The Spirit of the North Healthcare Foundation presents
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S E E R T f o d n a m a r g o r 2014 P k o o B g n o S s a Christm November 21 - 30 at the PRINCE GEORGE CIVIC CENTRE
Sponsored by
THE PRINCE GEORGE
All proceeds bringing the “Best of care, close to home, in the North!”
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“Giving is the Difference… that makes the Difference”
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– Cathy Ulrich, CEO, Northern Health
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The Spirit of the North Healthcare Foundation presents
l a v i Fest 2014
S E E R T f o 4 1 0 2 , 0 3 1 2 r e b m e v No at the
PRINCE GEORGE CIVIC CENTRE
All proceeds bringing the “Best of care, close to home, in the North!” OPEN TO PUBLIC: Saturday, November 22nd.. . . . . .9:00 am - 5:00 pm Sunday, November 23rd.. . . . . . . . . . . Noon - 8:00 pm Monday, November 24th.. . . . . . .9:00 am - 9:00 pm Tuesday, November 25th.. . . . . . .9:00 am - 9:00 pm Wednesday, November 26th.. . .9:00 am - 9:00 pm Thursday, November 27th.. . . . . .9:00 am - 9:00 pm Friday, November 28th.. . . . . . . . .9:00 am - 4:00 pm Saturday, November 29th.. . . . . .9:00 am - 8:00 pm Sunday, Novermber 30th.. . . . . 11:00 am - 4:30 pm
events: FRIDAY, November 21ST
MONDAY, November 24TH
Fashion Show 6:00 - 11:00 pm $50
wednesday, November 26th
saturday, November 22nd
Chamber Lunch 11:30 - 1:30 pm
Community Dinner and Dance $55 6:30 pm - 1:00 am ($65 after Nov 7)
thursday, November 27th
sunday, November 23rd
friday, November 28TH
Seniors Luncheon Noon - 2:00 pm $10
Seniors Tea 1:00 - 3:00 pm $10
Family Brunch 10:00 - Noon Adults $20 | 12 & Under $15
Gala Fundraising Auction Night 6:00 - 12:00 am
General admission tickets available at the door
Family Day Noon - 8:00 pm
sunday, NOvember 30th
ADMISSION & TICKETS: (Day Passes Only)
5km Family Fun Run 1:00 - 3:00 pm Family $25 | Individual $10
Teddy Bear Breakfast 8:30 - 11:00 am Adults $20 | 12 & Under $15
Students $3.00 | Seniors $3.00 Adults $5.00 | Family $10.00
Civic Centre Light Up 3:00 - 7:00 pm
Tickets available at the Spirit of the North Healthcare Foundation office (in the UHNBC Atrium) For more information call 250.565.2515 or visit www.spiritofthenorth.ca page 3 — 2014
Song index Angels we have heard on high............................................. 6 Away in a manger.................................................................. 6 Blue Christmas........................................................................ 6 Carol of the bells.................................................................... 8 Christmas Song....................................................................... 8 Deck the halls....................................................................... 10 Drummer boy....................................................................... 10 Do you hear what I hear..................................................... 12 Feliz Navidad........................................................................ 14 God rest ye merry gentlemen.............................................. 14 Frosty the snowman............................................................. 16 Have yourself a merry little Christmas................................ 18 Hark! The herald angels sing............................................... 18 Here comes Santa Claus....................................................... 20 Holly jolly Christmas............................................................ 20 I saw Mommy kissing Santa Claus...................................... 26 I’ll be home for Christmas................................................... 26 It came upon a midnight clear............................................ 27
It’s beginning to look alot like Christmas........................... 28 Jolly old Saint Nicholas........................................................ 30 Joy to the world................................................................... 30 Jingle Bell Rock.................................................................... 32 Jingle Bells............................................................................ 32 Let it snow............................................................................ 34 O Christmas tree................................................................... 34 O Come all ye faithful.......................................................... 36 O holy night......................................................................... 38 O little town of Bethlehem.................................................. 38 Rockin’ around the Christmas tree...................................... 40 Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer......................................... 40 Santa Claus is coming to town............................................ 42 Silent night............................................................................ 42 Silver bells............................................................................. 44 We three kings..................................................................... 44 White Christmas.................................................................... 46 Winter Wonderland.............................................................. 46
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... c i g a M e h t f o t r Be pa Volunteer Appreciation As part of Spirit of the North Healthcare Foundation fundraising, the Festival of Trees Committee works throughout the year to plan and organize this magical event. Volunteers and sponsors make it a success. With the need for more than five hundred volunteers and countless sponsorship opportunities we always have room for more. In order to volunteer or sponsor Festival of Trees 2015, please visit our website at www.spiritofthenorth.ca or call 250-565-2515 to discuss our opportunities. You can also email us at pgfotvolunteer@gmail.com or drop by the Integris sponsored Festival Appreciation Area during this year’s Festival to see what it’s all about. Come join the fun and give back to your community!
Gift Shoppe Feel the magic of the gift shoppe! Stop by our Festival of Trees Gift Shoppe sponsored for the second time by Northland Nissan and peruse the great selection of seasonal and other special gift items. Each year we attempt to bring you new and interesting items, and this year promises to tempt you and help fill all the needs on your list. Plus, your purchases help support healthcare through the Spirit of the North Healthcare Foundation. The Gift Shoppe accepts cash, all major credit cards and debit. When visiting the Gift Shoppe at Festival this year don’t forget to say hello to the wonderful volunteers who spend hundreds of hours each year to ensure that your shopping experience is a memorable one.
21st Annual Fundraising
Gala Auction Evening We are pleased to have this years Gala Wine & Live Auction Corner sponsored by Dunkley Lumber. Thank you! The Fundraising Gala Auction Evening is the highlight of the Festival of Trees and is presented by Northland Auto Group on Friday, November 28th. This promises to be a wonderful evening of celebration, sparkle and a few surprises as the major Fundraiser for the Spirit of the North Healthcare Foundation. Tickets are $150 per person, to what we anticipate will be another sold out premiere event of the Festival. To celebrate our 21st year, we are presenting a Black Tie Evening, with delicious appetizers and dinner beautifully prepared by Chef Jorges Soares, followed by an exquisite Festival of Trees dessert! As well, Jim Jungers from Stokes Auctions will join us. The evening features a live auction, which includes a great selection of trees and special gift items, plus a few surprises, making for a lively and fun event. Each year, we also feature “Fund-An-Item”, an opportunity to raise money for a much needed piece of equipment for the healthcare in our community. This year we are closing the gap on the final funds needed to fund the Diagnostic Spect CT. We are grateful to our Live Auction guests who donate so generously every year.
Our thanks to Michael & Caren Tobin who have been donating a diamond creation to us on behalf of Michael’s Jewellers for each of our 21 years, totaling over $100,000!!! This year he is designing a one of a kind, custom, handcrafted, exquisite piece of jewelry for some very lucky individual to win at the Fundraising Gala Auction Night being held on November 28th. page 5 — 2014
Angels we have heard on High Angels we have heard on high Sweetly singing over the plains And the mountains in reply, Echoing their joyous strains. Glo-ori-a In excelsis de-o Glo-ori-a
In excelsis de-o Shepherds, why this Jubilee? Why your joyous strains prolong? What the gladsome tidings be Which inspire your heavenly song?
Glo-ori-a In excelsis de-o Glo-ori-a In excelsis de-o Come to Bethlehem and see Him whose birth the angels sing
Away in a Manger Away in a manger, no crib for a bed, The little Lord Jesus laid down His sweet head. The stars in the bright sky looked down where He lay, The little Lord Jesus asleep on the hay. The cattle are lowing, the poor Baby awakes, But little Lord Jesus no crying He makes. I love Thee, Lord Jesus, look down from the sky, And stay by my cradle till morning is nigh. Be near me, Lord Jesus, I ask Thee to stay Close by me forever and love me I pray. Bless all the dear children in Thy tender care, And take us to heaven to live with Thee there.
Blue Christmas
I’ll have a blue Christmas without you; I’ll be so blue thinking about you. Decorations of red on a green Christmas tree Won’t mean a thing if you’re not here with me.
I’ll have a blue Christmas, that’s certain; And when that blue heartache starts hurtin’; You’ll be do’in’ all right with your Christmas of white, But I’ll have a blue, blue Christmas. page 6 — 2014
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FRIDAY, November 21st at the
PRINCE GEORGE CIVIC CENTRE All proceeds bringing the “Best of care, close to home, in the North!”
Fashion Show Be the first to experience the Festival of Trees... Friday, November 21st 6:00 - 11:00 pm! Houg Slaney Lawyers is the proud sponsor of the Fashion Show which will be an entertaining evening of fashions & fun! This year’s line up includes Park Avenue Apparel, Shhh, Butterfly Threads, Plateau Clothing, Art Knapps, Evolve, Chinook Yoga, Prince George Motorsports & Qurvy Queen stores. Everything for the season - from cruise to formal wear - will be modeled in a venue filled with glowing lights and an ambiance second to none. Be the first to see the Gift Shoppe & recieve 10% off. Be entertained by local musicians Bright City Heights. Invite your friends to join you and come enjoy the fun at our Fundraising evening & win a trip for two to New York! This is a closed event & tickets must be purchased in advance. Tickets are $50 & includes trendy tapas appetizers, swag bags & a door prize from
Tables of 10 available at the Foundation office or 250-565-2515 in the foyer of UHNBC. Major credit cards are accepted.
Media Sponsor
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Carol of the Bells
Christmas Song
Hark how the bells, sweet silver bells, all seem to say, throw cares away Christmas is here, bringing good cheer, to young and old, meek and the bold,
Chestnuts roasting on an open fire Jack Frost nipping at your nose Yuletide carols being sung by a choir And folks dressed up like Eskimos
ding dong ding, that is their song with joyful ring, all caroling one seems to hear, words of good cheer from everywhere, filling the air
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
Oh how they pound, raising the sound, o’er hill and dale, telling their tale, Gaily they ring, while people sing songs of good cheer, Christmas is here,
They know that Santa’s on his way He’s loaded lots of toys and goodies on his sleigh And ev’ry mother’s Child is gonna spy to see if reindeer really know how to fly
Merry, merry, merry, merry Christmas, Merry, merry, merry, merry Christmas, On on they send, on without end, their joyful tone, to every home Dong Ding dong ding, dong Bong
And so, I’m offering this simple phrase to kids from one to ninety-two Altho’ it’s been said many times Many ways; “Merry Christmas to you”.
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PRINCE GEORGE CIVIC CENTRE All proceeds bringing the “Best of care, close to home, in the North!”
The Community Dinner & Dance Dance away all evening, in the city’s coolest and most festive setting. What an incredible way to start the Christmas season! This year we’ve changed it up a bit! Offering a delicious dinner by Chef Jorge Soares & music by Pure Sound Entertainment. A great place to have your corporate Christmas party or fun with your friends. November 22nd 6:00 pm - 1:00 am. Tickets are only $55 or ($65 after Nov 7) & are available in advance at the Foundation office 250-565-2515 in the foyer of UHNBC. Tickets will not be sold at the door. page 9 — 2014
Deck the Halls Deck the halls with 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. Don we now our gay apparel, Fa la la la la la la. Troll the ancient Yuletide carol, 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. Follow me in merry measure, Fa la la la la la la. While I tell of Yuletide treasure, Fa la la la la la la la la.
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 the King, pa rum pum pum pum
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rum pum pum pum, rum pum pum pum, Shall I play for you, pa rum pum pum pum, On my drum? Mary Nodded, pa rum pum pum pum, The ox and lamb kept time, pa rum pum pum pum I played my drum for Him, pa rum pum pum pum I play 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.
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Family Day SUNDAY, November 23RD Festival of Trees started in 1994 and has been a “Family Tradition” for many families in Prince George. This year, our 21st year of Festival of Trees, we are “Celebrating an old fashioned Christmas” and are excited to present Family Day Sunday, November 23rd noon to 8:00 pm. Sponsored by Telus, this is an excellent opportunity to enjoy the Festival with your family and participate in our fun filled day of entertainment and crafts. Come join the Festival of Trees Sunday, November 23rd for Family Day. It is an event targeted for families and there will be lots of fun filled events.
Family Fun Run
Sunday, November 23rd
The Annual Family Fun Run, sponsored by The Movement Group Fitness Mecca, will be starting at 1 pm. $25/family or $10/person which also includes entry into the Festival of Trees. Bring the whole family for a fun 5 km run, stroll or walk around the Fort George Park area. Santa will be there to send the runners off. After the run, warm up by sipping some hot chocolate and come on in to see all that the Festival has to offer.
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Join us at the Prince George Civic Centre Wednesday, November 26, 11:30am - 1:30pm for a whimsical afternoon of holiday fun. Enjoy a full course meal while being entertained by the Bel Canto Choir. Sit back and be inspired by a keynote presentation from Hockey Olympian, Jayna Hefford - four-time gold medalist, silver medalist & seven-time World Champion. Get an entry for an iPad mini with a donation to St. Vincent de Paul. For more information & to register go to www.pgchamber.bc.ca/events
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Do You Hear What I Hear? 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 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
A Child, a Child shivers in the cold Let us bring Him silver and gold Let us bring Him silver and gold 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
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
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Family Brunch Sunday, November 23rd We are thrilled to bring you this perfect opportunity to gather the family for Brunch, on Sunday, November 23rd from 10:00 until noon. Tickets are $20/Adult, $15/12 & Under. Northland Auto Group is once again the proud sponsor of this fun, family event…on Family Day! Enjoy a visit with Santa who will give a stuffed toy in exchange for a non-perishable food item for the Salvation Army. Don’t forget to bring your camera for those special pictures. Join us for a great day at the Festival of Trees, where the children can participate in the Children’s Workshop, while you visit the Gift Shoppe. A true Family Day at the Festival, to kick off the holiday season.
Senior’s Lunch Monday, November 24th On Monday November 24th from noon until 2:00 pm. A great place to enjoy a full holiday luncheon with your friends, relax in a beautiful setting and listen to the entertainment we have lined up for you. This year’s luncheon has its’ very own Valet Service courtesy of the Medichair staff. Seniors who traditionally use walkers and need assistance to their table can now park their walkers in the Medichair “Parking Lot” inside. The staff of Medichair will be there to assist you in any way and are excited to be spending a couple of hours with you! They have even lined up a lift and recline chair as a Door Prize!! Tickets are $10 each and will sell out fast and will not be available at the door. Your tickets can be purchased at the Atrium at the Hospital or by calling (250) 565-2515.
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Feliz Navidad Feliz Navidad Feliz Navidad Feliz Navidad Prospero Ano y Felicidad. Feliz Navidad Feliz Navidad Feliz Navidad Prospero Ano y Felicidad. I wanna wish you a Merry Christmas I wanna wish you a Merry Christmas I wanna wish you a Merry Christmas From the bottom of my heart. Feliz Navidad Feliz Navidad Feliz Navidad Prospero Ano y Felicidad. Feliz Navidad Feliz Navidad Feliz Navidad Prospero Ano y Felicidad. I wanna wish you a Merry Christmas I wanna wish you a Merry Christmas I wanna wish you a Merry Christmas From the bottom of my heart.
God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen, Let nothing you dismay, Remember christ our saviour was born on christmas day. To save us all frome satens power when we were gone astray. Oh, tidings of comfort and joy comfort and joy, oh tidings of comfort and joy!
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Silent Auction The majority of the beautifully created Trees and Wreaths are available for sale through the Silent Auction that closes at 4:00 pm Sunday, November 30th. For these silent auction items it is always a good idea to be at the Festival near closing time on Sunday to make that final bid on your favourite item.
That’s Entertainment
Raffles Purchase a raffle ticket for a chance to win one of three designer decorated trees. Raffle tickets will be available until 4:00 pm, November 30th. The winner will be announced at 4:30 pm.
The People‘s Choice
The Festival of Trees is pleased to continue to present a wide array of live local entertainment to add to the festive atmosphere. Centre stage performances will be presented throughout the Festival and a full schedule will be posted at the front entrance. Please join us in celebrating our talented local entertainers. A big thank you to Judy Russell for coordinating.
Fest Cam Once again this year is our Live Fest Cam powered by Curtis Elite Security. Wondering what’s happening at Festival of Trees? Go to www. spiritofthenorth.ca and click on the Curtis Elite Fest Cam button during festival to check out the magic live.
Every visitor to the Festival of Trees is given the opportunity to vote for their favorite Big Tree, Little Tree, Wreath and any of the other wonderful items. You can let us know yours by completing a People’s Choice ballot available at Admissions. Our designers are not formally judged on their submissions, so this is a wonderful way to let them know who you think has this year’s most popular creations. Watch for the winners in our thank you ad!
Coat Check
The Barracuda Swim Club will once again be volunteering in the Coat Check, with all proceeds (by donation) going to help with their expenses throughout the year. Please consider utilizing this area of Festival to help minimize the awkwardness of carrying your coats and heavy items as you visit the Festival. This area is ideal for School Groups, Choirs and visitors to our special events. Thanks to the Swim Club for helping with this area.
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Frosty the Snowman Frosty the Snowman was a jolly happy soul, With a corn cob pipe and a button nose, And two eyes made out of coal. Frosty the Snowman is a fairy tale, they say, He was made of snow, but the children know, How he came to life one day. There must have been some magic, In that old silk hat they found, For when they placed it on his head, He began to dance around. Oh, Frosty the Snowman was alive as he could be, And the children say he could laugh and play, Just the same as you and me. Frosty the Snowman knew the sun was hot that day, So he said, “Let’s run and we’ll have some fun now before I melt away.” Down to the village with a broomstick in his hand, Running here and there all around the square, sayin’, “Catch me if you can.” He led them down the streets of town right to the traffic cop, And he only paused a moment when he heard him holler “Stop!” For Frosty the Snowman had to hurry on his way, But he waved good-bye, sayin’, “Don’t you cry; I’ll be back again someday.” Thumpety thump thump, thumpety thump thump, Look at Frosty go; Thumpety thump thump, thumpety thump thump, Over the hills of snow.
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Senior’s Tea Thursday, November 27th A favourite event with our seniors & one of our longest running events is the Scotiabank Tea, held Thursday November 27th from 1-3pm. The staff from Scotiabank volunteer their time to prepare the treats, assist seniors with their seating and serve tea, as well as take the time to ensure their guests have a wonderful afternoon. A wonderful opportunity to visit with friends, view the trees & enjoy the entertainment that we have lined up. This event sells out quickly in advance and tickets are not available at the door. Tickets are $10 each and available at the Spirit of the North office in the Atrium at the Hospital or by calling (250) 565-2515.
Teddy Bear Breakfast Sunday, November 30th The Teddy Bear Breakfast, sponsored by TD Financial, is one of our most successful events! As in the past, we ask families to bring a new, unwrapped child’s toy to the breakfast and in return, each child receives a Teddy Bear from Santa. The new toys are donated to Northern Health and distributed to children in hospitals throughout the region this Christmas. What a great way to share the spirit of Christmas with your children or grandchildren. This delightful event will occur Sunday, November 30th from 8:30 am to 11:00 am among the trees. Tickets are only $20/Adult, $15/12 & under and include a hot buffet breakfast and admission to the Festival for the remainder of that day. page 17 — 2014
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. Here we are as in olden days,happy golden days of yore. 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.
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing Hark! The herald angels sing, “Glory to the newborn king; Peace on earth, and mercy mild; God and sinners reconciled,” Joyful all ye nations rise Join the triumph of the skies; With angelic hosts proclaim “Christ is born in Bethlehem!” Hark! The herald angels sing “Glory to the newborn King.” Christ, by highest heaven adored Christ, the everlasting Lord. Long desired behold Him come, Finding here His humble home. Veiled in flesh the Godhead see,
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Hail the incarnate Deity! Pleased as man with men to dwell, Jesus our Emmanuel. Hark! The herald angels sing, “Glory to the newborn King.” Hail the heav’n-born Prince of Peace! Hail the Son of righteousness! Light and life to all He brings, Risen with healing in His wings. Mild He lays His glory by, 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.”
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Wreaths & Little Trees
One of the most popular and endearing features of the Festival has been our display of homecrafted Wreaths, Centrepieces, Seasonal Planters and Little Trees, which are donated to us for sale by Silent Auction. They are perfect for decorating the smaller spaces of an office or apartment or to add a special touch to every room of your home. Take a stroll through this colourful area, and make a silent auction bid. Bids close 4:00 pm Sunday, November 30th.
Community Enrichment Celebration Evening Each year the many people who make the Festival of Trees a successful event for the Spirit of the North Healthcare Foundation and healthcare in our region, are recognized and honoured for their many contributions. The Festival would not exist without community sponsors and volunteers; including the tree designers and organizing committee chairpersons. It is a team effort worthy of celebration.
Children’s Workshop
We invite you to visit the Tim Horton’s Children’s Workshop. Here children can visit a series of individual kiosks to create that one of a kind gift for someone special. In addition to our Traditional favorites. We still have the Free Area where children can colour a picture, make a Christmas card or decorate a bag to carry their treasures home. PRICING AS FOLLOWS: Free • Colouring pictures, gluing and glittering cards • Decorating a paper bag to take treasures home Coupon Areas • Gingerbread cookie • Decorate a Santa Hat • Decorate a Stocking • Decorate a Candle Holder (with candle) • Little Trees • Little Wreaths • Festive Door Spray • Decorate Clay Pot • Wire Decoration • Poinsettia Basket • Coloring Bags Please pre-book school or other groups by contacting the Spirit of the North Healthcare Foundation office at 250-565-2515. Thank you.
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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 rein. Bells are ringing, children singing, all is merry and bright. Hang your stockings and say your pray’rs, ‘Cause Santa Claus comes tonight. 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 sleighbells jingle jangle, oh what a beautiful sight. Jump in bed, cover up your head, ‘Cause Santa Claus comes tonight. Here Comes Santa Claus! Here Comes Santa Claus! Right down Santa Claus Lane! He doesn’t care if you’re rich or poor for he loves you just the same. Santa knows that we’re God’s children, that makes ev’rything right.
Fill your hearts with a Christmas cheer, ‘Cause Santa Claus comes tonight. Here Comes Santa Claus! Here Comes Santa Claus! Right down Santa Claus Lane! He’ll come around when the chimes ring out, then it’s Christmas morn again. Peace on earth will come to all if we just follow the light. Let’s give thanks to the Lord above,‘Cause Santa Claus comes tonight.
Holly Jolly Christmas Have a holly, jolly Christmas; It’s the best time of the year I don’t know if there’ll be snow but have a cup of cheer Have a holly, jolly Christmas; And when you walk down the street Say Hello to friends you know and everyone you meet Oh 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
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ur Special Little Tree was purchased by Bea Dezell in the 50’s and was used to celebrate Christmas with the Brownie packs in Prince George.
After the Brownies, the tree was used by the PG Weavers and Spinners at Studio 2880 for several years and then was sold in a garage sale and bought by Shirley Gratton. The tree re-surfaced at her garage sale and the Festival of Trees committee, led by Shirli-Gene Sadowick,decided that this little aluminum tree had a history that required preserving. Christened Bea’s Tree it was decided that each year at the Festival of Tree’s Gala Auction night, the little tree would be sold to the highest bidder. Winners are able to display and keep the tree through the holiday season. It is then returned to the Spirit of the North Healthcare Foundation, for use again at the next year’s Festival of Trees. Winners receive a commemorative photo and special ornament and have their story added to the history of the little tree. Bea’s Tree has become part of the family tradition of the Prince George Festival of Trees.
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Sadly on March 6th of this year, Bea passed away at the age of 105 in hospice after a decline in health during the previous month. Born July 7, 1908 in North Vancouver, the second of three children to Robert and Mabel Hendrie. Predeceased in 1972 by her husband Garvin who owed much of his business and political success to her support and intelligence. She lived her life helping others and was a great role model for her all her extended family. Her ability to overcome adversity and her constant optimistic outlook gave us all something to strive for. She was an active member of this community as a Girl Guide leader, a member of the Royal Purple and, in her later years, a strong supporter of the White Cane Club and the Canadian National Institute of the Blind. Her positive attitude and use of technology even after the age of 80 allowed her to read and communicate in spite of her visual impairment. She was a great help to others who were struggling to cope with visual and hearing difficulties.
Past Recipients of Bea’s Tree
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She always enjoyed her membership of and friends in the Good Cheer Club. Her ability to make friends of all ages was phenomenal. One of her favorite sayings was “A party is as good as a tonic”. Her response to any question from the family in her last years was “just Google it”! I think you will agree that she was one very amazing and special Lady. We are so pleased to let you know that that the tradition will continue, and in addition to Bea’s Tree, for this year only, following a gracious donation by the family, we are able to offer “Bea’s Treasures”, to the successful bidder at the Gala Fundraising Auction Evening on November 28th. We are eternally grateful to the family for sharing Bea and her giving spirit with us. She will forever hold a special place in the Spirit of the North’s fundraising efforts to bring the best of care closer to home in the North.
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Just over a year ago Northern Health identified a need and tasked the Spirit of the North with raising $1.4 Million towards a Diagnostic Spect CT. The response has been amazing, but we aren’t quite there yet. In fact donations received to date have been so positive that we felt confident enough to procure the Discovery 670 SPECT-CT system and it is expected to arrive in early December. At Spirit of the North we have faith in our valued donors and the main focus for the 21st Annual Festival of Trees will be to see this through to completion. Please join the many that have donated by making your pledge today. “Giving is the Difference … that makes the Difference.”
“This leading technology will take the radiology department at UHNBC from being very good to being world class…. With it we will be able to find the ‘needle in the haystack’.” – Dr. Raj Attariwala, MD, PhD Director, Nuclean Medicine Services, Northern Health Nuclear Medicine can …diagnose many different kinds of diseases. It can be used to identify abnormal lesions deep in the body without exploratory surgery. The procedures can also determine whether or not certain organs are functioning normally. ….determine whether or not the heart can pump blood adequately, if the brain is receiving an adequate blood supply, and if the brain cells are functioning properly or not. …determine whether or not the kidneys are functioning normally, and whether the stomach is emptying properly. … determine a patient’s blood volume, lung function, vitamin absorption, and bone density. It can locate the smallest bone fracture before it can be seen on an x-ray. … identify sites of seizures (epilepsy), Parkinson’s disease, and Alzheimer’s disease. … find cancers, determine whether they are responding to treatment and determine if bones will heal. …assess heart damage …determine how well newly transplanted organs are functioning.
Early Detection and Diagnosis… Nuclear Medicine is a medical specialty that is used to diagnose and treat diseases in a safe and painless way. It’s procedures permit the determination of medical information that may otherwise be unavailable, require surgery, or necessitate more expensive and invasive diagnostic tests. The procedures often identify abnormalities very early in the progression of a disease – long before some medical problems are apparent with other diagnostic tests. This early detection allows a disease to be treated sooner in its course when a more successful prognosis may be possible.
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Oscar Fehr
Oscar Fehr lived a good life. To many, they would think he lived to a ripe old age too. His wife, Lynne would likely agree for the most part. Close to 30 years of marriage, a successful career in business around Prince George, many fish caught, and many more fish stories told. Golfing, travelling, and many good times with family and friends. For a man who could face any challenge head on, and at times even instigate a good challenge, he faced illness the same way. Oscar’s story spanned just shy of 3 years and started when a mysterious rash appeared in the summer of 2011. “It was nothing,” … a little eczema perhaps. Some ointment would clear it up right? Following a winter in Arizona, it resurfaced. More tests, more ointments, it wasn’t eczema at all, it was a side effect of a Cancer called paraneoplastic syndrome. A CT scan, an MRI, blood tests and ultrasounds, and a diagnosis of a mass stemming from a blockage of the Phrenic Nerve. More blood tests, CT’s, MRI’s, -- all of which they were truly grateful for, but still no diagnosis. Finally in February 2012 a very critical diagnosis, Esophageal Cancer. Still more tests, one after another, a CT scan, an MRI, sometimes two ultrasounds in one day. Lynne saw “the process” wearing Oscar down… she saw a man giving up, not on the Doctors, Specialists,
healthcare professionals – they were doing their part. She saw him giving up on what he could cope with. The tests, the waiting, the treatments, and the side effects. At times it seemed unending. There is no way to know if the outcome would have been any different if the Spect CT had been here. What we can do is hope that an earlier detection, and more accurate diagnosis, would have reduced the enduring number of tests, the wait time for results, and the emotional toll it took on Oscar and his loved ones. Sadly Oscar passed away on June 11th of this year. His lengthy illness is one that many can relate to, and many others are enduring right now. The journey Oscar endured was using the best technology available at the time. CT Scans, Xrays, MRI’s serve a purpose, and each has their place in diagnostics. Advancing healthcare in the North for our patients is a never ending process. The Diagnostic Spect CT would bring UHNBC to the next level and may have made the journey for Oscar, and many others a little more tolerable. Please help us bring the best of care closer to home. “Giving is the difference, that makes the difference”.
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I saw Mommy kissing Santa Claus I saw Mommy kissing Santa Claus Underneath the mistletoe last night. She didn’t see me creep down the stairs to have a peep; She thought that I was tucked up in my bedroom fast asleep. Then, I saw Mommy tickle Santa Claus Underneath his beard so snowy white; Oh, what a laugh it would have been If Daddy had only seen Mommy kissing Santa Claus last night
I’ll be Home for Christmas I’ll be home for Christmas You can plan on me Please have snow and mistletoe And presents on the tree
I’ll be home for Christmas You can plan on me Please have snow and mistletoe And presents on the tree
Christmas Eve will find me Where the lovelight gleams I’ll be home for Christmas If only in my dreams
Christmas Eve will find me Where the lovelight gleams I’ll be home for Christmas If only in my dreams
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It came upon a Midnight Clear It came upon a midnight clear, That glorious song of old, From angels bending near the earth To touch their harps of gold: “Peace on the earth, good will to men, From heaven’s all-gracious King.” The world in solemn stillness lay To hear the angels sing. Still through the cloven skies they come With peaceful wings unfurled, And still their heavenly music floats O’er all the weary world; Above its sad and lowly plains They bend on hovering wing, And ever o’er its Babel-sounds The blessed angels sing. Yet with the woes of sin and strife The world has suffered long; Beneath the heavenly strain have rolled Two thousand years of wrong;
And man, at war with man, hears not The tidings which they bring; O hush the noise, ye men of strife, And hear the angels sing! O ye, beneath life’s crushing load, Whose forms are bending low, Who toil along the climbing way With painful steps and slow, Look now! for glad and golden hours Come swiftly on the wing; O rest beside the weary road And hear the angels sing! For lo! the days are hastening on, By prophets seen of old, When with the ever-circling years Shall come the time foretold, When peace shall over all the earth Its ancient splendors fling, And the whole world give back the song Which now the angels sing.
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It’s beginning to look alot like Christmas 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. 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. A pair of hopalong boots and a pistol that shoots Is the wish of Barney and Ben; Dolls that will talk and will go for a walk 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 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. 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.
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Giving a Gift from the Heart
- A gift for the person or family who has everything Throughout the year, but especially at Christmas, we invite you to give a gift from the heart. Join us in an effort to enhance healthcare at the University Hospital of Northern BC and the regional facilities in the Northern Region of the province. Did you know a gift of any denomination can be earmarked to a specific piece of equipment, an area of service, an identified facility, or tagged for education in a specific field. This is a tax effective way of giving a gift from the heart to the person, family, or business colleague, who has everything. Celebrating a Birthday... an Anniversary... or in memory of a loved one, … for any occasion at Spirit of the North we can provide you with a charitable receipt for your gift of cash, cheque, visa or transfer of securities. This is a great gift for those who have everything and can be in any denomination. Please come in to the office at the Atrium at UHNBC, or call us at (250) 565-2515. Your one stop gift giving can begin here !! All donations are fully tax receiptable.
All proceeds bringing the “Best of care, close to home, in the North!”
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Jolly Old Saint Nicholas 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. When the clock is striking twelve, When I’m fast asleep Down the chimney, broad and 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 Bobby wants a pair of skates, Suzy wants a sled Nellie wants a picture book, Yellow, blue, and red Now I think I’ll leave to you What to give the rest Choose for me, dear Santa Claus; You will know the best.
Joy to the World Joy to the world, the Lord is come Let earth receive her King Let every heart prepare Him room And heaven and nature sing And heaven and nature sing And heaven, and heaven and nature sing Joy to the earth, the Savior 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 sins and sorrows grow Nor thorns infest the ground He comes to make His blessing 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 and grace And makes the nations prove The glories of His righteousness And wonders of His love And wonders of His love And wonders, of His love And wonders and wonders of his love
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FOT Co-ordinator......................................................................Shirli-Gene Sadowick Administration/Public Relations...... Judy Neiser, Melissa Veregin, Danielle Greenslade Major Sponsorships.......................................................................Sandy Whitwham Finance......................................................................................................... Lil Milani Gift Shop....................................Carol Worthington, Colleen Zawislak, Brenda Bell Fundraising Gala Auction................. Melissa Veregin, Judy Neiser, Brandi Brodsky Back Office/Staging.................................................................................Jane Girard Wreaths/Little Trees.......................................................................... Leeann Cooper Big Trees....................................................................... Terry Collins, Allison McCray Displays.........................................................................Sandra DaSilva, Joanne Sass Social Media.........................................................................................Lindsay Cotter Breakfasts...........................................................................................Sandy Ramsay Volunteer Staffing.....................................................Boyanne Young, Anne Ankney Children’s Workshop.............. Marlene Cox, Carol Bajkov, Tammy Laidlaw Lamont Entertainment......................................................................................... Judy Russell Community Dinner & Dance.............................................................Monica Peacock Family Day & Fun Run............................................. Lara Pederson, Heather Larsen Delivery............................................................................................... David Wharrie Electrical................................................................................................Denis Cowley Site Co-ordinators..................... Shirli-Gene Sadowick, Jane Girard, Allison McCray Fashion Show...................................................................... Tammy Laidlaw Lamont Tree Fluffers....................................................................................... Shirley Gratton Special Effects and Sound Technology.................................................... Bill Russell Sets and Props..................................................... George Brooks, Don Bassermann
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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 and a-mingle in the jingling beat That’s the jingle bell, That’s the jingle bell, That’s the jingle bell rock.
Jingle Bells Dashing thru’ the snow, In a one-horse open sleigh O’er the fields we go, Laughing all the way, Bells on bobtails ring, Making spirits bright, What fun it is to ride and sing A sleighing song tonight! CHORUS Oh, Jingle bells, jingle bells, Jingle all the way! Oh! What fun it is to ride, In a one-horse open sleigh! A day or two ago, I thought I’d take a ride, And soon Miss Fannie Bright was seated by my side. The horse was lean and lank, Misfortune seem’d his lot, He got into a drifted bank And then we got upsot! CHORUS Now the ground is white, Go it while you’re young, Take the girls tonight, And sing this sleighing song. Just get a bobtail nag, Two-forty for his speed, Then hitch him to an open sleigh and Crack! You’ll take the lead. CHORUS Oh, Jingle bells, jingle bells, Jingle all the way! Oh! What fun it is to ride, In a one-horse open sleigh! page 32 — 2014
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Let it Snow Oh the weather outside is frightful, But the fire is so delightful. And since we’ve no place to go, Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! It doesn’t show signs of stopping, And I brought some corn for popping. The lights are turned ‘way down low, 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. The fire is slowly dying, And my dear, we’re still goodbyeing. But as long as you love me so, Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!
O Christmas Tree O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree, How faithful are thy branches! O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree, How faithful are thy branches! Green not alone in Summer time, But in the Winter’s frost and Rime; O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree, How faithful are thy branches! This not alone in Summer’s sheen, Its boughs are broad, its leaves are green; It blooms for us when wild winds blow And earth is white with feath’ry snow; A voice tells all its boughs among Of shepherd’s watch and angel’s song; Of holy Babe in manger low The story of long ago.
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O Come all ye Faithful O come, all ye faithful, Joyful and triumphant, O come ye, O come ye to Bethlehem; Come and behold Him Born the King of angels; O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, Christ, the Lord. Sing, choirs of angels, Sing in exultation, Sing, all ye citizens Of heaven above; Glory to God,
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Glory in the highest; O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, Christ, the Lord. Yea, Lord, we greet Thee, Born this happy morning, Jesus, to Thee be All glory given; Son of the Father, Now in flesh appearing; O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, Christ, the Lord.
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O Holy Night O holy night, The stars are brightly shining; It is the night of Our dear Savior’s birth! Long lay the world In sin and error pining, Till He appeared And the soul felt its worth. A thrill of hope, The weary world rejoices, For yonder breaks A new and glorious morn. Fall on your knees, O 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.
So led by light of a star Sweetly gleaming, Here came the wise men From Orient land. The King of Kings lay thus In lowly manger, In all our trials Born to be our Friend! He knows our need, To our weakness no stranger; Behold your King! Before the lowly bend! Behold your King! your King! Before Him bend. Truly He taught us To love one another; His law is love and His gospel is peace. Chains shall He 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! Christ is the Lord, Oh praise His name
forever, His pow’r and glory evermore proclaim His pow’r and glory Evermore proclaim.
O Little Town of Bethlehem O little town of Bethlehem, How still we see thee lie, Above the deep and dreamless sleep The silent stars go by; Yet in Thy dark street shineth The everlasting light. The hopes and fears of all the years, Are met in thee tonight. For Christ is born of Mary, And gathered all above, While mortals sleep, the angels keep Their watch of wond’ring love. O morning stars, together Proclaim the holy birth, And praises sing to God the King, And peace to men on earth. How silently, how silently, The wond’rous gift is given; So God imparts to human hearts The blessing of His heaven. No ear may hear His coming, But in this world of sin, Where meek souls will receive Him still The dear Christ enters in. O holy Child of Bethlehem, Descend to us, we pray, Cast out our sins, and enter in, Be born in us today. We hear the Christmas angels The great glad tidings tell: O come to us, abide with us, Our Lord Emmanuel.
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Rockin’ around the Christmas Tree Rocking around the Christmas tree At the Christmas party hop Mistletoe hung where you can see Every couple tries to stop Rocking around the Christmas tree, Let the Christmas spirit ring Later we’ll have some pumpkin pie And we’ll do some caroling. 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, Have a happy holiday Everyone dancing merrily In the new old-fashioned way.
Rudolph the red-nosed Reindeer Rudolf, the red-nosed reindeer had a very shiny nose. And if you ever saw him, you would even say it glows. All of the other reindeer used to laugh and call him names. They never let poor Rudolf play in any reindeer games. Then one foggy Christmas eve Santa came to say: “Rudolf with your nose so bright, won’t you guide my sleigh tonight?” Then all the reindeer loved him as they shouted out with glee: “Rudolf the red-nosed reindeer, you’ll go down in history!”
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Santa Claus is coming to town You better watch out You better not cry Better not pout I’m telling you why Santa Claus is coming to town He’s making a list, And checking it twice; Gonna find out Who’s naughty and nice. Santa Claus is coming to town He sees you when you’re sleeping He knows when you’re awake He knows if you’ve been bad or good So be good for goodness sake! O! You better watch out! You better not cry. Better not pout, I’m telling you why. Santa Claus is coming to town. Santa Claus is coming to town.
Silent Night Silent night, holy night All is calm, all is bright Round yon Virgin Mother and Child Holy Infant so tender and mild Sleep in heavenly peace Sleep in heavenly peace Silent night, holy night! Shepherds quake at the sight Glories stream from Heaven afar Heav’nly host 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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Silver bells, silver bells It’s Christmas time in the city Ring-a-ling, hear them sing Soon it will be Christmas day City sidewalks, busy sidewalks. dressed in holiday style In the air there’s a feeling of Christmas Children laughing People passing, meeting smile after smile
We three kings of orient are Bearing gifts we traverse afar Field and fountain, moor and mountain Following yonder star Star of wonder, star of night Star of royal beauty bright Westward leading, still proceeding Guide us to Thy perfect light Born a King on Bethlehem’s plain
Silver Bells
And on ev’ry street corner you’ll hear Silver bells, silver bells It’s Christmas time in the city Ring-a-ling, hear them ring Soon it will be Christmas day Strings of street lights Even stop lights Blink a bright red and green As the shoppers rush home with their
We Three Kings Gold I bring to crown Him again King for ever, ceasing never Over us all to reign Frankincense to offer have I Incense owns a Deity nigh Prayer and praising, all men raising Worship Him, God most high Myrrh is mine, its bitter perfume Breathes a life of gathering gloom
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treasures Hear the snow crunch See the kids bunch This is Santa’s big scene And above all this bustle You’ll hear Silver bells, silver bells It’s Christmas time in the city Ring-a-ling, hear them sing Soon it will be Christmas day
Sorrowing, sighing, bleeding, dying Sealed in the stone-cold tomb Glorious now behold Him arise King and God and sacrifice Alleluia, Alleluia Earth to the heavens replies
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White Christmas I’m dreaming of a white Christmas Just like the ones I used to know Where the treetops glisten, and children listen To hear sleigh bells in the snow I’m dreaming of a white Christmas With every Christmas card I write May your days be merry and bright And may all your Christmases be white I’m dreaming of a white Christmas With every Christmas card I write May your days be merry and bright And may all your Christmases be white
Winter Wonderland Sleigh bells ring, are you listening, In the lane, snow is glistening A beautiful sight, We’re happy tonight. Walking in a winter wonderland. Gone away is the bluebird, Here to stay is a new bird He sings a love song, As we go along, Walking in a winter wonderland. In the meadow we can build a snowman, Then pretend that he is Parson Brown He’ll say: Are you married? We’ll say: No man, But you can do the job When you’re in town.
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Later on, we’ll conspire, As we dream by the fire To face unafraid, The plans that we’ve made, Walking in a winter wonderland. In the meadow we can build a snowman, And pretend that he’s a circus clown We’ll have lots of fun with mister snowman, Until the other kids knock him down. When it snows, ain’t it thrilling, Though your nose gets a chilling We’ll frolic and play, the Eskimo way, Walking in a winter wonderland.
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