Holiday Traditions

Sunday, November 29, 2015 - North Shore News - A19

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Keepsake Christmas Edition Look inside for a collection of Christmas carols, locally submitted recipes, and some heartwarming stories – all designed to bring you some holiday cheer – enjoy!

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Hark! The Herald Angels Sing

Sleigh Ride

Hark! The herald angels sing, “Glory to the newborn king;

Just hear those sleigh bells jingle-ing Ring ting tingle-ing, too Come on, it’s lovely weather For a sleigh ride together with you

Giddy-up giddy-up giddy-up it’s grand Just holding your hand We’re gliding along with the song Of a wintry fairyland

Outside the snow is falling And friends are calling “You Hoo” Come on, it’s lovely weather For a sleigh ride together with you

Our cheeks are nice and rosy And comfy cozy are we We’re snuggled up together Like two Birds of a feather would be

Giddy-up giddy-up giddy-up Let’s go, let’s look at the snow We’re riding in a wonderland of snow

Let’s take the road before us And sing a chorus or two Come on, it’s lovely weather For a sleigh ride together with you

Peace on Earth, and mercy mild, God and sinners reconciled!”

Joyful, all ye nations rise Join the triumph of the skies; With the’ angelic hosts proclaim, “Christ is born in Bethlehem!”

Hark! The herald angels sing, “Glory to the newborn King!”

Christ, by highest Heav’n adored, Christ, the everlasting Lord, Late in time behold Him come, Offspring of the favoured one.

Veiled in flesh the Godhead see, Hail the’ incarnate Deity!

Pleased as man with man to dwell; Jesus, our Emmanuel!

Hark! The herald angels sing, “Glory to the newborn King!”

Hail the heav’nly Prince of Peace!

Hail, the Son of righteousness!

Light and life to all He brings, Ris’n with healing in His wings.

Mild He leaves His throne on high, Born that man no more may die; Born to raise the sons of earth; Born to give them second birth.

Hark! The herald angels sing, “Glory to the newborn King!”

Come, Desire of nations come, Fix in us Thy humble home; Oh, to all Thyself impart, Formed in each believing heart!

Hark! The herald angels sing, “Glory to the new-born king; Peace on Earth, and mercy mild, God and sinners reconciled!”

Hark! The herald angels sing, “Glory to the newborn King!”

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!

When we finally kiss goodnight, 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.

It doesn’t show signs of stopping, And I’ve brought some corn for popping; The lights are turned way down low, Let it snow! Let it snow! Let it snow!

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!

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 pum pum Rum pum pum pum So to honor Him Pa rum pum pum pum, When we come.

Little Baby 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 Pa rum pum pum pum Rum pum pum pum Rum pum pum pum Shall I play for you!

Pa rum 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 I played my best for Him Pa rum pum pum pum Rum pum pum pum Rum pum pum pum Then He smiled at me Pa rum pum pum pum Me and my drum.

Deck the Halls Deck the halls with boughs of holly, Fa la la la la, la la la la ’Tis the season to be jolly Fa la la la la, la la la la

Follow me in merry measure Fa la la, la la la, la la la While I tell of Yuletide treasure Fa la la la la, la la la la

Don we now our gay apparel Fa la la, la la la, la la la Troll the ancient Yuletide carol Fa la la la la, la la la la

Fast away the old year passes Fa la la la la, la la la la Hail the new ye lads and lasses Fa la la la la, la la la la

See the blazing Yule before us Fa la la la la, la la la la Strike the harp and join the chorus Fa la la la la, la la la la

Sing we joyous all together Fa la la, la la la, la la la Heedless of the wind and weather Fa la la la la, la la la la

Away in a Manger Away in a manger, No crib for a bed, The little Lord Jesus Laid down His sweet head,

I love Thee Lord Jesus, Look down from the sky And stay by my cradle Till morning is nigh.

The stars in the bright sky Looked down where He lay, The little Lord Jesus, Asleep on the hay.

Be near me, Lord Jesus, I ask Thee to stay Close by me forever, And love me, I pray.

The cattle are lowing, The poor Baby wakes, But little Lord Jesus No crying He makes.

Bless all the dear children In Thy tender care, And take us to Heaven, To live with Thee there.

Jingle Bell Rock Jingle bell, jingle bell, Jingle bell rock Jingle bells swing And jingle bells ring Snowing and blowing up Bushels of fun Now the jingle hop has begun.

Jingle bell, jingle bell, Jingle bell rock Jingle bells chime in jingle bell time Dancing and prancing In Jingle Bell Square In the frosty air.

What a bright time, It’s the right time To rock the night away Jingle bell time is a swell time To go gliding in a one-horse sleigh Giddy-up jingle horse, Pick up your feet Jingle around the clock Mix & a-mingle in the jingling beat That’s the jingle bell, That’s the jingle bell, That’s the jingle bell rock.

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Twelve Days of Christmas

God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen

On the first day of Christmas, My true love sent to me, A partridge in a pear tree.

God rest ye merry, gentlemen Let nothing you dismay Remember, Christ, our Saviour Was born on Christmas day To save us all from Satan’s power When we were gone astray

On the second day of Christmas, My true love sent to me, Two turtle doves and A partridge in a pear tree.

On the third day of Christmas, My true love sent to me, Three French hens, Two turtle doves and A partridge in a pear tree.

On the fourth day of Christmas, My true love sent to me, Four calling birds, Three French hens, Two turtle doves and A partridge in a pear tree.

On the fifth day of Christmas, My true love sent to me, Five golden rings, Four calling birds, Three French hens, Two turtle doves and A partridge in a pear tree.

On the sixth day of Christmas, My true love gave to me, Six geese a-laying, Five golden rings, Four calling birds, Three French hens, Two turtle doves and A partridge in a pear tree.

On the seventh day of Christmas, My true love gave to me, Seven swans a-swimming, Six geese a-laying, Five golden rings, Four calling birds, Three French hens, Two turtle doves and A partridge in a pear tree.

On the eighth day of Christmas, My true love gave to me, Eight maids a-milking, Seven swans a-swimming, Six geese a-laying, Five golden rings, Four calling birds, Three French hens, Two turtle doves and A partridge in a pear tree.

On the ninth day of Christmas, My true love gave to me, Nine ladies dancing, Eight maids a-milking, Seven swans a-swimming, Six geese a-laying, Five golden rings, Four calling birds, Three French hens, Two turtle doves and A partridge in a pear tree.

On the tenth day of Christmas, My true love gave to me, Ten lords a-leaping, Nine ladies dancing, Eight maids a-milking, Seven swans a-swimming, Six geese a-laying, Five golden rings, Four calling birds, Three French hens, Two turtle doves and A partridge in a pear tree.

On the eleventh day of Christmas, My true love gave to me, Eleven pipers piping, Ten lords a-leaping, Nine ladies dancing, Eight maids a-milking, Seven swans a-swimming, Six geese a-laying, Five golden rings, Four calling birds, Three French hens, Two turtle doves and A partridge in a pear tree.

On the twelfth day of Christmas, My true love gave to me, Twelve drummers drumming, Eleven pipers piping, Ten lords a-leaping, Nine ladies dancing, Eight maids a-milking, Seven swans a-swimming, Six geese a-laying, Five golden rings, Four calling birds, Three French hens, Two turtle doves and A partridge in a pear tree.

O tidings of comfort and joy, Comfort and joy O tidings of comfort and joy In Bethlehem, in Israel, This blessed Babe was born And laid within a manger Upon this blessed morn The which His Mother Mary Did nothing take in scorn

O tidings of comfort and joy, Comfort and joy O tidings of comfort and joy 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.

O tidings of comfort and joy, Comfort and joy O tidings of comfort and joy

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

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

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 And pretend that he’s a circus clown We’ll have lots of fun with mister snowman Until the other kiddies knock him down

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

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 Walking in a winter wonderland Walking in a winter wonderland

The Christmas Song Chestnuts roasting on an open fire Jack Frost nipping at your nose Yule-tide carols being sung by a choir And folks dressed up like Eskimos.

And goodies on his sleigh And every mother’s child is gonna 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 it’s been said Many times, many ways Merry Christmas to you.

They know that Santa’s on his way He’s loaded lots of toys

Silent Night Silent night! Holy night!

All is calm, all is bright, Round yon Virgin Mother & 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,

Heav’nly hosts sing ‘Alleluia, Christ, the Saviour is born!

Christ, the Saviour, 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.

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Angels We Have Heard on High

Jolly Old Saint Nicholas

Angels we have heard on high, Sweetly singing o’er the plains.

And the mountains in reply, Echoing their joyous strains.

Come to Bethlehem, and see Him whose birth the angels sing; Come, adore on bended knee, Christ the Lord, our newborn King.

Gloria in excelsis Deo, Gloria in excelsis Deo.

Gloria in excelsis Deo, Gloria in excelsis Deo.

Shepherds, why this jubilee?

Why your joyous songs prolong?

What the gladsome tidings be, Which inspire your heav’nly song

See Him in a manger laid, Whom the choirs of angels praise; Mary, Joseph lend your aid, While our hearts in love we raise.

Jolly old Saint Nicholas, Lean your ear this way!

Don’t you tell a single soul What I’m going to say; Christmas Eve is coming soon; Now, you dear old man, Whisper what you’ll bring to me; Tell me if you can.

Gloria in excelsis Deo, Gloria in excelsis Deo.

Gloria in excelsis Deo, Gloria in excelsis Deo.

O star of wonder, star of night, Star with royal beauty bright, Westward leading, still proceeding, Guide us to the perfect light.

Born a King of Bethlehem’s plain, Gold I bring, to crown Him again, King forever, ceasing never Over us all to reign.

O star of wonder, star of night, Star with royal beauty bright, Westward leading, still proceeding, Guide us to the perfect light.

Frankincense to offer have I, Incense owns a Deity nigh.

Pray’r and praising, all men raising, Worship Him, God most high.

O star of wonder, star of night, Star with royal beauty bright, Westward leading, still proceeding, Guide us to the perfect light.

Myrrh is mine, its bitter perfume Breathes a life of gathering gloom; Sorr’wing, sighing, bleeding, dying, Sealed in the stone-cold tomb.

O star of wonder, star of night, Star with royal beauty bright, Westward leading, still proceeding, Guide us to the perfect light.

Glorious now behold Him arise, King and God and sacrifice, Alleluia, Alleluia, Earth to the heav’ns replies.

Rockin’Around the Christmas Tree Rocking around the Christmas Tree At the Christmas party hop Mistletoe hung where you can see Ev’ry couple tries to stop

You will get a sentimental feeling When you hear voices singing “Let’s be jolly; Deck the halls with boughs of holly”

Rocking around the Christmas Tree Let the Christmas Spirit ring Later we’ll have some pumpkin pie And we’ll do some caroling

Rocking around the Christmas Tree Have a happy holiday Everyone’s dancing merrily In a new old fashioned way

Here Comes Santa Claus Here comes Santa Claus!

Here comes Santa Claus!

Right down Santa Claus Lane!

Vixen and Blitzen and all his reindeer Are pulling on the reins.

Bells are ringing, children singing; All is merry and bright.

Hang your stockings & say your prayers, ‘Cause Santa Claus comes tonight.

Johnny wants a pair of skates; Susy wants a dolly; Nellie wants a story book; She thinks dolls are folly; As for me, my little brain Isn’t very bright; Choose for me, old Santa Claus, What you think is right.

Have a Holly Jolly Christmas

We Three Kings We three kings of Orient are; Bearing gifts, we traverse afar; Field and fountain, moor & mountain, Following yonder star.

When the clock is striking twelve, When I’m fast asleep, Down the chimney broad & black, With your pack you’ll creep;

All the stockings you will find Hanging in a row; Mine will be the shortest one, You’ll be sure to know.

Here comes Santa Claus!

Here comes Santa Claus!

Right down Santa Claus Lane!

He’s got a bag that is filled with toys For the boys and girls again.

Hear those sleigh bells jingle jangle, What a beautiful sight.

Jump in bed, cover up your head, ‘Cause Santa Claus comes tonight

Have a holly jolly Christmas It’s the best time of the year Well I don’t know if there’ll be snow But have a cup of cheer

Have a holly jolly Christmas And in case you didn’t hear Oh by golly have a holly jolly Christmas this year

Have a holly jolly Christmas And when you walk down the street Say hello to friends you know And everyone you meet

Have a holly jolly Christmas And when you walk down the street Say hello to friends you know And everyone you meet

Ho ho the mistletoe Hung where you can see Somebody waits for you Kiss her once for me

Have a holly jolly Christmas And in case you didn’t hear Oh by golly have a holly jolly Christmas this year

The First Noel The first Noel, the angels did say, Was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay.

In fields where they lay keeping their sheep On a cold winter’s night that was so deep.

Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel.

Born is the King of Israel.

They looked up and saw a star Shining in the east beyond them far; And to the earth it gave great light, And so it continued both day and night.

Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel.

Born is the King of Israel.

And by the light of that same star, Three wise men came from country far To seek for a King was their intent, And to follow the star wherever it went.

Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel.

Born is the King of Israel.

The star drew nigh to the northwest, O’er Bethlehem it took its rest, And there it did both stop and stay, Right over the place where Jesus lay.

Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel.

Born is the King of Israel.

Then enter’d in those wise men three Full rev’rently upon their knee

And offer’d there, in His presence, Their gold and myrrh and frankincense.

Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel.

Born is the King of Israel.

Then let us all with one accord Sing praises to our heav’nly Lord; That hath made Heav’n and earth of nought, And with His blood mankind hath bought.

Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel.

Born is the King of Israel.

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It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas

Joy to the World

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, Ev’rywhere you go, Take a look in the five-and-ten, Glistening once again, With candy canes and silver lanes aglow.

Joy to the world! The Lord is come: Let earth receive her King; Let ev’ry heart prepare Him room, And heav’n and nature sing, And heav’n and nature sing, And heav’n, and heav’n and nature sing.

Is the hope of Janice and Jen, And Mom and Dad can hardly wait For school to start again.

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, Toys in ev’ry store, But the prettiest sight to see is the holly That will be on your own front door.

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, Ev’rywhere you go, There’s a tree in the Grand Hotel, One in the park as well, The sturdy kind That doesn’t mind the snow.

A pair of hop-along boots And a pistol that shoots Is the wish of Barney and Ben, Dolls that will talk And will go for a walk,

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, Soon the bells will start, and the thing That will make them ring Is the carol that you sing, Right within your heart.

Santa Claus is Coming to Town

Joy to the world! The Saviour reigns: Let men their songs employ, While fields and floods, rocks, Hills and plains, Repeat the sounding joy, Repeat the sounding joy, Repeat, repeat the sounding joy.

No more let sin or sorrow grow, Nor thorns infest the ground; He comes to make his blessings flow Far as the curse is found, Far as the curse is found, Far as, far as the curse is found.

He rules the world with truth & grace, And makes the nations prove The glories of His righteousness And wonders of His love, And wonders of His love, And wonders, wonders of His love.

Oh! You better watch out, you better not cry, You better not pout, I’m telling you why: Santa Claus is coming to town!

Little tin horns, little toy drums.

Rudy-toot-toot and rummy tum tums.

Santa Claus is coming to town.

He’s making a list, he’s checking it twice, He’s gonna find out who’s naughty or nice.

Santa Claus is coming to town!

Little toy dolls that cuddle and coo, Elephants, boats and diddie cars too.

Santa Claus is coming to town.

He sees you when you’re sleeping, He knows when you’re awake.

He knows when you’ve been bad or good, So be good for goodness sake!

The kids in Girl and Boy Land Will have a jubilee.

They’re gonna build a toyland town All around the Christmas tree.

O Holy Night

So...You better watch out, you better not cry You better not pout, I’m telling you why.

Santa Claus is coming to town.

Oh....You better watch out, You better not cry.

You better not pout, I’m telling you why.

Santa Claus is comin’, Santa Claus is comin’ Santa Claus is comin’ to town.

O Holy Night! The stars are brightly shining, It is the night of the dear Saviour’s birth. a lay the world in sin and error pining.

Till He appeared and the Spirit felt its worth.

A thrill of hope the weary world rejoices, For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn.

Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas Have yourself a merry little Christmas, Let your heart be light From now on, our troubles will be out of sight Have yourself a merry little Christmas, Make the Yule-tide gay, From now on, our troubles will be miles away.

Faithful friends who are dear to us Gather near to us once more.

Through the years we all will be together If the Fates allow Hang a shining star upon the highest bough.

And have yourself a merry little Christmas now.

Here we are as in olden days, Happy golden days of yore.

Fall on your knees! Oh, hear the angel voices O night divine, O night when Christ was born; O night divine!

O night, O night divine!

Led by the light of faith serenely beaming, With glowing hearts by His cradle we stand.

Led by the light of a star sweetly gleaming Here came the wise men from the Orient land.

The King of kings lay thus lowly manger; In all our trials born to be our friends.

Chorus

Do You Hear What I Hear?

Said the night wind to the little lamb, “Do you see what I see?

Way up in the sky, little lamb Do you see what I see?

A star, a star, dancing in the night With a tail as big as a kite, With a tail as big as a kite.”

Said the shepherd boy to the mighty king, “Do you know what I know?

In your palace warm, mighty king, Do you know what I know?

A Child, a Child shivers in the cold-Let us bring him silver and gold, Let us bring him silver and gold.”

Said the little lamb to the shepherd boy, “Do you hear what I hear?

Ringing through the sky, shepherd boy, Do you hear what I hear?

A song, a song high above the trees With a voice as big as the sea, With a voice as big as the sea.”

Said the king to the people everywhere, “Listen to what I say!

Pray for peace, people, everywhere, Listen to what I say!

The Child, the Child sleeping in the night He will bring us goodness and light, He will bring us goodness and light.”

Truly He taught us to love one another, His law is love and His gospel is peace.

Chains he shall break, for the slave is our brother.

And in his name all oppression shall cease.

Sweet hymns of joy in grateful chorus raise we, Let all within us praise his holy name Chorus

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Holiday Shortbread Cookies

Christmas Tree Brownie Pops

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2 cups flour ½ cup icing sugar ½ cup cornstarch ½ lb butter (room temperature) Parchment paper Granulated sugar for sprinkling 1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Combine all dry ingredients, add butter and blend with a pastry blender, fork (or electric mixer) until thoroughly mixed and a fine crumbly texture.

2. Turn onto a floured surface and knead for about 3 minutes. Roll out to a 9” circle, approximately 1/2“ in thickness.

5. Place cookie sheet in fridge for 25 minutes then place in a preheated 300 degree oven on middle rack.

Bake until just beginning to turn a pale, golden brown (approximately 10-12 minutes).

6. Remove from oven and immediately place cookies on a rack to cool. If more than one baking sheet is required, cook each sheet separately to ensure even cooking. Cookies can be stored at room temperature for up to 1 month or frozen.

Cream cheese frosting

8. Scoop cream cheese frosting (or your favorite frosting) into a gallonsized freezer baggie. Push frosting into a corner of the bag and cut off a 1/2-inch piece to create a hole. Use as a piping bag to pipe frosting onto each brownie. Place brownie upside down, start at long, flat side, and pipe frosting back and forth going down the brownie, all the way to the tip (where the star would go).

Assorted sprinkles & mini candies, for decorating

4. Poke top of cookies with a fork several times and sprinkle surface lightly with granulated sugar.

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Generously butter and flour a rimmed 12x18x1-inch baking sheet.

Baker’s tip: For best results, prepare with carols playing and Santa hats donned.

2. In the top of a double broiler (or in a large, heat-safe bowl set over a pot of simmering water), melt together the butter, 16 ounces of chocolate chips, and unsweetened chocolate, stirring until smooth. Set aside to slightly cool.

Team Clarke Shirley’s Christmas Tree Coffee Cake 4. On a greased cookie sheet, arrange balls in a shape of a Christmas tree.

5. Brush with melted butter and bake at 350F for approximately 25 minutes.

6. Decorate with icing, maraschino

1. Combine bisquik, sugar, raisins, candied fruit and pecan pieces.

5. Bake for 20 minutes, then rap the baking sheet against the oven shelf or counter to remove any trapped air bubbles. Bake for 15 more minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean, taking care not to overbake. Allow to cool completely.

Mini candy canes, the straight sides broken off

3. Cut shapes with a small upturned glass or cookie cutter.

2½ cups Bisquik 1/3 cup brown sugar 1 cup raisins ½ cup candied fruit ½ cup pecan pieces 1 /3 cup butter ¾ cup milk

1 pound (4 sticks) unsalted butter 28 ounces semisweet chocolate chips, divided 6 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped (or Baker’s chocolate squares) 6 large eggs 3 tbsps instant coffee granules 2 tbsps pure vanilla extract 2¼ cups sugar 1¼ cups all-purpose flour, divided 1 tbsp baking powder 1 tsp salt

cherries and pecan halves.

2. Add butter and milk, and mix until well blended.

3. Knead on floured board, then divide dough into 25 equal pieces and shape into balls.

3. In a large bowl, blend together eggs, instant coffee granules, vanilla, and sugar. Slowly and gradually stir the warm butter/ chocolate mixture into the egg mixture.

6. Once brownies are cool, cut into Christmas tree-shaped triangles.

Use a thin metal spatula to remove from cookie sheet onto a platter.

7. To decorate, insert a straight piece of mini candy cane into the base of each tree.

9. Use a variety of sprinkles, leftover crushed candy canes, and small candies to decorate the trees.

Store refrigerated in a tightly covered container.

4. In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 cup flour, baking powder, and salt. Blend into chocolate mixture until just combined. In a small bowl, toss remaining 12 ounces chocolate chips with remaining 1/4 cup flour. Stir into chocolate batter and spread into prepared sheet pan.

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Ginger Punch

Speculaas Skillet Cookie

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Vicki’s Cocktail Hour Saver “I have this punch ready for the family on Christmas so they get served right away instead of waiting for a bartender... hey I have a zillion other ‘host’ things to do. I also love this recipe for its impressive traditional red & green... & even gold!”

“This is one of our family’s favourite cookies.”

1½ cups flour

SERVES 6-8

1 cup chilled orange juice

¼ cup packed brown sugar

6. Use the blunt side of a knife to make a pattern.

1 cup chilled apple juice

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/3 cup + 1 tsp butter

7. Bake for 30-35 minutes.

2 cups chilled lemonade

Pinch of salt

1 cup of ginger beer (you can find unique brands and good quality at a natural health food store) 4 strawberries, roughly chopped 1 tbsp chopped fresh mint leaves + a few whole sprigs for garnish. (A slice of star fruit makes it shine!)

1 cup of ice

1 egg yolk 1 cup of unbleached white flour 1 tsp almond extract 1. After well mixed together spread the batter evenly on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper or greased with butter.

1 tsp ground cloves /3 tsp ground ginger

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1. Mix all of the ingredients together in a large bowl until you have a dough. Add the water if necessary if it seems to dry.

/5 tsp ground white pepper

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/5 tsp ground coriander seeds

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/5 tsp anise seed

1

/5 tsp grated nutmeg

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5. Transfer to a lightly greased oven proof skillet. And press to flatten so that it covers the bottom of the skillet.

Almond Roca

½ cup brown sugar

4 tsp ground cinnamon

Optional: Vanilla ice cream to serve.

4. Take the dough out of the fridge and roll out slightly.

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½ cup white sugar

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3. Preheat oven to 350 F.

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8. Cut into parts and serve. (Optional: with a scoop of vanilla ice cream)

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Sunday, November 29, 2015 - North Shore News - A29

N ORTH S HORE D ISABILITY R ESOURCE C ENTRE NSDRC’S INFORMATION AND ADVOCACY (I&A) PROGRAM N ORTH S HORE D ISABILITY R ESOURCE C ENTRE

NSDRC’s Information and Advocacy (I&A) program provides information about useful programs and services to people with disabilities, their families and caregivers, as well as to professionals and members of the general public. We provide advocacy and assist with the filling out of forms like those for Persons with Disability Income Assistance, CPP Disability, and for reconsiderations and some appeals. We have an excellent working relationship with other agencies and government offices, so if we cannot help you, we will refer you to someone who can.

We work to ensure that people with disabilities, along with their families and friends, can participate actively as members of the community. We are committed to working toward a community which is free of physical, financial and attitudinal barriers.

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www.nsdrc.org CARF accreditation was awarded to NSDRC for the following programs: Supported Living, Infant Development and Community Based We acknowledge the financial support Services.

of the Province of BritishColumbia.

Besides our work with individual clients, the Information & Advocacy program has been active in partnering with other programs and agencies to work on projects that improve community accessibility, engage community members, and help build“A Community for All”.

Last year for instance we partnered on a pilot program with the North Shore Community Response Network, North Shore Restorative Justice and others that looked at conflict in adult housing. Through engagement with tenants and housing providers, we developed a workshop aimed at giving people basic abilities and confidence to deal more effectively with conflict.

We were also excited to host a workshop from the BC Poverty Reduction Coalition that helped us envision the “Road to a Poverty Free BC” – which brought together community and faith groups to look at an issue that affects so many people in our province, in particular those with disabilities and their families.

A sturdy tree becomes a person reaching upward in celebration, its leaves, transformed, break free and take flight.

We are the only agency on the North Shore that provides this assistance to people of any age with any sort of disability, and to their families and caregivers. The program has run since 1998.

This last 2014-15 year saw a continued rise in contacts to the Information & Advocacy Program. Both our advocates, Gillian Burns and Brian Platts, are seeing more clients in increasingly complex situations. It is not unusual to have someone call for help with one problem, and upon arrival find there are many issues and barriers facing the client. Besides assisting individual clients, both Brian and Gillian share their knowledge and experience by giving information sessions to groups of parents, supports and professionals to ensure the widest benefit to community members needing assistance.

The program is growing: In 2014 the Information and Advocacy program was contacted 1, 441 times including 889 contacts were from people with disabilities, 233 from families/caregivers and 208 professionals seeking assistance for their clients. From last year, we saw a 54% increase in the number of contacts involving seniors– that’s now 30% of total contacts (up from 23% last year).

NSDRC’S 8TH ANNUAL CONCERT FEATURING ADAM COHEN

This coming March we’re looking forward to working with the BC Centre for Elder Advocacy and Support to host an 8 session program called Breaking Isolation: Engaging and Empowering Older Women Against Violence and Abuse. The project offers opportunities for women of colour, immigrant women and women with disabilities to increase awareness about violence against women, know about community resources and government benefits that will assist them as they age in place, promote their independence through financial literacy and enhance their safety and security. (If you are interested in participating, please call us at 604-904-4088) We couldn’t do any work with individuals or the community without our funders! We are grateful for the funding of the Government of British Columbia, the United Way, Canadian Progress Club, Lynn Valley Lions, District of North Vancouver, District of West Vancouver, and City of North Vancouver. A very special thank you to our individual donors, your personal contribution means a lot! Thanks also to all our volunteers, especially Alexa Dredge and Sohail Popal for their support of projects and events.

Information and Advocacy services are free of charge. To contact the program please call the NSDRC office in Lynn Valley at 604-985-5371.

Looking for quick information? Try our online Resource Guide for people with disabilities, their families and caregivers, available on our website at www.nsdrc.org .

Since 2008 the NSDRC Foundation has produced an annual benefit concert, named NSDRC Live! in 2015.

Funds raised by the Foundation via the concert, silent auction and raffle go to support programs of

Working for a community for all.

ANNUAL NSDRC POSTER CONTEST WINNER

The 2nd Annual NSDRC Poster Contest was held in late summer.

Your Dream summer The theme this year was was“Your Dream”.

the NSDRC Association, currently the Information & Advocacy and Summer Bursary Programs.

This year’s concert was October 3 and featured Adam Cohen. Thanks to all our event sponsors and everyone who supported this magical evening!

STAR EMPLOYER SPOTLIGHT Last August, STAGE approached Deepak Gandhi, general manager of Comfort Inn to ask for a work experience at the hotel. Deepak had a better arrangement. He wanted to provide paid employment to our participants and started a wonderful partnership with the NSDRC. We currently have six participants employed at Comfort Inn as housekeepers and laundry attendants. A seasonal position as a pianist was also created to entertain the guests at breakfast. Deepak is a strong supporter of“employment for all”.

CONGRATULATION to the winner, John Fong!

John is 9 years old and loves being around people and activities. He enjoys strolling on the beach with his dad. His inspiration:“When the sun sets down, another day comes up”.

Did you know …

You can now follow the NSDRC on Facebook and Twitter!

Find out about community news and events, workshops and other goings on.

To follow us on Twitter, simply sign in and search @NSDRCcbsProg and click “follow”.

For Facebook, Google-search NSDRC Facebook, or click the Facebook link on our website: www.nsdrc.org.

A30 - North Shore News - Sunday, November 29, 2015 PHOTO CINDY GOODMAN

Holiday Traditions

Family celebrates Norwegian heritage Rosalind Duane rduane@nsnews.com

Hjordis Stormorken and her husband John moved to the North Shore in 1970 and settled in North Vancouver.

But they brought with them the Christmas traditions they enjoyed growing up in Norway.

Hjordis explains that Christmas in Norway starts on Christmas Eve and lasts for a week, ending on New Year’s Eve. “Food was a very important part of Christmas,” she notes.

Family and friends gathered for a special Christmas Eve dinner that featured the Norwegian specialty z d i ¥ x d g The family didn’t decorate the Christmas tree until Christmas Eve. When they did, they adorned the tree with special ornaments, including real candles, and small, woven baskets made ¥ ¥ ¥ v d x candies, cookies and other goodies.

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Holiday Traditions

Scouts tree sale a long local tradition Rosalind Duane rduane@nsnews.com

locations in its early years but has ¤ ¥ r¥ q v¥ d decades.

One of those groups, the branch known as 1st West Vancouver Scouts, was organized in 1927 and held weekly meetings at a local church. Eightyeight years later, that group is still going strong. Chris Nemeth is a West m¥ ¥ x d with the group when his son joined Scouts. His son is now in his 30s and is a Scout leader, and Nemeth continues to be involved. He is now a member of the Scout’s annual Christmas tree sale committee.

The annual holiday tradition started in the 1950s when individual Scout groups held smaller sales in the parking lots of the churches where they held their weekly meetings.

The 1st West Vancouver group is one of many local Scout groups participating in the West Vancouver sale, which Nemeth says involves about half of all the groups on the North Shore.

Nemeth admits the mall had a lot more space in the early days but despite its

The annual holiday tradition started in the 1950s when individual Scout groups held smaller sales in the parking lots of the churches where they held their weekly meetings. Then in the late 1950s, it was decided to combine the group sales into one big one. The ¥ ¥ ¥ x ~

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Scout groups enjoy a long tradition in the area, having been on the North Shore for more than 80 years.

see page 34

Local Scouts Connor Ritchie and AJ Mendes, and Cub Scout John Hatton are among the local members of Scout groups who are participating in this year’s annual Scout Christmas tree sale.

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Holiday Traditions from page 30

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Holiday Traditions

It’s easy to get creative with Advent calendars these days Layne Christensen lchristensen@nsnews.com

Opening a little numbered door to reveal a prize is a treasured holiday tradition for many families.

calendar revelations are more likely to be an image, a chocolate, a small gift or a toy.

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Advent clocks, candles and wreaths have also been used to mark the 24 days to Christmas.

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Holiday Traditions from page 31

development over the years, Park Royal has continued to maintain a space for the Scouts tree sale. Last year it was held at the old White Spot location, but this year has been moved to the corner of Clyde Avenue and Taylor Way. Putting together the annual fundraiser takes a lot of work and a lot of volunteers. A team of about 15 adult volunteers starts working on planning and early logistics for the sale in July. All the trees sold at the lot are grown in B.C. Scout leaders and parent volunteers then help set up the lot, including the trees, fencing and a trailer. ¤ ee i ¤ v ¥ ¥ d £ i participate in the sale.

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The money raised from the tree sale is used to support various Scouting programs, including renting spaces

for meetings, paying for campsites, and covering other expenses, such as uniforms and equipment, as well ¥ ¤ ¥ x ¥ t ¥~ ¥ uniforms, and other costs associated with Scouting. o ¥ p ¥~ ¥¤ local kids, notes Nemeth.

“One thing I like is that we can support local tree growers. We get to know them and they’re family operations and they’re not making a lot of money but they’re able to keep their land as agricultural. The other thing is seeing so many people that used to be in Scouts coming down to buy trees. That’s fun,” says Nemeth, adding there are a couple of members of their group helping out with the sale who are in their e x ¥ d ¥ x v were 10-year-old Scouts.

Nemeth says he has also noticed an increase in the past couple of years of families who are new to Canada ¤ v d ¥ g y ¥v it’s nice to see their excitement and to help explain the tradition to them.

Although the Scouts who participate in the sale don’t receive any special training for it, the experienced ones show the newer ones the ropes, and Nemeth says he thinks the Scouts learn about communication by being a part of the sale.

“I think they learn how to deal with people a little bit,” he adds.

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Holiday Traditions

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Jane Thornthwaite

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Nov 27 – Dec 31

Open Nightly at 5pm : Over 100,000

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Family Friday Nights

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