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pi4 weekender december 4 1993 start new traditions for christmas traditions and christmas go hand in hand we all enjoy these annual rituals that provide a sense of community and con tinuity from year to year liere are some ideas for new tradi tions you may want to include this year at home include one of every family members favorite foods in the christmas meal who says pizza cant be served alongside die turkey host a christmas eve after noon tea potluck you supply the fragrant gounnet coffee and tea and your favorite home- baked treat and ask each guest to bring one of his or her favorite homebaked goodies also have a traveling dinner with family and friends drinks and hors doeuvres at one house main course at another and so on try an international christmas learn the customs and traditional foods of other countries and adopt a few of thein for your celebration this year start a collection of christ mas china and dishes then add a new piece each year start a christmas scrapbook paste in photos pieces of your favorite wrapping paper bows christmas cards etc make- notes in the book too each year add to your scrapbook and read notes aloud on christ mas eve videotape or audiotape family members during the christmas celebration send it to faraway family or save it for reminiscing give a special ornament labeled and dated to each fami ly member from the bridle post village grocer quality foods i 9400655 union ville 2942572 markham national bank always ahead in personal service 9400734 uomo mens wear custom tailoring 4700290 r u framing art centre fefc absolutely everything 9 h in framing art m p absolutely everything vjf guaranteed v official im 548 eotlioh rood ithkmoilujhtacy 9405281 rare exhibit of works by artist jeremie giles fields of flowers barren rocky coasts tower ing jack pines magical northern lights cana dian landscape artist jeremie giles explores natures wilderness capturing its richness on canvas jeremie is exhibiting approximately 40 of his works at the bridle post of unionville sunday december 5 to sunday december 12 and the artist himself will be attending the opening of the show sponsored by mincom classic realty inc in collaboration with framing art centre the shops of bridle post and art agent connie ker- slake the exhibit is a rare opportunity for art lovers although very wellknown in his native quebec and in ottawa with his works pub lished in many art books jeremie has never shown his work west of the capital city jeremie views painting as an exploration an adventure a neverending quest where everything is filled with wonder as nothing is ever truly concluded although jeremies work is often compared to the group of seven his artistry is unique unto itself he describes himself as a selftaught painter not belonging to any school or tech nique and not having any favorite subjects for over 45 years he has been expressing himself through different mediums ink water colours pastels oil acrylic and occasionally with clay plaster aluminum and bronze the bridle post show will feature works done in acrylic only the exhibition of jeremies work opens sun day dec 5 500900 pm monday dec 6 to wednesday dec 8 1000 am500 pm thurs day and friday dec 9 and 10 1000 am900 pm saturday and sunday dec 11 and 12 1000 am to 500 pm meet the artist on dec 5 548 carlton rd at kennedy 5 x us tfcakkmm si mot7 9 kwti ft 8 ih the bridle post unionville 4702418 restaurant and wine bar 4706655 flml uw hair beauty fashion designer fashions accessories aesthetics massage therapy 4775014 jlaic one tel 90s 5136456 fax 905 5137537 r v 9404114 stt tr vvvv v mxn i mm uuw wujw li 1111 11 iii i titwt as a family visit local pageants special perfor mances singalongs treelight ing ceremonies etc fc choose a charity and make a contribution in your familys name visit a nursing home on christmas eve or christmas day many nursing home resi dents have no family to share the holidays with share yours with someone who is lonely take family walks in your neighborhood to look at christ mas lights if you traditionally dont open presents until christmas morning choose just one pre sent to open christmas night or open your christmas stock ing have an undecorating party to help mitigate the afterholidays letdown people will have more time now with the christmas rush behind them and will enjoy an infor mal afternoon or evening leisurely undecorating the tree and house make it simple just serve finger foods and light snacks at the office gather up the gang and go caroling from office to office in your building or go after work decorate and donate a tree to a family who might oth erwise not have one welcome in the holidays with coworkers with an in- office luncheon buffet sign eveiyone up to bring a favorite food drink or decoration adopt a needy family now for the entire year tips for decorating fr garland doorways stairs and windows with cedar boughs giant pinecones and red ribbons fill wooden bowls and bas kets with nuts pinecones and cinnamon sticks and place on side tables or in hallways the rich muted colors and nostalgic fragrances will delight the senses ft arrange clementines in pretty glass or ceramic bowls and tie with bright ribbons ft invite family and friends to relax and linger over an assortment of unshelled nuts set by the fire ft cheer up kitchen windows with colorful jars of preserves ft fill a basket with rose hips and whitesprayed birch branches tie with a bright plaid ribbon and youll have a natural arrangement that will last all winter long experience a country christmas atthe gibson house mmm ubtrlh tours tastes unique gift shop november 22nd to december 23rd smyh ttupktiu39s74s2foffarti4rimmullo enjoy a quiet moment amidst niruqudavaushvy