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WHITBY FREE PRESS, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 23, 1987, PAGE 27 SYLLABLE POETRY Gif ts s0 big and small too neatly wrapped very colourful The gifts were for some people. They can't wait Patricia Sturgess Gr. 6, R.e. Hutchison Trees Pine trees Smell so niee Put lights on trees On twenty-fith we get gifts I can't wait There they sit Under that tree Stacie Winslade Gr. 6, R.A. Hutchison Gifts with bows Neatly wrapped With tags saying Open at Christmas I want to see What's inside Awaitig me Kevin Parsons Gr. 6, R.A. Hlutchison SURPRISE Santa gets a surprise. It was a beautiful day at the North Pole. The snow was just beautiful. Santa and his elves were very busy because it was Christmas night. Santa said, "Tonight is the night" The elves said, "We know it's Christjnas but what else is t? " Nothing. That night Santa hooked up ail the rein- deer and said, "Yaw." But instead of walking they flew! What a sur- prise and the reindeer only flew when he fed them special food. Laura Dairymple Gr. 3, Leslie MeFarlane LETTER Dear Santa,, How old are the elves? How is Rudph? How does Mrs. Claus make the candies and cookies? I want for Christmas Teddy Rux- pin. Love Brandee Fortin Gr. 1, R.A. Hutchison /4< /1 i By CHRIS PACKER Gr. 7 St. Theresa WINTER The snow is falling to the ground The Christmas spirit has been found. Rudolph's nose so, red and bright Wil guide the sleigh on Christmas night - But that's not ail you should remember About this Christmas in December Christ was born on Christmas Day In a stable ful of hay clothes With his twinkling eyes and his but- ton nose Neyer think it's just the gifts you receive But remember that Christ was born on Christmas Eve!1 Lyndsay Winchester Gr. 6 West Lynde LETTER Dear Santa How are your reindeer? Is rudolph grown up yet. What do you like best when you come to my house Santa? I would like for Christmas a micirope and not the firicor price won please. How are the elf are they felling the sliegh? How is your wife? How long is your bireed San- ta? What is the weather like up there? Love Samantha Turner Gr. 3, Dr. Robert Thornton THE CHRISTMAS STORY The Saviour came to the world when God sent an ange! to tell Mary that she was going to have a baby. She was surprised to see a real angel but she had to caîl him Jesus because it was going to be the son of God. A few weeks later Joseph and Mary went on a trip to Bethleham but there were on more rooms left in the town. The men said "You can sleep in the barn." "Yes we will sleep in the barn." said Joseph and Mary. A few hours later baby, Jesus was born. The angels told the Shepherds about 'the new born King. A star was shining in the east. Three wise men followed it baby Jesus. Joseph R. Gr. 3, St. PauI's THE YEAR WITHOUT A SANTA It was late one night in the North Pole when Santa was in bed with a cold. "Here is some hot soup" said Mrs. Claus. Santa didn't say anything instead he just blew his nose like a trumpet. He started to get up but Mrs. Claus didn't let him s0 he ate his soup. The next day Santa got millions of letters from children. Santa asked Mrs. Claus to send them back because his eold was worse and it was only two days before Christmas. So he called the elves and told them that there wasn't going to be a Christmas. So the elves covered up the toys and packed the reindeer away. Santa climbed back into bed and said "I'm sure going to miss alI those children." Then Mrs. Claus sent another letter to the children asking them to make presents and send them to Santa. On the day before Christmas Santa received the presents and Mrs. Claus said "Since you couldn't bring Christ- mas to the children they brought it to you and are giving you a holiday." Santa sat for a moment and said "A holiday. Neyer. Feed the reindeer. Get me my coat. Hit- ch up the sleigh and get the toys ready because tonight we fly. Christopher Broad Gr 4, E.A. Fairman CALL A PRO()FIESSIONAqlL J . T -RE BUYING AN ANNUITY? 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The Christmastrees were dazzling Ail cold and bright, Lighting up the town in the cold dark night. But through ail this Christmas joy There did live a man, Penny Pinching Scrooge, the man who neyer lent a hand. "Ba hum bug" he cursed*as he marched around town, Rarely'laughed or smlled just, pouted and frowned. "«Ho, Ho, Ho, hello Eviniser!" Now get out of that bed, stop acting like a geezer. " That's what he heard on that cool snowy night, He thought it was Santa and of oucrse he was right. Ail we heard on that mysterious night Was really arguing and not quite a fight. But early that morning, who's dancing in the street? Penny pinching Serooge and he was like a new man to meet. Well ever since that night he's been kind, gentie and sweet, From the tip of his head to the toes on his feet. Amanda Torok Gr. 7, St. Paul's BEST CHRISTMAS One Christmas Santa Claus was so happy. Be cas evre one was . Good bet. One toy was lost. evre bade was looking for the toy wen the toy was fond. Santa was happy and he went to evre house. The End. Omar Gr. 2, Leslie McFarlane 71 1