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Once upon a time on Christmas Eve [I crept downstairs and tried to get into the living room, but all & the do re locked. Suddenly - N heard foot- steps on the\ stairs. I wondered wheye to go. As they came closer they got louder. I was desperately trying to think where to hide. Then I remembered between the cabinet and the desk. No one would ever think to look there for anybody! As I looked out from where 1 was hiding I saw my mother standing there. I dared to breathe. I even dared to wiggle my big toe. I was wondering what she was up to. She opened a secret box on the wall. You couldn't even see it was there. . She pushed a green ART GATES "Lady, why not eliminate the middle man. Give that money to me. Snowmen fat and jolly, 0X ZY Mar- Laine PORT PERRY indows bright with holly. SE woaliskas on your nose, Jack Frost at your toes. Bells that chime, And hearts that sing, Brose are the joys, That Christmas brings! Hand Craft -- 985-801 " | | Ll j al We join Frosty in extending warmest thoughts and best wishes for a wonderful holiday from beginning UTICA button and the doors of the living room flew open. I saw her shaking all the presents that were for her. In ten minutes she came back out and pushed a yellow button and all the doors went shut. When I woke up in the morning I went downstairs and set the table. We ate Port Perry Star Christmas Edition -- Wednesday, Dec. 22, 1976 -- 17 + % % My Christmas Story x * our breakfast. After all the breakfast was eaten and all the dishes put into the dish- washer, we went into the living room to open all our presents. After the last present was opened, we all helped clean up the papers that were on the floor. Darlene Bacon Grade 6, Greenbank P.S. What Is Christmas People's Christmas - food and presents, Christmas trees with many ornaments. They wake up early on Christmas morn Not even remembering that Jesus was born. They race to the hooks where hang their stockings While passing all their parents' blockings, That stop them from ruin- ing precious things When they go to see what Santa brings. They approach the tree to look at the star. Which is glowing so brightly on top of the bar Of metal around the tree's sharp summit. The brilliant radiance projecting from it. How will you think of Christmas. this year? Probably. as a day bright and clear, That is full of presents for everyone When we wake up early and have some fun. Dear Santa Dear Sgnta, Santa, I hope your rein- deers are doing their best to get ready for Christmas. I hope you and doing fine. When you come to our place do not come | down the chimney where our fire place is or*you will get stuck. My mom said if I write to you to tell you that. How are the elves? They work very hard for Christ- mas. Love from Joanne Toon, Epsom School grade 4 A happy season is upon us, bringing joy to one and all. Warmest appreciation! Levinson's DRY GOODS I'm a Christian and as one I'll say, This should be a bright and joyous day For Jesus, our Saviour, was born on this morn, So that you and I might not feel forlorn. He came to die for you and for me, On a big, heavy cross - Calvary's tree, His hands and His feet had nail-pierced holes That He would hang - to save our souls. For us, He went through so much pain. The least we can do is not to beign That we are Christians living for Him His light and glory we may . not dim. Jennifer Simmonds, Port Perry B.S. our wife are | GREETING A joyous, old fashioned Noel to you! You're delightful to deal with the whole year long. Manager & Staff Royal Bank " My enchantment be your gift at Christmas. Our gift is your friendship, thanks. Utica Farm Equipment Ltd. kK * "Jhws 18 Chnistmas "Sleigh bells. Carols. e Holly wreaths. Snowflakes. pid And goodwill to men. to all our customers MISTER TV TOWERS We're singing out our warmest wishes to you for a Holiday richly reward- ing in good cheer and happiness. SWAMP AUTO BODY Doug Robinson - Bruce McCreight - Doug Hughes Bayshore Takeout 7 our wonderful customers, our sincerest thanks, and our wishes for a wonderful Christmas . . . a brimming © with laughter and good cheer. Ka. Tob LN EE NS - ~ i AT Be he iY wr re a ol rit SN SAT Rr. a on oe