2024 Magical Moments

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FROSTY THE SNOWMAN

Frosty the snowman

Was a jolly happy soul With a corncob 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

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 Saying “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!”

Frosty the snowman

Had to hurry on his way

But he waved goodbye saying, “Don’t you cry I’ll be back again some day”

Thumpity, thump, thump Thumpity, thump, thump Look at Frosty go

Thumpity, thump, thump Thumpity, thump, thump

Over the hills of snow

Peanut Butter Cups

1 c. melted margarine

1 ½ c. graham wafer crumbs

2 c. icing sugar

1 c. peanut butter

Mix together and spread on cookie sheet and chill. Melt: 1 c. chocolate chips and 1 Tbsp. margarine

Spread on top, cut, and chill

TABLE E OF F

Christmas Songs

Came Upon The Midnight Clear ........Page 8

It’s Christmas Day ..................Page 20

It’s The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year...Page 33

Jingle Bells ........................Page 39

Jingle Bell Rock ....................Page 51 Jolly Old St. Nicholas ................Page 52 Joy To The World....................Page 40

Little Town of Bethlehem.............Page 35

Toy Trains......................Page 27

VOLTEN N ELECTRIC

WALKING IN A WINTER WONDERLAND

Sleigh bells ring, are you listening, In the lane, snow is glistening

A beautiful sight, We’re happy tonight. Walking in a winter wonderland.

Gone away is the bluebird, Here to stay is a new bird

He sings a love song, As we go along, Walking in a winter wonderland.

In the meadow we can build a snowman, Then pretend that he is Parson Brown

He’ll say: Are you married?

We’ll say: No man, But you can do the job

When you’re in town.

Later on, we’ll conspire, As we dream by the fire

To face unafraid, The plans that we’ve made, Walking in a winter wonderland.

In the meadow we can build a snowman, And pretend that he’s a circus clown

We’ll have lots of fun with mister snowman, Until the other kids knock him down.

When it snows, ain’t it thrilling, Though your nose gets a chilling We’ll frolic and play, the Eskimo way, Walking in a winter wonderland.

IT CAME UPON A MIDNIGHT CLEAR

It came upon the midnight clear, That glorious song of old, From angels bending near the earth, To touch their harps of gold: “Peace on the earth, goodwill to men From heavens 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. 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; Oh 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 the new heaven and earth shall own The Prince of Peace, their King, And the whole world send back the song Which now the angels sing.

We hope you enjoy the holiday season with family, friends and neighbours. May the New Year be a happy and prosperous one.

Thank you from

While shepherds kept their watching

Over silent flocks by night, Behold throughout the heavens, There shone a holy light: Go, Tell It On The Mountain, Over the hills and everywhere; Go, Tell It On The Mountain

That Jesus Christ is born.

The shepherds feared and trembled

When lo! above the earth

Rang out the angel chorus That hailed our Saviour’s birth: Go, Tell It On The Mountain, Over the hills and everywhere; Go, Tell It On The Mountain That Jesus Christ is born.

Down in a lowly manger

Our humble Christ was born And God send us salvation, That blessed Christmas morn: Go, Tell It On The Mountain, Over the hills and everywhere; Go, Tell It On The Mountain That Jesus Christ is born.

When I am a seeker, I seek both night and day; I seek the Lord to help me, And He shows me the way: Go, Tell It On The Mountain, Over the hills and everywhere; Go, Tell It On The Mountain That Jesus Christ is born.

He made me a watchman Upon the city wall, And if I am a Christian, I am the least of all. Go, Tell It On The Mountain, Over the hills and everywhere; Go, Tell It On The Mountain

That Jesus Christ is born.

MayorTimMacPhee

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A S F I E L D S E RV I C E S

I SAW THREE SHIPS

I saw three ships come sailing in On Christmas Day, on Christmas Day; I saw three ships come sailing in On Christmas Day in the morning.

And what was in those ships all three, On Christmas Day, on Christmas Day? And what was in those ships all three, On Christmas Day in the morning?

The Virgin Mary and Christ were there, On Christmas Day, on Christmas Day; The Virgin Mary and Christ were there, On Christmas Day in the morning.

Pray, wither sailed those ships all three, On Christmas Day, on Christmas Day; Pray, wither sailed those ships all three, On Christmas Day in the morning?

O they sailed into Bethlehem, On Christmas Day, on Christmas Day; O they sailed into Bethlehem, On Christmas Day in the morning. And all the bells on earth shall ring, On Christmas Day, on Christmas Day; And all the bells on earth shall ring, On Christmas Day in the morning.

And all the Angels in Heaven shall sing, On Christmas Day, on Christmas Day; And all the Angels in Heaven shall sing, On Christmas Day in the morning.

And all the souls on earth shall sing, On Christmas Day, on Christmas Day; And all the souls on earth shall sing, On Christmas Day in the morning.

Then let us all rejoice again, On Christmas Day, on Christmas Day; Then let us all rejoice again, On Christmas Day in the morning.

I WANT A HIPPOPOTAMUS FOR CHRISTMAS

I want a hippopotamus for Christmas

Only a hippopotamus will do

Don’t want a doll

No dinky tinker toy

I want a hippopotamus to play with and enjoy

I want a hippopotamus for Christmas

I don’t think Santa Claus will mind do you?

He won’t have to use

A dirty chimney flue

Just bring him through the front door

That’s the easy thing to do

I can see me now on Christmas morning

Creeping down the stairs

Oh what joy and what surprise

When I open up my eyes

To see a hippo hero standing there

I want a hippopotamus for Christmas

Only a hippopotamus will do

No crocodiles

No rhinoceroses

I only like hippopotamuses

And hippopotamuses like me too

Mom says a hippo would eat me up but then

Teacher says a hippo is a vegetarian

There’s lots of room for him

In our two car garage

I’d feed him there

And wash him there

And give him his massage

I can see me now on Christmas morning

Creeping down the stairs

Theseason’streasures

Theseason’streasures

Oh what joy and what surprise

When I open up my eyes

To see a hippo hero standing there

I want a hippopotamus for Christmas

Only a hippopotamus will do

No crocodiles

Or rhinoceroses-es

I only like hippopotamuses-es

And hippopotamuses like me too

First Christmas

This day a year ago, he was rolling in the snow

With a younger brother in his father’s yard

Christmas break, a time for touching home, The heart of all he’d known And leaving was so hard

Three thousand miles away,

Now he’s working Christmas Day

Making double time for the minding of the store

Well he always said, he’d make it on his own

He’s spending Christmas Eve alone

First Christmas away from home

Greetings, Friends

She’s standing by the train station, Pan-handling for change

Four more dollars buys a decent meal and a room Looks like the Sally Ann place after all, In a crowded sleeping hall

That echoes like a tomb

But it’s warm and clean and free, And there are worse places to be

At least it means no beating from her Dad

And if she cries because it’s Christmas Day She hopes that it won’t show First Christmas away from home

In the apartment stands a tree, And it looks so small and bare

Not like it was meant to be, Golden angel on the top

It’s not that same old silver star, You wanted for your own

First Christmas away from home

In the morning, they get prayers, Then it’s crafts and tea downstairs

Then another meal back in his little room

Hoping maybe that “the boys” Will think to phone before the day is gone Well, it’s best they do it soon

When the “old girl” passed away, He fell apart more every day

Each had always kept the other pretty well

But the kids all said the nursing home was best Cause he couldn’t live alone

First Christmas away from home

In the common room they’ve got the biggest tree

And it’s huge and cold and lifeless

Not like it ought to be,

And the lit-up flashing Santa Claus on top

It’s not that same old silver star, You once made for your own First Christmas away from home

ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS IS MY TWO FRONT TEETH

Every body stops and stares at me

These two teeth are gone as you can see I don’t know just who to blame for this catastrophe!

But my one wish on Christmas Eve is as plain as it can be!

All I want for Christmas is my two front teeth, my two front teeth, see my two front teeth!

Gee, if I could only have my two front teeth, then I could be with you

“Merry Christmas.” It seems so long since I could say, “Sister Susie sitting on a thistle!”

Gosh oh gee, how happy I’d be, if I could only whistle (thhhh)

All I want for Christmas is my two front teeth, my two front teeth, see my two front teeth.

Gee, if I could only have my two front teeth, then I could wish you “Merry Christmas!”

RUDOLPH, THE RED-NOSED REINDEER

Rudolph, 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 Rudolph join in any reindeer games.

Then one foggy Christmas Eve Santa came to say:

“Rudolph with your nose so bright, won’t you guide my sleigh tonight?”

Then all the reindeer loved him as they shouted out with glee, Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer, you’ll go down in history!

IT’S CHRISTMAS DAY

A baby boy was born one day In a stable far away He nestled in a manger bed On straw he laid his tiny head

(Chorus) It’s Christmas Day all over Earth Let the bells ring out for Jesus’s birth

The shepherds came from near and far Guided by a lonely star The Wise men travelled night and day

To Bethlehem where Jesus lay

(Chorus) It’s Christmas Day all over Earth

Let the bells ring out for Jesus’s birth

They looked upon that infant face Saviour for the human race So every year on Christmas Day We’ll thank dear God in our own way

(Chorus) It’s Christmas Day all over Earth

Let the bells ring out for Jesus’s birth.

O CHRISTMAS TREE

O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree, How steadfast are Your branches! Your boughs are green In summer’s clime And through the snows Of wintertime.

O Christmas Tree,

O Christmas Tree, How steadfast are Your branches!

O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree, What happiness befalls me When oft at Joyous Christmas-time Your form inspires My song and rhyme.

O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree, What happiness befalls me

O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree, Your boughs can Teach a lesson

That constant faith And hope sublime Lend strength and Comfort through all time.

O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree, Your boughs can Teach a lesson

Deck the halls with boughs of holly,

Fa la la la la la, la la la la.

Tis the season to by jolly, Fa la 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 la.

See the blazing Yule before us, Fa la la la la la, la la la la.

Strike the harp and join the Chorus.

Fa la la la la la, la la la la.

DECK THE HALLS

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 la.

Fast away the old year passes, Fa la la la la la, la la la la.

Hail the new, ye lads and lasses, Fa la la, la la la, la la la.

Sing we joyous, all together, Fa la la la la la, la la la la.

Heedless of the wind and weather, Fa la la la la la, la la la la.

THE 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 pum

On my drum

Mary nodded

Pa rum pum pum pum

The ox and lamb kept time

Pa rum pum pum pum

I played my drum for Him

Pa rum pum pum pum

I played my best for Him

Pa rum pum pum pum, rum pum pum pum, rum pum pum pum

The He smiled at me

Pa rum pum pum pum

Me and my drum

O HOLY NIGHT!

O Holy Night! The stars are brightly shining, It is the night of the dear Saviour’s birth. Long lay the world in sin and error pining. 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. Fall on your knees! Oh, hear the angel voices! O night divine, the night when Christ was born;

O night, O Holy Night , O night divine!

O night, O Holy Night , O night divine!

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

O’er the world a star is sweetly gleaming, Now come the wisemen from out of the Orient land.

The King of kings lay thus lowly manger; In all our trials born to be our friends. He knows our need, our weakness is no stranger,

Behold your King! Before him lowly bend!

Behold your King! Before him lowly bend!

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, With all our hearts we praise His holy name.

Christ is the Lord! Then ever, ever praise we, His power and glory ever more proclaim! His power and glory ever more proclaim!

Hope Santa Serves You Up A Happy Holiday!

Santa's heading your way with his holiday special topped with lots of gifts and goodies. Enjoy the festivities in good spirits and with good company.

We enjoyed your company this past year, thank you.

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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.

O Sing, choirs of angels, Sing in exultation,

Sing all ye citizens of heaven above Glory to God in the Highest; O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, Christ the Lord.

Oh yea! Lord, we greet Thee, Born this happy morning, Jesus, to thee be all glory giv’n. Word 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.

Shipwreck Casserole

In the bottom of a buttered casserole dish, slice 2 medium onions.

Over this place 2 large, sliced potatoes. Layer 1 lb of uncooked ground beef over it. Followed by 1 cup of uncooked rice.

Add 1 cup of each, chopped celery and sliced carrots. Season with salt, pepper and paprika. Take and mix one can of tomato soup and 1 can of hot water.

And pour over the entire casserole.

Cover and bake at 350 F for 2 hours.

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!

This star drew nigh to the northwest

O’er Bethlehem it took its rest And there it did both Pause and stay Right o’er the place where Jesus lay.

Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel

Born is the King of Israel!

Then entered in those Wise men three Full reverently upon their knee And offered 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 heavenly Lord That hath made Heaven and earth of nought

And with his blood mankind has bought.

Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel

Born is the King of Israel!

Dr. Nick Mouyios
Dr. Timothy Nawrot & Staff

Fast and Easy Shortbread Cookies

Submitted by Jennifer Jakubec

1 lb. softened butter

1 cup icing sugar

½ cup corn starch

3 cups flour

Combine butter icing sugar and cornstarch – blend well

Add flour and beat well

Make into cookies

Bake at 325 for 20 minutes

CHESTNUTS ROASTING ON AN OPEN FIRE

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

Ev’rybody 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

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

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.”

OLD TOY TRAINS

Old toy trains, little toy tracks

Little boy toys coming from a sack

Carried by a man dressed in white and red Little boy, don’t you think it’s time you were in bed?

Close your eyes

Listen to the skies

All is calm, all is well

Soon you’ll hear Kris Kringle and the jingle bells

Bringin’ old toy trains, little toy tracks

Little boy toys coming from a sack

Carried by a man dressed in white and red Little boy, don’t you think it’s time you were in bed?

Close your eyes

Listen to the skies

All is calm, all is well

Soon you’ll hear Kris Kringle and the jingle bells

Bringin’ old toy trains, little toy tracks

Little boy toys coming from a sack

Carried by a man dressed in white and red Little boy, don’t you think it’s time you were in bed?

THE HOLLY AND THE IVY

The holly and the ivy,

When they are both full grown

Of all the trees that are in the wood

The holly bears the crown

O the rising of the sun

And the running of the deer

The playing of the merry organ

Sweet singing of the choir

The holly bears a blossom

As white as lily flower

And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ

To be our sweet Saviour

O the rising of the sun

And the running of the deer

The playing of the merry organ

Sweet singing of the choir

The holly bears a berry

As red as any blood

And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ

To do poor sinners good

O the rising of the sun

And the running of the deer

The playing of the merry organ

Sweet singing of the choir

The holly bears a prickle

As sharp as any thorn;

And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ

On Christmas Day in the morn.

O the rising of the sun

And the running of the deer

The playing of the merry organ

Sweet singing of the choir

The holly bears a bark

As bitter as any gall;

And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ

For to redeem us all.

O the rising of the sun

And the running of the deer

The playing of the merry organ

Sweet singing of the choir

The holly and the ivy

Now both are full well grown,

Of all the trees that are in the wood,

The holly bears the crown.

O the rising of the sun

And the running of the deer

The playing of the merry organ

Sweet singing of the choir

WE THREE KINGS OF ORIENT ARE

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

O Star of wonder, star of night Star with royal beauty bright Westward leading, still proceeding Guide us to thy Perfect Light

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

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

Myrrh is mine, its bitter perfume Breathes of life of gathering gloom Sorrowing, 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 Thy perfect light

Glorious now behold Him arise King and God and Sacrifice Alleluia, Alleluia Earth to heav’n replies

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

Just hear those sleigh bells jingling

Ring-ting-tingling too

Come on, it’s lovely weather

For a sleigh ride together with you

Outside the snow is falling

And friends are calling, “Yoo hoo”

Come on, it’s lovely weather

For a sleigh ride together with you

Giddy up, giddy up, giddy up

Let’s go, let’s look at the show

We’re riding in a wonderland of snow

Giddy up, giddy up, giddy up

It’s grand, just holding your hand

We’re riding along with a song

Of a wintry fairy land

Our cheeks are nice and rosy

And comfy cozy are we

We’re snuggled up together

Like two birds of a feather would be

Let’s take that road before us

And sing a chorus or two

Come on, it’s lovely weather

For a sleigh ride together with you

There’s a birthday party

At the home of Farmer Gray

It’ll be the perfect ending of a perfect day

We’ll be singing the songs

We love to sing without a single stop

At the fireplace while we watch

The chestnuts pop; Pop! Pop! Pop!

There’s a happy feeling

Nothing in the world can buy

When they pass around the coffee

And the pumpkin pie

It’ll nearly be like a picture print

By Currier and Ives

These wonderful things are the things

We remember all through our lives!

Just hear those sleigh bells jingling

Ring-ting-tingling too

Come on, it’s lovely weather

For a sleigh ride together with you

Outside the snow is falling

And friends are calling, “Yoo hoo”

Come on, it’s lovely weather

For a sleigh ride together with you

Come on, it’s lovely weather

For a sleigh ride together with you

Lovely weather for a sleigh ride together with you

HERE COMES SANTA CLAUS

Here comes Santa Claus, Here comes Santa Claus, Right down Santa Claus Lane, Vixen and Blitzen and all his reindeer Pullin’ on the reins.

Bells are ringin’, children singin’, All is merry and bright. Hang your stockings and say your prayers, ‘Cause Santa Claus comes tonight.

Here comes Santa Claus, Here comes Santa Claus, Right down Santa Claus Lane, He’s got a bag that’s filled with toys

For boys and girls again. Hear those sleigh bells jingle jangle, Oh what a beautiful sight, Jump in bed, and cover your head, ‘Cause Santa Claus comes tonight.

Baba’s Shortbread Cookies

Ingredients

1 1/2 cup butter (not margarine)

1 1/2 cups brown sugar

2 eggs

1 tsp. cream of tartar

1 tsp. baking soda

3 1\2 cups flour

Beet buttered sugar well. Add eggs and beat again. Mix together the last three ingredients and add to butter mixture.

Use cookie cutter and top with red or green cherries before baking.

Bake at 350 for 10-15 minutes only until light brown. Delicious!

Caramel Dip

1 brick (8 oz.) cream cheese – softened

¾ cup brown sugar (I use ½ cup)

1 tsp. Milk

¼ cup icing sugar (I use 1/8 cup)

1 tsp. Vanilla

¾ pkg. (200 gm) Skor bits (if Skor bits not available, crumble up a Skor bar)

Cream everything together except the Skor bits.

Several hours before serving, stir in Skor bits. Serve with sliced apples or other fruit.

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 the angelic host 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 a Virgin’s womb

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’n-born Prince of Peace!

Hail the Son of Righteousness! Light and life to all He brings Ris’n 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!”

Mondays:

THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR

It’s the most wonderful time of the year

With the kids jingle belling

And everyone telling you be of good cheer

It’s the most wonderful time of the year

It’s the hap-happiest season of all

With those holiday greetings and gay happy meetings

When friends come to call

It’s the hap-happiest season of all

ere’ll be parties for hosting Marshmallows for toasting

And caroling out in the snow

ere’ll be scary ghost stories

And tales of the glories of Christmases long, long ago

It’s the most wonderful time of the year ere’ll be much mistltoeing

And hearts will be glowing

When love ones are near

It’s the most wonderful time of the year

ere’ll be parties for hosting Marshmallows for toasting

And caroling out in the snow

ere’ll be scary ghost stories

And tales of the glories of Christmases long, long ago

It’s the most wonderful time of the year ere’ll be much mistltoeing

And hearts will be glowing

When love ones are near

It’s the most wonderful time

Yes the most wonderful time

Oh the most wonderful time of the year

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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 from Satan’s power When we were gone astray

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

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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

“Fear not then,” said the Angel, “Let nothing you affright, This day is born a Saviour

Of a pure Virgin bright, To free all those who trust in Him

From Satan’s power and might.”

O tidings of comfort and joy,

Comfort and joy

O tidings of comfort and joy

The shepherds at those tidings

Rejoiced much in mind, And left their flocks a-feeding

In tempest, storm and wind: And went to Bethlehem straightway

The Son of God to find.

O tidings of comfort and joy,

Comfort and joy

O tidings of comfort and joy

And when they came to Bethlehem Where our dear Saviour lay, They found Him in a manger, Where oxen feed on hay; His Mother Mary kneeling down, Unto the Lord did pray.

O tidings of comfort and joy,

Comfort and joy

O tidings of comfort and joy

Now to the Lord sing praises, All you within this place, And with true love and brotherhood

Each other now embrace; This holy tide of Christmas

All other doth deface.

O tidings of comfort and joy,

Comfort and joy

O tidings of comfort and joy

O LITTLE TOWN OF BETHLEHEM

O little town of Bethlehem

How still we see thee lie Above thy deep and dreamless sleep

The silent stars go by Yet in thy dark streets shineth

The everlasting Light

The hopes and fears of all the years Are met in thee tonight

For Christ is born of Mary And gathered all above

While mortals sleep, the angels keep Their watch of wondering love O morning stars together

Proclaim the holy birth And praises sing to God the King And Peace to men on earth

How silently, how silently The wondrous gift is given!

So God imparts to human hearts

The blessings of His heaven. No ear may 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 sin and enter in

Be born to us today

We hear the Christmas angels

The great glad tidings tell O come to us, abide with us

Our Lord Emmanuel

The sparkling Christmas choir

This afternoon, the Snowy Dell choir is performing at the village Christmas show. Meredith, Adam and Marilyn are excited and a little stressed. They’ve been rehearsing a lot over the past few weeks, but this is the first time they’ll be on stage. Plus, the show is sold out, and the hall is packed!

The staging is particularly well done. A thick, soft white carpet that resembles snow covers the floor. When the children sing, big paper snowflakes fall from the ceiling. Everything went

perfectly at the dress rehearsal.

As soon as the show starts, the crowd applauds enthusiastically. One number follows another. First, there’s dancing, then a comedy bit and a magic show. The children in the choir are getting more and more excited, because it will soon be their turn! They’re singing three classics: Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town, Sleigh Ride and Let it Snow.

“Are you ready?” Meredith asks her friends.

“I think so…” replies Adam, hesitantly.

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Taco Skillet

Lydom

1 lb ground beef

1 medium onion, chopped

1 can (16 oz) refried beans

1 can (4 oz) chopped chilies

¼ to ½ tsp garlic powder

¾ cup sour cream

½ to 1 tsp ground cumin

½ to 1 tsp tomato, seeded and chopped

1 can sliced ripe olives, drained,

1 small green pepper, chopped.

1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend

tortilla chips or taco shells

Lettuce and salsa.

In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Drain. Stir in the beans, chilies and garlic powder. Heat through.

Combine the sour cream, cumin and chili powder and spread over beef mixture. Top with tomato, olives and green pepper. Sprinkle with cheese and serve with chips, lettuce and salsa.

GRANDMA GOT RUN OVER BY A REINDEER

Grandma got run over by a reindeer. Walking home from our house Christmas eve. You can say there’s no such thing as Santa, But as for me and grandpa we believe. She’d been drinking too much eggnog, And we begged her not to go.

But she forgot her medication, and she Staggered out the door into the snow.

When we found her Christmas morning, At the scene of the attack, She had hoof-prints on her forehead, And incriminating Claus marks on her back.

Now we’re all so proud of grandpa, He’s been taking this so well.

See him in there watching football, Drinking root beer and Playing cards with Cousin Mel.

It’s not Christmas without Grandma, All the family’s dressed in black And we just can’t help but wonder: Should we open up her gifts, Or send them back? Send them back!!

Now the goose is on the table

And the pudding made of fig And the blue and silver candles

That would just have matched The hair on grandma’s wig.

I’ve warned all my Friends and neighbors

Better watch out for yourselves, They should never give a license

To a man who drives a sleigh And plays with elves

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

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 sent to me

Six geese a-laying, Five golden rings, Four calling birds, Three French hens, Two turtle doves,

THE TWELVE DAYS OF CHRISTMAS

And a partridge in a pear tree.

On the seventh day of Christmas, my true love sent 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 sent 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 sent 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 sent 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 sent 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 sent 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!

ANGELS FROM THE REALMS OF GLORY

Angels from the realms of glory

Wing your flight over all the earth

Ye, who sang creations story

Now proclaim Messiah’s birth

Come and worship, come and worship

Worship Christ the newborn King

Shepherds in the fields abiding

Watching over your flocks by night

God with man is now residing

Yonder shines the Infant light

Come and worship, come and worship

Worship Christ the newborn King

Dear Santa...

From Sienna S. 5 years old

Thank you for the presents you brought me last year. This year I would

Sienna S.

Sages leave your contemplations

Brighter visions beam afar

Seek the great Desire of nations

Ye have seen His natal star

Come and worship, come and worship

Worship Christ the newborn King

Saints before the alter bending

Watching long in hope and fear

Suddenly the Lord, descending, In His temple shall appear

Come and worship, come and worship

Worship Christ the newborn King

Dashing through the snow

On a one-horse open sleigh, Over the fields we go, Laughing all the way; Bells on bob-tail ring, making spirits bright, What fun it is to ride and sing A sleighing song tonight

Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way!

O 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 Fanny Bright Was seated by my side; The horse was lean and lank; Misfortune seemed his lot; He got into a drifted bank, And we, we got upsot.

Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells, Jingle all the way! What fun it is to ride In a one-horse open sleigh.

A day or two ago, the story I must tell I went out on the snow

JINGLE BELLS

And on my back I fell; A gent was riding by In a one-horse open sleigh, He laughed as there I sprawling lie, But quickly drove away.

Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells, Jingle all the way! What fun it is to ride In a one-horse open sleigh.

Now the ground is white

Go it while you’re young, Take the girls tonight And sing this sleighing song; Just get a bob-tailed bay two-forty as his speed Hitch him to an open sleigh And crack! you’ll take the lead. Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells, Jingle all the way! What fun it is to ride In a one-horse open sleigh.

Dill Devilled Eggs

ingredients

6 hard-cooked eggs, peeled

1/4 cup mayonnaise

1/2 teaspoon Dill Weed

1/2 teaspoon Ground Mustard

1/2 teaspoon Parsley Flakes

1/4 teaspoon Salt

1 small dill pickle , thinly sliced

· Slice eggs in half lengthwise. Remove yolks; place in small bowl. Mash yolks with fork or potato masher.

- Stir in mayonnaise, dill weed, mustard, parsley and seasoned salt until smooth and creamy. Spoon or pipe yolk mixture into egg white halves. Top each with a pickle slice.

- Refrigerate 1 hour or until ready to serve

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

Merry y Christmas & Haappy y New w Year

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 world, 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 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 and 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.

A CHRISTMAS CAROL

Christmas time is here, by golly

Disapproval would be folly

Deck the halls with hunks of holly

Fill the cup and don’t say when

Kill the turkeys, ducks and chickens

Mix the punch, drag out the Dickens

Even though the prospect sickens Brother, here we go again

On Christmas Day you can’t get sore Your fellow man you must adore

There’s time to rob him all the more The other three hundred and sixty-four

Relations, sparing no expense, ‘ll

Send some useless old utensil Or a matching pen and pencil

(“Just the thing I need, how nice!”)

It doesn’t matter how sincere it is Nor how heart felt the spirit

Sentiment will not endear it

What’s important is the price

Hark, the Herald Tribune sings Advertising wondrous things God rest ye merry merchants May ye make the Yuletide pay Angels we have heard on high Tell us to go out and - buy!

So let the raucous sleighbells jingle Hail our dear old friend Kriss Kringle

Driving his reindeer across the sky

Don’t stand underneath when they fly by

(Spoken)

Actually I did rather well myself, this last Christmas. The nicest present I received was a gift certificate “Good at any hospital for a lobotomy”... rather thoughtful.

An unexpected gift for Grammie

Snowy Dell is home to a magnificent nature park where young and old alike can enjoy countless winter activities. The villagers can try out ice skating, skiing, snowshoeing and more. There’s something for everyone! One of the main attractions is the pretty chalet. Villagers use it to warm up, read, play and enjoy other indoor activities.

Little Sally has reserved the chalet for the day to run a pop-up boutique. She wants to raise enough money to buy a Christmas

Dear Santa...

From Andreas N. 1 ½ years old

My name is Andreas, I am 1½ years old. I like playing outside with dogs and tractors. My Grampa has a big old tractor I love to sit on and nobody can get me off. I have a little brother but I can't play with him yet.
Andreas N.

present for her grandmother, Francesca, whom she adores. She’s brought everything she needs to make hot chocolate and baked cookies to sell to park visitors.

The gift is rather expensive — it’s a snowmobile helmet. Francesca misplaced her old helmet the last time she moved. Unfortunately, she doesn’t have enough money to buy a new one. She’s sad she won’t be able to enjoy her favourite pastime this winter. Sally knows she’ll have to sell a lot of cookies and hot chocolate to reach her goal. However, she’s highly motivated! She happily calls out to passers-by.

“Who wants to have a treat and do a good deed at the same time?” she asks with a big smile.

People approach her, their curiosity piqued. Sally explains why she opened her pop-up shop. Touched by her story, the visitors are generous. They also promise not to reveal her secret project to her grandmother. After all, everyone in Snowy Dell knows Francesca!

Sally’s pop-up boutique is a resounding success — it’s beyond her wildest dreams! At the end of the day, she counts all the money she made. It’s more than enough to buy the snowmobile helmet!

On Christmas Eve, Francesca unwraps the gift from her grand-

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 say good night, How I’ll hate going out in the storm; But if you really hold me tight, All the way home I’ll be warm.

The fire is slowly dying, And, my dear, we’re still good-bye-ing, But as long as you love me so. Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow.

HAVE YOURSELF

A MERRY LITTLE CHRISTMAS

from the film Meet Me In St. Louis Hugh Martin, Ralph Blane 1943

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.

daughter.

“Oh, thank you, Sally, you’re going to make me cry!” she says, taking the helmet out of its box.

“Merry Christmas, Grammie! Think of me when you go snowmobiling,” she replies, giving her a BIG hug.

- THE END -

Dear Santa...

From Dawson S. 2 years old

Thank you for the presents you brought me last year. This year I would like to have Hocky stuff - Tshirt, Pucks, Dinosaur, Water Cup.

Love you, Santa!

Your friend, Dawson S.

SILENT NIGHT

Silent night, holy night

All is calm, all is bright

Round yon Virgin Mother and Child

Holy Infant so tender and mild

Sleep in heavenly peace

Sleep in heavenly peace

Silent night, holy night! Shepherds quake at the sight

Glories stream from heaven afar Heavenly hosts sing 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 “

WHAT CHILD IS THIS

What child is this, who, laid to rest, On Mary’s lap is sleeping?

Whom angels greet with anthems sweet, While shepherds watch are keeping?

This, this is Christ the King, Whom shepherds guard and angels sing: Haste, haste to bring Him laud, The babe, the son of Mary.

Why lies He in such mean estate, Where ox and donkeys are feeding?

Good Christians, fear, for sinners here

The silent Word is pleading. Nails, spears shall pierce him through, the cross he bore for me, for you.

Hail, hail the Word made flesh, the Babe, the Son of Mary. So bring him incense, gold, and myrrh, Come, peasant, king, to own him. The King of kings salvation brings, Let loving hearts enthrone him. Raise, raise a song on high, The virgin sings her lullaby Joy, joy for Christ is born, The babe, the Son of Mary.

This, this is Christ the King, Whom shepherds guard and angels sing: Haste, haste to bring Him laud, The babe, the son of Mary.

Christmas carols can be heard far and wide from the end of November through Christmas Day. “The 12 Days of Christmas” is one of the most recognizable carols, and for good reason, as the popular song can trace its history back several centuries. Researchers have traced the earliest printed version of the poem on which the song is based all the way back to 1780. That’s three years before the signing of the Treaty of Paris, which officially ended the American Revolutionary War. The song has long been suspected to have been a way for

DID YOU KNOW? Dear Santa...

Catholics in Britain to teach their children the catechism, as the 1700s was a controversial period for Catholicism in the country. However, no documentary evidence exists in support of that theory, and many historians feel it is inaccurate. Others indicate that, while 1780 is likely the first time the poem was printed, the poem is likely much older than that, with origins potentially in France or Scotland. What is known is that the version many people recognize today, namely in song form, can be traced to the early twentieth century, when English singer and composer Frederic Austin first popularized the melody for the song. Austin performed that version of the song beginning in 1905, and it was first published in 1909

BABY’S FIRST CHRISTMAS

From Harper S. 1 year old

Thank you for the presents you brought me last year. This year I would like to have Baby, Pajamas, Toys.

Love you, Santa! Your friend, Harper S.

Wishing a joyful season to our customers and thank you for your valued patronage.

It’s baby’s first Christmas, It’s somethin’ to see, Mommy and Daddy, Trimmin’ baby’s Christmas tree.

Baby’s big brother, Is busy with his toys, He’s shinin’ up the chimney, For Santa Claus!

It’s baby’s first Christmas, And oh, what a joy, Shopping all around, For every pretty toy.

It’s a very special Christmas, A blessing from above, It’s baby’s first Christmas, A Christmas full of love!

It’s baby’s first Christmas, And oh, what a joy, Shopping all around, For every pretty toy.

It’s a very special Christmas, A blessing from above, It’s baby’s first Christmas, A Christmas full of love!

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 sky looked down where he lay, The little Lord Jesus asleep in the hay.

The cattle are lowing, the 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 til morning is nigh.

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

Bless all the dear children in thy tender care, And take us to heaven, to live with Thee there.

WE WISH YOU A MERRY CHRISTMAS

We wish you a Merry Christmas; We wish you a Merry Christmas; We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Good tidings we bring to you and your kin; Good tidings for Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Oh, bring us a figgy pudding; Oh, bring us a figgy pudding; Oh, bring us a figgy pudding and a cup of good cheer We won’t go until we get some; We won’t go until we get some; We won’t go until we get some, so bring some out here

We wish you a Merry Christmas; We wish you a Merry Christmas; We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

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

A BABY JUST

The season is upon us now A time for gifts and giving And as the year draws to its close I think about my living

The Christmas time when I was young, The magic and the wonder, But colors dull and candles dim, And dark my standing under

O little Zachary, shining light You’ve set my soul to dreaming You’ve given back my joy in life And filled me with new meaning

A Savior King was born that day, A baby just like you, And as the Magi came with gifts, I come with my gift too

That peace on Earth fills up your time, That brotherhood surrounds you. That you may know the warmth of love, And wrap it all around you

COLOR ME

It’s just a wish, a dream I’m told From days when I was young

Merry Christmas, little Zachary

Merry Christmas, everyone

Merry Christmas, little Zachary

Merry Christmas, everyone

THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS

Oh, theres no place like home for the holidays

Cause no matter how far away you roam

When you pine for the sunshine of a friendly gaze

For the holidays, you cant beat home, sweet home

I met a man who lives in Tennessee

He was headin for, Pennsylvania, and s ome home made pumpkin pie

From Pennsylvania, folks are travelin down to Dixies sunny shore

From Atlantic to Pacific, gee, the traffic is terrific

Oh, there’s no place like home for the holidays

Cause no matter how far away you roam

If you want to be happy in a million ways

For the holidays, you cant beat home, sweet home

Take a bus, take a train, go and hop an airplane

Strawberry Pretzel Dessert Squares

2 cups nely crushed pretzels

1/2 cup sugar, divided

2/3 cup butter or margarine, melted

1-1/2 pkg. (8 oz. each) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese (12 oz.), softened

2 Tbsp. milk

1 cup thawed COOL WHIP Whipped Topping

2 cups boiling water

1 pkg. (6 oz.) JELL-O Strawberry Flavor Gelatin

1-1/2 cups cold water

4 cups fresh strawberries, sliced

Heat oven to 350°F.

Combine pretzel crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar and butter; press onto bottom of 13x9-inch pan. Bake 10 min. Cool. Beat cream cheese, remaining sugar and milk with mixer until blended. Stir in COOL WHIP; spread over crust. Refrigerate until ready to use.

Add boiling water to gelatin mix in large bowl; stir 2 min. until completely dissolved. Stir in cold water. Refrigerate 11/2 hours or until thickened. Stir in berries; spoon over cream cheese layer.

Refrigerate 3 hours or until rm.

Put the wife and kiddies in the family car

For the pleasure that you bring when you make that doorbell ring

No trip could be too far

I met a man who lives in Tennessee

He was headin for, Pennsylvania, and some home made pumpkin pie

From Pennsylvania, folks are travelin down to Dixies sunny shore

From Atlantic to Pacific, gee, the traffic is terrific

Oh, there’s no place like home for the holidays

Cause no matter how far away you roam

If you want to be a happy in a million ways

For the holidays, you cant beat home, sweet home

For the holidays, you cant beat home, sweet home

Diane Lydom

ROCKING 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

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 riding 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.

Slow Cooker Macaroni Hamburger Soup

Loretta Ingram

1 ½ lbs. hamburger

1 med. white onion diced

2 tsp. minced garlic

1 28 oz can diced tomatoes

1 can tomato soup

4 c. beef broth

2 bay leaves

1 tsp. thyme

2 c. frozen mixed veg.

½ tsp sugar pepper

2 c. uncooked macaroni

Fry beef and onions together until beef is cooked and onions are translucent. Add garlic and fry until brown. Drain fat and place in crockpot.

Stir in tomatoes, soup, broth, bay leaves, thyme, frozen veg, sugar and pepper.

Simmer on high 4 -5 hrs.

Before serving cook macaroni. Drain and add to soup. Remove bay leaves and serve. Yummy!!

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

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 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

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 my 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.

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, dear Santa Claus, What you think is right.

A BOY IS BORN IN BETHLEHEM

A Boy is Born in Bethlehem! Allelujah! Allelujah!

And joy is in Jerusalem, Allelujah! Allelujah!

And there He lay in manger poor, Allelujah! Allelujah!

Whose rein shall last for ever-more, Allelujah! Allelujah!

The cats and dogs and all the heard, Allelujah! Allelujah!

Knew well that Boy to be the Lord! Allelujah! Allelujah!

And kings from out the East there were, Allelujah! Allelujah!

With gold and frankincense and myrrh Allelujah! Allelujah!

He lived like us in form and dress, Allelujah! Allelujah! Without our taint of wickedness. Allelujah! Allelujah!

He came our souls to purify, Allelujah! Allelujah!

And bring us safe to bliss on high Allelujah! Allelujah!

Therefore let us with one accord, Allelujah! Allelujah!

On this His Birthday praise the Lord! Allelujah! Allelujah!

Mamere’s Pineapple Delight

Diane Lydom

2 cups graham cracker crumbs

½ cup melted butter.

Mix above and press into the bottom of a 9 X 13” pan, Reserve about ½ cup for the top.

½ cup butter

1 ½ cups icing sugar

2 eggs

Mix and spread on cracker crumb layer,

1 cup whipping cream, whipped stif y

1 cup crushed pineapple, drained

1 tsp. vanilla

Whip cream stiff and add vanilla and drained pineapple. Spread on top. Sprinkle with crumbs saved from top. Chill then serve as is.

I’LL BE HOME FOR CHRISTMAS

[Intro]

I’m dreaming tonight

Of a place I like

Even more than I usually do

And though I know it’s a long way back I promise you...

[Chorus]

I’ll be home for Christmas

You can count on me

Please have snow and mistletoe

And presents on the tree

Christmas Eve will find me

Where the love light gleams

I’ll be home for Christmas

If only in my dreams

Christmas Punch

Ingredients

· 1 orange sliced

· 1 cup cranberries

· 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds

· 2 cup cranberry juice

· 2 cups orange juice

· 1 cup pomegranate juice

· 2 cups Gingerale or Sprite

· 1 cup white rum optional

· Rosemary for garnish

· Ice

Instructions

1.Combine all ingredients in a large pitcher or punch bowl over ice. If using a really large punch bowl, you can double the recipe.

Notes

·This punch can be made ahead of time, but don't add the ice or soda until just before serving so as not to dilute or lose its zz.

·You can sub the lemon-lime soda for ginger ale.

·You can add lemon and limes slices as well.

·Keep alcohol on the side for guests to add their own and keep the punch itself kid-friendly.

Holiday pet hazards to look out for

Keep your four-legged friend safe this holiday season by keeping hazardous products out of paw’s reach. What’s good for you isn’t necessarily good for your dog or cat. Many popular holiday foods are actually quite toxic for animals. Keep this list of dangerous ingredients handy while you cook for the humans around the table.

• Garlic and onions

• Alcohol

• Peanuts and tree nuts

• Coffee, tea and soft drinks

• Candy

• Mushrooms

• Chocolate

• Peach and nectarine pits

• Bones and fats

• Grapes and raisins

To avoid unfortunate events over the holiday season,

keep your pet on its regular diet and away from harmful foods. You may also want to warn your guests not to feed your animals any “treats” under the assumption that this is a harmless gesture.

Plants

Traditional Christmas plants, such as holly, mistletoe and poinsettias, as well as potpourri can be very attractive to cats and dogs. Keep them out of reach of your pets.

Decorations

Holiday decorations are another source of potential danger for your pets. Tinsel, glass ornaments, candles, stringed lights and unstable Christmas trees are a few household hazards to be careful of.

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Dear Santa...

From Junior S. 6 years old

Hello Santa, My name is Junior. I am 6 years old. And I live in Vegreville, AB with my family and my wish for Christmas is a Nintendo game, lots of treats for everyone, especially you Santa for all you do.

Junior S.

A MARSHMALLOW WORLD

It’s a marshmallow world in the winter, When the snow comes to cover the ground, It’s the time for play, it’s a whipped cream day, I wait for it all year round.

Those are marshmallow clouds being friendly, In the arms of the evergreen trees, And the sun is red like a pumpkin head, It’s shining so your nose won’t freeze.

The world is your snowball, see how it grows, That’s how it goes, whenever it snows, The world is your snowball just for a song, Get out and roll it along.

It’s a yum-yummy world made for sweethearts, Take a walk with your favourite girl, It’s a sugar date, what if spring is late, In winter, it’s a marshmallow world.

The world is your snowball, see how it grows, That’s how it goes, whenever it snows, The world is your snowball just for a song, Get out and roll it along.

It’s a yum-yummy world made for sweethearts, Take a walk with your favourite girl, It’s a sugar date, what if spring is late, In winter, it’s a marshmallow world, In winter, it’s a marshmallow world, In winter, it’s a marshmallow world.

“I can’t wait!” exclaims Marilyn, bouncing in anticipation.

A few minutes before going on stage, everyone checks their outfits and picks up their songbooks. Turning to the first page of his book, Adam opens his eyes and mouth wide.

“You guys! This isn’t the right songbook,” he says, panicking. “It’s all written in French! I’ll never be able to sing without the words!”

Unfortunately, the children don’t have time to search backstage for a songbook written in English. The announcer is already introducing them!

“Have faith in yourself, Adam,” whispers Meredith. “You know the songs by heart.”

“Yes, I’m sure everything will be fine,” adds Marilyn.

The girls are right. Adam has sung the songs dozens of times and easily remembers them by heart. No one would guess he isn’t reading the lyrics from his songbook!

Enhanced by the snowflakes falling from the ceiling, their number is a great success. Returning backstage as friends and family applaud their efforts, the children make a promise to each other to perform again next year!

ANGELS WE HAVE HEARD ON HIGH

Angels we have heard on high, Sweetly singing o’er the plains And the mountains in reply Echoing their joyous strains. Gloria...

Chorus: Gloria, In Excelsius Deo

Shepherd why this jubilee, Why your joyous strains prolong What the gladsome tidings be, Which inspire your heavenly song?

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

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

The entire team at Grant Miller Motors thanks you for trusting us for more than 16 years as your car dealership of choice. We are lucky to have you as our loyal customers and friends.

We wish you a very magical Christmas and a new year filled with happiness, health and many long drives!

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

Ding, dong, ding, dong

That is their song

With joyful ring

All caroling

One seems to hear

Words of good cheer

From ev’rywhere

Filling the air

CAROL OF THE BELLS

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

Merry, merry, merry, merry Christmas

Merry, merry, merry, merry Christmas

On, on they send

On without end

Their joyful tone

To ev’ry home

[Repeat from the beginning]

Ding, dong, ding, dong

Spectators for everybody

It’s impossible to be bored in Snowy Dell during the holiday season! Today, the children are getting ready to perform a play at the famous Christmas Festival. In the nature park chalet, Lily slips into her tree costume, Alexa dons her elf outfit and Freddie puts on his red-nosed reindeer attire.

“My whole family’s here,” exclaims the beaming boy. “Even my cousins who live far away!”

“That’s great!” says Lily. “I’ve got a few relatives coming to see me too.”

“You’re lucky. I don’t have anyone. Both my parents are working, as usual,” replies Alexa, shrugging her shoulders.

Alexa’s father is a nurse, and her mother is a firefighter. They often work evenings, nights, weekends and even holidays! They must make sacrifices, like missing important events, to keep the

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When we reflect upon our many blessings, we know that we wouldn’t be here without the support of good people like you.

May you have a joyous Yuletide and please know how much we appreciate your belief in us.

villagers of Snowy Dell safe and healthy.

“Sorry, I completely forgot about your parents,” says Freddie sheepishly.

“No need to be sorry,” replies Alexa. “That’s life. And you know what? Even if I’m a little disappointed, I’m not angry. I’m proud of them. They’re like superheroes!”

“That’s so true!” agrees Lily.

The play is about to start. Freddie looks out at the audience, discreetly glancing out of the chalet window.

“But… aren’t those your parents there, Alexa, in the front row?” the boy exclaims.

Without quite believing it, she leans in close to her friend. Yes, those are her parents! Surprised, moved and full of energy, Alexa gives the best performance of her life. The play, which is set in the North Pole, is very funny and the audience laughs with joy!

At the end of the play, Alexa runs to her mom and dad with a huge smile on her face. After congratulating her, they explain that they wanted to surprise her. They’d organized a long time ago to have their colleagues fill in for them at work.

“Tell them a big THANK YOU and give them a GIANT hug from me!” exclaims the little girl, hugging her parents.

- THE END -

Stand By Cookies

2 c. our

1 tsp. soda

1 tsp. cream of tartar

½ c. each of brown and white sugar

1 egg

1 c. shortening

½ cap vanilla

Roll in ball. Pat down with oured fork. Bake at 350F 8 - 9 minutes

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.

A Christmas movie that gives you wings

It’s between Christmas and New Year’s Day, and Larry, Flora and Charlotte have decided to get together for a movie night. Comfortably seated in Larry’s living room, the three students from Snowy Dell Elementary School settle on watching the animated film Buddy the Snowman.

It’s the story of a gentle, magical snowman who comes to life at night to secretly help his neighbours. The movie follows him as he does lots of good deeds, and it’s heartwarming to see how the people react the next morning when they discover his acts of kindness. By the end of the movie, the three friends are chatting away.

“When Buddy the Snowman cleaned up the old man’s workshop,

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Dill Fish Crackers

Ingredients

1 (1 ounce) packet ranch mix

1/4 cup vegetable oil

2 teaspoon dried dill weed

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

12-16 ounces cheesy crackers

Instructions

Preheat oven to 250°F

In a large bowl, mix together ranch, dill, garlic and oil. Toss crackers in seasonings and spread in a rimmed baking sheet.

Bake for 15 minutes, stirring half way through. Cool completely before storing in an airtight container.

These make great homemade gifts for the holiday season.

NO ROOM AT THE INN

No beautiful chamber, no soft cradle bed, No place but a manger, nowhere for His head; No praises of gladness, no thought of their sin, No glory but sadness, no room in the inn.

Refrain

No room, no room, for Jesus, O give Him welcome free, Lest you should hear at Heaven’s gate, “There is no room for thee.”

No sweet consecration, no seeking His part, No humiliation, no place in the heart; No thought of the Savior, no sorrow for sin, No prayer for His favor, no room in the inn.

Refrain

No one to receive Him, no welcome while here, No balm to relieve Him, no staff but a spear; No seeking His treasure, no weeping for sin, No doing His pleasure, no room in the inn.

Refrain

AHoliday WishFrom

UsforYou

and so much heartfelt gratitude too

On behalf of our entire team, we wish you a healthy and joyous holiday season, and the best of everything in the new year.

Thanks so much for dropping in on us and supporting local businesses like ours.

We can't wait to see you again in 2025!

ON CHRISTMAS MORNING

Old December’s

Here at last Time

For celebration

Christmas present Christmas past

Tumble down Together

Like the snow

What a show

Now the snowman

Someone made Is melting By the road side

On the wind

A serenade

Children’s voices

Singing I believe I believe in us

I believe

Chorus:

On Christmas morning

You awaken With a smile

You hold me

In your arms

We watch The snowflakes fly And then you love me And I realize How sweet love can be All the memories

Coming back again

Each year

On Christmas morning

Sentimental melodies

Surround me

Like an old friend She spent the winter

Here with me

Silently we watched The season change And they change So fast And fade away

it reminded me of my neighbour across the street. I saw him clearing snow from his yard the other day. He was red in the face and out of breath.” says Larry.

“Yes, I know him, he was our bus driver last year. He’s so nice.” adds Flora.

“I’ve got an idea. Why don’t we do what Buddy the Snowman did? We could use our days off to make other people happy.” suggests Charlotte.

“I’m totally up for it. And we wouldn’t have to sneak around at night, we could just tell people that it keeps us busy and makes us happy,” adds Larry.

“Oh yes, and we could put on our Santa hats!” exclaims Flora, jumping up and down.

The very next day, the children begin their “good deeds tour.” First, they clear snow from Larry’s neighbour’s house. On the second day, they walk Charlotte’s grandmother’s dog because the sidewalks are too slippery for her. Finally, they take homemade cookies to Flora’s neighbours, the Rodriguezes. They’ve just adopted an adorable baby who keeps them up all night.

Everyone is grateful and says a big “THANK YOU” to the children. They’re thrilled to have made people happy while having fun, and they promise to do it again next year.

- THE END -

Ingredients

SILVER BELLS

780-764-2226

Best Ever Meatloaf

2 eggs

1 onion chopped

2/3 cup milk

1 c. shredded cheddar cheese

3 bread slices

2 tsp. salt

½ cup raw carrot

¼ tsp pepper

1 1/2 lbs ground beef

¼ c ketchup

¼ cup br sugar

1 TBSP prepared mustard

Instructions

Break eggs in large bowl and beat with fork. Add milk, salt, pepper and bread crumbs. Beat until bread disintegrates, add onions, carrots, cheese and beef. Mix well. Put into loaf pan. Combine brown sugar, ketchup mustard in a small bowl and spread over meatloaf. Bake in oven at 350 for 1 ½ hours. Let stand for 10 minutes.

City sidewalks, busy sidewalks, Dressed in holiday style, In the air there is a feeling, of Christmas Children laughing, People passing Meeting smile after smile, And on every 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 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 ring, Soon it will be Christmas day.

Mamere’s Christmas Jewel Cake

2 cups Graham Cracker Crumbs

½ cup butter, melted and cooled.

Mix crumbs with melted butter and press smoothly on bottom of a 9”X13” pan. Bake at 350 F for 10 minutes and let cool. Set aside about ½ cup to sprinkle on top.

1 pkg. (3 oz Each:) Orange, Cherry, Lime Jello

3 cups boiling water ¾ cup cold water.

Prepare 1st 3 packages of jello separately with 1 cup hot and ¼ cup cold water in each. Dissolve jello thoroughly. Chill until rm.

Combine 1 cup pineapple juice

And ¼ cup sugar in saucepan heating to boiling. Remove from heat and dissolve 1 pkg. 3 oz lemon jello with ½ cup cold water. Chill until syrupy.

Whip 2 cups heavy cream and fold into syrupy lemon jello. Stir well. Cube 3 remaining jellos and fold into the cream . Spread onto crumbs and chill 8 hours.

Alice Belzile
Diane Lydom

Kids colouring contest! Enter for a chance to win a cool pri ze! Please drop off entries by December 20th, draw will be done on D ecember 21st

Entries can be dropped off at Xtreme Equipment, 4909 Bruce Road, Vegreville

Parents Name: Parents Phone Number:

Name: Age:

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