Special Features - Carol Book 2015

CHRISTMASCarols, Cookies & Crafts 2015

Produced by: The Omineca Express and Caledonia Courier

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CarolsA Holly Jolly Christmas ...................................3Away in a Manger .............................................5Frosty the Snowman .........................................5Deck the Halls ....................................................6Ding Dong Merrily on High ............................7God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen ......................10Hark the Herald Angels Sing ........................11Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas ......13In Excelsis Gloria .............................................13It’s beginning to look alot like Christmas ....15I Saw Three Ships Come Sailing In ...............16Jingle Bells ........................................................17Joy to the World ...............................................19Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer ..................21O Little Town of Bethlehem ...........................22Santa Claus is coming to town ......................25See Amid the Winter’s Snow .........................26Silver Bells ........................................................28Silent Night ......................................................28The Holly and the Ivy .....................................30The First Noel ..................................................31

RecipesCheesecake Cups ...............................................4

Chocolate Christmas Cookies..........................4

Shortbread Cookies .........................................12

Mint Meringues ...............................................12

Triple Chocolate Cookies ...............................23

No-Bake Desserts ............................................29

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For all that God has created.May your days be blessed with family

and friends this holiday season.

Merry Christmasfrom

CraftsEasy ideas for holiday wreaths .......................9

Make you own holiday ornaments ...............18

Eco-Friendly gift ideas....................................20

Vintage T-Shirts - unique gift ........................24

Bird seed ornaments .......................................27

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Have a holly jolly Christmas It’s the best time of the year

Well I don’t know if there’ll be snow But have a cup of cheer

Have a holly jolly Christmas And when you walk down the street

Say hello to friends you know And everyone you meet

Ho ho the mistletoe Hung where you can see Somebody waits for you

Kiss her once for me

Have a holly jolly Christmas And in case you didn’t hear

Oh by golly have a holly jolly Christmas

This year

Have a holly jolly Christmas And when you walk down the street

Say hello to friends you know And everyone you meet

Have a holly jolly Christmas And in case you didn’t hear

Oh by golly have a holly jolly Christmas

This year

A HOLLY JOLLY CHRISTMAS

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Ingredients:

16 vanilla wafer cookies

2 (8oz) pkg cream cheese, softened

3/4 cup sugar

2 eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350. Line muffi n pans with cupcake paper. Place one wafer cookie on

bottom of each cupcake paper. In a medium bowl, cream together cream cheese and

sugar. Beat in eggs and vanilla until smooth. Pour over wafers in cupcake papers. Bake

for 15 minutes or until set. Cool. Top with chocolate chips, caramel sauce, or fruit pie

fi lling of your choice.

Makes 16

CHEESECAKE CUPS

Directions:

Line cookie sheet with parchment paper and

set aside. Place sugar, milk, cocoa powder

and butter into a large heavy saucepan. Stir

over medium heat until well combined. Turn

heat to high and boil rapidly for 1 minute

and take off heat.

Add vanilla, rolled oats, coconut and marsh-

mallows. Stir until marshmallows are melted.

Drop using a tablespoon on cookie sheet,

rough shaped into a round cookie. Chill in

refrigerator for at least 1 hour, remove

from sheet and store them back in the

re

frigerator. Makes 24

Sending Blessings of Peace and Happiness to you!

Merry Christmas!Shawn & Marcia Kelemen

Cluculz Contracting & Roofi ng

CHOCOLATE CHRISTMAS COOKIES

Creamy Chocolate Frosting

1 cup sugar

1/2 cup milk

3 tablespoons cocoa powder

1/4 cup unsalted butter

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

3 cups rolled oats

1 cup fl aked coconut

1 1/4 cups mini marshmallows

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FROSTY THE SNOWMAN

AWAY IN A MANGER Away in a manger, no crib for a bed,

The little Lord Jesus laid down his sweet head.The stars in the bright sky looked down where he lay,

The little Lord Jesus asleep 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 skyAnd stay by my cradle til morning is nigh.

Be near me, Lord Jesus, I ask Thee to stayClose 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.

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

Thumpety thump thump thumpety thump thump

Look at Frosty go Thumpety thump thump thumpety thump thump Over the hills of snow

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3834 Carmen Hill Rd,Vanderhoof, BC V0J 3A1

Wishing you the gift of faith and the blessing of hope!


Deck the halls with boughs of holly, Fa la la la la, la la la la.

Tis the season to be jolly, Fa la la la la, la la la la.

Don we now our gay apparel, Fa la la, la la la, la la la.

Troll the ancient Yule tide carol, Fa la la la la, la la la la.

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

Strike the harp and join the chorus. Fa la la la la, la la la la.

Follow me in merry measure, Fa la la la la, la la la la.

While I tell of Yule tide treasure, Fa la la la la, la la la la.

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

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

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

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

DECK THE HALLS

WWishing you and yours the very ishing you and yours the very best for the Holiday Season!best for the Holiday Season!

250-567-4701Highway 16, Vanderhoof

P.O. BOX 100 - Vanderhoof, B.C. V0J 3A0


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.


Pray you, dutifully prime

Your matin chime, ye ringers;

May you beautifully rime

Your evetime song, ye singers.


DING DONG MERRILY ON HIGH

Stuart Nechako

Growing communities one idea at a time

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May the upcoming joyous season May the upcoming joyous season bring you peace, health and happiness bring you peace, health and happiness

throughout the coming year!throughout the coming year!


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EASY IDEAS FOR HOLIDAY WREATHS

488 Stuart Drive, Fort St. James

250-996-8333

Bake it

Merry

Wreaths are synonymous with the holiday season, and

they can range from intricate to simple to fl ashy to

rustic. Creating festive wreaths does not

necessarily require a lot of skill, and wreaths can be

fashioned from a variety of different materials.

The fi rst step to crafting wreaths is to gather the

foundation pieces. This usually involves a sturdy

material that will serve as the wreath round. It can

be vine, foam, branches, or even wire. You’ll also

need decorative items that fi t the theme of your

wreath. These may be berries, ornaments, ribbons,

bows, and other trinkets that will be attached to the

wreath. Florist wire and tape can be used to attach the

ornaments to the wreath.

“Say cheese” wreath

Purchase a premade evergreen wreath or wrap

boughs of pine around a wreath frame to make your

own. Glue or tie on small wooden frames with photos

of the family to the wreath. Fill in the barren spots

with small bows and ornaments.

Fruitful wreath

Instead of an evergreen wreath, create something

festive and edible. Fruit and vegetables in vibrant

colors can be used to fashion a wreath. Use picks or

wire to attach oranges, lemons, limes, clementines,

and any other produce desired to a foam wreath. Use

leaves to fi ll in sparse areas and a thick ribbon to hang

the wreath.

Holly vine wreath

Purchase a plain grapevine wreath and decorate it

with sprigs of holly leaves and stems with berries.

Simple and festive, this wreath should take

only a few minutes to make and then hang.

Metallic wreath

Add a glamorous touch to an evergreen wreath

with faux fruit and pine cones that you paint with

glimmering metallic colors. Intersperse items in gold,

copper and silver for an eye-catching piece that can

adorn any spot in your home. Add a few twinkling

lights to refl ect off of the metallic elements to add

even more appeal.

Bells or glass ornament wreath

Use fl exible wire to string a wreath of metal bells or

glass ornaments together in a ring shape. Bells not

only look nice but also lend a gentle twinkling sound

anytime the door is opened.

Floral wreath

Make a fresh fl ower wreath from a fl orist’s wreath

and fresh blooms. Soak the foam wreath in water

according to the packaged directions. Trim fl ower

stems (carnations are durable) and insert the stems

into the wreath. Attach a bow to the bottom of the

wreath and then hang. This is one wreath that is best

displayed the day of the festivities because it has a

short shelf life.

Cinnamon wreath

This wreath looks beautiful and gives off that

quintessential holiday aroma. Begin with a foam

wreath and wrap with a two-inch wide ribbon to

cover. Use hot glue to secure cinnamon sticks all

around the wreath. For more color, add sprigs of

holly, bows or mistletoe.


God rest ye merry, gentlemenLet nothing you dismay

Remember, Christ, our SaviourWas born on Christmas day

To save us all from Satan’s powerWhen 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 bornAnd laid within a mangerUpon this blessed morn

The which His Mother MaryDid nothing take in scorn



From God our Heavenly FatherA blessed Angel came;

And unto certain ShepherdsBrought tidings of the same:

How that in Bethlehem was bornThe Son of God by Name.



“Fear not then,” said the Angel,“Let nothing you affright,This day is born a SaviourOf a pure Virgin bright,

To free all those who trust in Him

GOD REST YE MERRY GENTLEMENFrom Satan’s power and might.”



The shepherds at those tidingsRejoiced much in mind,

And left their fl ocks a-feedingIn tempest, storm and wind:

And went to Bethlehem straightwayThe Son of God to fi nd.



And when they came to BethlehemWhere 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.



Now to the Lord sing praises,All you within this place,

And with true love and brotherhoodEach other now embrace;

This holy tide of ChristmasAll other doth deface.



In the spirit of the holiday season, we’d like to share our best In the spirit of the holiday season, we’d like to share our best wishes for a very Merry Christmas. May you and yours enjoy a wishes for a very Merry Christmas. May you and yours enjoy a

festive season of peace, joy and goodwill.festive season of peace, joy and goodwill.

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250-567-2246 1-866-567-2246

135 E. Stewart St

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HARK THE HERALD ANGELS SING

Hark the herald angels sing“Glory to the newborn King!

Peace on earth and mercy mildGod and sinners reconciled”

Joyful, all ye nations riseJoin 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 adoredChrist the everlasting Lord!

Late in time behold Him comeOffspring of a Virgin’s womb

Veiled in fl esh the Godhead seeHail the incarnate Deity

Pleased as man with man to dwellJesus, 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 wingsMild He lays His glory by

Born that man no more may dieBorn to raise the sons of earthBorn to give them second birthHark! The herald angels sing

“Glory to the newborn King!”

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INGREDIENTS:

4 cups fl our

1 cup icing sugar

2 cups butter, softened

1/4 teaspoon salt

SHORTBREAD COOKIES

Wishing a wonderful holiday season to our

students, parents and staff!

School District No. 91(Nechako Lakes)

MINT MERINGUES

INGREDIENTS:

2 egg whites

1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar

1/8 teaspoons salt

1/2 cup sugar

1/4 teaspoon mint extract

Green sprinkles (optional)

DIRECTIONS:

Heat oven to 200. Grease 2 large cookie sheets, set aside. Combine egg whites,

cream of tartar and salt in medium bowl. Beat until foamy. Add sugar 1 table-

spoon at a time, beating until egg whites are very stiff and

glossy and sugar is dissolved. Beat in mint extract and food

colouring. Fit in decorator bag with a large star tip. Spoon

meringue into bag. Pipe meringue in 1 inch puffs on prepared

cookie sheets. Sprinkle with coloured sprinkles if desired.

Place cookie sheet on centre rack of preheated oven. Bake for

2 hours. Remove from cookie sheet immediately,

cool completely on wire rack. Makes 4 dozen

DIRECTIONS:

Mix all ingredients together and roll (should look like a long

sausage). Cut into circles and place on baking sheet. Pre-

heat oven to 350 and bake for 10 minutes. If not totally

baked, bake for another 10 minutes. Makes 4 dozen

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Have yourself a merry little Christmas,Let your heart be light

From now on, our troubles will be out of sightHave 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 usGather 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.

When Christ was born of Mary free, In Bethlehem in that fair city,

Angels sung e’er with mirth and glee, Chorus

In excelsis gloria, In excelsis gloria, In excelsis gloria, In excelsis gloria.

Herdsmen beheld these angels bright-

To them appeared with great light,

IN EXCELSIS GLORIA

HAVE YOURSELF A MERRY LITTLE CHRISTMAS

And said, “God’s son is born this night.”

Chorus This King is come to save His kind,

In the Scripture as we fi nd; Therefore this song we have in mind:

Chorus Then, dear Lord, for Thy great grace, Grant us the bliss to see Thy face, Where we may sing to Thy solace:

Chorus

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889 Highway 16 West, VanderhoofSeason’s Greetings

Wishing all our

valued customers,

neighbours and

friends a magical

holiday season.


Happy Holidays

With all good wishes to you and your family for health and happiness throughout

the coming year!

Merry ChristmasSpread Christmas cheer by giving the

gift of love and you will truly feel the joy of the season.

Kim and I would like to wish our best to you and your family today

and all the year through.

John Rustad, MLANechako Lakes

Box 421183 First Street Vanderhoof

Tel: 250-567-6820Fax: 250-567-6822

Toll Free: 1-877-964-5650E-mail: [email protected]

Website: www.johnrustadmla.bc.ca

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IT’S BEGINNING TO LOOK A LOT LIKE CHRISTMAS

It’s beginning to look a lot like ChristmasEv’rywhere you go;

Take a look in the fi ve and ten glistening once againWith candy canes and silver lanes aglow.It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas

Toys in ev’ry storeBut the prettiest sight to see is the holly that will be

On your own front door.

A pair of hopalong boots and a pistol that shootsIs the wish of Barney and Ben;

Dolls that will talk and will go for a walkIs the hope of Janice and Jen;

And Mom and Dad can hardly wait for school to start again.It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas

Ev’rywhere you go;There’s a tree in the Grand Hotel, one in the park as well,

The sturdy kind that doesn’t mind the snow.It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas;

Soon the bells will start,And the thing that will make them ring

is the carol that you singRight within your heart

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Seasons GreetingsSeasons Greetings


I saw three ships come sailing inOn Christmas Day, on Christmas Day;

I saw three ships come sailing inOn 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.

I SAW THREE SHIPS COME SAILING IN

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.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!Wherever your journey takes you this season,

we hope it keeps you laughing all the way.

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You break it and Andre will x it!


Dashing through the snowIn a one horse open sleigh

O’er the fi elds we goLaughing all the wayBells on bob tails ringMaking spirits bright

What fun it is to laugh and singA sleighing song tonight

Oh, jingle bells, jingle bellsJingle all the way

Oh, what fun it is to rideIn a one horse open sleigh

Jingle bells, jingle bellsJingle all the way


A day or two agoI thought I’d take a ride

And soon Miss Fanny BrightWas seated by my side

The horse was lean and lankMisfortune seemed his lotWe got into a drifted bank

And then we got upset

JINGLE BELLSOh, jingle bells, jingle bells

Jingle all the wayOh, what fun it is to ride

In a one horse open sleighJingle bells, jingle bells

Jingle all the wayOh, what fun it is to ride

In a one horse open sleigh, yeah





Village of Fraser LakeHere’s hoping the holiday season delivers

peace, love and joy to you and yoursfrom Mayor, Council and

Staff of the Village of Fraser Lake


MAKE YOUR OWN HOLIDAY ORNAMENTS

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Merry Christmas Merry Christmas to all our customers!

Be safe this Be safe this holiday season.holiday season.

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Holiday decorating is a big part of the holiday

season. Bins are taken out of the attic or garage,

and decorations are once again given their

opportunity to shine for several weeks before being

packed away again.

Among the many decorations families use to deck

the halls are ornaments that were made by hand.

This year creating homemade ornaments can be a

crafty project that helps families make new holiday

memories.

Christmas tree ornaments come in all shapes

and sizes and often tell the stories of holiday

traditions. There are several different ways to create

personalized, do-it-yourself ornaments and leave

the cheap, easily broken ornaments from the dollar

stores behind.

Photo ornaments

Fun photo ornaments showcase how a family has

changed and grown over the years. Experiment

with different ways to create these ornaments. You

can glue a photo to a ceramic ornament and cover

it with decoupage glaze to set it permanently. Try

purchasing clear, glass ornaments, then remove the

top of the ornament, which is usually spring-loaded,

before slipping a photo inside and replacing the top.

You also can laminate a photo, punch a hole in the

top and affi x a ribbon.

Ceramic ornaments

The popularity of paint-it-yourself pottery has led

to an increase in ceramic and crafts shops across the

country. During the holiday season such shops offer

many holiday items that can be painted. Often the

store will then fi re the pieces after they are painted

so that they are shiny and hardened for display.

Those who want to do their painting at home can

visit their local craft or hobby shop, where typically

there are unfi nished ceramic ornaments that can be

painted with acrylic paints found right in the next

aisle. A fi nishing coat of clear glaze will help protect

the ornaments from year to year.

Wood crafts

Many of today’s craft centers have expanded to

include sections devoted to unfi nished wood items.

Everything from letters to animal cutouts to boxes

and rocking horses can be purchased and fi nished.

Turn keepsake boxes into painted and ribbon-

adorned gift boxes. Stain a treasure chest that can

be used to store reindeer snacks for Santa’s crew.

Turn small decorative pieces into ornaments for

the tree. Paint and affi x wood initials onto stocking

holders to identify to whom each stocking belongs.

Crafty individuals also can turn plain wood plaques

into signs with clever sayings, such as “Park your

sleigh here.”

Scavenge around the house

Young children can use any medium for making

ornaments. Garlands made of macaroni or

popcorn are traditional. Fabric scraps can be

sewn and stuffed with potpourri for homemade

scent satchels. Hand-drawn pictures can be

made and laminated and hung on the tree.

The only obstacle with regard to DIY

ornaments is a limited imagination.

Homemade items can add whimsy and a

personal touch to the holiday season.


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 fi elds and fl oods, 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 fl owFar 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 proveThe glories of His righteousness,

And wonders of His love,And wonders of His love,And wonders, wonders,

of His love.

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Warmest thoughts and Warmest thoughts and Best Wishes for a Best Wishes for a

Wonderful Holiday and a very Wonderful Holiday and a very Happy New Year!Happy New Year!

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ECO-FRIENDLY GIFT IDEAS

FOR ‘GREEN’ GIVING

To a season that’s twice the fun!Happy Holidays to our many patrons and

best wishes for a prosperous New Year!

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and so much more...360 Stuart Drive, Fort St. James ~~ 250-996-0200

Giving eco-friendly gifts is now easier than ever

before. As more and more people are conscious of

reducing their impact on the planet, the demand for

environmentally conscious products and services has

grown.Choosing earth-friendly gifts is not only generous,

but gift-givers also can rest assured they’re doing

their part to safeguard natural resources for future

generations. The following are some gift ideas for

the eco-conscious people on your holiday shopping

list.

Locally made products

Locally made products make great holiday gifts.

Such gifts are not produced halfway around the

world, meaning they don’t contribute to greenhouse

gas emissions and global warming like products that

need to be fl own or driven across the globe. Craft

fairs and artisan shops are good sources for locally

made gifts, which also are a great way to support

businesses in your community.

Gifts of service

A massage or music or tutoring sessions are

examples of gifts of service. These gifts do not

require much use of natural resources, and recipients

fi nd their personal nature very thoughtful. Gifts of

service also can include tasks you do yourself for the

gift recipient, rather than paying another person to

handle. For example, teach a senior member of your

family how to navigate their new smartphone or

agree to help them shop for groceries.

Recycled goods

When many people think of recycling, they tend to

picture piles of discarded plastic bottles, glass jars

and aluminum cans. While the end product of many

of these recycled pieces is new cans, bottles and jars,

recycled materials also can be turned into new and

unique pieces. Trivets and spoon rests made from

recycled and melted wine bottles make for clever

and attractive gifts. Recycled fi re extinguishers have

been turned into vases, and you can even fi nd bike

parts that have been used to make wind chimes and

belts if you know where to shop.

Natural gifts

Natural gifts are among the most environmentally

friendly ones you can give. Foodies may appreciate

an herb-growing kit that enables them to

experiment with freshly picked basil or thyme in

the kitchen, while tree-growing kits and fl ower

seed packets are nice stocking stuffers for budding

gardeners. Offer to purchase a living Christmas

tree for a relative, so that he or she can plant the

evergreen after the holidays have come and gone.

Antiques

New, shiny gifts are not the only ones that have

appeal. Gifting a sentimental piece of family

history is an earth-friendly way to share the

holidays. Pass down a cherished piece of jewelry

or, if you do not have anything in your own

collection, browse antique shops for items that

have interesting histories.

The holiday season is often a time of excess,

but giving doesn’t have to be detrimental to

the environment. Givers can seek out earth-

friendly gifts and share even more this time

of year.


You know Dasher and Dancer and Prancer and Vixen,Comet and Cupid and Doner and Blitzen.

But do you recall?The most famous reindeer of all?

Rudolph the Red-Nosed ReindeerHad a very shiny nose,And if you ever saw it,

You would even say it glows.All of the other reindeer

Used to laugh and call him names;They never let poor RudolphJoin 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 how the reindeer loved himAs they shouted out with glee,

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O little town of BethlehemHow still we see thee lie

Above thy deep and dreamless sleepThe silent stars go by

Yet in thy dark streets shinethThe everlasting Light

The hopes and fears of all the yearsAre met in thee tonight

For Christ is born of MaryAnd gathered all above

While mortals sleep, the angels keepTheir watch of wondering love

O morning stars togetherProclaim the holy birth

And praises sing to God the KingAnd Peace to men on earth

How silently, how silentlyThe wondrous gift is given!

So God imparts to human heartsThe 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 BethlehemDescend to us, we pray

Cast out our sin and enter inBe born to us today

We hear the Christmas angelsThe great glad tidings tell

O come to us, abide with usOur Lord Emmanuel

O LITTLE TOWN OF BETHLEHEM


INGREDIENTS:

7oz unbleached all-purpose fl our

1 1/2oz unsweetened natural cocoa powder

1/2tsp baking soda

6oz unsalted butter with 82 percent

butterfat, at room temperature

3 1/2oz granulated cane sugar

4 1/2oz dark brown cane sugar

1/2tsp pure vanilla extract

1/2 Tahitian vanilla bean, split horizontally

1/2tsp salt

3oz milk chocolate, roughly chopped

3oz 65% chocolate, roughly chopped

DIRECTIONS:

To make the dough:

Sift the fl our, cocoa and baking soda together

in a bowl. Set aside.

Put the butter in the bowl of a stand mixer

fi tted with the paddle attachment. Beat on

medium speed until creamy. Add both sugars

and the vanilla extract. Scrape the seeds from

the vanilla bean into the bowl. Sprinkle the salt

over the top. Beat on medium speed just until

combined.

Reduce the speed to low. Add the dry

ingredients in three additions, pulsing the mixer

to incorporate each addition before adding

the next one. Pulse just until a crumbly dough

TRIPLE CHOCOLATE COOKIES

The District of Vanderhoofwishes all a

Merry Christmas

forms. Add both chopped chocolates and mix on low speed just until incorporated.

Turn the dough out onto a lightly fl oured work surface. Knead a few times to incorporate any

crumbs.

Divide the dough in half. Roll each half into a log about 11/4 inches in diameter and 12 inches

long. As you roll, gently push the ends toward the center occasionally to prevent air pockets

from forming and to keep the logs at an even thickness.

Wrap the logs in plastic wrap and refrigerate until fi rm, at least three hours or up to three

days.To bake the cookies:

Preheat the oven to 325 F. Line the bottoms of two 12-by-18 inch sheet pans with

parchment paper.

Remove the logs from the refrigerator and unwrap them. Using a ruler to guide you and

a sharp knife, cut each log into rounds 1/2-inch thick. If the dough crumbles as you cut it,

reshape each slice. Place the rounds on the prepared pans, spacing them 11/2 inches apart.

Bake on the middle shelves of the oven, rotating the pans 180 degrees halfway through

the baking time, until set but soft enough to hold a slight indentation when pressed with

a fi ngertip, about 14 minutes. Let cool completely on the pans on wire racks.

Makes about 48 cookies


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Your Answer To Sliptivity

That sports jersey from high school has seen better days, but you can’t seem to part with

it even now. What about that hair band concert T-shirt you’re too embarrassed to admit

is still tucked in the back of your closet? Are the kids making fun of your college tee that

has holes under the arms? T-shirts hold special places in the hearts of many people. Now

quirky, athletic and downright memorable tees can be turned into customized gifts for

everyone on a holiday shopping list.

T-shirts tell a lot about a person -- interests, political views, favorite sports teams -- and

more. The average person has a collection of T-shirts acquired through the years taking

up space in closets and drawers, all because it can be diffi cult to throw out shirts that

have so many memories. Clever gift-givers can use these T-shirt collections to create

unique and thoughtful gifts that will be appreciated throughout the years. Here are some

ideas for gifting.

* Cut up T-shirts to make a scrapbook of certain times in a person’s life. Include funny

anecdotes, photographs and artwork to customize the book for the recipient.

* Head to the local craft store and pick up an empty shadowbox frame. Fold a friend

or loved one’s prized T-shirt and place it on display in the shadowbox (the depth of the

box makes it easier to accommodate the bulk entire shirt). The “artwork” can then be

displayed in a bedroom or den.

* Talented sewers can turn vintage T-shirts into new works of fashionable attire. For

example, a graphic tee can be sewn to an elastic-waisted skirt to create a pull-on

dress perfect for a budding fashionista. Downsize favorite T-shirts so they

can be worn by children.

* Make holiday decorating easy for individuals who love to “do up”

their homes in holiday decor, top to bottom. Gather ugly, quirky, and

seasonal holiday T-shirts and sweatshirts and have stitch’T turn them

into a holiday-inspired quilt perfect for tossing over a recliner or sofa.

Every year the quilt can be part of holiday decorating tradition.

Take out those T-shirts hidden in drawers and closets and show off

tee pride with custom gifts sure to bring a smile to the faces of

friends and family this season.


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 fi nd out Who’s naughty and nice


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

Wishing everyone in our community Wishing everyone in our community a safe and happy holiday season.a safe and happy holiday season.

from the from the Doctors and Staff at the Omineca Medical ClinicDoctors and Staff at the Omineca Medical Clinic

250-567-2201250-567-2201


SEE AMID THE WINTER’S SNOW

See amid the winter’s snow, born for us on earth below,

see the tender Lamb appears, promised from eternal years. Hail, thou ever blessed morn;

hail, redemption’s happy dawn; sing through all Jerusalem.

Lo, within a manger lies he who built the starry skies,

he who throned in height sublime sits amid the cherubim.

Say, ye holy shepherds, say what your joyful news today;

wherefore have ye left your sheep on the lonely mountain steep?

‘As we watched at dead of night, lo, we saw a wondrous light;

angels singing ‘Peace on earth’ told us of the Saviour’s birth’.

Sacred infant, all divine, what a mighty love was thine,

thus to come from highest bliss down to such a world as this! Hail, thou ever blessed morn;

hail, redemption’s happy dawn; sing through all Jerusalem

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Have a great Holiday Season from the staff and doctors of Fort St. James Medical Clinic

Here is a great gift for those hard to buy for people

Ingredients

1/2 cup water

3/4 cup fl our

3 tablespoons corn syrup

2 1/2 teaspoons unfl avored gelatin, such as Knox

4 cups birdseed

Directions

Measure out each ingredient before beginning. Spray each cookie cutter or mold with nonstick cooking

spray to stop the ornaments from sticking. Arrange the sprayed cookie cutters on the wax paper.

Add the water and corn syrup to the nonstick saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and add

the gelatin, stirring or whisking it continually to dissolve. This will create a syrupy liquid that will bind the

ornaments together. Only heat this mixture until the gelatin has dissolved.

Transfer the syrup to your mixing bowl and add the fl our. Stir the mixture until it is well blended. If it is too

thick to stir easily, add additional hot water one tablespoon at a time until it is thinned. Or if the mixture is

too thin, add fl our one tablespoon at a time to reach the right consistency.

Add the birdseed and thoroughly mix it with the fl our batter to coat all the seed. This will be a thick, stiff

mixture, but it is important to blend it well otherwise the ornaments will fall apart.

Spray your hands thoroughly with nonstick cooking spray and fi ll each cookie cutter to the brim with

birdseed. Be sure to press seed into every corner of the mold, and press the seed as fi rmly as possible to

compact the ornaments – loose seed will fall apart more easily. The birdseed mixture can dry out quickly

so it is wise to have help with this step (great for kids!), or else cover the mixture in the bowl with plastic

wrap between each ornament.

Any extra birdseed mixture you have left after fi lling all your cookie cutters can be rolled into small balls

or patted into small, fi rm cakes without molds. These small shapes can be quickly added to a platform

feeder or used to fi ll a suet cage or similar wire or mesh feeder.

Use a lollipop stick here or skewer to create the holes for hanging each ornament, make sure the hole is

completely through each ornament. Place holes approximately one inch away from the ornament’s

edge to ensure a sturdy form, and wiggle the skewer around to be sure the hole is

large enough for your string or twine. Gently move the ornaments – still in the cookie

cutter molds – onto the wire cooling rack to dry. Do not remove them from the molds

or else they may loosen and collapse. If necessary, they can be left on the counter to

dry, but placing them on the wire rack will allow air to circulate under the ornaments

so they dry more quickly. Dry the ornaments for a minimum of 6-8 hours, but

preferably overnight or for a full day if possible. Thread the ribbon, string or twine

through the holes in each ornament and tie in a tight knot leaving an open loop for

hanging. If the holes are too tight, use the same skewer you formed the holes with

and poke it through again; the seed inside the holes may collapse slightly as the

ornaments dry, therefore restricting the hole size. Another option is to use a

wide-eyed tapestry needle to pull the ribbon or string through the hole.

Package the ornaments for gift giving or hang them from your tree.

CHRISTMAS CAROLS, COOKIES & CRAFTS 2015 ____________________________________________________________27

BIRD SEED ORNAMENTS


SILENT NIGHTSilent night, holy nightAll is calm, all is bright

Round yon Virgin Mother and ChildHoly Infant so tender and mild

Sleep in heavenly peaceSleep in heavenly peace

Silent night, holy night!Shepherds quake at the sight

Glories stream from heaven afarHeavenly hosts sing Alleluia!

Christ, the Saviour is bornChrist, the Saviour is born

Silent night, holy nightSon of God, love’s pure light

Radiant beams from Thy holy faceWith the dawn of redeeming grace

Jesus, Lord, at Thy birthJesus, Lord, at Thy birth “

SILVER BELLSCity sidewalks, busy sidewalks

Dressed in holiday style In the air

There’s 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

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It is the season for entertaining, when invitations for barbecues and parties abound. Common courtesy

dictates guests offer a token of appreciation to their host or hostess for the invitation to socialize. Although

wine or other beverages are a go-to gift, a tasty dessert also makes a great gift. And gifters can even

consider a no-bake recipe so they don’t have to turn on the oven when the weather warms up.

Need inspiration? Browse the Internet and you’re likely to discover dozens of delicious no-bake recipes.

Cooking shows on television and articles in newspapers and magazines also can inspire home chefs.

Otherwise, you can try your hand at these simple dessert solutions.

* Ambrosia salad: Ambrosia is a variation on a traditional fruit salad. While the name references a food

enjoyed by Greek deities, most believe the dessert traces its origins to the United States. Although

ambrosia salad can have different variations, many recipes begin with a dairy base (pudding, sour cream

or yogurt) and then include different canned or fresh fruits, shredded coconut and mini-marshmallows.

Ambrosia salad is refreshing on a warm day and takes little time to prepare.

* Pudding trifl e: Trifl es are made by layering different ingredients to create a striated design. This dessert

may include a variety of ingredients, from cake to cookie crumbs to fruit. Trifl es also can be customized

to fi t a particular party theme. Patriotic parties may feature a trifl e made with berries, whipped cream and

cubes of vanilla pound cake. Match fl avors to cocktails or other food being served.

* Easy ice cream cake: Packaged ice cream sandwiches can be turned into a tasty and simple dessert. First,

purchase a box of ice cream sandwiches, then melt hot fudge and crumble cookies, like Oreos(R), into the

fudge. Spread the cookie and fudge layer on top of the sandwiches and then repeat the layers. Finish by

sealing everything with a thin coating of frozen whipped topping. Wrap in aluminum foil and allow to set

and harden in the freezer for a few hours.

* Fruit pizza: This is a refreshing and relatively healthy dessert to complement any occasion. Start by

making a graham cracker crust, either by mixing graham cracker crumbs with melted butter and a bit of

sugar and pressing into a pie dish or by simply buying one ready-made. (For a less healthy alternative,

and one that requires baking, use a sugar cookie dough to make a cookie crust.) Mix whipped cream

cheese with a bit of strawberry jam, marmalade or your favorite fruit fl avor. Spread over the crust. Place

slices of fruit on top of the cream cheese. Peaches, apples, grapes, sliced cherries, kiwi, and blueberries

can be used. For a professional-looking fi nish, a glaze made from cornstarch, water and sugar will give

the top of the fruit pizza an inviting sheen.

30 _____________________________________________________________CHRISTMAS CAROLS, COOKIES & CRAFTS 2015

THE HOLLY AND THE IVY

The holly and the ivy,When they are both full grown

Of all the trees that are in the woodThe holly bears the crown

O the rising of the sunAnd the running of the deer

The playing of the merry organSweet singing of the choir

The holly bears a blossomAs white as lily fl ower

And Mary bore sweet Jesus ChristTo be our sweet SaviourO the rising of the sun

And the running of the deerThe playing of the merry organ

Sweet singing of the choir

The holly bears a berryAs red as any blood

And Mary bore sweet Jesus ChristTo do poor sinners goodO the rising of the sun

And the running of the deerThe playing of the merry organ

Sweet singing of the choir

The holly bears a prickleAs sharp as any thorn;

And Mary bore sweet Jesus ChristOn Christmas Day in the morn.



The holly bears a barkAs bitter as any gall;

And Mary bore sweet Jesus ChristFor to redeem us all.



The holly and the ivyNow both are full well grown,

Of all the trees that are in the wood,The holly bears the crown.



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THE FIRST NOELThe First Noel, the Angels did sayWas to certain poor shepherds in

fi elds as they layIn fi elds where they lay keeping their sheepOn 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 starShining in the East beyond them farAnd 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 starThree Wise men came from country far

To seek for a King was their intentAnd to follow the star wherever it went.


This star drew nigh to the northwestO’er Bethlehem it took its rest

And there it did both Pause and stayRight o’er the place where Jesus lay.


Then entered in those Wise men threeFull reverently upon their knee

And offered there in His presenceTheir gold and myrrh and frankincense.


Then let us all with one accordSing praises to our heavenly Lord

That hath made Heaven and earth of noughtAnd with his blood mankind has bought.


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us to you

As the holiday season comes As the holiday season comes again, we refl ect upon the past again, we refl ect upon the past year. We just want you to know year. We just want you to know that we owe our successes to you! that we owe our successes to you! We thank you for all of We thank you for all of your support and we your support and we look forward to working look forward to working with you again.with you again.

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