek Rd., Merritt
Santa can’t go anywhere without his reindeer... Show Santa the way and save Christmas!
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SEASONS GREETINGS May Creator bless you & yours with a Merry Christmas Lower NicoLa iNdiaN BaNd
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from the Lower Nicola Indian Band School Staff & Students
May songs of joy fill your home with warmth and your heart with happiness this holiday season!
s y a d i l o H y p Hap Lower Nicola Indian Band School
Season’s Greetings from everyone at
Highland Valley Copper It is the season for rekindling the fire of hospitality in your home and igniting the flame of charity in your heart.
Merry Christmas