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holiday traditions carols, recipes & gift ideas
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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 Traditions PHOTO PAUL MCGRATH
Nutcracker a 40-year Christmas tradition for Seymour Dance
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Tchaikovsky’s delicate and familiar “Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy” deftly accented with the sound of bells is a Christmas classic. Students from Seymour Dance will twirl on stage to Tchaikovsky’s famous composition and one of the world’s most popular ballets, The Nutcracker, at Centennial Theatre in December.
have dance experience incorporated into the show, says Ellis.
“It’s really cute to see the three and four-year-olds in their tutus ... For some of them it &$## (' )%'$! "!*) experience on stage.”
The Nutcracker is a Christmas tradition for the Seymour Dance company which has delivered the ballet to North Shore audiences for more than 40 years. Families have come back year after year to share in this classic Christmas tradition, some of whom have never set foot in the Seymour Dance studio, says artistic director Sonia Ellis.
Seymour Dance, as with other adaptations of The Nutcracker, puts their own spin on the ballet. For the famous party scene, the senior Seymour Dance ballerinas recruited some male friends from their high school to play the part of the gentleman. The 10 teenagers, mainly from Seycove and Windsor, were taught a simple dance to perform. It’s neat to see community members who might not
Another male standout is Seymour Dance student Logan Hall who plays the part of the heroic Cavalier Prince. Hall, who only took up ballet two years ago, has proved to be precocious on stage. The 13-year-old was recently accepted to join the prestigious Royal Winnipeg Ballet for a summer school program.
“He just fell in love with ballet and has progressed immensely in the past two years,” explains Ellis. Young ballerinas ranging in age from 3 to 16 will grace the stage for Seymour Dance’s performance of The Nutcracker. “It’s really cute to see the three and four-year-olds in their tutus,” says Ellis. “For some of them it will be ("%!+ 0+*( %#-%+!%/&% ./ *(,$%)' Seymour Dance presents The Nutcracker, Sunday, Dec. 11 at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. at Centennial Theatre. For more information and to purchase tickets visit seymourdance.com and centennialtheatre.com/ %!$"!#'&. !
Seymour Dance students Hanna Weiman, Olivia Branch, Logan Hall, Maddie Chee and Arianna Elsworth will be performing in The Nutcracker at Centennial Theatre this December.
Active Holiday Fun At NVRC LONSDALE Christmas Breakfast with Santa
December 10, 9:30-11:00am North Shore Neighbourhood House
Santa Skate
December 17, 1:15-4:15pm | Harry Jerome
Winter Wonderland
December 18, 10:00am - 12:00pm | JBCC Gym
New Year’s Skate
December 31, 3:30-5:30pm | Harry Jerome
LYNN VALLEY Lantern Parade & Lighting Ceremony
December 1, 6:30-8:30pm | Karen Magnussen
Cookies & Carols
December 5, 6:30-8:00pm | Cardinal Hall
Christmas in the Village
December 11, 3:00-5:00pm | Lynn Valley Village
Christmas Pool Party
December 20, 6:00-8:00pm | Karen Magnussen
Celebrate the season with a festive concert featuring the angelic voices of the BC Boys Choir singing everything from Gregorian chants to seasonal favourites.
SEYMOUR Breakfast with Santa
December 3, 9:00-10:45am & 11:00-12:45pm Parkgate
Breakfast with Santa & Swim
December 10, 9:30am -12:00pm | Ron Andrews
Carol Ships Shoreside Celebration
December 17, 7:30-9:00pm | Panorama Park
The British Columbia Boys Choir Holiday Concert Saturday, December 3rd at 3:00 pm
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Santa marks 20th season making seasons bright at Cap Mall
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Santa has a magical way of making smiles appear on the faces of kids young and old as he walks through the corridors of Capilano Mall.
He catches busy shoppers by surprise and sends a twinkle to their eyes. The kids run up to him for a big embrace and an impromptu chat with Jolly Old
Saint Nick. “The children, they are the biggest joy you get out of this job,” says Santa gently. This Christmas season marks the 20th year Saint Nick has made a stopover at Capilano Mall. He makes a point of resting his reindeer here, as the North Shore holds a special place in his heart. “I love it because I get a lot of First Nations kids in here,” says Santa. “And I get a lot of kids with disabilities. I have a whole relationship with the community.” Sitting on his special throne next to 7 $#D& 3FH!97$H @% ABH '799/D .7%"& Wonderland, Santa is surrounded by whimsical lollipops and gingerbread men. He eagerly awaits the arrival of the children, their fantastical wish lists in tow.
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Dylan Boyer and Sadie Rose Crickmay, who celebrated her third birthday by visiting Santa, have a chat with the big guy himself in the mall.
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Santa gets some good intel for parents looking to surprise their kids with a coveted gift. Barbie dolls are a classic request. One of the hottest toys this year is Paw Patrol, based on Santa’s running tally.
Santa hands the children a magic red apple from the brimming basket by his side and gently says: “Make a wish and eat the magic apple and I promise it will make you feel good inside.”
But will Frozen enthusiasts let it go this Christmas?
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Butternut Squash Crème Brûlée With a taste profile similar to pumpkin pie, this crème brulee is earthy, spicy and full of holiday flavour. SERVES: 8-10
3/4 cup butternut squash puree 1 tsp vanilla
1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/8 tsp nutmeg 10 grams fresh ginger – peeled and cut into large chunks 8 large egg yolks
1. Heat oven to 300°F. Place 8 to 10 1/2-cup ramekins, custard cups, or oven-safe demitasse cups in a large metal baking pan. 2. In a medium saucepan, combine the heavy cream, half-and-half, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger. Heat over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the mixture just begins to boil.
1/4 cup granulated sugar
3. Remove from heat and let stand for 5 minutes.
1/2 cup half-and-half
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1/3 cup brown sugar, packed
2-3 tbsp granulated sugar, organic or raw
4. Meanwhile, in a small mixing bowl, beat egg yolks with the 1/4 cup of granulated sugar until thick and lemon-coloured.
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5. Remove ginger pieces from cream mixture. Slowly add about 1/3 of the hot cream mixture to the egg yolks, whisking constantly. Add the egg mixture back to the saucepan, whisking constantly until thoroughly blended. Whisk in the butternut squash puree and the vanilla. 6. Pour the hot mixture into the ramekins or cups, distributing evenly, about 1/2 to 2/3 cup per ramekin. 7. Pour very hot or boiling water into the baking pan, so it is at a depth of about 1 inch, or about halfway up the side of the ramekins or cups you’re using. Bake for 45 to 55 minutes, or until the custard is set in the center, but not overly stiff. It will jiggle slightly. Remove the ramekins from the baking dish and place in the refrigerator. Refrigerate for about 4 hours, or overnight. 8. Just before serving time, sprinkle about 1/2 to 1 teaspoon of sugar over each custard and, using a kitchen torch, melt and caramelize the sugar. Or, place the ramekins in a baking dish and put under the broiler for 1 to 2 minutes (watch them carefully), just until browned and caramelized. TIP: You now have 8 leftover egg whites. Consider making meringues for another holiday treat.
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2. Beat butter and sugar until fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, scraping down bowl each time, then add vanilla. 3. Add flour mixture and mix at low speed until dough comes together.
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3/4 cup white sugar
1 tsp baking powder
2/3 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
4. Knead a couple of times just until smooth, then pat into a flat disk, wrap in plastic and chill until firm enough to roll.
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Maria Spitale-Leisk mspitale-leisk@nsnews.com
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Left: Chocolatier Thomas Haas and his pastry chef Joshua Ueltzhoffer get to work kneading dough for the popular stollen dessert at Haas’ Harbourside Drive kitchen. Right: One of Haas’ helpers walks by a handcrafted $"+$+%,-) -()) 1%%). /0-" -(#!*)&'
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But it’s Haas’ stollen that really steals the show every Christmas season. Haas has his own take on the traditional fruitcake originating in his motherland of Germany. And by all accounts, he’s perfected it. Customers make the pilgrimage from far and wide at Christmastime to seek out Haas’ stollen. From Nov. 10 to Dec. 24, Haas’ helpers will make 220 of these famous fruitcakes every single day.
While it’s hard to resist eating the chocolate reindeer or snowman right away, often the ornate treats are used as centrepieces on decorated holiday tables or given as hostess gifts.
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Dog Treats: Liver & Cranberry Brownies ½ lb calf liver (organic is best) 2 eggs ½ cup fresh cranberries 1 cup whole wheat flour
9. Bake for 25 minutes. 10. Let cool in the pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes. 11. Slide a knife around the edges of the pan. Then release the entire brownie block from the pan, onto the cooling rack to completely cool.
½ cup cornmeal 1 tbsp dried parsley 1. Preheat oven to 400° F 2. Slice the liver into 2 inch chunks. 3. In a food processor, pulse all the ingredients, except the cranberries. 4. Scrape the sides of the food processor and continue pureeing until a dough forms. 5. Remove the food processor blade, then scoop the mixture into a medium bowl.
These healthy homemade dog treats need to be kept in the refrigerator. They will keep for 2 weeks in the fridge, and up to 6 months in the freezer. How many dog treats you get depends on how small or large you cut the brownies. We were able to cut the 8x8 block into 24 pieces that were 1 inch by 2 inches in size.
6. Fold in the fresh cranberries. 7. Liberally spray non-stick cooking spray in a 8x8 baking pan. 8. Spread the mixture into the baking pan.
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Lyn Ng Owner, Romance Jewellers
New York Style Vanilla Cheesecake 1 (18 ounce) package vanilla sandwich cookies 1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise and seeds scraped ¼ cup butter, melted 2 lbs cream cheese 1½ cups white sugar 5 eggs 2 vanilla beans, split lengthwise and seeds scraped 1 tbsp pure vanilla extract ¾ cup sour cream ½ cup heavy cream 1. Preheat oven to 300° F and lightly butter a 10 inch springform pan. 2. Place the sandwich cookies into a plastic bag, and crush with a rolling pin. Pour the crumbs into a bowl, and mix with the scraped seeds of 1 vanilla bean. Drizzle the crumbs with melted butter and stir to combine. Press the crumb mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of the springform pan, and set aside.
3. Place the softened cream cheese and sugar into a bowl and beat for about 3 minutes on medium speed, until the mixture is smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time. Add the scraped seeds of 2 vanilla beans, the vanilla extract, sour cream, and heavy cream, and beat on medium-high speed for 1 minute, until the mixture is smooth. 4. Pour the mixture into the cookie crumb crust, leaving 2 inches of space from the top of the pan for the cake to expand as it bakes. 5. Place a baking dish onto the bottom rack and fill it halfway with boiling water. Place the cheesecake above the pan of boiling water, and bake about 1 hour and 20 minutes. 6. Turn the oven off and let the cheesecake cool down inside the oven for 1 hour. Cover the cheesecake with plastic wrap, then aluminum foil, and refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
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