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Carols were first sung in Eu-rope thousands of years ago, but these were not Christmas Carols. They were pagan songs, sung at the Winter Solstice celebrations as people danced round stone circles. The Winter Solstice is the shortest day of the year, usually taking place around the 22nd December. The word Carol actu-ally means dance or a song of praise and joy! Carols used to be written and sung during all four seasons, but only the tradition of singing them at Christmas has really survived! Early Christians took over the pagan solstice celebrations for Christmas and gave people Christian songs to sing instead of pagan ones. In AD 129, a Roman Bishop said that a song called 'Angel's Hymn' should be sung at a Christmas service in Rome. Another famous early Christmas Hymn was written, in 760AD, by Comas of Jerusalem for the Greek Orthodox Church. Soon after this many composers all over Europe started to write carols. However, not many people liked them as they were all written and sung in Latin, a language that the normal people couldn't understand. By the time of the Middles Ages (the 1200s), most people had lost interest in celebrating Christmas altogether. This was changed by St. Francis of Assisi when, in 1223, he started his Nativity Plays in Italy.

The people in the plays sang songs or 'canticles' that told the story during the plays. Some-times, the choruses of these new carols were in Latin; but normally they were all in a language that the people watching the play could understand and join in! The new carols spread to France, Spain, Germany and other Euro-pean countries. The earliest carol, like this, was written in 1410. Sadly only a very small fragment of it still exists. The carol was about Mary and Jesus meeting different people in Bethlehem. Most Carols from this time and the Elizabethan pe-riod are untrue stories, very loosely based on the Christmas story, about the holy family and were seen as entertaining rather than religious songs. They were usually sung in homes rather than in churches! Traveling singers or Minstrels started singing these carols and the words were changed for the local people wherever they were traveling. One carols that changed like this is 'I Saw Three Ships'. When Oliver Cromwell and the Puritans came to power in England in 1647, the celebration of Christmas and singing carols

was stopped. However, the carols survived as people still sang them in secret. Carols remained mainly unsung until Victorian times, when two men called William Sandys and Davis Gilbert collected lots of old Christmas music from villages in England. Before carol singing in public became popular, there were sometimes official carol singers called 'Waits'. These were bands of people led by important local leaders (such as council leaders)

who had the only power in the towns and villages to take

money from the public (If others did this, they were some-

times charged as beggars!). They were called 'Waits'

because they only sang on Christmas Eve

(This was sometimes known as 'watchnight' or 'waitnight' because of the shepherds were watching their sheep when the angels appeared to them.), when the Christmas celebrations began. Also, at this time, many orchestras and choirs were being set up in the cities of England and people wanted Christmas songs to sing, so carols once again became popular. Many new carols,such as 'Good King Wenceslas', were also written .

New carols services were cre-ated and became popular, as did the custom of singing carols in the streets. Both of these customs are still popular today! One of the most popular types of Carols services are Carols by Candle-light services. At this service, the church is only lit by candlelight and it feels very Christmassy! Carols by Candlelight services are held in countries all over the world. Perhaps the most famous carol service, is the service of Nine Lessons and Carols from King's College in Cambridge, UK. This service takes place on Christmas Eve and is broadcast live on BBC Radio (and all over the world). In my house, we listen to it and it means Christmas has really started!! The Service was first performed in 1918 as a way of the college celebrating the end of the First World War. It is always started with a single choir boy singing a solo of the first verse of the Carol 'Once in Royal David's City'. Sing along to Once in Royal David's City! (on a different site) A service of Nine Lessons and Carols, has nine bible readings (or lessons!) that tell the Christmas story with one or two carols between each lesson. Sometimes you get carol services which are a combination of nine lessons and carols and carols by candlelight! So you have nine lessons and carols by candlelight!

The History of Christmas Carols

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Jingle Bell RockJingle bell, jingle bell, jingle bell rockJingle bells swing and jingle bells ringSnowing and blowing up bushels of funNow the jingle hop has begun

Jingle bell, jingle bell, jingle bell rockJingle bells chime in jingle bell timeDancing and prancing in Jingle Bell SquareIn the frosty air.

What a bright time, it's the right timeTo rock the night away

Jingle bell time is a swell timeTo go gliding in a one-horse sleighGiddy-up jingle horse, pick up your feetJingle around the clock

Mix and a-mingle in the jingling feetThat's the jingle bell, that's the jingle bell,That's the jingle bell rock

Blue ChristmasI’ll have a blue Christmas without you;

I’ll be so blue thinking about you.Decorations of red on a green Christmas tree

Won’t mean a thing if you’re not here with me.I’ll have a blue Christmas, that’s certain;

And when that blue heartache starts hurtin’;You’ll be do’in’ all right with your Christmas of white,

But I’ll have a blue, blue Christmas.

Holiday SONGS

Rudolph, the red-nosed reindeer had

a very shiny nose. And if you ever saw him,

you would even say it glows.

All of the other reindeer used to laugh

and call him names. They never let poor

Rudolph join in any reindeer games.

Then one foggy Christmas Eve Santa

came to say: “Rudolph with your nose

so bright, won’t you guide my sleigh tonight?”

Then all the reindeer loved him as they

shouted out with glee, Rudolph the red-nosed

reindeer, you’ll go down in history!

Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer

Here Comes Santa CLausHere comes Santa Claus, here comes Santa Claus, Right down Santa Claus laneVixen and Blitzen and all his reindeerPullin' on the reinsBells are ringin', children singin'All is merry and brightHang your stockings and say your prayers'Cause Santa Claus comes tonight!

Here comes Santa Claus, here comes Santa Claus, Right down Santa Claus laneHe's got a bag that's fi lled with toysFor boys and girls againHear those sleigh bells jingle jangle, Oh what a beautiful sightSo jump in bed and cover your head'Cause Santa Claus comes tonight!

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Here comes Santa Claus, here comes Santa Claus, Right down Santa Claus laneHe doesn't care if you're rich or poorHe loves you just the sameSanta Claus knows we're all Gods childrenThat makes everything rightSo fi ll your hearts with Christmas cheer'Cause Santa Claus comes tonight!

Here comes Santa Claus, here comes Santa Claus, Right down Santa Claus laneHe'll come around when the chimes ring outThat it's Christmas morn againPeace on earth will come to allIf we just follow the lightSo lets give thanks to the lord aboveThat Santa Claus comes tonight!

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Holiday SONGSWinter Wonderland

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

A beautiful sight,We're happy tonight.

Walking in a winter wonderland.

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

He sings a love song,As we go along,

Walking in a winter wonderland.

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

He'll say: Are you married?We'll say: No man,

But you can do the jobWhen you're in town.

Later on, we'll conspire,As we dream by the fi re

To face unafraid, The plans that we've made,

Walking in a winter wonderland.

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

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

When it snows, ain't it thrilling,Though your nose gets a chilling

We'll frolic and play, the Eskimo way,Walking in a winter wonderland.

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I'll Be Home for ChristmasI'll be home for Christmas

You can count on mePlease have snow and mistletoe

And presents on the tree

Christmas Eve will fi nd meWhere the love light gleams

I'll be home for ChristmasIf only in my dreams.

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Holiday TRADITIONSFood Traditions1. Make traditional dishes for your holiday meals and include

foods from your culture or foods you ate growing up. Ask for recipes from relatives to keep your family food

traditions alive.

2. Organize a cookie-baking party. Invite friends and family, or a group of your kids' friends. Ask everyone to bring their favorite holiday cookie recipe. 

3. Make the same entree for Christmas Eve (such as stew) and Christmas Day (ham or turkey) every year.

Or, choose a side-dish that becomes the yearly tradition, even if it's just for laughs.

4. Make a gingerbread house with your family. Those pre-made sets make it easy and provide you with everything you’ll need! Another option is to use graham crackers, some royal icing and candy you've saved for this purpose.

Neighbourhood andCommunity Traditions5. Get a handful of friends together and go caroling. You’ll be surprised by how well-received your singing group is, even if you’re out of tune!

6. See a local production of ‘The Nutcracker,’ ‘A Christmas Carol,’ or another holiday-themed show.

7. Check out holiday lights in your area. Get in the car, turn on your holiday playlist, and find brightly lit houses.

8. Record local holiday events on your calendar. Most cities have concerts, festivals, plays, and more to

celebrate the season.

9. Walk door to door delivering Christmas cookies after you've made a batch.

10. Go visit Santa! Do your research and find out what times of the day are best to this, like mid-week during the evening.

11. Go sledding, ice skating, or other outdoor winter activity with your family. A great time

to schedule this is on Christmas day, after the gifts are opened, the meal is eaten,

and everyone is getting antsy from being inside.

Around theHome Traditions12. Start the ‘Elf on a Shelf’ tradition. Your kids will love it

and it will keep them on their best behavior!

13. Read holiday books before bed each night. The Polar Express, Santa Mouse,

and How the Grinch Stole Christmas are all excellent tales to boost your family’s holiday spirit.

14. Go to a tree farm to locate the perfect Christmas tree. At home, decorate it as a family or let the kids do their

thing. Have some treats and hot cider or cocoa on hand to keep energy levels up!

15. Create a holiday playlist that your family listens to in the car or at home. Don’t forget classics like ‘White Christmas,’ ‘I’ll Be Home For Christmas,’ and ‘The 12 Days of Christmas.’

16. Use an advent calendar to count down to Christmas. There are many varieties of advent calendars, from candles that are burned daily to boxes you open daily.

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Holiday TRADITIONS17. Set aside one night each week to watch a holiday movie

or television special, such “Miracle on 34th Street” and “A Charlie Brown Christmas.”

18. Have your child start an ‘I Am Thankful’ list. Have him add one thing he is thankful for each day. You can turn this into a decoration by having him write it

on a paper Christmas tree or snowflake that you then hang across the fireplace or some other area.

19. Purchase or make a holiday ornament for each child every year. This is a great reason to reminisce

during holiday decorating.

20. Sit down with your child and write a letter to Santa.

21. As a family, write your holiday letter. Have each member contribute one memorable moment from the year to be recorded to share with friends and family.

22. Make holiday decorations yourself! Decorate windows with paper snowflakes, glue glitter onto pinecones and arrange in a bowl, and visit kid-friendly crafts sites to get creative and fun ideas that will involve your children.

23. Start a holiday village display. Add a new house or shop to your display each year.

24. Camp out in front of your Christmas tree one night. Keep the tree lights on, read holiday stories, and snack on holiday treats.

Giving Back Holiday Traditions

25. Volunteer your time as a family at a soup kitchen or a food bank that hands out food to families in need.

26. Find a giving tree that allows you to sponsor a family in need or purchase toys for children in need. Go shopping for the items together and donate them.

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w aking up in the morning & peaking in my stocking! says Jeremy. i like giving presents to my family to unwrap! smiled Anya.n yla wishes Grandma & Grandpa were here for Christmas!t o the tree, to find my presents, I am going! giggled Serenity.e very Christmas Eve, Olivia makes reindeer food with Grandma!r iding a snowboard in snow is awesome! screamed Lauren.

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c hristmas letters to Santa are fun! said Makena.h ouse lights on the roof sparkle! giggled Thea. r acing my brother down the Sportsplex hill is fun! said Brandon. i like to lay down in my bed to wait for Santa! said Taylor.s inging Christmas Carols is a favourite tradition for Kaitlyn Y.t ime to put Christmas decorations on the tree! cheered Braydonm y favourite Christmas time, is decorating the tree! said Elliott.a chilly Polar Bear dip is how Paul likes to start a New Year!s tockings that my family opens on Christmas day! smiled KaitlynB

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Holiday SONGS10Silent NightSilent night, Holy nightAll is calm, all is brightRound yon virgin, mother and childHoly infant, tender and mildSleep in heavenly peace,Sleep in heavenly peace.

Silent night, Holy nightSon of God, love's pure lightRadiant beams from thy holy faceWith the dawn of redeeming grace,Jesus, Lord at thy birthJesus, Lord at thy birth.

Silent night, Holy nightShepherds quake, at the sightGlories stream from heaven aboveHeavenly, hosts sing Hallelujah.Christ the Savior is born,Christ the Savior is born.

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Petit papa NoelC'est la belle nuit de Noël,La neige étend son manteau blanc,Et les yeux levés vers le ciel,à genoux, les petits enfants,Avant de fermer les paupières,Font une dernière prière.

Petit papa NoëlQuand tu descendras du ciel,Avec des jouets par milliers,N'oublie pas mon petit soulier.

Mais avant de partir,Il faudra bien te couvrir,Dehors tu vas avoir si froid,C'est un peu à cause de moi.

Il me tarde tant que le jour se lèvePour voir si tu m'as apporté,Tous les beaux joujoux que je vois en rêveEt que je t'ai commandés.

Refrain

Le marchand de sable est passéLes enfants vont faire dodoEt tu vas pouvoir commencerAvec ta hotte sur le dosAu son des cloches des églisesTa distribution de surprises

Refrain

Soumis par: CR Francophone AssociationAuteur: Raymond Vincy (1946Compositeur: Henry Martinet

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1/2 lb. margarine1 cup brown sugar1/2 cup white sugar1 egg1 tsp almond extract3 cups fl our1 tsp nutmeg1 tsp allspice2 tsp cinnamon2 tsp baking powder1/2 tsp soda

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Holiday SONGS12The Twelve Days of Christmas

On the fi rst day of Christmasmy true love sent to me:A Partridge in a Pear Tree

On the second day of Christmasmy true love sent to me:2 Turtle Dovesand a Partridge in a Pear Tree

On the fourth day of Christmasmy true love sent to me:4 Calling Birds3 French Hens2 Turtle Dovesand a Partridge in a Pear Tree

On the third day of Christmasmy true love sent to me:3 French Hens2 Turtle Dovesand a Partridge in a Pear Tree

On the fi fth day of Christmasmy true love sent to me:5 Golden Rings4 Calling Birds3 French Hens2 Turtle Dovesand a Partridge in a Pear Tree

On the sixth day of Christmasmy true love sent to me:6 Geese a Laying5 Golden Rings4 Calling Birds3 French Hens2 Turtle Dovesand a Partridge in a Pear Tree

On the seventh day of Christmasmy true love sent to me:7 Swans a Swimming6 Geese a Laying5 Golden Rings4 Calling Birds3 French Hens2 Turtle Dovesand a Partridge in a Pear Tree

On the eighth day of Christmasmy true love sent to me:8 Maids a Milking7 Swans a Swimming6 Geese a Laying5 Golden Rings4 Calling Birds3 French Hens2 Turtle Dovesand a Partridge in a Pear Tree

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On the ninth day of Christmasmy true love sent to me:9 Ladies Dancing8 Maids a Milking7 Swans a Swimming6 Geese a Laying5 Golden Rings4 Calling Birds3 French Hens2 Turtle Dovesand a Partridge in a Pear Tree

On the tenth day of Christmasmy true love sent to me:10 Lords a Leaping9 Ladies Dancing8 Maids a Milking7 Swans a Swimming6 Geese a Laying5 Golden Rings4 Calling Birds3 French Hens2 Turtle Dovesand a Partridge in a Pear Tree

On the eleventh day of Christmasmy true love sent to me:11 Pipers Piping10 Lords a Leaping9 Ladies Dancing8 Maids a Milking7 Swans a Swimming6 Geese a Laying5 Golden Rings4 Calling Birds3 French Hens2 Turtle Dovesand a Partridge in a Pear Tree

On the Twelfth day of Christmasmy true love sent to me:12 Drummers Drumming11 Pipers Piping10 Lords a Leaping9 Ladies Dancing8 Maids a Milking7 Swans a Swimming6 Geese a Laying5 Golden Rings4 Calling Birds3 French Hens2 Turtle Dovesand a Partridge in a Pear Tree

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Butter a 9x13-inch baking dish. Cut and fi t 8 slices of bread to fi t over entire bottom of dish. Cover bread with slices of Canadian bacon and sharp Cheddar cheese. Cut and fi t remaining 8 slices of bread to completely cover bacon and cheese.

Whisk eggs with salt and black pepper in a bowl. Whisk dry mustard, onion, diced green and red bell pepper, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce into eggs. Whisk in milk until egg mixture is smoothly combined. Pour egg mixture evenly over the casserole. Cover the dish and refrigerate overnight.

Preheat oven to 350F (175C). Pour melted butter evenly over the casserole and sprinkle corn fl ake crumbs over the top.

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27. Start a canned food drive in your neighborhood or at your child's school. Ask neighbors to donate canned and non-perishable foods, then donate them to a food bank.

28. Go through closets and donate gently used clothing (coats are particularly useful this time of year) to a local shelter.

29. Hold a book drive and ask coworkers, friends, neighbors, and family to donate books for kids that you can give to your local library, elementary school, or family shelter.

30. Deliver cookies and treats to your local fire station, police department, and even the staff at your local hospital. After all, they’ll be working through the holiday.

31. Don’t forget senior citizens! Volunteer time at your local senior citizens center or see if there is a giving tree specifically for the residents.

Holiday Gift Traditions32. Draw names in your immediate family and make a gift

for that person. It can be as easy as a playlist for an MP3 player or a photobook of your family’s greatest moments of the year. 

33. If gifts have been sent from relatives that are far away (like grandparents), use Skype or another video chat service when they are opened so everyone can share in the joy.

34. Spend a day, and possibly a night, in a local metropolitan area and get your holiday shopping completed. Ask your mom, sister, or sisters-in-law to come along!

35. Pick names randomly and only give gifts to the person whose name you draw. Set a dollar limit to keep it even and have fun!

36. If your extended family is large, make a deal among the adults to buy gifts for only the kids of the family.

37. Spend Thanksgiving night planning your Black Friday. Check out all the sales, map your route, and make your list.

38. Start a gag gift tradition. Give a funny gift to a family member. Each year, pass the gift on to another unsuspecting family member.

Christmas Eve Traditions39. Open one gift on Christmas Eve.

40. Track Santa’s progress across the globe on NORAD.

41. Make reindeer food on Christmas Eve (oats and candy sprinkles) and toss it on the lawn for Santa’s team of reindeer.

42. Read The Night Before Christmas at bedtime.

43. Leave a ‘trail’ of gifts from the chimney to the tree so show Santa’s route in the house.

44. Get matching pajamas for the kids to wear on Christmas Eve. Talk about a great photo op Christmas morning!

Christmas Morning/Day Traditions45. Open all the gifts under the tree at 12:01 a.m. on

Christmas Day. This works best with older kids and teens.

46. Don’t open presents until after religious services or brunch.

47. Choose a family member at random to pass out gifts to everyone.  

48. Call or have a video chat with loved ones who aren’t able to be with your family.

49. Invite family, friends, and neighbors over Christmas evening for games, dessert, and to decompress from the holiday.

50. Go out for breakfast and let someone else do the cooking!

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Wishing youevery happiness

this Holiday Seasomand throughout the

coming year!

Serving Campbell River for over 30 YearsSEYMOUR SERVICES 1860 Antonelli Road, Campbell River

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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 plainsRepeat 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.

Joy tothe World

Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas

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

From now on,Our troubles will be out of sight

Have yourself a merry little Christmas,Make the Yule-tide gay,

From now on,Our troubles will be miles away.

Here we are as in olden days,Happy golden days of yore.

Faithful friends who are dear to usGather near to us once more.

Through the years we all will be togetherIf the Fates allow

Hang a shining star upon the highest bough.And have yourself a merry little Christmas now.

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We wish you a Merry Christmaswith warm wishes

for a Happy Holiday Season.

Holiday FUN18

See how many of these words you can find in the puzzle. The words can be forward, backward or diagonal.

Holiday SongsWord Search

1. Away in a Manger2. Choir of the Bells3. Dominick the Donkey4. Frosty the Snowman5. Holly Jolly Christmas6. Jingle Bell Rock

7. Jingle Bells8. Let it Snow9. Little Drummer Boy10. Little St Nick11. O Holy Night12. Rudolph

13. Santa Baby14. Silent Night15. Silver Bells16. The Christmas Song17. The First Noel18. Winter Wonderland

Wishing you a very Merry Christmas and a wonderful New Year.

It has been a pleasure to serve you.

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Happy Holidays from the new Board of Education May Your Days Be Merry and Bright.

School District 72 • Campbell River, B.C.

Happy Holidays from the new Board of Education Ted Foster, Richard Franklin, Daryl Hagen, John Kerr,

Gail Kirschner, Joyce McMann, & Susan Wilson

Next public board meeting is January 20 at 7:30 p.m. School Board Office, 425 Pinecrest Rd. Open to members of the community.

Holiday SONGS 19Rocking Around TheChristmas TreeRocking around the Christmas treeAt the Christmas party hopMistletoe hung where you can seeEvery couple tries to stopRocking around the Christmas tree,Let the Christmas spirit ringLater we’ll have some pumpkin pieAnd we’ll do some caroling.

You will get a sentimentalFeeling when you hearVoices singing let’s be jolly,Deck the halls with boughs of hollyRocking around the Christmas tree,Have a happy holidayEveryone dancing merrilyIn the new old-fashioned way.

Away in a MangerAway in a manger, no crib for a bed,

The little Lord Jesus laid downHis sweet head.

The stars in the bright skylooked down where He lay,

The little Lord Jesus asleep on the hay.

The cattle are lowing, the poor Baby awakes,But little Lord Jesus no crying He makes.

I love Thee, Lord Jesus,look down from the sky,

And stay by my cradle till morning is nigh.

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

Bless all the dear childrenin Thy tender care,

And take us to heaven to livewith Thee there.

from the friends, familyand employees of

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Courtenay2351 Cliffe Avenue • 250-334-2443

From everyone at Wendy’swe wish you a wondrous

and magical season, with hopes that love and peace

shall dwell upon the earth ofall humankind.

Holiday SONGS20Santa Claus Is Coming

To TownYou better watch out, you better not cry

Better not pout, I’m telling you whySanta Claus is coming to town

He’s making a list, and checking it twice;Gonna fi nd out who’s naughty and nice.

Santa Claus is coming to town

He sees you when you’re sleepingHe knows when you’re awake

He knows if you’ve been bad or goodSo be good for goodness sake

Oh! 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.

Hark the HeraldAngels 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 comeOff spring 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 earth

Born to give them second birthHark! The herald angels sing"Glory to the newborn King!"

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With our thanks for your valuedpatronage at this special time of year.

It’s been both a privilege and apleasure serving you.

Seasons Greetings!

With warm wishes to you and your family this Christmas time.

Holiday RECIPES 21Christmas Fruit CakeTaken from the Salvation Army Cook Book

• 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon butter• 1 tbsp of golden syrup• 1 tsp of baking soda• 1 cup water• 1 cup of brown sugar• 1 kg of mixed fruitcake fruit

Boil all above ingredients for 10 minutes,stirring frequently and let cool.

When it cool add:• 2 large eggs• 1 tsp vanilla fl avored extract• 2 tsp of almond fl avored extract• 1 tsp of rum fl avored extract

Mix well and add:• 2 cups of fl our• 1 tsp baking powder

Mix well.

Bake in a 8"round or square cake pan lined withbuttered parchment paper for 2 hours at 300 F. Enjoy!

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May the holiday seasonfill you withhappiness!

We look forwardto seeing youat the Spa.

MerryChristmas!

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Wishing you all the best during the holiday season!

Scalloped Oysters• 1 pint shucked oysters• 1/2 cup bread crumbs• 25 buttery round crackers, crumbled• 1/2 cup melted butter• 1/4 cup oyster liquid• 2 tbsp milk• salt to taste• ground black pepper to taste

Preheat the oven to 450F (230C).Butter a shallow baking dish.

Combine the bread crumbs and cracker crumbs, stir in the melted butter. Place a thin layer of the crumb mixture in the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Layer the oysters over the crumbs and sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.Pour 2 tablespoons oyster liquid and 1 tablespoon milk over the top. Repeat then cover the top layer with the remaining crumb mixture.

Bake at 450F (230C) for 30 minutes.

Holiday SONGS22

Frostythe Snowman

Frosty the Snowman,was a jolly happy soul,With a corn cob pipe

and a button nose, andtwo eyes made of coal.

Frosty the Snowman,is a fairytale, they say.He was made of snow,but the children know

he came to life one day.

There must have been some magic in that

old silk hat they found,For when they placed it on his head,

he began to dance around!

Oh, Frosty, the Snowman,was alive as he could be;and the children say hecould 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.

Frosty the Snowman,knew the sun was hot that day,

so he said, "Let's run, and we'll have some fun now,

before I melt away."

Down to the village,with a broomstick in his hand,

Running here and there,all around the square,

sayin', "Catch me if you can."

He led them down the streets of town, right to the traffi c cop;

and only paused a moment, when he heard him holler, "Stop!"

For Frosty, the Snowman,had to hurry on his way,

But he waved goodbye, sayin'"Don't cry, I'll be back again some day."

Dear friends, readers, and advertisers,

We thank you once again for your loyalty and hope that you

will take advantage of every moment of happiness in the year

to come. Here’s to a calm and prosperous new year!

Best wishes from our entire team.

With warm wishes at Christmastime. Here’s hoping your holiday is

blessed with the perfect combination of peace, harmony and joy.

We look forward to seeing you next year. Merry Christmas!

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Berwick By the Sea is pleased to becelebrati ng our very fi rst Christmaswith new residents.