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What’s in it?• Over 115 articles written in The Free Press dating
back to late 1800’s• Covering 3 major mine explosions plus other small
mine catastrophies• Warsing murders plus three others• Ski Hill opening in 1963And much more!
We would like wish everyone aHappy Holiday season from
the Management and staff at Extra Foods.
HOLIDAY HOURSDecember 1st to 23rd * 8:00 am to 10:00 pm
December 24th * 8:00 am to 6:00 pmChristmas Day * CLOSED
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New Year’s Day * 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
Table of contents:Page 2 - Let It Snow Candy Cane, Tradition
Page 3 - What Child Is This Jingle Bells Christmas Tree, Tradition Poinsetta, Tradition
Page 4 - Away In A Manger The Date of Christmas, Tradition Deck The Halls
Page 5 - Jolly Old St. Nicholas The First Noel
Page 6 - Scalloped Corn, Recipe The Christmes Song O Holy Night Gift in a Jar - Christmas Brownies, Recipe
Page 7 - O Come, All Ye Faithful Zucchini Quiche, Recipe Mistletoe and Holly, Tradition Sanata Claus, Tradition
Page 8 - The Free Press Holiday Hours
The Candy CaneCandy canes started being used to decorate Christmas trees in the 17th century, but were then just a straight white candy stick. In about 1670 the sticks were bent to resemble shepherd hooks. Candy canes did not appear in North
America until the 1800’s. Some say that the bold red stripe symbolizes God’s love, and the three smaller stripes represent the Father, Son and Holy Spirit; while others say that the red stripes represents the blood spilled from Jesus by Roman soldiers.
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 Pausing,And I’ve bought some corn for popping,The lights are turned way down low,Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It
Snow!When we finally kiss goodnight,How I’ll hate going out in the storm!But if you’ll really hold me tight,All the way home I’ll be warm.
The fire is slowly dying,And, my dear, we’re still good-bying,But as long as you love me so,Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!
Let It Snow
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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?Refrain:
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 estateWhere ox and ass are feeding?Good Christian, fear: for sinners hereThe silent Word is pleading. Refrain:
So bring him incense, gold, and myrrh,Come, peasant, king, to own him.the King of kings salvation brings,Let loving hearts enthrone him.Refrain:
What Child Is ThisDashing through the snowIn a one horse open sleighO’er the fields we goLaughing all the way
Bells on bob tails ringMaking spirits brightWhat fun it is to laugh and singA sleighing song tonight
Oh, jingle bells, jingle bellsJingle all the wayOh, what fun it is to rideIn a one horse open sleighJingle bells, jingle bellsJingle all the wayOh, what fun it is to rideIn a one horse open sleigh
A day or two agoI thought I’d take a rideAnd soon Miss Fanny BrightWas seated by my side
The horse was lean and lankMisfortune seemed his lotWe got into a drifted bankAnd then we got upsot
Oh, jingle bells, jingle bellsJingle all the wayOh, what fun it is to rideIn a one horse open sleighJingle bells, jingle bellsJingle all the wayOh, what fun it is to rideIn a one horse open sleigh yeah
Jingle bells, jingle bellsJingle all the wayOh, what fun it is to rideIn a one horse open sleighJingle bells, jingle bellsJingle all the way
Jingle Bells
Christmas treeAccording to legend there was a monk in the 7th century who traveled around Germany to teach the word of God. To represent the Father, Son and Holy Spirit he used the triangular shape of a fir tree. Those who converted took to hanging the triangles around their homes as a symbol of Christianity.
The first decorated tree is said to have been by Martin Luther with candles in Riga, Latvia in 1510; to show his children how the stars twinkle at night.
PoinsettiaThe popular Christmas flower, the poinsettia, is native to Mexico. The legend of how it came to be is as follows: two poor children in Mexico loved Christ very much but had nothing to offer him at the church service. They each picked weeds and laid them with the infant Jesus doll in the nativity scene. All the other children laughed them at, until the poinsettia bloomed from their weeds.
Dr. Joel Poinsett brought the poinsettia to American, over one hundred years ago.
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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 HallsAway in a manger,No crib for His bedThe little Lord JesusLaid down His sweet head
The stars in the bright skyLooked down where He layThe little Lord JesusAsleep on the hay
The cattle are lowingThe poor Baby wakesBut little Lord JesusNo crying He makes
I love Thee, Lord JesusLook down from the skyAnd stay by my side,‘Til morning is nigh.
Be near me, Lord Jesus,I ask Thee to stayClose by me foreverAnd love me I pray
Bless all the dear childrenIn Thy tender careAnd take us to heavenTo live with Thee there
Away In The Manger
The Date of ChristmasThe 25th of December was chosen to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ in the 4th century by the Catholic Church. They chose this day in order to compete with the pagan holiday, Mithras, which was celebrated by the Romans. Christmas was slow to catch on in North America.
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And many magical moments to you and yours this holiday season.
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The first Noel, the angel did say,Was to certain poor shepherdsin fields as they lay;In fields where they laykeeping their sheep,On a cold winter’s nightthat 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 far;And to the earth it gave great light,And so it continued both day and night.Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel,Born is the King of Israel.
And by the light of that same star,Three wise men came from country far;To seek for a King was their
intent,And to follow the star wherever it went.Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel,Born is the King of Israel.
This star drew night to the northwest,O’er Bethlehem it took its rest;And there it did both stop and stay,Right over the place where Jesus lay.Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel,Born is the King of Israel.
Then 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.
The First NoelJolly Old Saint NicholasJolly old Saint Nicholas,Lean your ear this way!Don’t you tell a single soulWhat I’m going to say:Christmas Eve is coming soon;Now, you dear old man
Whisper what you’ll bring to me;Tell me if you can.
When the clock is striking twelve,When I’m fast asleepDown the chimney, broad and black,With your pack you’ll creepAll the stockings you will findHanging in a rowMine will be the shortest one,You’ll be sure to know
Bobby wants a pair of skates,Suzy wants a sledNellie wants a picture
book,yellow, blue, and red
Now I think I’ll leave to you
What to give the restChoose for me, dear Santa Claus;
You will know the best.
Jolly Old Saint Nicholas
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Chestnuts roasting on an open fire, Jack Frost nipping on your nose, Yuletide carols being sung by a choir, And folks dressed up like Eskimos.
Everybody knows a turkey and some mistletoe, Help to make the season bright. Tiny tots with their eyes all aglow, Will find it hard to sleep tonight.
They know that Santa's on his way; He's loaded lots of toys and goodies on his sleigh. And every mother's child is going to spy, To see if reindeer really know how to fly.
And so I'm offering this simple phrase, To kids from one to ninety-two, Although its been said many times, many ways, A very Merry Christmas to you
The Christmas Song
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 wisemenfrom out of the Orient land.
The King of kings lay thus in 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 joyin grateful chorus raise we,With all our hearts we praiseHis 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!
O Holy Night
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Mix 1 cup flour and ½ tsp salt. Either funnel or spoon into a 1 quart (4 cup) glass jar with lid. Add the following, tapping jar to settle ingredients creating a layered look: 6 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa, ¾ cup granulated sugar, ½ cup packed brown sugar, ¾ cup more granulated sugar, then 6 Tbsp more cocoa. Top with ½ cup chopped walnuts or toasted pecans and ¼ cup each of white and semisweet chocolate chips. Close lid. You may decorate the lid with a little Christmas material and tie the baking instructions to the lid/jar with raffia/ribbon.
Baking instructions:Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease 9 inch square pan. Whisk brownie mix in a bowl. Stir in ½ cup melted butter, 3 beaten eggs and ½ tsp vanilla. Spread into pan. Bake until toothpick inserted in center has a few crumbs – about 35 minutes. Cool. Cut & enjoy!
Gift in a JarChristmas Brownies
4 ears fresh corn*1 small onion, chopped (about ¼ cup)½ small green pepper, chopped2 Tbsp margarine or butter2 Tbsp flour1 tsp salt½ tsp paptrika¼ tsp dry mustartDash of pepper¼ cup milk1 egg, slightly beaten1/3 cup cracker crumbs1 Tbsp margarine or butter, melted
Cook fresh corn in cold water, with a little sugar and lemon juice. Bring to a boil. Let boil for 5 minutes. Take off heat and let sit in the water for 10 minutes. Drain. When cool enough to handle, cut enough kernels from cob to measure 2 cups. *1 package (10 ounces) frozen whole kernel corn, cooked and
drained can be substituted for the fresh corn.
Cook and stir onion and green pepper in 2 Tbsp margarine until onion is tender; remove from heat. Stir in flour, salt, paprika, mustard,and pepper. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is bubbly; remove from heat. Stir in milk gradually. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Boil and stir 1 minute. Stir in corn and egg. Pour into ungreased 1-quart casserole.
Mix crumbs and 1 Tbsp melted margarine; sprinkle over corn. Cook uncovered in 350o oven until bubbly, 30-35 minutes. 4 servings.
Cheese Scalloped Corn: Fold ½ cup shredded natural Cheddar cheese into the sauce mixture.
Scalloped Corn
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O come, all ye faithful,joyful and triumphant,Come ye, O come ye, to Bethlehem.Come and behold Him,born the King of angels;
RefrainO come, let us adore Him,O come, let us adore Him,O come, let us adore Him,Christ the Lord.
True God of true God,Light from Light Eternal,Lo, he shuns not the Virgin’s womb;Son of the Father, begotten,Not created;
RefrainSing, choirs of angels,sing in exultation;Sing, all ye citizens of heaven above!Glory to God, all glory in the highest;
RefrainSee how the shepherds,summoned to His cradle,Leaving their flocks,draw nigh to gaze;We too will thither bendour joyful footsteps;
RefrainChild, for us sinners poorAnd in the manger,We would embrace Thee,With love and awe;Who would not love Thee,Loving us so dearly?
RefrainYea, Lord, we greet Thee,Born this happy morning;Jesus, to Thee be glory given;Word of the Father, Now in flesh appearing
Refrain
O Come, All Ye Faithful
Santa ClausThe original Santa Claus was born in Turkey during the 4th century, and was known as St. Nicholas. He devoted his life to Christianity, but was imprisoned by Romans. When Constantine became emperor he released him. The legend of St. Nicholas began in the 16th century when Dutch children placed their wooden shoes out, hoping “Sint Nikolass” would fill them with treats. The name “Sint Nikolass” was later shortened to “Sinterklaas”, and then to Santa Claus in English.
Mistletoe and HollyMistletoe was used many years before Common Era. It was used by the Druids to decorate their homes in celebration that winter was approaching. The early church banned the use of mistletoe, because of its pagan origins. It was suggested for them to use holly instead.
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An easy, make ahead dish for Christmas Breakfast/Brunch
1 ½ cups Bisquick½ cup chopped onions½ cup parmesan cheese2 Tbsp chopped Italian parsley½ tsp salt½ tsp seasoned salt½ tsp Italian seasoning½ tsp Oregano1/8 tsp pepper½ cup Mazola (corn) oil3 cups grated zucchini1 cup grated cheese (mix cheddar and mozza)Grated carrotDiced green pepper5 eggsCooked bacon (diced) or Italian sausage (removed from casing & cooked)
Mix everything in one bowl – add beaten eggs last. Spread in a 9X13 pan, bake at 350o for 40-50 minutes or until brown.
This dish also freezes well.
Zucchini Quiche
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Early Holiday DeadlinesThe following deadlines will be in effect
during the holiday season.WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19
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Holiday Hours:The Free Press office will be closed December 25th, 26th and January 1st.
Open December 24th, 9:00 am to Noon. Regular hours resume Wednesday, January 2nd.
