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Page 10 The Claringlon/Courtice Independent, Bowmanvillc. Saturday, December 26, 1998 Christmas Thoughts from St. Elizabeth My Favorite Christmas My favorite Christmas was when I was in the hospital. hospital. I was in the hospital because I had an pneumonia. pneumonia. (I lived in Port Hope). At the hospital I had my own special room. I was in the hospital on December 22, till January 1. When 1 got home there was a very cool snowman in the backyard backyard and my family did it all for me. IT WAS SO COOL AND 1 WAS VERY HAPPY!! Robina Grade 4 How Santas Reindeer Got Lost One Christmas Santa Claus was Hying along in his sled when lie saw two houses that he didn't go to yet. So, he went down to the roof of the first house, got out and started to go down the chimney. When he got to the bottom he pul some presents under the tree and went back up the chimney. He did the same with the other house. Then he whistled whistled and shouted and called them by name "Now Dasher! Now Dancer! Now Pranccr and Vixen! On Comet! On Cupid! On Dondcr and Blitzcn"! But instead of going to the North Pole the right way Santa wanted to take the short cut. Within hours they were Hying over the South Pacific Ocean. Just then they were sucked into a time portal that sent them Hying into space. Then Santa said, "What arc we doing in space?" They didn't know so they kept going forward. forward. Before they knew it, they were in an alien spaceship. So Santa said, "Let's make the most of it!" and started giving out presents to the little alien kids. Then the adult aliens said Thank you to Santa and they also told him how to get back to earth. So Santa went back to earth and lived happily ever after. The End. Thomas What Christmas Means To Me Christmas means a lot io me - love, friendship, co-operation and especially especially helping. When I was smaller, I did not understand. understand. I thought all Christmas was, was giving presents to children, but when I got older, my parents parents explained it was, "You have to give to get!" Now I understand and guess who gives you the presents? Santa Claus and maybe your parents! Leyla What Christmas Means To Me To me Christmas means everyone should have a warm place to stay. We shouldn't be greedy because some adults and children don't even have the things we do. We should give instead of get. That's why we have food and clothing drives. Kristen Caring for others. Helping others. Remember to love each other. In the Christmas spirit. Singing Christmas carols. carols. Thank you for our food. Merry Christmas to all. Act kind to others. Santa Claus is coming. Kyle Caring for others, Helping people who are needy, Rejoice with your friends, Illness-what we don't want to happen, Stable for Jesus Christ, Thank you, God for life, Merry Christmas' from Santa, Act nice to everyone. Santa Claus is coming. Jesus is the reason for the season! Bradley Believing in Santa I didn't believe in Santa Claus until one Christmas Eve. While I was sleeping, I heard a loud noise on the roof. I ran downstairs and I saw a fat man in a red suit stuck in the chimney! He got out of the chimney with his magic! I got some cookies and milk. I went up to Santa and I said, "You arc not real!" Santa said, "That's what all the children say." Santa took the cookies and milk. He ate all the cookies and drank all of the milk. I said to him,"Please tell me one gift I got!" Santa answered, "You will find out tomorrow! Go to bed!" That's how I came to believe in Santa. Matthew My Christmas Wish for the World My Christmas wish for the world is that all the poor people get food, a home and warm clothing. I also hope that the poor will have a great Christmas. Kylea Christmas Santa, Elves, Singing, Laughing, Praying, Mary, Jesus Christmas! Peter All About Christmas Christmas is a special day when people gather around the fire to get warm because of the cold outside. outside. It's fun to open up presents and see what you got! We can't forget Jesus's birthday ! That is the Whole reason we celebrate celebrate Christmas. We have to remember that He died on the cross for us. Christmas is my favourite holiday! Presents arc filled with surprises. Christmas symbols include: Christmas lights, a Christmas tree, special food, ornaments, decorations decorations and a wreath! Adrianna f With Wm Cp&Mf | At this special time of year we want to thank our friends and wish them all the joy and peace of an old-fashioned Christmas. Csraratiyj Uphdlsteiy Orono - 983-9874 Spirit of the Season Students from Clarke High School collected donations to help make Christmas a little brighter for those receiving support from Bethcsda House, a local shelter lor women and children. Kelly, a volunteer from Bethcsda House, accepted the donations donations from Clarke Prime Minister Dan MacDonald, teacher Doreen Cripps, and Principal Leigh Facey-Crowthcr. And so are sincere good wishes from all of us to all of you! Happy Holidays and many thanks! It's that time of year again. Make it special in every way. Aziin Mcinji and Staff Guardian Drugs 130 Waverley Road, Bowmanvillc 623-2333 May you always be blessed with His light and love. LAP-TECH INC. 230 Simpson Avenue South Bowmanvillc, Ontario y o ©j.p. Together we pray for a world filled with peace and joy. Dan and Adrian Holkema and staff of ight Sbonuts in Bowmanville at Baseline and Waverley Baseline Rd. and Liberty St. HOLIDAY HOURS: Closing Dee. 24th at 6 p.m. - Re-open Dec. 26th Closed New Year's Eve 6 p.m. - Re-open Jan. 2 Gift Ideas for « om VX> » QlfVWfc We still have a great selection of • Boxed Chocolates • Mixed Nuts • Camera Supplies • Cosmetics for Men and Women • Watches for Ladies and Gents and for the Children • Gift Wrap and Greeting Cards McGregor I.D.A. Drugs 5 King St. W. 623-5792 \ r V V ^ 4 N * V Bowmanville V JW,|fr