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Page 2, Terrace Bay-Schreiber News, CHRISTMAS EXTRA, December, 1986 Bottle of ink only gift By Mary Hubelit On November 28th, 1979, the Ter- race Bay-Schreiber News published my first Christmas column, following 'almost a year of chatting with you from time to time. Now, in my eighth year with the paper I'll give it to you again, with the same best wishes: **Well, friends, it seems the sen- timental season. is almost upon us again. Christmas inspires the release of many emotions, not only love and goodwill. You have seen and perhaps felt, panic, impatience, greed, relief, dread, but honestly now, have you seen much humor? Supposed to be the hap- piest public occasion in our lives, and yet there is nothing funny about it. However as you grow older and think back,. situations of rib-tickling proportions abounded. Maybe. that's because most of the other emotions have been drained off us by now, and humor is all we have left? Anyway, what about that boy you were crazy about in Grade V? You sent him- in the mail- a present "from Santa Claus, who loves you very much!"' and then blushed scarlet for six weeks every time you. passed him on the street or in the school corridor. Mind you, if the insensitive beast hadn't gone around town showing off and attributing his gift to a girl he liked, it would have been easier on yous : O Come Let Us Adore Him May peace on earth and good will to all mankind prevail as we celebrate the miracle of Christmas. We all know the glaze that covers Daddy's eyes (not to be confused with the one he came home with last night) as he 'helps' Junior put his train set together. You must must get a picture of it- hell never believe you otherwise. Didn't you squirm with embarrass- ment for the little angel in the Christmas pageant whose halo kept falling over her eyes? But it was funny! Scotch tape has been much improv- ed since its invention, but will you ever forget the look on big brother's face as all the living-room. streamers, hung from the big red bell by the chandelier, gently and unanimously swooshed down from their tapings and festoon- ed themselves around him? Mother's face cléarly said "*Y6u afid your new- fangled notions!" Father tiptoed to the kitchen and little sister remembered it was bedtime. When I watch the current TV com- mercials my mind flashes way back to 1930, the year my only present was a bottle of ink. The country was in The Big Depression, I know now, but we were poor all the time and not par- ticularly dismayed by this Christmas. The family had scratched together cash for a roasting chicken and a 75-cent bottle of port wine (the one you pay $7.00 for now), but gifts?- forget it! After the chicken was in the oven we prepared to all sit around together, have a glass of port ("one small glass won't hurt 'em") and sing a few carols. I set up around me the greeting cards I had received from several pen pals, admir- ing their bright, sparkly colors, and rather envying the girl who had sign- ed here with green ink- I thought that was the very essence of elegance! Mother served the wine and Dad handed brother amd me a small parcel each- gift-wrapped yet! Brother un- wrapped his very first real hockey puck. I found the most beautiful, shim- mering, precious gem in the whole world- a bottle of green ink! Mother said my eyes were green too, as I look- ed up and thanked her. So, friends, it seems the secret lies in wanting what you get, and not necessarily getting all you want. MERRY CHRISTMAS, EVERYBODY!" Christmas Carol The first Christmas carol composed in America was written in the Huron Indian language, by a Frenchman. THe lyrics were written in 1641 by a native of France, Father Jean de Brebfeuf, for his Christian converts. He set the words toa popular French tune, ""Une Jeune Puceile."' In his writing, the French priest described the Hurons' reverence for Christmas: "They built a KEN, HELEN, DARLA and DARREN KEN DOOLEY BULLDOZING "> => May you fashion a Christmas that's perfect in every way! We're so very appreciative of your valued business. S. G.'s UPHOLSTERY SHOP Note: Closed Dec. 15 to Jan. 5 For Emergencies Only Call -3779 small chapel of cedar and fir branches in honor of the Infant Jesus ...Even those who were at a distance of more than two days' journey met at a given place to sing hymns in honor of the newborn Child."' After the Hurons were defeated by the Iroquois, they resettled near Quebec, preserving the Christmas carol among _ their traditions. With deepest appreciation for your friendship and good will in the past, thanks and Merry Christmas. PALM DAIRIES YOUR LOCAL REPRESENTATIVES: BILL MALCOLM & FAMILY & DRIVERS KEN BENOIT & FAMILY & JAN LAURITZEN & FAMILY "4 Celebrate your ~~} Yuletide with style! To all our beautiful patrons we say "thank you" for your loyalty and support. From the Management Holiday Fantasy: Ys iy & Staff (Lorraine, Lise, Mel, Dave & Aggie) SUPERIOR STYLES 'N' TRENDS -- rt' ie ae Terrace Bay Public Library