Magical Moments 2021

Magical

Moments

2021

Holiday Recipes, Santa Letters, Christmas Carols & more!

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As we rejoice in the miracle of Christmas, let us give thanks for the message of love, faith and hope that was discovered in a manger so long ago. May a feeling of peace stay with you throughout the year, and may you and yours revel in a joyous holiday season.

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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.

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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.

Mistletoe was held sacred by the Norse, the Celtic Druids, and Native American Indians, because it remains green and bears fruit during the winter when

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Carols, Recipes, Letters to Santa and much more All Inside!

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Christmas Songs A Baby Just Like You . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 45 A Boy Is Born In Bethlehem . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 49 A Marshmallow World . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 62 All I Want For Christmas Is My Two Front Teeth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 16 Angels From The Realms Of Glory . . . . . . . . Page 60 Angels We Have Heard On High . . . . . . . . . Page 33 Away In A Manger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 28 Baby’s First Christmas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 54 Carol Of The Bells . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 57 Chestnuts Roasting On An Open Fire . . . . . Page 59 Deck The Halls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 29 Ding Dong Merrily on High . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 51 Do You Hear What I Hear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 35 Frosty The Snow Man . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 56 Go Tell It On The Mountain . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 47 God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen . . . . . . . . . . Page 36 Grandma Got Run Over By A Reindeer . . . . Page 42 Hark The Herald Angels Sing . . . . . . . . . . . Page 40 Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas . . . . Page 55 Here Comes Santa Claus . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 43 I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus . . . . . . . Page 6 I Saw Three Ships . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 34 I Want A Hippopotamus For Christmas . . . . Page 61 I’ll Be Home For Christmas . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 51 It Came Upon The Midnight Clear . . . . . . . . Page 10 It’s Christmas Day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 32 It’s The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year. . . Page 38 Jingle Bells . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 12 Jingle Bell Rock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 48 Jolly Old St. Nicholas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 53 Joy To The World . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 39 Let It Snow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 21 Little Drummer Boy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 27 No Room at the Inn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 58 O Christmas Tree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 33 O Come All Ye Faithful . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 15 O Holy Night . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 23 O Little Town of Bethlehem . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 22 Old Toy Trains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 41 On Christmas Morning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 31 Rockin Around The Christmas Tree . . . . . . . Page 50 Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer . . . . . . . . . Page 18 Santa Claus Is Coming To Town . . . . . . . . . Page 14 Silent Night . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 19 Silver Bells . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 17 The First Noel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 20 The Twelve Days Of Christmas. . . . . . . . . . . Page 24 There’s No Place Like Home For The Holidays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 44 Walking In A Winter Wonderland . . . . . . . . . Page 8 We Three Kings Of Orient Are . . . . . . . . . . . Page 30 We Wish You A Merry Christmas . . . . . . . . . Page 26 What Child Is This . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 3 White Christmas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 28

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With best wishes and gratitude to all of you who have helped play a vital role in our success this past year.

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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

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Mommy kissing Santa Claus last night.

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All of us at Homewise Realty would like to wish all of you a Very Merry Christmas

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Merry Christmas and many thanks.

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Vegreville & District Co-op We're checking our list of people to thank, and your name is on it.

Merry Christmas!

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WALKING IN A WINTER WONDERLAND

Have a Happy & Safe Holiday Season

Sleigh bells ring, are you listening, In the lane, snow is glistening A beautiful sight, We’re happy tonight.

Walking in a winter wonderland.

We would like to Thank all of our customers for their continued support over this last year.

We look forward to seeing you in the New Year!

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

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With You In Mind At

Christmas time May you and your family enjoy the many blessings that give true meaning to the holiday season.

We feel privileged and blessed to have you as our neighbors.

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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.

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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.

According to old English folk tales, the Devil died when Jesus was born. So some towns developed a Christmas Eve tradition of ringing the church bells near midnight to announce the Devil’s demise.

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IT CAME UPON A MIDNIGHT CLEAR We hope your Christmas is filled with family, friends and good times.

May joy surround you this holiday season!

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Hope everything runs smoothly for you this holiday season. Many thanks for your continued support.

Merry Christmas Management & Staff

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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.

Scotland has historically made a much bigger deal of celebrating Hogmanay (the last day of the year, a.k.a. New Year’s Eve) than Christmas.

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JINGLE BELLS

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, the story I must tell I went out on the snow 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.

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.

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.

Russian Borsht Submitted by Diane Lydom

Fry cabbage and onion (we add garlic) in oil till browned.

Remove cabbage and onion from skillet and place in a bigger pot.

Cube potatoes and carrots.

What we like best about the holiday season, is the opportunity to express our gratitude and warm wishes to the many folks who have helped us along the way.

Thank you from the Management & Staff of

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Add enough hot water to cover the cabbage.

Add cubed vegetables and cook until done.

Add 1 can of tomatoes.

Add dill if desired.

Salt and pepper to taste.

Bring to a boil and serve.

Add cream only when soup is in a bowl. Don't boil or it will curdle.

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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

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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

To all our friends both far and near, "Merry Christmas and Happy New Year."

May Santa deliver all you've hoped for, Like good friends, good health, and good times galore!

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Corn Flake Squares Submitted by Jennifer Jakubec

30 large marshmallows ½ cup butter 2 ½ cups cornflakes 1 cup shredded coconut ½ cup slivered almonds Melt marshmallows and butter over low heat Add cornflakes, coconut, and almonds – mix well Press into an 8x8 greased pan Chill well

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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,

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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.

May the timeless message of Christmas fill your heart and home with joy now and throughout the coming year.

Merry Christmas

Gordon, Patricia & Victoria Pawluk and Family

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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!

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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!”

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!”

Love's Custom Meats and staff extend our heartfelt Christmas Greetings and wish our past, present and future customers a Prosperous New Year!

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Hope your season radiates all the warmth and happiness you deserve.

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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

In spite of Ethiopia’s

ring, Christian heritage, Soon it will be Christmas day.

Christmas is not an important holiday there. Most people

actually call the holiday Ganna or Genna after a hockey-like ball game played only once a year, on Christmas afternoon

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year

A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO ALL OUR PRESENT & NEW CUSTOMERS WISHING YOU A SAFE & HAPPY HOLIDAY FROM ALL OF US

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Have a

Merry Christmas 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

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?”

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

Poppycock Submitted by Jennifer Jakubec

jingle bells, jingle bells May your holiday season find you laughing all the way.

We’re really grateful for your business.

Management & Staff FOR

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780-632-6300 Located in Vegreville 5006 - 52 Ave.

1 cup pecan halves 1 cup blanched almonds 8 cups popcorn 1 ½ cups sugar 1 cup butter ½ cup corn syrup ½ tsp. cream of tartar ½ tsp. baking soda 1 tsp. vanilla Heat oven to 350 – toast pecans and almonds Mix toasted nuts together with popcorn Combine sugar, butter, syrup, and cream of tartar in a saucepan Cook until mixture forms a hard ball when dropped into cold water Remove from heat Stir in baking soda and vanilla Pour mixture over popcorn and nuts – mix well Turn out on cookie sheets and cool until hard Once cool break apart

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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

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PH: (780) 632-3017

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 “

www.deerland.ca There's no place we'd rather be, Than here in this community -To celebrate from beginning to end The holiday season with all of our friends!

Merry Christmas and many thanks for making us feel so welcome here.

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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.

Greetings, Friends

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!

Cuban Lunch Bars Submitted by Diane Lydom

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year Management & Staff

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2 Cups Chocolate chips 2 Cups Butterscotch chips 2/3 Cups Peanut butter 1 1/2 Cups Crushed potato chips 1 Cup crushed unsalted peanuts 1.Melt Chocolate chips, butterscotch chips and Peanut Butter in double boiler pot.

2.After they are melted, fold in crunched chips and peanuts well.

3.Spoon a tablespoon full in cupcake or candy liners.

I get these at the $$$ store.

4.Refrigerate or freeze.

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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.

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The city of Riga, Latvia holds the claim as home to history’s first decorated Christmas tree, back in 1510.

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.

2021.

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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

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Here's hoping your holiday season is fresh and beautiful all the way through. Many thanks, folks!

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

Fast and Easy Shortbread Cookies Submitted by Jennifer Jakubec

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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

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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!

On Christmas Day, tradition allows Lebanese children to go up to any adult and say, “Editi ‘aleik!” (“You have a gift for me!”). If the adult has a present to spare, the kids add this to their traditional Christmas morning haul.

Vegreville, AB | (780) 632-2514 | 6138 - 50 Ave

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THE TWELVE DAYS OF CHRISTMAS

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.

VEGTEL Engraving & Gifts 5022 - 50 St, Vegreville

780-632-2512

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.

These little soldiers have come to say, "Hope you enjoy a great holiday" And for the many kind things that you do, We salute each one of you!

Happy Holidays, everyone!

Management and Staff

PRIME CUTS MEAT & DELI LTD. 5029 - 50 St

VEGREVILLE, ALTA

780-632-6149

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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, 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.

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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!

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Tom Smith invented Christmas Crackers around 1846. He

Caramel Dip

was inspired by the French habit of wrapping sugared almonds in twists of paper as food gifts.

Submitted by Bev Homeniuk

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.

Celebrating 22 Years!

Wishing you and yours a dose of good cheer and a large measure of happiness this holiday season. We’re proud to care for people like you, and thank you for your trust in us.

Vegreville Natural Health Centre (On Main Street next to VegTel)

Phone 780-603-2378 5026 - 50 Street Vegreville, AB

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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.

Christmas Icebox Cookies Submitted by Jennifer Jakubec

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

½ cup white sugar ½ cup brown sugar 1 cup butter 1 egg ½ tsp. salt ½ tsp. baking soda 1 tsp. vanilla 2 cups flour ¼ cup glazed cherries OR nuts

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

Mix ingredients together in the order of above Form a roll with mixture Wrap in wax paper and chill well Slice and bake at 350

Panels: Regular Interlock, & Tank Aluminum Extrusion Building Accessories

Vegreville, AB

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Alan Baxandall Manager

Cell 780-632-1406 Fax 780-632-6969 Res. 780-632-4707

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THE LITTLE DRUMMER BOY

Roast turkey didn’t appear consistently

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

on Christmas Day menus until 1851, when it replaced roast swan as the favorite dish of Royal

So to honor Him Pa rum pum pum pum When we come

courts.

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

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AWAY IN A MANGER

WHITE CHRISTMAS

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

As we wrap up another year, we wish you all the blessings of the holiday season and thank you for the courtes y and friendship you' ve shown to us this past year.

Mondays: Closed Tues., Wed., Thurs., Fri.: 9am - 6pm Saturdays: 9am - 2pm

Open 7 days a week including holidays.

780-632-7660

Vinet's Village Mall

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DECK THE HALLS

Deck the halls with bought 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 candy cane’s origins can be traced back to Europe circa 1670, but it didn’t appear in the U.S. until the 1800s

We can’t do your shopping, but we’ll do your returns.

We prepare all kinds of tax returns...

Personal Business Farm Estate & Trust Corporate

Commission Sales Partnership Rental GST

Happy Holidays from 780 632 6649 4767 50 Avenue, Vegreville

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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

Special Caramel Corn Submitted by Jennifer Jakubec

15 cups popcorn ¼ cup Roger's Golden Syrup ½ cup butter ½ tsp. salt 1 cup brown sugar ½ tsp. baking soda

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

Cook syrup, butter, salt, and brown sugar for 5 minutes on stove Remove from heat and add baking soda Pour over popcorn – mix well Put in oven at 200 for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes

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

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year from our entire team

Phone: 780 632 6788

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4918-50 Avenue Vegreville, AB

www.synergycpas.ca

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

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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

Hope your holiday is a real page-turner with lots of joy in every chapter!

Thanks for the time spent with us this year.

Merry Christmas to you and your family.

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

Vegreville Centennial Library 4709-50 St. Vegreville 780-632-3491 www.vegrevillelibrary.ab.ca

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

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780-632-6688

5245 57 Ave Vegreville

780-632-6449

4406 Bruce Road

Merry Christmas and thanks for your patronage.

Vegreville

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Keep Christ In Christmas Remembering those we love this Christmas Season. So grateful for your trust in our monument restoration workmanship. Looking forward to exceeding your monument restoration expectations in 2022.

Don & Deb Zaleschuk “Each And Every Project Passionately Completed With The Utmost Respect”

Done With Pride Complete Monument Restoration www.done-with-pride.com

Don Cell 780-632-9273 Deb Cell 780-632-9404 Home 780-658-2212 Ranfurly, AB

dzaleshchuk09@gmail.com

With joy in our hearts, we extend our warm wishes to you and your family for a very

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year

We appreciate your continued loyal support.

Management & Staff 780 632 3266

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.

Ph: 780-632-2445 Fx: 780-632-7512

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Candy Canes were generally all white until the 1900s, when they took on a shape representing Jesus’ hook for shepherding his lambs and colors representing purity (white) and Christ’s sacrifice (red).

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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

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...

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

Chorus: Gloria, In Excelsius Deo

Christmas pudding was originally

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

more than just a tasty treat.

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

(bachelorhood) were put inside,

Small items such as coins (wealth) and buttons and supposedly foretold what the New Year would bring.

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

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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.

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.

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?

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?

Rejoice in the Magic of Christmas With faith as your guide, we wish you a season filled with the precious gifts of family, friendship, fellowship, peace and contentment.

Thank you for bringing so much joy to our year with your visits.

Your support and trust make us feel truly blessed. Merry Christmas!

Vegreville Seed Cleaning Plant

phone: (780) 632-2580 fax: (780) 603-2345 vegseed@telusplanet.net

S avor Savor T he The S eason!

Season!

Colleen Krill and Staff 780-632-6090 6801 Hwy 16A WEST Vegreville, AB

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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.

Morning, evening or in-between, we’re always happy to see you and look forward to serving you again next year.

With best wishes for a happy holiday from our entire staff.

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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.

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

The city of Riga, Latvia holds the claim as home to history’s first decorated Christmas tree, back in 1510.

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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

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year Щасливого Різдва і Нового року

May your holiday be filled with ever y happiness the holidays have to offer.

We appreciate your patronage & friendship.

We are grateful to be part of such a close-knit community. The kindness and support of good friends and customers like you make doing business here a pleasure for us. Many thanks!

Staff & Management

Georgie's Beauty Salon

Office #11, 6109 - 50 Ave. Vegreville, AB 780-632-7611 1-800-668-5359

Other Locations *Bonnyville *Camrose *St. Paul

"Family Hair Care Centre"

"FamG ile yoH r FC an rk eiwCentre rga inia ra

780 632 6727

4830 - 54 Street, Vegreville, AB Across from Galleria Shops

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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 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.”

Alberta Sports Vision Institute Ph: 780-632-4448

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4914 50 Avenue, Vegreville

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

Dear Santa How is it living in the north pole? How cold is it?

What do you do for fun? Do you have polar bears?

How are the elves ? I bet it is cold up there. I would really love hot wheel color shifting cars for Christmas.

Hope you have a Merry Christmas.

Love your pal - Leim Baker

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Wishing you a safe and happy holiday season. From the Mayor, Council & Staff at the Town of Vegreville.

Mayor Tim MacPhee

Councillor Len Bullock

Councillor Jerrold Lemko

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Councillor Justin Curtis

Councillor Taneen Rudyk

Councillor Tina Warawa

Councillor Dave Berry

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IT’S 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 There’ll be parties for hosting Marshmallows for toasting And caroling out in the snow There’ll be scary ghost stories And tales of the glories of Christmases long, long ago

There's no better time than Christmas to open our hearts and tell you how much we enjoy having you for our neighbors and friends. Thanks for making us feel so at home here.

5441 - 60 Street , Vegreville, AB

780-632-7876

It’s the most wonderful time of the year There’ll be much mistltoeing And hearts will be glowing When love ones are near It’s the most wonderful time of the year There’ll be parties for hosting Marshmallows for toasting And caroling out in the snow There’ll be scary ghost stories And tales of the glories of Christmases long, long ago

Sounds of silver bells fill the air And celebration is everywhere But we're so glad to be right here To wish you Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Management & Staff Delawski Contracting Ltd Phone: 780-632-3904 Cell: 780-632-1193

It’s the most wonderful time of the year There’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

To Santa Hope you have a very Merry Christmas.

Love Harmony

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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.

The midwinter festival of Yule has been celebrated by the Germanic peoples since at least the 4th century. Yule, which is also called Winter Solstice, is the longest night of the year and the time of greatest darkness.

Some scholars believe the word yule means “revolution” or “wheel,” symbolizing the cyclical return of the sun. King Haakon I of Norway rescheduled the date of Yule to coincide with Christian celebrations held at the time

Canadian Tire VEGREVILLE

From the Whole Team Here at Canadian Tire Vegreville, We Wish You All a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Canadian Tire Vegreville Located at 6623 Highway 16A West 780-632-2601 Hours of Operation Service: Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm Store Hours: Saturday 8am - 6pm, Sunday 9am - 6pm; Monday - Friday 8am - 8pm Holiday Hours: Christmas Eve 8am - 5pm, Christmas Day CLOSED Boxing Day 9am - 6pm, New Years Eve 8am - 5pm New Years Day CLOSED

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HARK THE HERALD ANGELS SING It ’s Been A Pleasure Serving You

Wishing all our customers and friends, a season that satisfied from beginning to end!

For your loyal patronage , please accept a hea y po ion our gratitude .

5415 50 5415 50 Ave., Ave., Vegreville, Vegreville, A AB B

Season’s Greetings from Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 39 To Vegreville and our neighbors in the Surrounding Communities and Counties.

Wishing you and your families a healthy and happy 2022!

We also want to extend a most sincere thank you for all of your support of our commemorative and fund-raising activities over the past year.

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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!”

Der Santa How are your reindeer? I have been a good boy.

For Christmas I would like 2-Optimas Prime Transformers, and 1-Lego Jeep Wrangler. I also want a Walmart Paw Patrol gift card.

Love Emerson Walroth

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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?

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

Joe, Adam, Alice & Staff

780-632-6711

Vegreville, Alberta

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Merry Christmas From Our Home to Yours

Wishing you and yours the best of the Holiday Season.

Sheldon, Linda & Staff VEGREVILLE

780-632-3388 5029 - 50th Ave Vegreville

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

Gordo’s Mechanical

780-603-7689 5101 - 52 Ave, Vegreville Located at Flash Distributors

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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 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.

Thank you for trusting us to provide all of your banking needs this year.

We send you warmest Christmas greetings and wishes for a wonderful New Year!

Dave & Vivian 780-632-4818

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We see banking differently.

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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

All the best to you and yours for a beautiful and sparkling holiday season.

It's been a privilege and a pleasure serving you. Thanks, everyone!

Management & Staff

5033 - 50th St.,Vegreville, AB 780-632-2891

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 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

5046 - 50 Ave Vegreville, AB 780-632-7474 Fax: 780-632-6464

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A BABY JUST LIKE YOU 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

CTS WELDING INC. B-Pressure Welding

24 Hour Oilfield Service

Corey Swihun Vegreville 780-632-7697 Cell: 780-632-8788 coreyswihun@gmail.com

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

Oreo-Rice Krispie Squares Submitted by Helen Shewchuk

½ cup butter 1-400g Kraft Jet Puffed Jumbo Marshmallows 1 pkg. Christie Oreo thins, sandwich cookies 9 cups rice krispies 1 tsp vanilla In a large bowl, mix rice Krispies and broken up Oreo cookies. Melt butter and marshmallows in a large suitable pot on low heat. Add vanilla. Pour over Rice Krispies mixture and stir until fully coated. Pour into a 10” X 13” parchment lined pan. Press down firmly. Let Cool. Cut into desired size bars.

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CUSTOM KITCHEN CABINETS & CLOSETS Residential / Commercial

Kitchen Cabinets Custom Millwork Cabinet Doors

“A commitment to quality of service”

Dave Ph. (780) 632-4488 Shop Cell. (780) 603-7922

email: dhorvat@telusplanet.net

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Legend has it, we hang stockings by the chimney with care thanks to a poor man who didn’t have enough money for his three daughters’ dowries. Generous old St. Nick dropped a bag of gold down their chimney one night after the girls had hung their freshly-washed stockings there to dry.

That’s where the gold ended up, and the tradition stuck.

Thimble Cookies Submitted by Jennifer Jakubec

½ cup butter ½ cup sugar 2 tsp. vanilla ¼ tsp. salt

2 cups flour 2 egg whites Milk

Shredded coconut OR Chopped walnuts Jam OR cherry pie filling Cream sugar and butter – mix well Add vanilla and mix until light and fluffy Sift flour with salt and add to creamed mixture Use a little milk to hold the mixture together Roll cookie dough into balls Beat 2 egg whites Dip balls in egg whites Roll in shredded coconut or walnut pieces Place balls on a baking sheet and make a dent in the center of each cookie – fill with jam or cherry pie filling Bake at 325 for 20 minutes

Season's Greetings & A Happy New Year To the many customers we have served this past year, may your holidays be filled with peace, love, health & happiness & may the new year bring you every joy.

We appreciate your friendship & trust.

We look forward to serving you again.

Wally's Construction

Wally Kokotailo - General Contractor

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4826-54 Street Vegreville, AB T9C 1M9 Ph: 780-632-7962 Cell: 780-632-1632

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GO TELL IT ON THE MOUNTAIN 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.

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Single Salad Meal in a Bowl Antoinette Fortier

Feel free to substitute with ingredients you have on hand.

Ingredients: A half a cup of washed lettuce or other greens A ¼ cup of grated cheese A ½ cup of washed can chick peas or any beans you have in cupboard Garnish: A sprinkling of croutons, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, artificial bacon bits, olives, or other food.

Mix first three ingredients together, blend up a mixture of two tablespoons of oil with squeeze of lemon juice and desired herbs like basil or chives. A half teaspoon of herbs will do or to taste. Toss salad with dressing. Sprinkle garnish of choice on top of salad.

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.

STEAK & PIZZA HOUSE & SPORTS LOUNGE

Fully Licensed

Ph: 780-632-3999 4925-50th Ave, Vegreville

OPEN SEVEN DAYS A WEEK

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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 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.

In the Marshall Islands, people prepare for Christmas months in advance, stockpiling gifts and dividing into jeptas, or teams, that hold song-and-dance competitions on Christmas Day.

Leftover Ham & Cheddar Scalloped Potatoes Submitted by Diane Lydom

� cup (4 tablespoons) butter� 2 cups whole milk or cream� 2 teaspoons minced garlic� 1 teaspoon salt� 2 lbs.

Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced*� 1 cup (4 ounces) grated cheddar cheese� 1 � cups (about � ounces) cooked, diced ham� Garnish: fresh chopped chives, green onions, or parsley Preheat oven to 400F (200C). Spray an 11 x 7-inch baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.

In a large pot, melt butter over medium-high heat. Whisk in milk, garlic, and salt. Add sliced potatoes.

Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook (uncovered) for about 15 minutes (or until potatoes are tender). Gently stir the potatoes periodically as they cook. The sauce thickens as the potatoes cook!

Add the ham to the potato mixture.

Spoon into prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with grated cheese.

Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown. Let stand for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Anita

Here's hoping that your holiday exceeds your expectations in every way! We really appreciate your visits this past year.

Merry Christmas!

VEGREVILLE ACCOUNTING SERVICES

Phone: 780-632-4430 Fax: 780-632-4440

*** I started by sautéing lots of chopped onions in the butter, then adding the milk, etc. I also added some of my 'salted herbs' and some leeks that I had in the fridge!

(Diane)

4931-51 Avenue, Vegreville, Alberta

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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!

No Bake Chocolate Crisp Submitted by Jennifer Jakubec

¾ cup honey 1 cup peanut butter 1 cup chocolate chips 1 cup salted peanuts 3 cups rice krispies Mix peanut butter and honey in a large saucepan over low heat Slowly bring to a boil and remove from heat Add chocolate chips – stir until melted Add peanuts and rice krispies – stir to coat Press into a greased pan and chill well

Warm Greetings At Christmas

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!

People in Iceland will often exchange books on Christmas Eve, then spend the rest of the night reading them and eating chocolate.

The tradition is part of a season called Jolabokaflod, or “The Christmas Book Flood.” As a result, Iceland publishes more books per capita than any other country selling most of them between September and November

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Wishing our clients a sleigh full of surprises, a heart full of memories and a home full of love during the holidays!

Thank you for your gift of support and friendship.

Season’s Greetings!

Richard & Phyllis Tropak

SECURITY SYSTEMS CAMERA/CARD ACCESS SYSTEMS

780-478-1429 phylrich@telus.net

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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.

Tomato Soup Cake Submitted by Jennifer Jakubec

*Usually double recipe* (9x13) 1/3 cup margarine 1 can tomato soup 1 ½ cups flour ½ tsp. cloves 1 cup raisins 1 cup sugar 1 tsp. baking soda 1 tsp. cinnamon ½ tsp. nutmeg ½ tsp. allspice Cream sugar and margarine Dissolve baking soda in tomato soup Add to butter and sugar Add flour, spices, and raisins Pour mixture into 8x8 pan (for double recipe pour into 9x13) Bake for 1 hour at 350

We're displaying this message of cheer To thank you all for stopping here Because one thing that we know is true Is it wouldn't be Christmas without all of you!

O’Henry Bars Submitted by Diane Lydom

A very merry Christmas to our friends, neighbors and customers. You make it all worthwhile!

Forever Monuments

4217-51 Ave. Vegreville (east of Pysanka) Locally owned and operated Ph. 780-632-2054, Cell 780-966-9191 Web: www.forevermonuments.com Email: len@forevermonuments.com

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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

4 cups rolled oats 1 cup packed brown sugar 1 cup butter ½ cup white corn syrup 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips ¾ cup peanut butter

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).

Mix the oats, brown sugar, butter or margarine, and white corn syrup. Pat into a 10 x 15 inch pan. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes. Do not over bake.

Melt chocolate chips and peanut butter. Spread over baked crust while hot. Cut into bars right away.

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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

DING DONG MERRILY ON HIGH [Refrain:] Ding dong! Merrily on high, In heav’n the bells are ringing: Ding dong! Verily the sky Is riv’n with angel singing.

Gloria, Hosanna in excelsis!

E’en so here below, below, Let steeple bells be swungen, And “Io, io, io!”

By priest and people sungen.

[Refrain] Pray you, dutifully prime Your matin chime, you ringers May you beautifully rhyme Your eve time song you singers

Thimble Cookies Submitted by Diane Lydom

Cream together well: ½ cup butter ¼ cup sugar Add: and combine until well blended: 1 egg yolk well beaten 2 tsp lemon juice from a real lemon 1 cup sifted flour Shape dough into balls about 1 inch in diameter.

Roll into slightly beaten egg white.(just before hard stage) Roll into very finely chopped walnuts or pecans.

Place on greased cookie sheet. Bake for 5 minutes @325/350.

Take out of oven and make a hole in the middle of each.

Return to oven and bake for 10 to 12 minutes.

Take out. Cool. When ready to serve, fill with raspberry or Strawberry jelly or jam.

These cookies do not freeze will. Serve them fresh!

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Vegreville Travel Services Inc. FOR ALL YOUR VACATION and TRAVEL NEEDS

Call Rick or Lorraine Rutter 780-632-2101

Email: rrutter@tpi.ca

www.tpiworldwide.com/richardruttertpi

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Molasses Cookies Cream together: ½ cup margarine 2/3 cup white sugar 1 egg 4-5 tablespoons cooking molasses 1 ¾ cup all purpose flour ( or enough to keep cough from being sticky) 1 tsp. Cinnamon 1 tsp. ginger pinch of salt 1 tsp. baking soda Roll into balls and place on a cookie sheet. Makes 2 dozen. Bake at 375, length of time not indicated.

Shane Kuchik Master Electrician

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780.632.0620

Residential s Commercial s Industrial

780-632-7732

5041 - 52 Avenue, Vegreville, Alberta

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In Argentina, most family gatherings in Argentina take place on Christmas Eve, with huge feasts, gifts exchanged at midnight, and children going to sleep to the sound of fireworks

Layered Oriental Spread Submitted by Bev Homeniuk

¾ cup chopped cooked chicken or turkey ½ cup shredded carrots ¼ cup chopped unsalted peanuts or slivered almonds 3 tbsp. chopped green pepper 1 tbsp. chopped parsley 2 tsp. soya sauce ¼ tsp. ginger 1 clove garlic, crushed Combine all the ingredients and let sit for several hours.

Sauce: ¼ cup brown sugar 2 tsp. cornstarch 1 cup water ¼ cup ketchup 2 tbsp. vinegar 1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce 3 drops Tabasco sauce Mix brown sugar, cornstarch and water. Add ketchup, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce and Tabasco sauce.

Heat until slightly thick. Cool.

Base: 1 – 8 oz. package cream cheese 1 tbsp. milk Beat cream cheese and milk until fluffy and spread on a round 10-inch tray. Top with chicken mixture and pour sauce over top. Refrigerate. Serve with assorted crackers.

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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 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.

Thinking of You Happy Holidays!

It’s been a real treat serving you this past year.

VEGREVILLE TOWING Daryl & Lorraine Meyer (Owners) 780-632-3320

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BABY’S FIRST CHRISTMAS 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!

The first Christmas trees were decorated within Roman times, with candles being used a later date to light up the tree.

Electric lights on the tree were introduced in 1895. The shape of the bauble was first used to mirror the fruit, which was once on the trees.

Cascadia Salad Adapted from Mr. Mike’s

Adjust amounts for the crowd. Separate ingredients can be kept in fridge and mixed as needed. ·Mixed salad greens (I use leaf lettuce, romaine, in season) ·1 cup dried sweetened cranberries or any dried fruit ·Lots of crumbled feta cheese ·Lots of Pecans or walnuts, toasted We make it so that guests can put what they want in their salad bowl then drizzle with the dressing. Very adaptable!!!

from Konrad, Ann & family

KON’S WELDING

780-632-6022, Vegreville

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Lemon Poppyseed Dressing Recipe by: Lisa Weston Allrecipes "A wonderful dressing for your favorite salads!" ·1/3 cup white sugar ·1/2 cup lemon juice ·2 teaspoons diced onion ·1 teaspoon Dijon mustard ·1/2 teaspoon salt ·2/3 cup canola oil (olive oil has a pungent taste) ·1 tablespoon poppy seeds Blend sugar, lemon juice, onion, Dijon mustard, and salt in a blender until smooth. Stream canola oil in a thin stream into the mixture while blender is running. Add poppy seeds and pulse blender a few times, just to mix seeds into the dressing.

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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.

Overnight Pumpkin French Toast Casserole Submitted by Bev Homeniuk

1 loaf (1 pound) cinnamon-raisin bread 1 package (80ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese, cut into ¾ inch cubes 8 large eggs 1 can (12 ounces) evaporated m ilk 1 cup canned pumpkin 2/3 cup packed brown sugar ½ cup fat-free milk 2 tsp. ground cinnamon ¼ tsp. ground nutmeg ¼ tsp. ground ginger 1/8 tsp. cloves ½ tsp. salt ½ chopped pecans Confectioners' sugar, optional Maple syrup, warmed, optional Cut each slice of bread into quarters, Arrange half of the bread in a greased 13 x 9 inch baking dish; layer with cubed cream cheese and remaining bread, pressing down slightly.

In a large bowl, whisk eggs, evaporated milk, pumpkin, brown sugar, fat-free milk, spices and salt. Pour over top. Refrigerate, covered, overnight.

Preheat oven to 350 ° . Remove casserole from refrigerator while oven heats. Bake, covered, 40 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with pecans. Bake, uncovered, 25-30 minutes or until lightly browned and a knife inserted near the center comes out clean.

Let stand 5-10 minutes before serving. If desired, dust with confectioners' sugar and serve with maple syrup.

Yield: 12 servings.

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Vegreville Bowling Lanes 4913-51 Avenue 780.632.7665

vegrevillelanes1@hotmail.com

AND THANK YOU

4224 - 51 Avenue Vegreville

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FROSTY THE SNOW MAN 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.

O, 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.

Thumpetty thump thump, thumpety thump thump,

Look at Frosty go.

Thumpetty thump thump, thumpety thump thump, Over the hills of snow.

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!”

For Frosty the snow man had to hurry on his way, But he waved goodbye saying,

“Don’t you cry, I’ll be back again some day.”

Thumpetty thump thump, thumpety thump thump, Look at Frosty go.

Thumpetty thump thump, thumpety thump thump, Over the hills of snow.

There are roughly 36 million Christmas trees produced each year, with a tree taking 7-10 years to fully mature.

PEACE ON EARTH

May your hearts find the love, joy, and peace that Jesus came to give.

780-632-6111 w w w. p i z z a h u t . c a

#200, 5441 - 60 St., Vegreville

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www.skylinegreenhouse.com

780-632-0009 5025 50 St Vegreville For Updates and Sales

CARLA’S

Cuts and Gel Nails

Phone 780-603-8167

4943 - 51 Ave., Vegreville, AB

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CAROL OF THE BELLS 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 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

Caramelized Baked Chicken Submitted by Diane Lydom

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

From Todd & Staff at

Vegreville Glass 2019 (Ltd.)

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).2.Place chicken in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Mix together the oil, soy sauce, ketchup, honey, garlic, salt and pepper. Pour over the chicken.3.Bake in preheated oven for one hour, or until sauce is caramelized.

Commercial - Residential - Auto Glass

On, on they send On without end Their joyful tone To ev’ry home [Repeat from the beginning] Ding, dong, ding, dong

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3 pounds chicken wings 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 cup soy sauce 2 tablespoons ketchup1 cup honey 1 clove garlic, minced salt and pepper to taste

Thanks for spending time with us in 2021.

We appreciate you!

5013-48th Street T9C 1T9

Vegreville, AB

780.603.8897

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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.

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

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

Chocolate Marshmallow Cake Submitted by Larissa Bouwman

12-16 pieces ½ cup butter (no substitutes) 2 – 1 ounce squares unsweetened chocolate 1 cup all-purpose our ½ tsp baking powder ¼ tsp baking soda ¼ tsp salt 2 eggs 1 cup unsweetened apple sauce 1 tsp vanilla 1 pack mini marshmallows (divided) Glaze ½ cup sugar 2 tbsp milk 2 tbsp butter ¼ cup chocolate chips In a double boiler melt butter and chocolate. Cool for 10 min.

Combine the our, baking powder, soda and salt

Everything’s Set For A Great Season!

We know we hold a special place in our heart for all the good folk we’ve had the priviledge to serve this year and wish you all a truly joyous and memorable holiday season.

For Your Loyal Patronage, We Are Deeply Grateful, And Look Forward To You Visiting Us Again Soon. *FULLY LICENSED * OPEN FOR BREAKFAST *DELIVERY AVAILABLE

780-632-2347

Located in Vegreville Garden Inn - Formerly Known (Homesteader) 6041-50 Ave

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In another bowl beat eggs, sugar, applesauce and vanilla.

Stir in chocolate mixture. Add dry ingredients and mix well Pour into greased 13 X 9 X 2 baking pan.

Reserve ½ cup marshmallows Sprinkle remaining marshmallows over cake. Return to oven for 2 minutes In a saucepan combine glaze rst 3 ingredients. Boil for 1 minute. Remove from heat add chocolate chips and marshmallows until melted.

Quickly drizzle over cake. Enjoy

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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

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.”

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

Bread Pudding A La Emilie Submitted by Diane Lydom

½ cup brown sugar 1 ½ cups bread, cubed 2 eggs 2 tbsp. Butter 1 cup milk dash of salt dash of cinnamon.

Stir eggs, sugar, butter, milk and cinnamon until well mixed. Add bread. Bake at 350 for 30 minutes. Serve with maple syrup sauce.

Maple syrup sauce 1 cup water 1 cup white sugar 1 cup brown sugar 1 tablespoon maple avored extract a little butter 1.Bring the water, white sugar, and brown sugar to a boil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, and stir in the maple extract; simmer 3 minutes longer.

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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

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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

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.

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Low- Carb Zuppa Toscana Submitted by Diane Lydom

1 pound Mild Italian sausage 6 slices bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1 + onion, diced. Add more to your taste.

3 cloves garlic, pressed 2 (32oz) cartons chicken broth. NO FRILLS chicken broth is best 1 teaspoon ground black pepper 5 cups chopped cauli ower orets 3 cups stemmed and chopped spinach or kale ½ cup half-and-half (optional, served at the table) ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese Cook the Italian sausage in a large pot over medium-high heat until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain off grease and transfer sausage to a plate.

Cook bacon to the same pot until crisp, 3 to 5 minutes.

Remove and drain, leaving about 2 teaspoons of bacon grease in the pot. Add onion and garlic and cook until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.

Return sausage and bacon back into the pot; stir in chicken broth, water, and bouillon cube. Season with pepper and simmer over low heat for 20 minutes. Stir in cauli ower and simmer until almost tender, about 5 minutes. Add spinach (and half-and-half (or served individually on the side); simmer until spinach is wilted, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese to serve.

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Pudding Chomeur ( Unemployment Pudding)

Spanish Peanut Cookies Submitted by Diane Lydom

Submitted by Diane Lydom

Cake: 1 cup sugar 2 cups milk 2 tablespoons butter 6 eggs 5 cups our 2 tablespoons baking powder 1-3/4 teaspoons vanilla avoring Syrup: 6 cups brown sugar 6 cups hot water (boiled) 1 teaspoon maple avor (1/2 cup maple syrup) Put the syrup ingredients in a 9 by 13 inch pan and put it on the stove. Cook until dissolved.

Mix the cake ingredients together and put into the pan.

Cook in a 350 degree oven for 45 minutes to one hour..

Cream thoroughly: 1 cup margarine 1 cup brown sugar 1 cup white sugar

Add: 2 beaten eggs 1 tsp. vanilla 2 Tablespoons water Add to creamed mixture: 1 ½ cup all purpose our 1 tsp. baking soda 1 tsp. salt Add: 3 cups rolled oats 2 cups Spanish peanuts

Drop by teaspoonfuls on cookie sheet and atten slightly.

Bake between 350 and 375 for 10 to 13 minutes.

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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,

Two Hills Registries

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.

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Scented Applesauce Cinnamon Ornaments ( Non-edible) Submitted by Diane Lydom

Recipe by: Valerie Cain Cuff All recipes "This recipe is meant to be used to make ornaments on wreaths, gifts or to hang on Christmas trees. If fragrance starts to fade, drop a little cinnamon oil on ornament."

1 ½ cups applesauce 2 cups cinnamon 2 TBPS white glue drinking straw to make holes if you want to hang ornaments.

Christmas/Valentines Day cookie cutters Mix applesauce and cinnamon together until it is thick enough to hold a form when cut into cookie cutter shapes. Flatten the mixture on a at surface and cut into cookie cutter shapes.

Place cookie shapes on a cookie sheet on parchment paper. If using as a hanging ornament, make hole with a drinking straw before drying. (I clean out the straw by pushing a wooden skewer through to take out all the extra dough.) Can be baked in the oven 200 degrees.

Turn over to dry both sides (after about 1 ½ hours).

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