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with Bill Ellis “Tis the season to be jolly” and “Ho Ho Ho!” and “Merry and “Season’s greetings and festive get-togeth- ers that highlight that most spe- cial time of the year - ristmas. Like many, I am a sentimen- talist over Christmas. You know — the lump in the throat every Out ot the Ranch u hear a favorite carol. And though we get same bombardment every year about the commercialism of Christmas, and the greed of Christmas, it still shines through as the finest commemoration festival of which we are capable. Like most families, our Christmas celebration is one steeped in the traditions of our own founding families, and it is it to see the traditions carried on by our children with some new wrinkles from the in-laws. Our Christmas celebration is a liberal mix of the religious, the Christmas myths and yes, some of the.commercialism. And though Christmas pre- sent purchasing can happen at any time during the year, the obvious things start to happen about December 15th. First, the outside lights go up. We seem to alternate between a cut tree on the front porch or loading our shrubs or a lawn tree with lights. ‘The first family get-together of Halton Hills This Week, Tuesday, December 21, 1993 — Page.19 Christmas is when the indoor tree goes up. Everybody is involved with lights, ornaments and tinsel with the Christmas. songs and carols in the back- ground. Without fail, someone will say that this Christmas tree is just about the nicest one we have ever had, regardless of a slight list to the left or right. All the indoor decorations are set out and hung at the same time, leaving no doobt that the season has indeed Our Coanman ‘Eve tradition calls for the official Christmas dinner on the Eve, and everyone gathers to open the gifts right after dinner. The dinner is roast turkey, of course, but notable side dishes are red cabbage, containing apples and cinnamon, hot green bean salad and daughter Becky always makes the most deca- dent chocolate mousse ever The table centre piece is made up in the afternoon and contains red candles plus fresh holly ivy, pine and | spruce bor On crasnes morning, everybody returns so Kelly can check on what Santa left for her at Gram’s house and everyone else gets a stocking full of goodies from ’ole Jolly. All assemble again on Christmas. afternoon tive drink. A glass of wine or champagne or for the hardy — a Purple Flash! This drink is only mixed on Christmas afternoon and was originally devised by my father-in-law, bless him. The major components are scotch whiskey and blackberry brandy (recipe available on request). Then the BBQ is fired up for a Christmas dinner of baked potatoes, steak and salad. Stuffed Boxing Day is drop in or drop around day, and then. a few days rest before we hit the parties, parades and football of New Years. It’s tough work — but somebody has to do it! Merry Christmas! Bill Ellis is an Associate Broker with Coldwell Banker/Canada Trust Realty in Georgetown. Just monkeying | around Georgetown District High School principal vies (right) and faculty presented a humorous presentation of “Aladdin” for students last Friday before they broke for the = photo by Simon Wilson/HHTW holidays. @ 1992 Worid Series Team Ball 1993 World Series Team Ball 1993 World Series Team Bat ° iectgio Wore Series Team Balls in, deluxe o $003 oe0 World ‘series Team Ball & Bat deluxe presentation case For more information CALL TODAY 336-4077 RETAIL DISPLAY 875-1751 HALTON CAMERA EXCHANGE 30 GUELPH ST GEORG N 877- 4433 Pr ew afa®.. >eees The sme Tater Club of Georgetown the ng *y 2nd Annual 4 args A benefit performance for The Ralph Ursel Foundation Saturday, January 22/94 at the John Elliott Theatre Sod opportunity to hear exciting “Showtime’ a musicals at the high school and in Brampton, and worked on a number of Christmas ‘pantomimes with Georgetown Little Theatre. Ralph Ursel’s talent, enthusiasm and dedication to excellence helped build a love of theatre in this com- munity, which in turn lead to the building of the John Elliott Theatre. ‘The Foundation needs funds to complete the project which it is hoped, will yield a singers, and enjoy < fur Ae ev rening “Showtime” — a music hall revue 9 Church St., Georgetown Curtain 7:30 p.m. (non-teserved seating ) Tickets $20 (includes reception after the show) For ticket information call Neville Worsnop 853-1030, Barry Timleck 877-6198, John Winser (CIBC) 877-2231 Pick up and pay for tickets at CIBC Video Phus, 134 Guelph St; NRS Real Estate, Hallmark Cards, Georgetown Mall; Halton Seuefet On Saturday, January 22, 1994, the Rotary Club of Georgetown will present featuring the “Showtime” singers and guest artists. The show is is a benefit performance to raise funds for the Ralph Ursel Mountainview; Hills This Week, Mountainvew. Show has been formed in memory of Ralph Ursel, a past president RES cbr Notary for ves 20 Yon