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Still, amidst the dark rumors, here was some joy, some comfort, or my family still had their faith.

They would celebrate the birth of Please enjoy articles Christ in freedom, notthe in fear.

Ja- that have been hand-picked as “The Best of…” from all of the Christmas sections we have cob and Helena’s oldestdone sons, in Ja- the Moose Jaw Express over the years. There are also a few current submissions cob and Peter, bought the musical made that have been added. Our hope is that you will take some time to read the section and let the stoChristmas tree stand as a present ries parents. warm your heart androtating bring tree, a sense ofsanctity nostalgia or the of to you this Christmas. or their On Christmas Eve, the family gathered around the family quietly celebrating the he tree to watch it spin in the glow birth of His Son - registered loud of the candles it had been adorned and clear to the would-be bandits: ‘Hands off !’ with.

When it came time for the famThen the Door Burst Open....

However, without warning, the ily to flee the Ukraine in 1923, calm was briefly shattered. As the they were told to Christmas in the stand clinked away Silent Night, Ukraineleave everything behind. he door burst open and a band All personal belongings would of ruffians stormed in, all hold- be confiscated on the train. But ng guns. Shock blitzed through the tree stand held such precious he family, wondering what would memories that the Krause boys happen next. They watched as the couldn’t leave it behind without a uninvited guests became totally fight. Before leaving the country, still, then backed out of the house they stealthily tied the contraption and closed the door, leaving the to the bottom of their train car. room as peaceful as it was before When the train chugged its way to Latvia, the boys got out at a stop heir intrusion.

That year the family celebrated not there and retrieved the heirloom. only Christmas but Thanksgiving They wanted to transport the oo, for their God had preserved evidence of that first remarkable hem. God had used that small, Christmas Eve, so that all of us fuseemingly insignificant device, to ture generations could be blessed signify his lordship over our fam- by the story of God’s faithfulness. ly. His message - whether con- **http://thoughts-about-god.com/ veyed through the ‘miraculously’ christmas/dk_tree.htm

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Wishing you a wonderful Christmas, from your crummy neighbors…

The Christmas Tree: A Happy Tale for Christmastime One Christmas Eve, the trees in a wood were very unhappy. They wished very much to keep Christmas, but they did not know how to do so.

“We look so brown,” complained one.

“And so bare,” added another.

“If we only had our pretty green summer dresses,” contributed a third, “then we should be decorated and could keep Christmas.”

“Hush, children, hush,” whispered North Wind in quite a gentle voice for such a rough fellow. “Make haste and go to sleep.”

“Hush, children, hush,” softly murmured a sleepy little bird. He was roosting on one of the branches of the unhappy trees.

So the trees dropped off to sleep, one by one, while a little star twinkled peacefully overhead.

While they slept something happened. When the trees awoke, they found that someone, perhaps North Wind, had, during the night, cast over each of them a lovely soft cloak of spotless feathery white.

‘How beautiful we are,’ said the trees. ‘Now we can keep our Christmas.’

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Helpless love

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Once upon a Christmastime, all feelings and emotions went to a coastal island for a vacation. According to their nature, each was having a good time. Suddenly, a warning of an impending storm was announced and everyone was advised to evacuate the island.

The announcement caused sudden panic. All rushed to their boats.

Even damaged boats were quickly repaired and commissioned for duty.

Yet, Love did not wish to flee quickly. There was so much to do.

But as the clouds darkened, Love realised it was time to leave.

Alas, there were no boats to spare. Love looked around with hope.

Just then, Prosperity passed by in a luxurious boat.

Love shouted, “Prosperity, could you please take me in your boat?”

“No,” replied Prosperity, “my boat is full of precious possessions, gold and silver. There is no place for you.”

A little later Vanity came by in a beautiful boat.

Again Love shouted, “Could you help me, Vanity? I am stranded and need a lift. Please take me with you.”

Vanity responded haughtily, “No, I cannot take you with me. My boat will get soiled with your muddy feet.”

Sorrow passed by after some time. Again, Love asked for help.

But it was to no avail. “No, I cannot take you with me. I am so sad. I want to be by myself.”

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When Happiness passed by a few minutes later, Love again called for help. But Happiness was so happy that it did not look around, hardly concerned about anyone.

Love was growing restless and dejected. Just then somebody called out, “Come Love, I will take you with me.” Love did not know who was being so magnanimous, but jumped on to the boat, greatly relieved that she would reach a safe place.

On getting off the boat, Love met Knowledge. Puzzled, Love inquired, “Knowledge, do you know who so generously gave me a lift just when no one else wished to help?”

Knowledge smiled, “Oh, that was Time.”

“And why would Time stop to pick me and take me to safety?”

Love wondered.

Knowledge smiled with deep wisdom and replied, “Because only Time knows your true greatness and what you are capable of.

Only Love can bring peace and great happiness in this world.”

“The important message is that when we are prosperous, we overlook love. When we feel important, we forget love. Even in happiness and sorrow we forget love. Only with time do we realize the importance of love. Why wait that long? Why not make love a part of your life today?”

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Five life lessons from ‘A Christmas Carol’

By Bob Welch lessons from the holiday classic: pecting that the other person feel. To feel is to build connec1. Learning begins with lis- will die. Wrong. The victim of tions with those around us. And to build connections is to bring tening. Initially, Scrooge wants bitterness is ourselves. nothing to do with the spirits. 3. There’s joy in starting over. love to the world.

But once he realizes they have Scrooge gets a bad rap. Too 5. We need to live with the end his best interest at heart, he much attention is paid to his in mind. “Oh, tell me I may willingly lets them lead. “Spirit,â€? mean-spiritedness and not sponge away the writing on he tells the Ghost of Christmas enough to the all-new Ebenezer. that stone,â€? says Scrooge when thenot sullen, bitter, biting Ghost Present, when “conduct me the where Wesee spoke a word, but kept bent the at our work,of Christmas Yet to ‘Twas the night before Christmas all through house We Till our eyes, wentlaughing, bleary; our ďŹ Come ngers all hurt.him the headstone I searched forwill. theâ€?tools to hand to my spouse. Scrooge, but they not the shows you The coffee went cold and the night, it wore thin InstructionsWhen were studied and we were inspired, with Ebenezer’s name on it. we listen, we learn. When giving, joyful Scrooge.

In hopes we could manage “Some Assembly Required.� Before we attached the last rod and last pin. we learn, we have the potential On Christmas morning, how- The catalyst for Scrooge finally The children were quiet (not asleep) in their beds, Then laying the tools away in the chest, he reminds us athat starting realizing he’s wasted his life on grow andthe change in ways that ever, We fell into bed for well-deserved rest.

While Dadtoand I faced evening with dread: newness. and notBarbie’s only help us,house but to those But washes I said tous myinhusband just“I’m beforemoney I passed out,power is seeing that A kitchen, twowill bikes, town boot! over “Thisawill be �the Christmas, And, thanks to Grandpa, train with a toot! quite baby, hebest says. “Neverwithout there’sany andoubt. end to that life — and around us. Says aProverbs 18:13: Tomorrow we’ll cheer, let the holiday ring, We opened the boxes, my heart skipped a beat.... “To answer before listening— mind, I don’t care. I’d rather be it’s a rather depressing end.

Let no parts be missing or parts incomplete! And not have to run to the store for a thing! a baby.�

To live with the end in mind is that is folly and shame.�

Too late for last-minute returns or replacement; We did it! We did it! The toys are all set in ruts forget to beI bet!� inspired to change now.

Bitterness willinpoison you. People For theget perfect, most and perfect, Christmas, If we can’t2.get it right, it goes the basement! stay As someone once said, the best nephew, Fred, appear, is a that Thenthey off toneedn’t dreamland andthere. sweet repose I gratefully went, When whatScrooge’s to my worrying eyes should Though I suppose there’s something But 50 sheetswise of directions, concise, but not clear, man. It is Fred who points Scrooge’s turn-around reminds time to plant a tree was fifty When Charles Dickens’ A With each part numbered and every slot named, to say for those self-deluded... that “the consequences me there’s hope for us all, if years ago but the second best Christmas Carol was publishedSo ifout we failed, only we could be blamed. I’d forgotten that willing of than (Scrooge’s) a dislike time is now. in 1843, he likely had noMore idearapid batteries are to begin anew. eagles thetaking parts then fell out, we’re We must be present to win. It’s a lesson that Ebenezer to us, and notwere merry withabout. us, 4.never included! over the carpet they scattered it would be a Christmas All staple “Now bolt it!

Now twist it!

Attach it right there! nearly two centuries later. Some is, I think, that he loses some On Christmas morn, one of the Scrooge teaches us well every Author on the moments seats, and staple stair! first things Scrooge does after Christmas. pleasant ‌ hetheloses might see the book as only a Slide Hammer the shelves, and nail to the stand.â€? Unknown pleasant companions.â€? In other realizing he’s been given a sectale about a bitter miser, Eb- said “Honey,â€? hubby, “you just glued my hand.â€? words, rebuffingI knew Fred’sforinvienezer Scrooge, who is visited And then in aittwinkling, a fact ond chance at life is to fling open Bob Welch is the author of to join the Christmas That all thetation toy dealers hadinindeed made a pact his window. He moves from self more than 20 books, includon Christmas Eve by four spirTo keep parents busy all Christmas night to the world at large. He notices ing “52 Little Lessons From ‘A its who force him to examine merriment, it’s ScroogeEvewho With “assembly requiredâ€? till morning’s ďŹ rst light. life around him instead of only Christmas Carol’’’ and “52 Little his selfish ways. But it’s really a loses.

Lessons From ‘It’s a Wonderful story of reflection, renewal and It’s been said that bitterness is himself. a revitalized life. Here are five like swallowing poison and ex- To notice is to see. To see is to Life.’’’

A Parent’s Night Before Christmas

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Christmas Riddles and Jokes

Christmas giving should include charities

Q: Who is Santa’s favorite singer?

A: Elf-is Presley.

Q: What do the elves call it when Father Christmas is coming and we are starting to Christmas claps his hands at the end of a think about what people may need at Christplay? mas. It is a time when our hearts are open and A: Santapplause! we think more about giving than we do about Q: What do you say to Santa when he’s taking our own needs. As Canadians we have a great attendance at school? deal to be proud of. We are very generous with A: Present. our time and our money in support of the nonYou know you’re getting old when Santa starts profit and voluntary sector that we see around looking younger. us.

Q: Why does Santa have 3 gardens?

People give for different reasons, and the reaA: So he can ho-ho-ho. sons are important to them. The charitable orQ: Why was Santa’s little helper feeling deganizations and non-profit agencies depend on pressed? both the nancial and time that people donate.

A:All Because had low elf esteem. levels he of government depend on the chariChristmas: Th e time when everyone getsalso San-to table organizations to ll the gaps and tamental. fund those gaps. They also expect these agenQ:ciesWhy didlow Santa bring 22 costs reindeer to have administrative and toto do Walmart? more with less. Many people in the commuA:nity Because what wanted to buynon-profits cost around assume thathemany of these get 20adequate bucks, funding but just from in case it was more, he the government to do brought some extrawork doe. and that the additional their day to day Q: What kind of bike does Santa Claus ride?

A: A Holly Davidson.

Q: What nationality is Santa Claus?

A: North Polish Q: Why does Santa go down the chimney? fundraising is for special projects. The realA: Because it soots him! ity is that fundraising is necessary to pay for Q: What do you get if Santa goes down the rent, telephones, salaries and the necessities of chimney when a fire is lit? responding to the needs of the community.

A: Crisp Kringle.

Each of these agencies has their own stories. I Q: What’s Santa’s dog’s name? can speak to that of mental illness. If it wasn’t A: Santa Paws! for Non profits in the mental health field like Q: What’s as big as Santa but weighs nothing?

Canadian Mental Health Association, SchizoA: Santa’s shadow! phrenia Society and others in this area: who Q: Why does Santa have elves in his workwould stand up to combat discrimination/ shop? reduce stigma for those affected by mental A: Because the Seven Dwarfs were busy! health?

Q: WhataredidnotMrs. say to Claus Many in aClaus position to Santa advocate for when she looked up in the sky? themselves; who would advocate for health A:systems Looks like rain,todear! change address the gender differTh e offirelated ce Christmas party is a great opportuences to mental health; who would adnity to catch up with people you haven’t seen vocate for better employment opportunities for minutes. for20people affected by mental health; would Q: Where does Santa whenmost he’s on vaca-to research be funded instay the areas needed tion? help people (more research is funded from the A:non-profit At a Ho-ho-ho-tel. /charitable agencies than by medical Q: What do you call someone who doesn’t believe in Father Christmas?

A: A rebel without a Claus.

fund).

Q: much did Santa how precious your AtHow Christmas, remember pay for hisFind sleigh? gifts are. a charity that you feel does work A: Nothing, was onof.the that you areitproud We need your donations for our survival. If we weren’t here would this house! be done by the government? We may not thank you as often or ascall much as we should but every Q: What do you people who are afraid of dollar donated to non-pro ts is treasured and Santa Claus? respected.

A: Claustrophobic.

I once bought my kid a set of batteries for Christmas with a note on it saying “Toys not included.”

Q: What did the reindeer say before telling his joke?

A: This one’ll sleigh you!

Q: What did Adam say the day before Christmas?

A: It’s Christmas, Eve! I tell my kids that Santa is fat because he eats the children who get up early on Christmas morning. That way, I get to sleep in.

Dear Lord, I’ve been asked, nay commanded, to thank Thee for the Christmas turkey before us... a turkey which was no doubt a lively, intelligent bird... a social being... capable of actual affection... nuzzling its young with almost human- like compassion. Anyway, it’s dead and we’re gonna eat it. Please give our respects to its family...

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Know About Elves

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healthy diet. That is how they can move so quickly. It is also how they stay slim and trim.

They make sure that the reindeer are fed and well rested.

They provide water for them and keep their stalls clean.

They take them out for an occasional fly, which gives them the opportunity to see the world from a different point of view. It also keeps the animals in shape.

They also have to maintain Santa’s sleigh, lest something go wrong on the big day. Regular oil changes, a state of the

art GPS system, fuel injection and a means of communication have to be in perfect running order.

Their work is not done until after about a week after Christmas. In those few days, they take care of any returns and exchanges, in the rare occasion where Santa in his busy-ness makes a mistake.

When the elves finally get their holiday, they head to Scandinavia, where they had their origins. After a bit of rest and relaxation, they head back to start again for the next year.

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Coping with loneliness at Christmas

Feeling low this Christmas season? You’re not alone.

Amid cheery songs, festive parties, gifts, and good wishes, many lonely people are crying or dying on the inside. Maybe you’re one of them.

No fun.

Romantic estrangement, family strife, and bereavement can make your holidays dismal. One of Elvis Presley’s most popular songs was “Blue Christmas.”

A lonely crooner mourns heartbreaking lost love. Performers from The Beach Boys to Celine Dion, Loretta Lynn, and Jon Bon Jovi have recorded it.

Does even thinking about that song make you depressed?

Several factors can produce Christmas blues: Hectic activity can bring physical and emotional stress; Overspending can produce financial pressure; Year-end reflection and focus on loss can magnify sorrow.

Overeating and overdrinking combined with a de-

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creased amount of sleep is also a formula for extreme emotional swings.

Is your family apart this season by necessity or choice? Maybe an “empty chair” reminds you of your pain. Does the Christmas “Ho, Ho, Ho” contrast with your deep anguish?

One widow recalled how she felt during the Christmas after her husband’s death: “Little mattered to me. I didn’t want to hear carols. I didn’t want to be cheered up. I didn’t want to look at perky Christmas cards. I wanted the same thing I’d wanted every day for eight months: the strength to force myself out of bed in the morning, to brush my teeth and to eat.”

How can you cope with Christmas loneliness? Here are some suggestions: • Spend time with people, especially positive ones who lift your spirits. Perhaps you’ll be grateful for their cheer.

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• Exercise regularly. Blood pumping can help clear your mind.

• Eat right. Chocaholics beware. Overindulgence can mean temporary highs followed by disappointing flab.

• Lights on! Enjoy sunlight, outdoors if possible.

Brighten up your home and workplace. Light therapy sometimes helps SAD. • Budget your gift spending and stick with your budget. Prevent January bill shock.

• Talk about your feelings. Keeping them bottled up can mean anxiety, ulcers, sour disposition, and/or explosion. Need a trusted, listening friend? Try a local church.

• Give to others. Volunteer..

• Seek counsel. We all can use good advice navigating life’s storms.

• Develop spiritual roots.

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Christmas, my child, is love in action.

Christmas is love, with all the trimmings

The Christmas Truce

by David G. Stratman From his book We Can Change the World

British and German soldiers meeting in No Man’s Land during the Christmas Truce of 1914.

Picture on website http://history1900s.about.com/od/1910s/a/christmastruce.htm courtesy of the National Army Museum.

It was December 25, 1914, only 5 months into World War I, German, British, and French soldiers, already sick and tired of the senseless killing, disobeyed their superiors and fraternized with “the enemy� along twothirds of the Western Front (a crime punishable by death in times of war). German troops held Christmas trees up out of the trenches with signs, “Merry Christmas.� “You no shoot, we no shoot.� Thousands of troops streamed across a no-man’s land strewn with rotting corpses. They sang Christmas carols, exchanged photographs of loved ones back home, shared rations, played football, even roasted some pigs. Soldiers embraced men they had been trying to kill a few short hours before. They agreed to warn each other if the top brass forced them to fire their weapons, and to aim high.

A shudder ran through the high command on either side. Here was disaster in the making: soldiers declaring their brotherhood with each other and refusing to fight. Generals on both sides declared this spontaneous peacemaking to be treasonous and subject to court martial. By March 1915 the fraternization movement had been eradicated and the killing machine put back in full operation. By the time of the armistice in 1918, fifteen million would be slaughtered.

Not many people have heard the story of the Christmas Truce. The Christmas Truce story goes against most of what we have been taught about people. It gives us a glimpse of the world as we wish it could be and says, “This really happened once.� It reminds us of those thoughts we keep hidden away, out of range of the TV and newspaper stories that tell us how trivial and mean human life is. It is like hearing that our deepest wishes really are true: the world really could be different.

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A Fond Memory Moose Jaw Thank You

by Warren Michelson Moose Jaw North MLA

andFamily surrounding District is important and we have always

to generous be together insupport daily happenings fortried your like sitting down to evening supper or atduringchurch the Christmas tending each Sunday. I’ve tried to season and year round. make family activities a priority, planning

Merry Christmas.

was something we were bound to do and accepted that tension of hustle and bustle to go back home for Christmas.

One Christmas turned out to be very special. As we were preparing to leave about 3 days before Christmas, our trip was postponed.

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Instead, we would @MooseJawEMS and @MJParamedics be spending Christmas Eve at our home with our children. We lovingly tucked them into bed that night and planned to spend Christmas at home.

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The Christmas Carol of the Birds Holiday Fruitcake Recipe

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1 C Water 1 C Sugar 4 Large eggs 3 C dried fruit 1 tsp. baking soda 1 tsp. salt Written by Mrs. G. Hall 1 C Brown sugar Lemon juice, nuts you know, whenbottle we are such whiskey good times at 1 FULL of having your favorite

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One day in the year, Take out a large bowl. simple peasants who live there make the Check the whiskey again to be sure thatbirds it is ofvery the ppy, so that they sing, of their own free-will, a glad, highest quality.

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‘Twas the month before Christmas. The weather was good.

Carey looked at his roof-top and got in the mood. “I’ll hang Christmas lights,â€? he said, “while it’s right; No more freezing ďŹ ngers some cold winter’s night.â€?

So he dragged out the lights – every crate, sack and packet And hauling the boxes he made quite A RACKET. Then he poured him a drink – just enough to feel merry And, to get in the spirit, he added a cherry.

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The thin sneakone fl ower for his mother’s Christmas gift. The shop “When I looked at him, I saw myself, many years ago.

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I too, was poorpacket boy with nothing to buy my mothchildren on demand, visited theWritten doctor’sby offi ce more my doctor, he dragged – every crate, sackaand Mrs. G. Hall poor job of keeping out the cold. Bobby had been in Then he put his hand on Bobby’s shoulder and said er a Christmas gift.

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One dayred the year,on theThat’ didn’t taste bad.

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All alone in the they stepped out into the bitter cold air, they someAll holiday parties had gone to my waist. ago, the family ofthey fitime ve had Itown wasn’t be- shop, happy, so the that sing, ofnext their free-will, a glad, From the alone garage toafraid. the house, he balanced a ladder, Bobby began to feel and Suddenly how didn’t feel cold at all. find anymore free in struggled. the 18 years.

When I got didn’t on the scales there such the a number! cause hismy mother care, or try, there arose just never shop owner Had cameanother out andsip. moved to the What thecounter. heck! It won’t matter. joyous carol on Christmas morning.

Here are Christmas wishes: When I walked to the store (less a walk than a lumber). seemed to be enough. She worked nights at the hos- There, before Bobby’s eyes, lay 12 long stem, red I’d like a pair of legs that don’t ache after a day of chasing kids (in any enough time to brush my teeth and comb my hair in the same morning, pital, but small wagethe thatmarvelous she was earning could I’d the remember meals I’d prepared; roses, with leaves of green and tiny white fl owers He draped strings of lights on each step-ladder rungthan room temperature without it color, except purple, which I already have) and arms that don’t fl ap in Andbethis is why sing on that morning, more than or the luxury of heart eating food warmer only stretched sothey far.and allrared, tied together And with clung a big silver bow.

Bobby’s Th e gravies sauces and beef nicely with one hand.

Then he started to sung. the but are strong enough to carry a screaming toddler out of the being served in a Styrofoam container. If you don’t mind, I could also onbreeze any family other.

After the birds found shelter from What lacked money andhave material things, sank the owner picked them up andhe placed them Ththe e wine and theinrum balls, the bread and the as cheese “Merry yelled, andmiracles his voicetorang out clear. candy aisle in the grocery store.

I’ d also like a waist, since Ilong lost mineChrith-mus,” use a few Christmas brighten the holiday season. Would it themore north wind onupChristmas-eve and unity. the night is still they than made for in love and family gently into a white box.

And the way I’ d never said, “No thank you, please. ” “Have a jolly good one!

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A Different Christmas Poem The embers glowed softly, and in their dim light, I gazed round the room and I cherished the sight.

My wife was asleep, her head on my chest, My daughter beside me, angelic in rest.

(this poem has been circulating with no related author but the sentiments bring great awareness and thanks to our Canadian Military personnel who stand on guard for our rights and freedoms)

Outside the snow fell, a blanket of white, Transforming the yard to a winter delight.

The sparkling lights in the tree I believe, Completed the magic that was Christmas Eve. My eyelids were heavy, my breathing was deep, Secure and surrounded by love I would sleep.

In perfect contentment, or so it would seem, So slumbered I, perhaps I started to dream.

The sound wasn’t loud, and it wasn’t too near, But I opened my eyes when it tickled my ear.

Perhaps just a cough, I didn’t quite know, Then the sure sound of footsteps outside in the snow.

My soul gave a tremble, I struggled to hear, And I crept to the door just to see who was near.

Standing out in the cold and the dark of the night, A lone figure stood, his face weary and tight.

A soldier, I puzzled, some twenty years old, Perhaps a Trooper, huddled here in the cold.

Alone in the dark, he looked up and smiled, Standing watch over me, and my wife and my child.

“What are you doing?” I asked without fear, “Come in this moment, it’s freezing out here!

Put down your pack, brush the snow from your sleeve, You should be at home on a cold Christmas Eve!”

For barely a moment I saw his eyes shift, Away from the cold and the snow blown in drifts.

To the window that danced with a warm fire’s light Then he sighed and he said “Its really all right, I’m out here by choice. I’m here every night.”

“It’s my duty to stand at the front of the line, That separates you from the darkest of times.

No one had to ask or beg or implore me, I’m proud to stand here like my fathers before me.

My Gramps died in Europe on a day in December,” Then he sighed, “That’s a Christmas ‘Gram always remembers.”

I’ve not seen my own son in more than a while, But my wife sends me pictures, he’s sure got her smile.

Then he bent and he carefully pulled from his bag, The red and the white ... A Canadian flag.

I can live through the cold and the being alone, Away from my family, my house and my home.

I can stand at my post through the rain and the sleet, I can sleep in a foxhole with little to eat.

I can carry the weight of killing another, Or lay down my life with my sister and brother.

Who stand at the front against any and all, To ensure for all time that this flag will not fall.”

“So go back inside,” he said, “harbour no fright, Your family is waiting and I’ll be all right.”

“But isn’t there something I can do, at the least, “Give you money,” I asked, “or prepare you a feast?

It seems all too little for all that you’ve done, For being away from your wife and your son.”

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1. Learning begins with listening. Initially, Scrooge wants nothing to do with the spirits. But once he realizes they have his best interest at heart, he willingly lets them lead. “Spirit,” he tells the Ghost of Christmas Present, “conduct me where you will.”

Whenwelisten,welearn.Whenwelearn, we have the potential to grow and change in ways that will not only help us, but those around us. Says Proverbs 18:13: “To answer before listening—that is folly and shame.”

When Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol was published in 1843, he likely had no idea it would be a Christmas staple nearly two centuries later. Some might see the book as only a tale about a bitter miser, Ebenezer Scrooge, who is visited on Christmas Eve by four spirits who force him to examine his selfish ways. But it’s really a story of reflection, renewal and a revitalized life. Here are five lessons from the holiday classic:

2. Bitterness will poison you. Scrooge’s nephew, Fred, is a wise man. It is Fred who points out that “the consequences of (Scrooge’s) taking a dislike to us, and not merry with us, is, I think, that he loses some pleasant moments … he loses pleasant companions.” In other words, it rebuffing Fred’s invitation to join in the Christmas merriment, it’s Scrooge who loses.

It’s been said that bitterness is like swallowing poison and expecting that the other person will die. Wrong. The victim

of bitterness is ourselves.

3. There’s joy in starting over. Scrooge gets a bad rap. Too much attention is paid to his mean-spiritedness and not enough to the all-new Ebenezer. We see the sullen, bitter, biting Scrooge, but not the laughing, giving, joyful Scrooge.

On Christmas morning, however, he reminds us that starting over washes us in newness. “I’m quite a baby,” he says.

“Never mind, I don’t care. I’d rather be a baby.”

People get in ruts and forget that they needn’t stay there. Scrooge’s turnaround reminds me there’s hope for us all, if we’re willing to begin anew.

4. We must be present to win. On Christmas morn, one of the first things Scrooge does after realizing he’s been given a second chance at life is to fling open his window. He moves from self to the world at large. He notices life around him instead of only himself.

To notice is to see. To see is to feel. To feel is to build connections with those around us. And to build connections is

to bring love to the world.

5. We need to live with the end in mind.

“Oh, tell me I may sponge away the writing on that stone,” says Scrooge when the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come shows him the headstone with Ebenezer’s name on it.

The catalyst for Scrooge finally realizing he’s wasted his life on money and power is seeing that there’s an end to that life — and it’s a rather depressing end.

To live with the end in mind is to be inspired to change now. As someone once said, the best time to plant a tree was fifty years ago but the second best time is now.

It’s a lesson that Ebenezer Scrooge teaches us well every Christmas.

Bob Welch is the author of more than 20 books, including “52 Little Lessons From ‘AChristmas Carol’’’ and “52 Little Lessons From ‘It’s a Wonderful Life.’’’ Follow him on Twitter @ bob_welch. For more information on Welch and his books visit bobwelch.net.

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The newborn child was a refugee. His parents had traveled a great distance from one jurisdiction to another in obedience to a political mandate they did not fully understand. Exhausted from a long day’s journey, they sought lodging but were turned away, so they took shelter in a stable. Amid farm animals, the labor pains began and the woman gave birth.

We have prettified the scene over the centuries. We have suspended fluttering angels from the rafters and cued the animals to gaze at the tableau adoringly. But the reality, I suspect, was different. The animals seemed more menacing than worshipful. The cold air of a desert night swept through the stable, inducing shivers. The stench of manure was overwhelming. And the conditions for giving birth were hardly hygienic.

We have no record of what the young parents had for supper that night, but I suspect they would have been lucky to salvage a crust of bread.

This is the nativity that millions of Christians around the world celebrate this time of year. The scene I have just described provides the pretext for extended celebrations and an orgy of gift-giving.

We don’t need another screed against the crass commercialization of an ostensibly religious holiday; that battle was lost long ago. We have hollowed out the meaning of Christmas so completely that for many, even most, the newborn child is an afterthought, not so much rejected as ignored.

But if we look carefully, how is it possible to miss the parallels between the young family in the stable and the new wave of refugees searching for a safe place to live, to rear their children? They lack food and clothing, and they have been turned away from one potential shelter after another. They want nothing more than a reprieve from the political machinations that threaten their survival. They even come from the same part of the world, the Levant.

The Bible tells us, repeatedly and unambiguously, to welcome immigrants. Exodus 23: “Do not oppress a foreigner.” Leviticus 19: “The stranger who dwells among you shall be to you as one born among you, and you shall love him as yourself.” Further along in Leviticus, we find guidance for feeding strangers: “When you reap the harvest of your land, do not reap to the very edges of your field or gather the gleanings of your harvest. Leave them for the poor and for the foreigner residing among you.” Still later, Leviticus commands us to treat aliens equally: “You are to have the same law for the foreigner and the native-born.”

Jesus, the boy in the stable, beckoned his followers to care for “the least of these,” a description that certainly applies to immigrants and refugees. Jesus later described those who would be admitted into the kingdom of heaven as those who demonstrated acts of kindness toward those in need: “For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.”

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It was the winter of 1955 . . . . . . and very cold with an abundance of snow but there was warmth in our humble rustic dwelling on the old farm homestead. We were still basking in the glow of our honeymoon-state as I was a fairly new bride; a Finn maiden from Nipigon, Ontario, who had worked as a cook in a lumber camp North of Thunder Bay where I met the love of my life, a Ukrainian prairie boy who came down east with his two brothers to find their pots of gold. As fate would have it, we were shortly, thereafter married and decided to head back to the prairies to help on the farm.

The old folks, my new in-laws, lived on the homestead near Richard, Saskatchewan in an authentic sod house with the younger siblings. My husband Mike was one of the middle children in the large family of 11 kids.

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We moved into the tall two-storey house on the same farmyard but it was a stark reality; very different than what I was accustomed to. In fact, there mustn’t have been much to the bones of the building because it swayed during the forceful howling winds of winter and the sway was much more intense upstairs. In fact, it was sometimes scary.

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And had gone on Geraldo, in front of the nation, His workers no longer would answer to “Elves”, Demanding millionstoin over-due compensation.

Literacy has a profound impact are up to four times more likely “Vertically Challenged” they were calling themselves.

So, half of the reindeer were gone; and his wife, on our lives.

Children teendrop out of high school.

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Andeach equal day employment had invalumade it quite clear That makingto a choice able head start had on better career creating opportunitiesNothing for readThat Santa not success use just reindeer. of leather, nothing of fur, So Dancer and Donner, Comet and Cupid, nothing for him. And nothing for her. and personal happiness.

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Dolls were said to be sexist, and should be passe; And Nintendo would rot your entire brain away.

So Santa just stood there, disheveled, perplexed; He just could not figure out what to do next.

He tried to be merry, tried to be gay, But you’ve got to be careful with that word today.

His sack was quite empty, limp to the ground; Nothing fully acceptable was to be found.

Something special was needed, a gift that he might Give to all without angering the left or the right.

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“May you and your loved ones enjoy peace on earth.”

and find materials to read aloud (i.e. magazines, flyers, and newspaper articles).

Encourage older children to read to younger children. Both develop their reading skills through this experience.

Visit your local library and let your child choose books and materials to bring home to read.

If you are on the road visiting family and friends, encourage children to read street signs.

If your family receives greeting cards, have your children read them aloud, or help them create their own personal greeting cards and write messages to family and friends.

Ask your children to help make

a grocery list or read labels in stores.

Encourage your children to read recipes and help with the measuring and baking.

For parents, the true magic of the holidays is creating family traditions and memories that last a life time and even impact future generations. Reading and storytelling traditions offer an easy and powerful way to strengthen the fabric that binds families together and increase the chances of future happiness and success.

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When the elves finally get their holiday, they head to Scandinavia, where they had their origins. After a bit of rest and relaxation, they head back to start again for the next year.

There are so many memories, both good and bad. My mom still insists that Marc-Andre Fleury intentionally misplayed the puck that allowed the Americans to win gold in 2004. She hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t trusted him since. What about the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Dream Teamâ&#x20AC;? in 2005? Thanks to the NHL labour dispute, Canada was able to send an all-star team featuring names like Sidney Crosby, Corey Perry, Ryan Getzlaf, Patrice Bergeron, Jeff Carter, Shea Weber, Dion Phaneuf, and Brent Seabrook. ey guided Canada to its first gold medal since 1997.

Do you remember Jonathan Toews scoring three times in the shootout against the Americans in the 2007 semi-final? And I know I will never forget Jordan Eberle scoring the tying goal against Russia with just five seconds left in the third period of the semi-finals in 2009. Watching those games still gives me goosebumps.

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Christmas Fables A Perfect Gift

A successful toy company tycoon wanted to send the perfect gift to his beloved estranged nephew. He hadn’t seen the boy in years since the boy’s family moved up north but the old man always remembered him fondly. He was determined to make his nephew the coolest toy a boy could wish for.

The old toymaker brought together his top scientists, engineering and design teams. After much thought, he decided to create the world’s most beautiful performance tennis racket. These rackets were the season’s hottest selling and most highly sought-after toys. The model’s award-winning design was guaranteed to drastically improve a player’s speed, grace, and power in the game. The old man happily wrapped up his masterpiece and sent it off.

On Christmas day, he received a call from his nephew thanking him for the gift. It was, as the boy gushed, better than anything he could have dreamed of. The old toymaker smiled, pleased. It made him happy that his creation gave his nephew so much joy. The two promised to keep in touch and made plans for a reunion soon.

After hanging up the phone, the boy strapped on the new “snowshoes” he received and ran out to show it off to the other school children. They ooh’d and ahh’d in admiration as the boy ran across the snow. How light his feet, how graceful his steps, how powerful his stride!

Everyone agreed. It was the perfect gift.

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The Gingerbread Castle

Georgy was your regular, run-of-the-bakery gingerbread man.

He worked hard, had a modest home, and enjoyed faithful friends. Every year, he’d invite everyone over for a holiday get together. They were always very cramped in the little old cottage although his friends never complained. Georgy wished he could be like his neighbor Greg, who had a spacious gingerbread mansion and always threw the best holiday parties. Georgy made a promise to himself that he was going to work his way to having a house just like that.

From that day on, Georgy worked tirelessly day and night, absorbed in his job. He made great progress and came up with cool products that received wide acclaim in the gingerbread community. Because Georgy was so busy, he rarely saw his friends and family. The stack of declined invitations piled on his desk along with the company contracts and paperwork.

Five years later, Georgy had earned enough money to buy not a gingerbread mansion-- but a giant gingerbread castle! Georgy arranged for the most extravagant holiday gala the neighborhood had ever seen and ordered his castle’s impressive graham walls were decked out in the finest of tinsel icing and gem gumdrops. Musicians were hired, a feast was laid out -- everything was in place for the grand event.

That night, no one came.

Every gingerbread man and woman was busy hosting holiday parties with close friends and family in their own warm gingerbread homes. Georgy walked through his castle’s empty halls, remembering the days everyone used to all gather in that cramped old cottage, talking until dawn.

He realized that he really missed that.

Space was nothing without the people who fill it.

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A woman came out of her house and saw discuss with your husband which one of 3 old men with long white beards sitting us you want in your home.” in her front yard. She did not recognize The woman went in and told her husband them. what was said. Her husband was overShe said, “I don’t think I know you, but joyed. “How nice!!”, he said. “Since that you must be hungry. Please come in and is the case, let us invite Wealth. Let him have something to eat.”

“Is the man of the house home?” they asked.

“No”, she said. “He’s out.”

“Then we cannot come in”, they replied. In the evening when her husband came home, she told him what had happened.

“Go tell them I am home and invite them in!” The woman went out and invited the men in. “We do not go into a House together,” they replied.

“Why is that?” she wanted to know. One of the old men explained: “His name is Wealth,” he said pointing to one of his friends, and said pointing to another one, “He is Success, and I am Love.”

Then he added, “Now go in and

come and fill our home with wealth!”

His wife disagreed. “My dear, why don’t we invite Success?”

Their daughter-in-law was listening from the other corner of the house. She jumped in with her own suggestion: “Would it not be better to invite Love? Our home will then be filled with love!”

“Let us heed our daughter-in-law’s advice,” said the husband to his wife. “Go out and invite Love to be our guest.”

The woman went out and asked the 3 old men, “Which one of you is Love?

Please come in and be our guest.” Love got up and started walking toward the house. The other 2 also got up and followed him. Surprised, the lady asked Wealth and Success: “I only invited Love, Why are you coming in?”

The old men replied together: “If you had invited Wealth or Success, the other two of us would’ve stayed out, but since you invited Love, wherever He goes, we go with him. Wherever there is Love, there is also Wealth and Success!”

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Christmas day –of gold appears life. in many of were your electronic gifts. continuity there from the birth of Christ. ’ Jewellery today accounts for fi rst selfi sh thoughts of watching other famiamtest proud to live in this city and I am proud First used for jewellery in 2600 BC, gold has stood Ithe of time thanks almost per cent of the 2,500 tonnes ofItsgold thatcolour, is mined year, to its80 unique combination of properties. golden highevery density and to be anti-infl ammatory but also fractions from the resin have been tested for butmalleability the precious isn’tcontinued just for romantic on Christmas are metal what have to make it surprises such a highly sought-aft er medical research. It has been proven to be anti-inflammatory but also anti-tumour actions. The bitter-tasting resin has also been traditionally used metal.appears It also doesn’t tarnish andelectronic that’s the key thing – it’s very redayprecious – gold also in many of your gifts. to treat colds, headaches and even psychological disordersactions. such as fractions fromwounds, the resin have been tested for anti-tumour sistant chemical change, why sincehas an-tiquity it’s been First usedto for jewellery in which 2600 is BC, gold stood the test viewed of timeas anxiety, or chewed as gum to strengthen teeth and aid digestion. In some parts a special That and its colour made it very terms ofhigh what The bitter-tasting resin has also been traditionally used to treat colds, hanks to itssubstance. unique combination of properties.

Itsunique goldenincolour, of the world, students leave frankincense resin in water overnight and then drink the ancients had available. Frankincense and myrrh, the lesser known of the wounds, headaches and even psychological disorders such as anxidensity and malleability are what have continued to make it such a it before exams, in a bid to capitalise from its apparent memory-enhancing wise men’s gifts, retain many of their biblical uses. The fragrant plant resins, ety, or chewed as gum to strengthen teeth and aid digestion. In some highly sought-after precious metal. It also doesn’t tarnish and that’s the effects. Although there are no conclusively proven medicinal eff ects of either extracted from trees across dry areas of Africa and Arabia, are used for incense parts of the world, students leave frankincense resin in water overnight keyorthing – it’stovery resistant to chemical change, which is why since an- resin, there have been a number of recent studies into their possible medical distilled produce essential oils for aromatherapy. uses.

Clinical described as ‘encouraging but not compelling’, looked then drinktrials, it before exams, in a bid to capitalise from its apparent iquity it’s of been viewed a special substance.

That itsThey colour madeto and The use the resins hasaschanged little in thousands of and years. continue at the use of frankincense to treat asthma, arthritis and Crohn’s disease.

One t very unique in terms of whatpractices the ancients available. be used for incense in religious of all had types, from Christian to pagan. memory-enhancing effects. Although there are no conclusively proven study, conducted in 2010, even suggested frankincense could hold the key to In ancient times, and myrrh wereofcommonly medicines effects of either resin, there have been a number of recent Frankincense and frankincense myrrh, the lesser known the wise used men’sasgift s, re- medicinal curing cancer, be-cause of an agent within the resin that appears to stop cancer and have continued to be used across the world to treat a whole host of ailments. ain many of their biblical uses. The fragrant plant resins, extracted studies intoMyrrh their possible medical uses. described aswith ‘enspreading. has also been linked withClinical modern trials, medical treatments, Some herbalists use the tinc-ture [of myrrh] – which is just the resin dissolved rom trees across dry areas of Africa and Arabia, are used for incense couraging scientists in years suggesting thatatmyrrh may lower cholesterol butrecent not compelling’ , looked the use of help frankincense to treat in alcohol – for things such as gum infections and mouth ulcers. It tastes awful levels and that a substance in the plant could be used to treat certain cancers. or distilled to produce essential oils for aromatherapy. though. There has been research on some types of myrrh on its anti-infl amma- asthma, arthritis and Crohn’s disease. One study, conducted in 2010, Frankincense is more widely used than myrrh, which could indicate that more Thetory useactivity of theused resins changed little Ininmany thousands ey even Thank for your patronage, suggested frankincense could hold the key toyou curing cancer, beas anhas internal medicine. parts of of theyears. world,Th myrrh people have seen its signifi cance as a medicine.

One area of research is on the continue to be used for incense in religious practices of all types, from we look forward to serving has been traditionally viewed as a cure-all for congestion, cuts, aches and pains cause of an agent within the resin that appears to stop cancer spreading. eff ect of ‘invigorating’ frankincense perfume on mood and well-being.

Its use in you in 2018.

Christian to itspagan.

In and ancient times,properties. frankincense and myrrh because of antiseptic anaesthetic Frankincense, on thewere other Myrrh has also been linked with modern medical treatments, with sciaromatherapy is quite interesting, but there are issues around the supply chain.

PHONE: 306-693-7550 hand, has used been the subject of much more continued medical research.

It has across been proven commonly as medicines and have to be used the entists in recent years suggesting that myrrh may help lower cholesterol world to treat a whole host of ailments. Some herbalists use the tinclevels and that a substance in the plant could be used to treat certain ure [of myrrh] – which is just the resin dissolved in alcohol – for things such as gum infections and mouth ulcers. It tastes awful though. There cancers. has been research on some types of myrrh on its anti-inflammatory ac- Frankincense is more widely used than myrrh, which could indicate ivity used as an internal medicine. In many parts of the world, myrrh that more people have seen its significance as a medicine. One area frankincense perfume on has been traditionally viewed as a cure-all for congestion, cuts, aches of research is on the effect of ‘invigorating’ Inc. mood and well-being.

Its use in aromatherapy is quite interesting, but and pains because of its antiseptic and anaesthetic properties.

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All I need to knowbank about life Christmas infarm Florida It was a piggy Christmas on the

By Ron Walter It was another dry year in the antelope country of I learned from Santa southern Alberta, like so many other years. The crops

were lush and green, promising a gigantic yield until the searing early July heat cooked every plant yellow. ¡Encourage people to believe in you.

Howie just remembered; it was so hot wandering in ¡Always remember the whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s naughty and whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nice. pasture.

Snow, lotspout. of snow, came early that year and stayed. ¡Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t Howieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dad and uncle were talking with his Mom ¡Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s as much fun to give as it is to receive. one day. ¡Some days itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;sâ&#x20AC;&#x153;What ok to a little chubby. arefeel we going to do?â&#x20AC;? she asked. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t like the price for our calves from ¡Make your presents known. the first cattle buyer.

We waited for Levi, the other cattle buyer. He never ¡Always ask for a little bitâ&#x20AC;? more than what you really came. want. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Now, â&#x20AC;? said his Dad,â&#x20AC;? we canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get a cattle liner in here take theanyone calves to look the auction. ¡Bright red cantomake good.Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d never get through this snow.â&#x20AC;? ¡Wear a wide belt and no-one willand notice how many Howie was seven didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t understand what they meant.

He went outside to play with his dog Triksy. pounds youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve gained. grabbed his snowsuit by the leg andthink dragged him ¡If you only show up She once a year, everyone will all the way to the gate. It was fun the first few times, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;rethen very important.

Howie got tired of the cold snow under his mitts and parka.

He finally wriggled skinnyHO, frame away ¡Whenever youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re at a loss for words, say: his â&#x20AC;&#x153;HO, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Howieâ&#x20AC;? and went inside. Dad and his uncle were going to get HO!â&#x20AC;? the mail. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Can I come?â&#x20AC;? he asked, vaguely wondering if the conversation he had just heard about calves meant he had to stay â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;at home with his bumâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; as his Dad used to say.

He was okayed to go. Howie always enjoyed going for the mail. He usually got a dime from his uncle and his dad. If he had saved a few pennies the trip became a shopping spree.

Youere could a lot for 20old cents.

A popsicle cents, fudgesicle was seven â&#x20AC;&#x153;Th wasbuy this quiet janitor that was thefive best anda revel stuffor , then he leaves and cents. A brand new comic book was 10 cents. worked in our office building who was presumably sets off to start his retireHe hardly ever bought new comics, just looked at them, found his favourites and hoped scheduled to retire on Christmas, so ment. The next day, we open the presno other kids bought new comics. At the end of the month, the storekeeper, Wu Chi, cut our Christmas party kind of includ- ents, including his.for 10 cents. Why buy off the top half off the front page and the comics went on sale three ed his farewell; we gave gift s to each â&#x20AC;&#x153;Turns out, the retiring janitor gave new? Who needs the top half of the first page? other, put up a Christmas tree, people everyone in the offi little bottle Howie bought three comics and a 10-cent Oh Henry chocolate bar.

Asceheastepped out of brought andhis pastries, Christmas ofwith sulfuric acid.

Everybody the storecakes following Dad, a massive red truck no sides on the box, no endgot gate,one, just stuff . back, and loaded with wooden boxes, pulled even me, a solid up. I still have it. We donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know â&#x20AC;&#x153;Th heresounded comesout thethe old janitor where he got. them or how much they He en loudly sign on theand truck Ko-Koaa Ko-la he leaves a fairly big bag of presents â&#x20AC;&#x153;No, â&#x20AC;? explained his Dad, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Coca Cola, that black donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t like.he hated our guts. cost, pop but you apparently Howie the preferred Crush thesurbottle â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our that was brown like has a beer Nothing under tree; Orange weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re all kindinof new janitor nobottle. idea why evtasted as good as no a tart slurp of Orange Crush.eryone is treating him so nicely.â&#x20AC;? prised because one seemed to in-

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It was almost Howieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bedtime. Oddly, both Mom and Dad came to sit with him on the bigWe old couch. left our home for a warmer clime nine months ago today â&#x20AC;&#x153;We want to ask you something,â&#x20AC;? his Dad said, his voice and face grave with concern â&#x20AC;&#x153;You And though itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s very nice indeed I really have to say: know how you need new jeans and long johns for school? e weatherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;Yeah, Th I hate long johns. Thwarm ey itch,â&#x20AC;? and repliedbalmy, Howie. the oceanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s terrific too, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been of money andlike the family allowance without isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t enoughatostorm buy youror jeans, â&#x20AC;? said But it short doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t seem Christmas two.

Dad. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Do you think we could borrow some money from your piggy bank?â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;I guess so,â&#x20AC;? Howie was a little uncertain. He had over $5 in that pig-shaped bank and he donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t catchto the mood, isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;tHehere yet; tookIout a fewknow pennies how once intoa while buy stuff at WuitChiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. agreedquite and they took $5 leavingIhim about 35 cents. see the decorations, but the criteriaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just not met: There was more talk in the next few days about how tough times were. erehisismother no cold, there is noshesnow, no howling ThTh e day ordered the jeans, left thethere Eatonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s are catalogue on the table.winds Howie startedTh to leaf through the gazillion pages looking for the pages with toys. ere is no shoveling at all, no extension cord plug ins.

And then he saw it: a shiny red truck with rubber wheels, no side on the box, and a back wall instead of an end gate. This was a Coca Cola truck exactly like the one at Wu Chiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s The birds are singing sweetly, it really doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t seem store.

Instantly, knewwinter he wanted it but talk of tough times had sunk in. He the famAtHowie all like has arrived when everything isknew green. ily had no money.

In place of snow you see instead a colorful array One day while helping his mother with the dishes Howie asked: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mom do you think Santa owers blooming everywhere, in fact it seems like May. will Of comeflto our farm?â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;He will probably come here but donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t expect too much, â&#x20AC;&#x153;said his Mom. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Santa is having tough times.â&#x20AC;?

Can you imagine Christmas without a chilly chill?

The snow was deeper than ever.

Triksy kept Imagine how the windows look with frosttheupon the sill. dragging himno all over yard. Howie spent so much time playing he forgot about ChristI know you think it strange indeed that I should think like this mas until the day before. His mom was preparPlease understand Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m homesick andforitâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;stheCanada I miss! ing that night city relatives visiting on Christmas Day. look under the Christmas tree,â&#x20AC;? his Mom J. H.â&#x20AC;&#x153;GoKlotz said. c.Th2001 ere was a long box like a shoebox with his name and a ribbon on it. He pulled the lid off.

There it was â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a shiny red truck with rubber This was an early poem I wrote for Christmas, but it truly wheels, no side on the box, and a back wall inreflects how I felt that first Christmas moved down stead of an endthat gate, awe Coca Cola truck exactly like the one at Wu Chiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s! to Florida from the cold northern province of Alberta. How It was the swellest Christmas ever. He played dearly I missed my home in Canada and to be absolutely honand played delivering Coke cases all over the est, though I enjoy sunny Florida, I still miss the country of my two-storey house.

Triksy

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By Joan Ritchie The Christmas season is all about indulgence, especially when it comes to eating good food. I love to cook and over the years have gleaned many In 1913, a young immigrant, his name home. A Saskatchewan that had confidence in what we have to great recipes that have been passed around time and time again! It’s not was John, who was a husband and faMakeoff meatballs pre-cook them. very well; Put 2 doz cooked in each er to aandnew wave andMeatballs a newfreeze generation of about immigrants just like just about putting food on the table; it’s about senses. zip lock bag and then pull them out as needed. Cook sauce. Place in casserole, cover and bake ther of three, left feasting behindall thetheoppression John.

Everything has to pass the eyesofbefore it meets the lips on He the way in oven at 350-375F for about 30 minutes or until done. his country forever. alsodown left beTogether, that’s what we have done. to the belly so it should look equally as appealing as what it tastes. a hind his family, for he Here knewaremight In 2017, a hundred years later, that immigrant family’s descenChristmas Morning WifeSaver few recipes that are great compliments to your Christmas be an extended period ofcelebrations. time.

Makedants this yummy the night before and leave in the fridge until morning so still breakfast live in casserole Saskatchewan.

Despite the fears he must have felt for you can cook it just before serving breakfast; about 1 hour to cook in the oven.

Fresh Broccoli Mandarin Salad John’s great grandson and histakes family will come together in just a his family, he set out to cross the ocean 1 egg & 1 egg yolk slightly beaten 1 ½ tsp cornstarch fewwhite weeks forcrusts a traditional ranch Christmas…all because of one to3 Tbsp findbutter a place of hope for their future.

16 slices bread, removed 1 tsp dry mustard man’s determination and sacrifice, and because of a place of hope, Approximately 8-16 slices of back bacon He came to Saskatchewan. ½ cup sugar ¼ cup vinegar Slices of sharp cheddar cheese It½took him nine(Iyears.

He worked ¼ cup water cup mayonnaise prefer Miracle Whip) hard like Saskatchewan. and he saved hard.

And this Christmas, newcomers from the world over will enjoy 6 eggs 1 tsp salt InTh top of double egg without yolk, sugar hardship and cornstarch. vinegar ose nine boiler, yearswhisk wereegg,not andCombine tragedy.

And the holidays in their own here in Saskatchewan. Because ½ tsp pepper 1 tsp way dry mustard and water. Slowly whisk into egg mixture. Cook over double boiler until thick, stirring when they were over, he no longer had three children. His daughof the last 10 years, newcomers have again ¼ cup minced onion ¼ cup minced green pepperfound hope here and constantly. Remove from heat and add butter and mayo. Chill. ter had died in the influenza epidemic of 1915. Only his two sons tsp Worcestershire 3 cups whole Saskatchewan milk chose in1-2 record numbers sauce to live without fear and Dash of Tabasco ½ cup butter remained.

4 cups fresh broccoli florets 6 slices cooked bacon crumbled to dream of a better future. May we always have that freedom Crushed corn flakes a bittersweet family½reunion it must been, when ½What cup toasted slivered almonds med. Red onion slicedhave and cut into 1/8 pcs. he and may we always have the freedom to celebrate Christmas. ½managed cup raisingsto send enough 1money cups sliced mushrooms to fresh bring his wife and two sons is thepan, ultimate because that’s what God In 9 XChristmas 13 greased casserole put 8 slicesstory of breadofonhope the bottom of the dish.

Cover the bread 1to 11join oz. can mandarin oranges drained him.

Despite their loss and their difficulties their story is with back bacon.

Layer cheese slices over them.

Cover again with another layer of bread slices. gave to us all. He sent His son Jesus. still about hope.

Mix the other ingredients together: eggs, salt, pepper, mustard, onion, green pepper, WorcesToss ingredients with the dressing. Enjoy!

As a tiny baby, He left perfection to endure oppression because Hope that was stronger than the fear of what they had to endure, tershire, milk & Tabasco together and pour over the bread/back bacon/cheese/bread layers. us and chose to bring us that hope. That’s what I believe they sawSalad Saskatchewan as a place to build their future and turn Put inHe theloved fridge overnight.

Spinach this Christmas. that into reality.

10 cupsdream fresh spinach 1/3 cup sliced almonds roasted In the a.m., melt aboutof ¼ lb butter mix with cornfl Coverbeing the casserole with adversities in the lives of that young immigrant fam- It’s the time year toand enjoy thecrushed wealth ofakes. simply together 2Despite cups freshthe strawberries them and bake uncovered for about 1 hour @ 300 degrees.

Let stand about 10 minutes before Dressing: ily, that first Saskatchewan Christmas must have been a great cel- with those we love, and the fulfillment of helping someone in cutting. ¼ cup cider vinegar 1ebration.

Tbsp sesame seeds toasted need.

3Th Tbsp 1 Tbspofsugar erewater was probably not a great deal wealth in gifts or a great And it’sisthe timewithout of yearMulled when weWine! are all reminded of the need to No Christmas complete Red 1 tsp poppy seeds tsp paprika table spread, but there must have¼been a great deal of wealth and This spread is a great recipe!

OMA’sand GLUVINE that hope love God sent to us, to share it with those ¼ tsp Worcestershire sauce fulfillment in simply being together. And there must have been 1 gallon red wine (dry) around us, especially those in need.

Simmer: renewed optimism Mistletoe Meatballs for the New Year dawning.

So water from me and my wife Tami, 2-3 cups 1 ½ cups sugarand our family, and on behalf has been tocrushed dreamcorn in flour 2Th lbs.atground beef what we have dared 1 cup akes province for of mysticks colleagues in the6 whole Government of Saskatchewan, may the 2 cinnamon cloves ½the cuplast dried10 parsley 2 eggs story would be about optiyears. That Saskatchewan’s 4-5 whole lemon slices cut in half 2mism Tbsp soya sauce ¼ tsp pepper and hope again. And that hope would be stronger than the Miracle of Christmas bless you and the True Spirit of Christmas ½fear tsp garlic powder 1/3 cup keep you. that we aren’t good enough, or fearketchup of the unknown.

Simmer slowly for 15 minutes to ½ hour. Add to wine and heat until boiling and then reduce 2 Tbsp. minced onions Instead, we dreamed of a Saskatchewan that would bring our kids Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! heat just to keep warm.

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The holiday season seems to start long before we are ready. December brings coloured lights, decorations and Christmasthought trees, giving us be all nice a little On Christmas Eve, Nathan it would to more the preparations buy his wife a little gift stress for theanticipating next day. Always short and demands on already time. The of money, he thought long and hard aboutlimited what that can beentered overwhelming at present might be. Unablecommercialism to decide, Nathan the times but the factwhere of the matter is that we Bay and went to the cosmetics section he asked each make of Christmas whathim we wish. the girl, ‘How about some perfume?’

She showed DEB HIGGINS a bottle costing $150. For me, Christmas is a wonderful time Mayor of Moose Jaw of year.

We have the great fortune of liv‘Too expensive,’ muttered Nathan. ingwith in a aland wherebottle we are The young lady returned smaller forblessed $70. with and prosperity.

It is ‘still a timefar to too spend with family, friends ‘Ohpeace dear,’ Nathan groused, much.’ and loved ones catchingatup on the meanness, year gone by; Growing rather annoyed Nathan’s thewalks sales in the goodout food, laughter and good girlsnow; brought a tiny $25 bottle andcheer. offered it to him.

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While celebrations and him traditions have changed from when our So the sales girl handed a mirror. children were young to what they are today, family is still the focus. Children are grown with families of their own and distance separates our homes. It is not always possible to be together making the holidays we are together that much more important.

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Thank you for 32 Years of Giving Christmas is the season for giving and the Moose Jaw Health Foundation would like to thank its many donors and volunteers who contributed to helping save lives at the Dr. F.H. Wigmore Regional Hospital.

Many individuals, businesses and organizations in Moose Jaw made generous donations to equip our regional hospital with state-of-the-art equipment.

Your donations have saved and enhanced lives.

Thanks to the generosity and support of donors and volunteers over the last 32 years the Foundation has raised more than $36 million dollars to help dedicated health care professionals save lives. This was only made possible by your support.

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