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Host a merry, memorable holiday party

The holidays are the most festive time of the year, and no holiday season is complete without a party or two with family and friends. Be it to celebrate a religious holiday or to ring in the New Year, a holiday party is an essential element to the holiday season. While it’s always great to be a guest, hosting a holiday party is a great way to

show friends and family how much they mean to you. This holiday season, consider the following tips to ensure your holiday party is as memorable as the season is merry. * Make it a themed party. The holiday season is filled with festivities, from office parties to neighborhood gatherings to gatherings with family. For more casual affairs, set your party apart

Rev. Dave Whalley Knox United Church Advent is a time of waiting, waiting for the incarnation of God. We meet the Creator in many different ways in our individual lives. We sense the presence of the Great Spirit when we least expect it. We, as a people, find it difficult to accept and realize that God is always present with us in our earthly lives. This Christmas season, may the hope of a meaningful and fulfilled life be with all of us by faith in a Higher Power. May God bring the love that is promised in the Bible and may we let the Spirit work with us and through us as we travel this highway of life. I pray that all of us will remember those who are less fortunate than ourselves or have suffered a loss this year and hold them up in prayer. Christmas can be a difficult time for many people in our community. On behalf of all of us at Knox United Church, we wish everyone a very blessed Christmas season, filled with the gifts that are given to us by God; especially the gifts of peace, hope, love and joy. All we have to do to receive these gifts is live by faith in God, worship our Creator, and treat our neighbours as we would want to be treated ourselves. May the blessing of God be with you, now and forever, as we wait for Christmas and the New Year!

with a theme. For example, a Christmas sweater party, where each guest wears a Christmas sweater, can be a fun way to excite guests and inspire a few laughs. Give a prize to the guest with the most ornate sweater. If sweaters aren’t your thing, then encourage guests to dress up like some favorite holiday characters, including Santa Claus, Frosty the Snowman or even Rudolph. * Don’t forget the holiday fare. Just like parties are a staple of the holiday season, so, too, are certain foods and types of music. Few people indulge in some eggnog outside of the holiday season, so make sure there’s plenty of eggnog on hand. And don’t forget the gingerbread cookies, either. As people enjoy holiday goodies, make sure they do so with holiday music playing in the background. Choose songs that guests know and to which they can sing along. Such sing-alongs might become especially memorable once guests have a glass or two of eggnog in them. * Host a holiday giveaway. Though it can be fun to do a Secret Santa, chances are guests already have enough gifts to buy. But hosts can spice things up with a holiday giveaway that rewards guests. Host a holidaythemed round of Trivial Pursuit or a holiday movie trivia game that encourages guests to compete for prizes. Prizes can be small and inexpensive, but guests will be sure to enjoy some friendly competition for holiday-themed

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prizes. * Don’t be afraid to take it outside. For those who live in regions with significant snowfall, consider inviting guests outside to have some fun in the snow. While fun in the snow is often left to the kids, don’t assume adults won’t enjoy building some snowmen or a good old fashioned snowball fight in the

backyard. If outdoor fun is going to be on the docket, be sure to remind guests to dress appropriately. And make sure there’s plenty of hot chocolate ready once everyone goes back inside to warm up. * Prearrange transportation home for guests. A successful holiday party is one that is safe, so be sure

to prearrange travel home for guests just in case anyone overindulges in holiday cheer. When sending out invitations, seek volunteers to be designated drivers, and avoid drinking alcohol yourself. For larger parties, call a local taxi service and arrange for a couple of cabs to be on call when the party ends.

Holly, mistletoe, symbols of Christmas “Oh, by gosh, by golly it’s time for mistletoe and holly. Tasty pheasants, Christmas presents, countrysides covered in snow.” As exemplified by this holiday hit by Henry Sanicola, Frank Sinatra and Dok Stanford, holly and mistletoe are an integral part of holiday imagery and tradition. Holly is used to adorn a home in green and red finery alongside evergreen boughs and wreaths. In addition, it has become customary to hang a bouquet of mistletoe under which people are encouraged to share a holiday kiss. While these elements of celebrations are now incorporated into many of the secular and religious components of Christmas, they have very different origins. Holly Holly has been used since the days of the early Pagans as a decoration for midwinter festivities, when it was brought into homes to keep evil spirits away. The ancient Romans also believed that holly prickles drove away evil spirits, and it held a place of honor at December festivals dedicated to the god Saturn. To avoid persecution during the Roman pagan Saturnalia festival, early Christians would participate in the tradition of hanging evil-repelling holly on their homes to appear like the masses. Eventually as the number of Christians grew, the tradition became less of a pagan one and more associated with Christians and Christmas. Some people have inferred that holly and its prickly edges is symbolic of the crown of thorns Jesus wore at his crucifixion, with the red berries representing blood. Mistletoe Mistletoe was once held sacred by the

Norse, Celtic Druids and North American Indians. It is actually a parasitic plant that grows on a wide range of host trees. Heavy infestation can dwarf the growth and kill these trees. In cultures across pre-Christian Europe, mistletoe was seen as a representation of divine male essence (and thus romance, fertility and vitality). The plant also was thought to be a symbol of peace, and anyone standing below it should receive tokens of affection. When enemies met beneath mistletoe, they had to lay down their weapons and observe a truce until the next day. This is how the tradition of kissing under the mistletoe likely began, and why a ball of mistletoe is now hung in homes during Christmas, a season of peace and affection. Homeowners who hang mistletoe and holly around their homes during the holiday season should be mindful of pets and youngsters around the plants. Mistletoe and holly are considered to be moderately to severely toxic, and ingesting the leaves could be dangerous. Therefore, keep these plants away from curious hands. Mistletoe is commonly hung up high, which should make it less problematic, but holly should be hung high as well. Now largely associated with Christmas celebrations, holly and mistletoe were once part of pagan rituals and ancient superstitions.

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The Night Before Christmas

Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse; The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there. The children were nestled all snug in their beds, While visions of sugarplums danced in their heads; And mamma in her ‘kerchief, and I in my cap, Had just settled down for a long winter’s nap, When out on the lawn there arose such a clatter, I sprang from the bed to see what was the matter. Away to the window

I flew like a flash, Tore open the shutters and threw up the sash. The moon on the breast of the new-fallen snow Gave the lustre of mid-day to objects below, When, what to my wondering eyes should appear, But a miniature sleigh, and eight tiny reindeer, With a little old driver, so lively and quick, I knew in a moment it must be St. Nick. More rapid than eagles his coursers they came, And he whistled, and shouted, and called them by name; “Now, DASHER! now, DANCER! now, PRANCER and VIXEN! On, COMET! on CUPID!

on, DONNER and BLITZEN! To the top of the porch! to the top of the wall! Now dash away! dash away! dash away all!” As dry leaves that before the wild hurricane fly, When they meet with an obstacle, mount to the sky, So up to the housetop the coursers they flew, With the sleigh full of toys, and St. Nicholas too. And then, in a twinkling, I heard on the roof The prancing and pawing of each little hoof. As I drew in my hand, and was turning around, Down the chimney St. Nicholas came with a bound.

He was dressed all in fur, from his head to his foot, And his clothes were all tarnished with ashes and soot; A bundle of toys he had flung on his back, And he looked like a peddler just opening his pack. His eyes -- how they twinkled! his dimples how merry! His cheeks were like roses, his nose like a cherry! His droll little mouth was drawn up like a bow, And the beard of his chin was as white as the snow; The stump of a pipe he held tight in his teeth, And the smoke it encircled his head like a wreath; He had a broad face and a little round belly, That

Be a sit disturber this holiday season! Give the kids you care about a healthy, happy new year full of fun and adventure this holiday season, by slipping an active toy under the tree. Less than 15% of Saskatchewan kids get the daily physical activity they need, and they average six to seven hours of screen time every day! To help balance holiday wish lists filled with the latest electronic games and toys, Saskatchewan in motion has released the fourth annual Active Toy Guide. The Active Toy Guide is filled with great gift ideas, for all ages, price ranges, boys and girls, indoor and outdoor, as well as some the whole family can enjoy. Each item in the Toy Guide was selected as a healthy option to get kids off the couch and moving! “The simple toys that inspired long hours of outdoor

active play only a generation or two ago, are quickly becoming extinct”, says Cathie Kryzanowski, General Manager of Saskatchewan in motion. “We hope the Active Toy Guide will help holiday shoppers bring back some of our old favorites and find one or two new items that will inspire some fresh air and active play this year.” To make sure there are excited smiles when the gifts are unwrapped, Saskatchewan in motion recruited expert opinions and recommendations from ten official toy testers of all ages. Shoppers can download a copy of the Saskatchewan in motion Active Toy Guide and find thousands of positive solutions to get kids moving more, at saskatchewaninmotion.ca.

shook, when he laughed like a bowlful of jelly. He was chubby and plump, a right jolly old elf, And I laughed when I saw him, in spite of myself; A wink of his eye and a twist of his head, Soon gave me to know I had nothing to dread; He spoke not a word, but went straight to his work, And filled all the stockings; then turned with a jerk, And laying his finger aside of his nose, And giving a nod, up the chimney

he rose; He sprang to his sleigh, to his team gave a whistle, And away they all flew like the down of a thistle. But I heard him exclaim, ere he drove out of sight,

“HAPPY CHRISTMAS TO ALL, AND TO ALL A GOOD

Christmas facts 1. Norwegian scientists have hypothesized that Rudolph’s red nose is probably the result of a parasitic infection of his respiratory system.g 2. The Germans made the first artificial Christmas trees out of dyed goose feathers.f 3. Each year more than 3 billion Christmas cards are sent in the U.S. alone.f 4. All the gifts in the Twelve Days of Christmas would equal 364 gifts.f 5. The “true love” mentioned in the song “Twelve Days of Christmas” does not refer to a romantic couple, but the Catholic Church’s code for God. The person who receives the gifts represents someone who has accepted that code. For example, the “partridge in a pear tree” represents Christ. The “two turtledoves” represent the Old and New Testaments. 6. In A.D. 350, Pope Julius I, bishop of Rome, proclaimed December 25 the official celebration date for the birthday of Christ.c 7. According to the Guinness world records, the tallest Christmas tree ever cut was a 221-foot Douglas fir that was displayed in 1950 at the Northgate Shopping Center in Seattle, Washington.e 8. The traditional three colors of Christmas are green, red, and gold. Green has long been a symbol of life and rebirth; red symbolizes the blood of Christ, and gold represents light as well as wealth and royalty.

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On October 30, 2010, more than six hundred Philadelphia-area singers circulated nonchalantly among the Saturday morning shoppers in the large Macy’s store in downtown Philadelphia. Dressed in street clothes, the inconspicuous singers mingled with other shoppers. Then, at exactly noon, the organist at the mall’s historic Wanamaker organ (the largest pipe organ in the world) began playing the opening measures to the “Hallelujah Chorus” from Handel’s Messiah. Suddenly, the choir members, sprinkled throughout the store, started singing in full voice. The video for this event shows the amazed shoppers watching the choir giving glory to the “King of Kings and Lord of Lords.” This event, called a Random Act of Culture, was organized by the City Opera of Philadelphia. In addition to singers from the opera company, there were choristers from 28 other musical organizations. On November 13, 2010, a similar “flash mob” performance took place in the food court of the Seaway Mall in Ontario, Canada. Shoppers who paused for a quick lunch were surprised by 80 singers from the nearby Chorus Niagara who started singing the “Hallelujah Chorus.” These two events picture the appealing presence of Christ-followers in society. As we go about our day-to-day lives, we have the opportunity to be salt and light in society. “Sprinkled” throughout neighborhoods, workplaces, communities, we can quietly point others to the glory of Christ . I read some where” there are many reasons God saves you: to bring glory to Himself, to appease His justice, to demonstrate His sovereignty. But one of the sweetest reasons God saved you is because He is fond of you. He likes having you around. He thinks you are the best thing to come down the pike in quite a while . If God had a refrigerator, your picture would be on it. If he had a wallet, your photo would be in it. He sends you flowers every spring and a sunrise every morning. Whenever you want to talk, He’ll listen. He can live anywhere in the universe, and He chose your heart. And the Christmas gift He sent you in Bethlehem? Face it, friend. He’s crazy about you!” All you have do is receive His son Jesus and you will have the best Christmas ever. Have a blessed Christmas. Blessings, Dave Bodvarson Pastor, Shellbrook Pentecostal Assembly

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Entertainment from the past Music 2003 “In da Club” - 50 Cent; “Ignition” - R. Kelly 1993 “I Will Always Love You” - Whitney Houston; “Whoomp! (There It Is)” - Tag Team 1983 “Every Breath You Take” - The Police; “Billie Jean” - Michael Jackson 1973 “Tie a Yellow Ribbon Round the Ole Oak Tree” Tony Orlando and Dawn; “Bad, Bad Leroy Brown” - Jim Croce 1963 “Sugar Shack” - The Fireballs; “Surfin’ U.S.A.” The Beach Boys 1953 “The Song from Moulin Rouge” - Percy Faith; “Vaya con Dios” - Les Paul & Mary Ford 1943 “There Are Such Things” - Tommy Dorsey; “I’ve Heard That Song Before” - Harry James 1933 “Stormy Weather” Ethel Waters; “Sophisticated Lady” - Duke Ellington 1923 “Down Hearted Blues” - Bessie Smith; “Yes! We Have No Bananas” - Billy Jones Television 2003 American Idol; CSI 1993 60 Minutes; Roseanne 1983 60 Minutes; Roseanne 1973 Mary Tyler Moore; The Partridge Family; M*A*S*H 1963 I Love Lucy; The Carol Burnett Show; Bonanza 1953 The Tonight Show; Johnny Carson; Gunsmoke 1943 Meet the Press; Candid Camera Movies 2003 The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King; Finding Nemo 1993 Jurassic Park; Mrs. Doubtfire 1983 Star Wars, Return of the Jedi; Terms of Endearment 1973 The Exorcist; The Sting 1963 Cleopatra; It’s a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World 1953 Peter Pan; House of Wax 1943 This is the Army; For Whom the Bell Tolls 1933 I’m No Angel; Dinner at Eight 1923 The Covered Wagon; The Ten Commandments Sports Stanley Cup 2003 New Jersey Devils over Mighty Ducks 1993 Montreal Canadiens over Los Angeles Kings 1983 New York Islanders over Edmonton Oilers 1973 Montreal Canadiens over Chicago Black Hawk 1963 Toronto Maple Leafs 0ver Detroit Red Wings 1953 Detroit Red Wings over Montreal Canadiens 1943 Montreal Canadiens over Chicago Black Hawks 1933 Chicago Black Hawks over Detroit Red Wings Grey Cup 2003 Edmonton Eskimos over Montreal Alouettes

1993 Edmonton Eskimos over Winnipeg Blue Bombers 1983 Toronto Argonauts over BC Lions 1973 Ottawa Roughriders over Edmonton Eskimos 1963 Hamilton Tiger Cats over BC Lions 1953 Hamilton Tiger Cats over Winnipeg Blue Bombers 1943 Winnipeg RCAF Bombers over Hamilton Fly-

ing Wildcats 1933 Toronto Argonauts over Sarnia Imperials 1923 Regina Rugby Club over Queen’s University World Series 2003 Florida Marlins over New York Yankees 1993 Toronto Blue Jays over Philadelphia Phillies 1983 Baltimore Orioles over Philadelphia Phillies

1973 Oakland A’s 0ver New York Mets 1963 Los Angeles Dodgers over New York Yankees 1953 New York Yankees over Brooklyn Dodgers 1943 New York Yankees over St. Louis Cardinals 1933 New York Giants over Washington Senators 1923 New York Yankees over New York Giants

The power of local spending Preparing for the holiday season is often associated with gift lists, bargain hunting and potentially crowded or stressful shopping experiences searching for the perfect gift. This year, try exploring your local businesses for unique items and make local purchases to help support neighbourhood businesses during a season that sees a lot of consumer dollars crossing the border or disappearing online with retailers around the world. “Shopping off-the-beaten path in one of your neighbourhood stores can be a much calmer experience during the holiday shopping season,” said François Ramsay, Senior Vice-President, Corporate Affairs for Yellow Pages Group, a digital media and marketing solutions company. “Additionally, every purchase you make at a local business has a direct impact on the surrounding neighbourhood and the local economy, strength-

ening it and helping create sustainability and growth in our communities.” Among the positive impacts of local shopping are: • Job Creation: Small businesses are the largest group of employers in the country • Local Impact: Dollars spent within the neighbourhood directly benefit the local economy and tend to be re-invested within the community. • Neighbourhood Prosperity: The presence and success of small businesses play key roles in giving communities their identities and also influence neighbourhood desirability and growth. • Customer Service: Independent retailers often personalized service, making shopping a less stressful and more meaningful experience. There are a number of events across Canada that encourage local shopping, including Shop The Neighbourhood.

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News from around Canada

2003 January 25 - Jack Layton is elected to replace Alexa McDonough as party leader at the New Democratic Party leadership convention; March 17 - Health Canada announces 17 suspected SARS cases in Canada; April 29 - Jean Charest becomes premier of Quebec, replacing Bernard Landry; May 20 - An Alberta cow is found to have been infected with BSE; the United States, Japan, and a number of other nations halt all imports of Canadian beef; June 30 - Canada’s first space telecope is launched; July 2 - The International Olympic Committee awards the 21st Olympic Winter Games to Vancouver; October 8 - After serving 19 years of his 25-to-life sentence, a jury finds Colin Thatcher eligible to apply for early parole; November 5 - In the Saskatchewan election Premier Lorne Calvert’s NDP is re-elected to a thin majority; November 13 The Canadian dollar value closes at a 10 year high of $0.7695 US; November 16 - The Edmonton Eskimos win the 91st Grey Cup, defeating the Montreal Alouettes 34 to 22; November 22 - The 2003 Heritage Classic, the first outdoor game in NHL history, is

played in Edmonton; December 12 - Paul Martin is sworn in as Canada’s 21st Prime Minister; Shania Twain’s CD Up! is a hit; Sarah McLachlan’s CD Afterglow is released, her first studio album in six years; American Idol comes to Canada as Canadian Idol, hosted by Ben Mulroney (son of Brian Mulroney). 1993 February 24 - Brian Mulroney announces his plan to resign as Prime Minister; April 2 - The Farm Credit Corporation Act is passed; June: The Nunavut Land Claims Agreement Act and the Nunavut Act are passed leading to the eventual creation of Nunavut in 1999; June 25 - Kim Campbell becomes prime minister, replacing Brian Mulroney. She is the first woman to be the country’s head of government; October 4 - The Krever Inquiry into Canada’s blood system begins; October 23 - The Toronto Blue Jays win back-toback World Series, the first on Canadian soil, as Joe Carter hit the serieswinning home run, becoming the second person ever to do so; .November 4 - Jean Chrétien is sworn in as prime minister, replacing Kim Campbell; Ben Johnson is perma-

nently banned from international competition after again testing positive for banned substances; Gary Bettman becomes commissioner of the National Hockey League; Deaths January 26 - Jeanne Sauvé, politician and first female Governor General of Canada (born 1922); September 12 - Raymond Burr, actor (born 1917). 1983 January 1 - The metric system of weights and measures is officially adopted by the federal government although Imperial units are still used; January 17 - Saskatchewan MLA Colin Thatcher resigns as Minister of Energy and Mines after several well-publicised disputes with premier Grant Devine; January 21 - JoAnn Thatcher, ex-wife of Saskatchewan MLA Colin Thatcher, is murdered in her Regina home. Colin would later be convicted of the crime; June 11 - Brian Mulroney replaces Joe Clark as leader of Progressive Conservative Party of Canada; November 17 The Western Grain Transportation Act is passed; Grey Cup - Toronto Argonauts won 18-17 over the BC Lions; Deaths - July 29 - Raymond Massey, actor (b.1896).

1973 April 2 - Montreal announces Canada’s first lottery to help pay for the 1976 Summer Olympics; April 20 - Anik A2 is launched; October 17 OPEC dramatically raises the price of oil. This is a boom to Alberta but hurts central Canada; November 13 - A jury refuses to convict Henry Morgentaler for performing abortions; December 7 - Canada sells its first CANDU Reactor to South Korea; Deaths - July 25 - Louis St. Laurent, politician and 12th Prime Minister of Canada (b.1882). 1963 February 4: Defence Minister Douglas Harkness resigns after Prime Minister Diefenbaker refuses to accept nuclear weapons from the United States; February 5: The Diefenbaker government collapses over the missile issue and an election is called; April 8: Federal election: Lester Pearson’s Liberals win a minority, defeating John Diefenbaker’s PCs; April 20: The Front de libération du Québec sets off its first bombs in Quebec. 1953 January 27 – The Canadian Dental Association approves the use of fluo-

ride in drinking water; June 2 – Elizabeth II is crowned Queen of Canada. In Korea the Canadian Army celebrates the coronation by firing red, white, and blue smoke shells at the enemy; July 27 – The Korean War ends. In total 314 Canadians were killed and 1211 wounded; August 10 – Federal election: Louis Saint Laurent’s Liberals win a fifth consecutive majority; October 25 – Canada’s first privately owned television station, CKSO, broadcasts in Sudbury. 1943 Stuart Garson becomes premier of Manitoba;J. Walter Jones premier of Prince Edward IslandHarry Nixon premier of Ontario; William Aberhart, premier of Alberta, dies in office; Ernest Manning premier of Alberta; George Drew premier of Ontario July - The 1st Canadian Infantry Division is part of the invasion of Sicily; August 19 The Quebec Agreement is signed in Quebec City, between Canada, the United Kingdom and the United States. December 20 - December 27 - Battle of Ortona rages in Italy; Births January 28 - Paul Henderson, ice hockey player; May 11 - Nancy Greene,

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alpine skier, Olympic gold medalist and World Champion; September 27 - Randy Bachman, guitarist and songwriter. 1933 April 7 - Raymond Paley becomes the first known skiing fatality in the Canadian Rockies on Fossil Mountain; August 16 - A race riot occurs at Christie Pits in Toronto; November 11 - The magnitude 7.3 Baffin Bay earthquake occurs at Baffin Bay, Nunavut; December 2 - Newfoundland’s independence is revoked due to its financial difficulties. 1923 January 1 - The Department of National Defence comes into being; March 2 - The Halibut Treaty signed with the United States is Canada’s first international treaty not signed under the auspices of the United Kingdom; October 25 - Frederick Banting and Charles Best win the Nobel Prize for Medicine for the discovery of insulin. 1913 November 7 A storm on the Great Lakes sinks some thirty-four ships; November 17 - The National Transcontinental Railway is completed; Laura Secord Chocolates opens.

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Christmas traditions around the globe

Families across the globe cherish their Christmas traditions. Customs may be unique to every family, but many countries boast their own unique traditions as well. Australia: Many Australians celebrate Christmas by coming together at night to sing carols outside. That’s not as chilly as it might sound, as Christmas in Australia actually falls during summer vacation. In fact, many of the country’s most popular Christmas traditions occur outside. England: Contrary to Australia, England’s weather around Christmastime is much colder. Many of England’s traditions resemble those popular in North America, including wrapping gifts, hanging stockings over the fireplace and gathering around the Christmas tree. Kids inEngland write a letter with their wishes to Father

Christmas, but unlike mailing those letters like many North American children do, English children toss their letters into a fire so their Christmas wishes can go up the chimney. France: Christmas celebrations in France begin several weeks before December 25, but Christmas Eve is most special to many natives of France. On Christmas Eve, church bells ring as people sing noels, or carols. The following day, a feast is enjoyed upon returning home from church. Germany: In Germany, the weather is cold during the Christmas season, and in the weeks leading up to Christmas families bake sweet bread, cakes with candied fruits and spicy cookies. Advent wreaths are popular in Germany and are purchased four Sundays before Christmas begins. The wreaths have places for four candles, and fami-

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lies light a candle on the wreath each Sunday. Mexico: Families in Mexico celebrate Christmas by decorating their homes with lilies or evergreens. Because the weather is warm, many families also cut designs into brown paper bags before inserting a candle and then setting the designs, called farolitos, along the sidewalk, on windowsills, on rooftops, and along outdoor walls. Many communities in the southwestern United States have adopted this tradition, which they often refer to as luminaria. Sweden: Christmas celebrations in Sweden begin on December 13, the day the country celebrates St. Lucia’s Day. Celebrations for St. Lucia, the patron saint of light, are intricate and involve the whole family. A couple of days before Christmas is when many families select their Christmas tree.

Visit Santa without all the tears As I look down the aisle of our church and the decorations that have been set in place for the Christmas season, I see a manger which is empty. Usually a baby doll of some sort sits in it but none has been placed there yet. “God” has not yet arrived. We are waiting. Seven hundred years before that manger would be filled God would speak through the prophet Isaiah and give this promise, “Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: The virgin will

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be with child and will give birth to a son and will call him Immanuel.” - “God with us”. And there was waiting. And yet God declared that the time of His arrival was just right for the Bible says “But when the time had fully come, God sent his Son…” (Galatians 4:4). What are you “waiting” on God for during this Christmas season? Has it been a long wait? Don’t give up hope. “Immanuel” will arrive at just the right time. He comes for you. You have not been forgotten. He loves you and will not leave you in despair. “But those who wait on the Lord shall renew their strength; They shall mount up with wings like eagles, They shall run and not be weary, They shall walk and not faint.” (Isaiah 40:31) – Pastor Kevin Roberts, Evangelical Free Church of Big River.

The holiday season means it’s time once again for parents to take their youngsters to visit Santa Claus. Pictures with little boys and girls lining up in their dress clothes with Santa are a holiday tradition, and youngsters are often anxious for their chances to share their Christmas gift wishes with the jolly man in red. But as integral as such photo sessions are to the holiday season, parents know they are one crying fit or meltdown away from having this tradition turn into trouble. After waiting in long lines to see Santa, it’s understandable when everyone’s patience starts to wear thin. The combination of antsy children and aggravated adults could set off a chain reaction that culminates in tearstained cheeks and a sullied holiday memory. Pictures with Santa can go much more smoothly when you employ the following tips.

* Prep children. While kids may love the idea of Santa, youngsters face to face with a man in a red suit and a big, white beard may be nervous. Begin talking up Santa a few months before Christmas, mentioning how nice and friendly he is. Gauge how kids act around costumed performers at fairs, circuses and birthday parties and help them grow accustomed to people in costumes. If costumes elicit screams of horror, wait another year before seeing Santa. * Visit during offpeak hours. Weekends and evenings are the busiest times to visit Santa. This means long lines and longer wait times. Instead of dealing with the masses, try to get to the mall when the doors first open. Otherwise, let the children skip a day of school and visit during the week when the lines are shorter. * Consider another

venue. Many different places of business host events where kids can meet Santa. Families may be able to share a meal with Santa at a restaurant or visit him at a nursery while selecting Christmas trees. A different environment may be less intimidating to children and take the pressure off waiting in line in a busy mall. * Go well-fed. There’s little worse than waiting in line and doing so hungry. Hunger pangs can turn even the most placid child into a menace. Pack snacks to enjoy while waiting. Opt for items that will not stain lips and teeth or drip onto clothing. * Make it a family photo. Sometimes the only way to entice a little one to take a picture with Santa is to provide some added security.

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Unearthing the origins of the Christmas tree

From Christmas stockings and mistletoe to smiling Santas and burning yule logs, the symbols of the season are so powerful that people seldom stop to think about their origins. But one

of the most common symbols of Christmas --at least in the United States and Canada -- is the twinkling Christmas tree, which is often depicted with piles of shiny gifts under its bottom

branches. While most of us take these kinds of holiday images for granted, many of us aren’t sure where the traditions started or how they became associated with Christ-

Create a Christmas countdown calendar that rewards good behavior Forget the naughty or nice list, parents and other caregivers can celebrate well-behaved children with a different sort of rewards system - a good behavior calendar that can be used to mark days of minded manners, exemplary acts or help around the house. Children often respond well to positive reinforcement. Instead of just reprimanding children when they have done something bad, reward good behavior by focusing on all the things that they do well. A calendar that showcases the days that children were on their best behavior can be a way to showcase all the good things kids do. Here’s how to make a countdown calendar: 1. Purchase and gather supplies for the calendar - posterboard, markers, construction paper, glue, ruler, pencil, glitter or other embellishments, Christmas-themed stickers or pictures 2. Lay the posterboard on the table and use the ruler and pencil to draw the boxes of the December calendar. Outline the calendar grid with markers, if desired. 3. Inside of the boxes, write different “prizes,” such as a night out for dinner, a trip to the toy store, staying up an extra hour, etc. You can repeat ideas if you cannot come up with one for every day of December. 4. Cut out construction paper squares the same size as the calendar date boxes. Place

a bead of glue at the top of the squares and attach them over the calendar grid so that you cover up the “prizes” but can flip up the construction paper to reveal the prizes when necessary. 5. Mark the calendar dates, 1 through 31, on each piece of glued-down construction paper. 6. Use the rest of the craft supplies to decorate the posterboard so that it is holidayinspired. 7. Explain to your child that if he or she behaves well on a particular day, the prize beneath that day can be revealed. Then the following day that prize can be redeemed. As the parent you can use your discretion when determining which behaviors warrant a prize. This way you won’t have to have all 31 days’ worth redeemed. The calendar will help encourage children to act responsibly and behave during a stressful month when it can be easy to misbehave. It will also serve as a countdown calendar for Christmas and New Year’s. Vary the rules according to your household.

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mas. Whether you’ve always wondered about the origins of the Christmas tree or are simply in need of some seasonal small talk for this year’s holiday parties, the following should add some insight into the origins of this popular holiday tradition. A Growing Tradition - In the U.S. and Canada, the Christmas tree has become one of the foremost symbols of the holiday season. But the origin of the beloved holiday evergreen has been debated for centuries, with some historians asserting that it has Christian roots and others contending that its roots are pagan. However, many explanations trace the custom of having a decorated evergreen tree inside the home to 16th century Germany, while others go back 300 years earlier to a tradition that began with the Miracle Plays sponsored by local churches. While its specific origin is unclear, we do know that the Christmas tree tradition spread first across Europe and then throughout the world. In the U.S., Christmas trees were first seen in communities with prominent German populations in the late 18th and early 19th century. Two communities in particular -- Windsor Locks, Connecticut and Easton, Pennsylvania -- lay claim to being the “birthplace” of the American Christmas tree

tradition. Throughout the world, Christmas trees are a symbol of the continuation of life through the dark, cold months of winter and are linked both to the winter solstice and the belief that the birth of Jesus brought light into the world. In many parts of the world, Christmas trees have long been set up and taken down according to the calendar. Traditionally, they were brought into the house on Christmas Eve and removed the day after Twelfth Night (January 6th), and varying from these dates was considered bad luck. While the colors green and red are now synonymous with Christmas, the association of these colors with the holiday originally had nothing to do with Santa, elves or even mistletoe. Like so much holiday lore, the origins of the red-and-green Christmas theme have long been debated, but the explanation that appears to be most deeply rooted in fact begins in 14th century Europe, when Adam and Eve’s Day was celebrated each year on December 24th. At that time, churches presented dramatic performances --called Miracle Plays -- that were intended to teach religious topics to a largely illiterate population. For Adam and Eve’s Day, people gathered to watch the “Paradise Play,” which presented the

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story of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden. Since no apple trees were available in the middle of winter to represent the Tree of Good and Evil on stage, a pine tree with apples tied to its branches was used instead. The use of a “makeshift” apple tree worked so well that many churches adopted its use. The “Paradise Tree” eventually became so popular in Germany that people started to erect evergreen trees in their homes and decorate them with red apples. Over time, the green of the trees and the red of the apples became widely associated with the celebration of Christmas. Light Up the Holiday Before the invention of the light bulb, families in many parts of the world brought light into their homes during the cold holiday season by placing candles in their Christmas trees. While this custom was extremely dangerous and caused many fires, it wasn’t until the early 20th century that most people had access to electric Christmas tree lights. Edward H. Johnson, a friend and business partner of Thomas Edison, was the first to string together lights for the purpose of decorating a Christmas tree in 1882. However, Christmas light kits were not available until 1903 and, until then, only very wealthy families could afford to light up their trees.

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Chocolate-ginger crinkle cookies Ingredients ¾ cup all-purpose flour ¼ cup Dutch-process cocoa powder 1 teaspoon baking powder ½ teaspoon salt 1 ½ teaspoons ground ginger 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter at room temperature 7 ½ oz. semi-sweet chocolate 1 cup granulated sugar ¼ cup packed dark brown sugar 2 large eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ¼ cup finely chopped crystallized ginger Confectioners’ sugar for rolling Directions 1 Whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, salt, ginger, and cinnamon in a medium bowl. 2 Combine the butter and 3 ounces of the chocolate in a medium, heat-proof bowl. Set the bowl over a saucepan filled with about 11/2 inches of simmering water (being sure not to let the bottom of the bowl touch the water) and stir occasionally until the chocolate and butter have melted and the

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Cookies ... Cookies ... Cookies mixture is smooth. 3 Remove the bowl from the saucepan and set aside to cool slightly, about 10 minutes. (You can also melt the mixture in the microwave, heating it at about 20-second intervals and stirring periodically until it is melted and smooth.) 4 Stir the granulated and brown sugars into the melted chocolate mixture, using a wooden spoon or heatproof spatula. Drop in the eggs, one at a time, mixing briskly until smooth. Stir in the vanilla extract and gradually incorporate the flour mixture. Fold in the remaining 41/2 ounces of chocolate and the crystallized ginger. Cover the dough with plastic wrap and set in the refrigerator to chill for at least 2 hours or overnight. 5 Position a rack in the middle of the oven and preheat the oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper. 6 Shape the chilled dough into walnut-size balls, roll in confectioners’ sugar, and arrange them about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets. (If your kitchen is quite warm and the dough becomes too soft, return it to the refrigerator until chilled

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and fairly firm.) Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the cookies have spread and the tops are cracked. 7 Cool the cookies on the baking sheets set on wire racks for about 2 minutes before removing them to the racks to cool completely. Store the cookies in an airtight container or in a zip-top bag for up to 4 days. Makes 40 cookies. Cinnamon Star Cookies Ingredients 2-1/2 cups (625 mL) hazelnuts or walnuts 3 egg whites 1 pinch salt 1 pinch cream of tartar 1-1/2 cups (375 mL) granulated sugar 2 tsp (10 mL) cinnamon 1/2 tsp (2 mL) vanilla To change the number of servings, enter the number, then press “calculate”. Serving Calculator Calculate or reset Preparation Line 2 rimless baking sheets with parchment paper or grease; set aside. In food processor, pulse nuts until coarsely ground; transfer to large bowl. In separate bowl, beat egg whites until frothy; beat in salt and cream of tartar. Beat in 1 cup (250 mL) of the sugar, 2 tbsp (25 mL) at a time, until stiff glossy peaks form, about 5 minutes. Beat in cinnamon and vanilla.

Remove 1/2 cup (125 mL) of the meringue; cover and refrigerate for topping. Stir remaining meringue into ground nuts to form sticky dough; cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or for up to 6 hours. Sprinkle work surface generously with some of the remaining sugar. Working with one-third of the dough at a time, place on work surface and sprinkle generously with some of the sugar. Dampen rolling pin with moist towel. Roll out dough to scant 1/4-inch (5 mm) thickness, remoistening pin whenever lifted. Using 2-inch (5 cm) star-shaped cookie cutter, cut out shapes; with lifter, place on prepared pans. With small palette knife or brush, gently spread 2 tsp (10 mL) of the reserved meringue topping over each cookie. Bake in centre of 300°F (150°C) oven until crisp, about 30 minutes. Transfer to racks and let cool. (Makeahead: Layer between waxed paper in airtight container and store at room temperature for up to 1 week.) Old-time gingersnaps Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking soda ½ teaspoon salt 1 teaspoons ground

ginger 11/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon ¾ teaspoon ground cloves ¾ cup (11/2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted and cooled 1 cup sugar plus more for rolling ¼ cup molasses 1 large egg Directions Whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, ginger, cinnamon, and cloves in a medium bowl. Combine the butter, sugar, and molasses in a large bowl and stir until combined. Drop in the egg, mixing until incorporated. Gradually stir in the flour mixture, mixing to form a soft dough. Cover with plastic wrap and set in the refrigerator to chill for at least 2 hours or overnight. Position a rack in

the middle of the oven and preheat the oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper. Shape the dough into walnut-size balls, roll in sugar, and arrange them about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets. (If your kitchen is quite warm and the dough balls become soft, set them in the refrigerator until chilled and fairly firm.) Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the cookies have spread, are light golden brown, and the cracks still appear moist. Cool the cookies on the baking sheets set on wire racks for about 1 minute before removing them to the racks to cool completely. Store the cookies in an airtight container or in a zip-top bag for up to 4 days. Makes about 30 cookies.

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Vanilla macarons Ingredients 2/3 cup (3 oz/85 g) ground almonds 1-1/2 cups (5 1/4 oz/150 g) powdered sugar 3 large egg whites, at room temperature 5 tbsp (65 g) granulated sugar 1 tsp vanilla extract, or seeds from 1/2 a vanilla bean Directions 1 Cut a sheet of parchment paper to fit your baking sheet. Draw 1-inch (2.5 cm) circles on the paper, spacing them at least 1/2 inch (1.5 cm) apart. This pattern will be your guide for squeezing out the batter. 2 In a food processor, grind almonds and powdered sugar to a fine powder. Sift the mixture through a medium-mesh sieve twice. Set aside. 3 In a stainless steel mixing bowl, beat egg whites on high speed until they are foamy. Gradually add the granulated sugar to the egg whites and beat on high until stiff, glossy peaks form, about 1 minute. Add vanilla and stir lightly. When the meringue is stiff, firm and has a glossy texture, it is done. 4 Add half of the sifted flour mixture from step 2. Stir it with a spatula, scooping it up from the bottom of the bowl. 5 Add the rest of the flour and mix it lightly while forming a circle. 6 Macaronnage (the term for mixing flour and meringue to make macarons): When you run out of flour, press and spread out the batter against the bowl’s sides. Scoop the batter from the bottom and turn it upside down. Repeat this process about 15 times. Pointer: If the macaronnage step is repeated less than 10 times, the baked macarons will lack luster. However, when

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Cookies...Cookies...Cookies it is repeated more than 20 times, oil stains may remain on the pastry’s surface after baking. 7 Macaronner (term for mixing the batter until it is firm and drips slowly when it is scooped out): When the batter becomes firm and drips slowly as you scoop it with a spatula, the mixture is done. 8 Attach a 1/4-inch (1 cm) tip to a pastry bag. Twist the bag to hold the tip tightly. This prevents the batter from leaking out. 9 Place the pastry bag, tip first, inside a deep measuring cup and pour in the batter. Clip the bag top to prevent the paste from coming out. You could also use a string or rubber band. 10 Place the sheet used in step 1 on the baking sheet and squeeze the batter onto the center of the circles. Make small circles since the batter tends to spread. 11 Rap the baking sheet firmly against the counter or other flat surface. This helps the macarons hold their rounded shape and helps the pied, or little “foot,” to form. Pointer: As macarons bake, small pleatlike frills form at the bottom of each. This pleat is called a pied, or foot. Without it, the pastry cannot be called a macaron. Some bakers attribute the pied to the macaronnage, some to the oven temperature, and some to a good rap of the baking sheet on the counter before baking. 12 Let dry at room temperature, uncovered, for 15 minutes. A slight crust should form on top. If the batter circles do not stick to your finger when you touch them, the drying process is complete. On a dry and sunny day, the drying process takes approximately 30 minutes. On rainy days, it helps to dehumidify the room. Baking the macarons

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1 Place oven racks in the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). 2 Stack the baking sheet holding the batter circles onto an empty baking sheet and slide both into the oven. Pointer: Using two trays, one inside the other, prevents the bottom of the macarons from overbaking, and from puffing up too much or cracking. 3 Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, rotating the trays once and switching them from top to bottom racks and vice versa, until slightly crisp and crackled on top. If the insides of the macarons are still soft after 15 minutes, lower the temperature to 300ºF/150ºC, cover the tray with foil and bake for another 2 to 3 minutes. 4 Place baking sheets on wire racks to cool. When the macarons are completely cooled, remove them from the baking sheet. Pointer: Macarons can be stored for about one week in a sealed container in the refrigerator. Irresistible Turtle Bars Ingredients 3/4 cup (175 mL) softened butter 1/2 cup (125 mL) granulated sugar 1-3/4 cups (425 mL) allpurpose flour 1/2 cup (125 mL) cocoa powder Filling 2/3 cup (150 mL) butter 1/2 cup (125 mL) packed brown sugar 1/2 cup (125 mL) corn syrup 2 tbsp (30 mL) whipping cream 1 cup (250 mL) chopped pecans, toasted 2 oz (57 g) semisweet chocolate, melted Preparation Line 13- x 9-inch metal cake pan with parchment paper; set aside. In bowl, beat butter with sugar until fluffy. Sift flour and cocoa over top; stir until combined. Press into prepared pan. Bake in centre of 350°F oven until firm, about 15 minutes. Let cool in pan

on rack. Filling: In saucepan, bring butter, sugar, corn syrup and cream to boil, stirring. Boil, without stirring, until thickened, about 1 minute. Remove from heat; stir in pecans. Spread over crust. Bake in centre of 350°F oven until bubbly and edges are light golden, about 20 minutes. Let cool in pan on rack. Drizzle with melted chocolate. Let stand until chocolate is set. Peanut Butter Sandwich Cookies Makes 24 cookies These cookies are a terribly satisfying mix of crunchy peanut butter cookies and smooth white chocolate peanut butter filling. They are very easy and so, so delicious. The original recipe calls for whole milk, but I used soy milk. Also, I used honey roasted peanuts instead of raw peanuts because it’s what I had in the pantry. For the filling, you can use chocolate chips instead of white chocolate chips if you want to try something a bit different. When I served my cookies, I sliced them in half and then dipped the cut half in melted semi-sweet chocolate. Ingredients For the cookies 1-1/4 cups (6-1/4 ounces) honey roasted peanuts – original recipe calls for raw peanuts 3/4 cups (3-3/4 ounces) all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter – I used maple-flavored peanut butter 1/2 cup (3-1/2 ounces) granulated sugar 1/2 cup packed (3-1/2 ounces) light brown sugar 3 tablespoons whole milk – I used soy milk 1 large egg Filling 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter – I used maple pb again

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1 cup (6 ounces) white chocolate 1 cup (4 ounces) confectioners sugar, or until the frosting is thick Optional Dipped Cookies 1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips 1 tablespoon butter Method 1. For the cookies: Adjust oven racks to upper-middle and lower-middle positions and heat oven to 350°F. Line 2 baking sheets with foil or parchment paper. Pulse peanuts in food processor until finely chopped, about 8 pulses. In a bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt. In a second bowl, whisk butter, peanut butter, sugars, milk, and egg. Stir flour mixture into peanut butter mixture until combined. Stir in peanuts. 2. Using a tablespoon, place 12 mounds, evenly spaced onto prepared baking sheet. Flatten mounds with damp hands until they are about 1-1/2 to 2-inches in diameter. Make sure to have about 2 inches between cookies on baking sheet. 3. Bake cookies until deep golden brown and firm to touch, 15-18 minutes, switching and rotating half way through. Let cookies cook on sheets for 5 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack and let cool completely, about 30 minutes. Repeat portioning with remaining dough. 4. For the filling: Microwave peanut butter and

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white chocolate chips until melted in 10 second increments, stirring after each 10 seconds. Gradually add confectioners sugar until thickened – I only used about 1/2 cup. 5. To assemble: Place 24 cookies upside down on work surface. Place 1 level tablespoon of warm filling in center of each cookie. Place second cookie on top of filling, right side up, pressing gently until filling spreads to edges. Allow filling to set for 1 hour before serving. Assembled cookies can be stored in airtight container for up to 3 days 6. Optional: I cut each of my cookies in half. I then melted chocolate chips and butter together and dipped each cookie half into the chocolate.

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Home for the holidays how to do it in style

“The holidays are about remembering, cherishing and being festive and elegant,” says Sally Morse, the director of creative services for window treatment manufacturer, Hunter Douglas. Tradition plays a part in Sally’s holiday decorating, as it does in homes across Canada, but it’s always fun to reinvent and come up with creative new ideas. There isn’t a room

in her home, she says, that isn’t touched by the holidays during the season. Sally’s design motto? “Less is less and more is more,” she emphasizes – and that may be your motto as well once you’ve read her terrific little tips: Themed trees: To complement the main tree in the living room, which she decorates in white, gold and silver (her favorite holiday colour scheme), Sally is an aficionado of themed trees in unusual places. In the dining room, she will put a small tree on a silver tray and hang mismatched forks, knives and spoons on it with skinny ribbons or raffia. In the kitchen, she’ll tie cookie cutters with coloured raffia ribbons onto the tree. The bedroom will have a tree with artful flowers, lace, tassels

and trims. Always practical, the guest bathroom’s tree will sport sample sizes of toothpaste, soap and hand lotion ready to be used. The family room is for the kids’ “memory tree,” which is decorated with ornaments that the children have made over the years. Personalized garlands: Real or faux, a garland is never just a garland in Sally’s house. She always personalizes them. At the top of the swags she adds small ornaments hung together and nestles pine cones throughout, as if put there by Mother Nature herself. Windows, too, can be dressed in garlands with silver balls, berries and pine cones. The mantelpiece: A garland, no matter how ornamented, is never enough to adorn the mantelpiece. Sally suggests clearing

any tchotchkes off the mantel and layering it with greenery, LED candles, cranberries and pine cones. She says you can also buy different sized letters at crafts stores and spray-paint them to spell out Noel, Joy or whatever holiday phrase you wish. Holiday lighting: Light is crucial year-round, but even more so during the long, dark winter months. The right kind of window treatments can make us feel comfortable, relaxed and really in tune with one another. For this purpose, Sally advises selecting Silhouette window shadings. With its soft fabric vanes suspended between sheer panels, this treatment softens and diffuses the light for extra warmth in the room. Luminette Privacy Sheers are a similar concept on the vertical. Chandeliers and mir-

rors: According to Sally, chandeliers and other lighting fixtures can add to the holiday sparkle if you dangle glass and crystal ornaments from them. You can also put holidaythemed candle rings or bobeches on them. For extra shimmer, Sally places holiday wreaths and ornaments on mirrors using suction cups. Festive feasts Sally wraps ribbon around the dining chairs and adds a small spray of pine cones, ornaments and greenery at the back. For a centrepiece, she tries something different every year. She always uses a silver tray with a fluted rim and fills it with Epsom salt, which looks like snow, and serves as nice setting for her formal salt and pepper shakers. In the centre, she will often place a crystal bowl with

ornaments, fruits, greenery and even feathers. Or, she might use a cake stand. The details count In the powder room, Sally takes a bowl and fills it with cranberries to the top, puts a couple of aspirins in the water and cuts white roses very short. When the roses open, the red and the white are beautiful and there are no stems showing. If you would really like to go the extra mile, Sally even fills stemware, crystal bowls and pitchers in her china cabinets with pretty ornaments to add colour. “With a little effort and imagination, the holidays can be all you ever wanted them to be, and don’t forget to get everyone to pitch in.” More information is available online at www. hunterdouglas.ca.

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‘Dunder’ and Blixem’, not ‘Donner’ and ‘Blitzen’

Two of Santa’s reindeer were originally named ‘Dunder’ and ‘Blixem,’ not ‘Donner’ and ‘Blitzen.’ Can you recite the names of Santa’s eight reindeer? If so, you probably do it by recalling the first few lines of the 1949 song “Rudolph the RedNosed Reindeer”: You know Dasher and Dancer, and Prancer and Vixen; Comet and Cupid, and Donner and Blitzen . . .The source that added eight individually-named reindeer to the then-nascent Santa Claus legend was the poem “A Visit from Saint Nicholas” (now more commonly known as “The Night Before Christmas”), first published in 1823. A portion of the poem read as follows: The moon on the breast of the new-fallen snow Gave the lustre of midday to objects below; When, what to my wondering eyes should appear, But a miniature sleigh, and eight tiny reindeer. With a little old driver, so lively and quick, I knew in a moment it must be Saint Nick. More rapid than eagles his coursers they came, And he whistled, and shouted, and called them by name. “Now Dasher! now, Dancer! now, Prancer and Vixen! On, Comet! on, Cupid! on Dunder and Blixem! To the top of the porch! to the top of the wall! Now, dash away! dash away! dash away all! Who are those last two reindeer? ‘Dunder and Blixem’? Aren’t they supposed to be ‘Donner and Blitzen’? The story of how two

reindeer named ‘Dunder’ and ‘Blixem’ became ‘Donner’ and ‘Blitzen’ is a complicated and confusing one, in part because a good deal of mystery remains about the origins of the poem that named them, “A Visit from Saint Nicholas.” We’ll do our best here to trace the history of how the poem — and the names of two reindeer — changed over time. “A Visit from Saint Nicholas” made its first print appearance in New York’s Troy Sentinel newspaper on 23 December Reindeer 1823. The poem had been submitted anonymously, and over the next thirteen years it was reprinted without attribution in various newspapers, magazines, and almanacs. Eventually word spread that the poem had been penned by Clement Clarke Moore, a Bible professor at New York’s General Theological Seminary; an 1836 reprint of “A Visit from Saint Nicholas” finally credited Moore, and the notion of Moore as the true author of “A Visit from Saint Nicholas” was cemented when he included it in a volume of his own poetry published in 1844. However, rumors have long persisted that “A Visit from Saint Nicholas” was written not by Moore, but by a different New Yorker of Dutch descent named Henry Livingston — a claim which regained prominence at the end of 2000 when scholar and textual analyst Donald W. Foster published a defense of Livingston as the true author. Whether Moore or Livingston wrote “A Visit from Saint Nicholas,” one of them melded elements of Scandinavian mythology with the emerging Dutch-American version

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of Santa Claus as a jolly, pipe-smoking fellow and produced a vision of a sleigh pulled by eight flying reindeer. He assigned names to all the reindeer, and he took two of them from a common Dutch exclamation of the time, “Dunder and Blixem!” (the Dutch words for “thunder” and “lightning,” as rendered in English orthography). These are the names that appeared in the original 1823 publication of “A Visit from Saint Nicholas”: “Now! Dasher, now! Dancer, now! Prancer, and Vixen, On! Comet, on! Cupid, on! Dunder and Blixem; In 1837, publisher Charles Fenno Hoffman printed a version of “A Visit from Saint Nicholas” that included several alterations from earlier versions, including the changing of ‘Blixem’ to ‘Blixen’ (to make it rhyme with ‘Vixen’) and ‘Dunder’ to ‘Donder’ (perhaps to bring the spelling more in line with English pronunciation). When Clement Clarke Moore prepared “A Visit from Saint Nicholas” for publication in his own 1844 book of verse, he rechristened one of the reindeer ‘Blitzen’ and retained (or coincidentally reiterated) Hoffman’s change of ‘Dunder’ to ‘Donder.’ Moore’s 1844 version of the poem is the one that became the standard and established ‘Donder’ and ‘Blitzen’ as the names of two of Santa’ reindeer in the memories of generations of children. Literary sleuths (such as Donald Foster) who believe Moore is not the true author of a “A Visit from Saint Nicholas” have theorized that the original reindeer names of ‘Dunder’ and ‘Blixem’ sounded odd to Moore

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because he knew German but not Dutch, and he therefore changed them to ‘Donder’ and ‘Blitzen’ (or failed to notice when someone else changed them). This makes sense in the latter case (as ‘blitzen’ is the German word for ‘lightning’), but the explanation is oddly inconsistent in the former case — ‘donner’ is the German word for ‘thunder,’ so if Moore were familiar with German, why would he have retained the spelling of Blitzen’s partner’s name as ‘Dunder’ or ‘Donder’ rather than altering it to the more appropriate ‘Donner’? How and when ‘Donder’ made the transition to ‘Donner’ remains a mystery. In 1949 Johnny Marks turned the popular story of Rudolph, a misfit rednosed reindeer (created by his brother-in-law, Robert L. May, for a 1939 Montgomery Ward promotional giveaway booklet) into a song, and Gene Autry’s recording of the tune became a smash hit that Christmas season. Although Marks certainly helped popularize

the ‘Donner’ usage by including it in the “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” lyrics, he was far from the first to refer to one of Santa’s reindeer by that name. We found seven different mentions of ‘Donner’ in the pages of The New York Times prior to the 1949 Christmas season, the earliest occurring in that newspaper’s 1906 publication of Moore’s poem. In fact, a 1926 New York Times article on the origins of Santa Claus stated that “two of the original reindeer were originally given Dutch names, ‘Donder and Blixen’ (Blicksem), meaning thunder and lightning” and “it is only modern publishers who have rechristened them with the German ‘Donner and Blitzen.’” But that’s as far as the trail leads us. We know ‘Blixem’ was changed to ‘Blixen’ and then ‘Blitzen’ between 1837 and 1844, and we can make some reasonable guesses about why those changes were made, but we’re still mostly in the dark about why ‘Dunder’ became

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‘Donder,’ and the details of when and why ‘Donder’ finally became ‘Donner’ remain elusive. We can say for sure, though, that the names of two of Santa’s reindeer, as originally published about 170 years ago, were ‘Dunder’ and ‘Blixem,’ not ‘Donner’ and ‘Blitzen.’

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Music and Film Billboard 2003 to 1923

Music 2003 In da Club - 50 Cent & Ignition - R. Kelly 1993 I Will Always Love You - Whitney Houston & Whoomp! (There It Is) - Tag Team 1983 Every Breath You Take - The Police & Billie Jean Michael Jackson 1973 Tie a Yellow Ribbon

Round the Ole Oak Tree Tony Orlando and Dawn & Bad, Bad Leroy Brown - Jim Croce 1963 Sugar Shack - The Fireballs & Surfin’ U.S.A. - The Beach Boys 1953 The Song from Moulin Rouge - Percy Faith & Vaya con Dios - Les Paul & Mary Ford 1943 White Christmas - Bing

Crosby & There Are Such Things - Tommy Dorsey 1933 Stormy Weather - Ethel Waters & Sophisticated Lady - Duke Ellington 1923 It Ain’t Gonna Rain No Mo - Wendell Hall & Down Hearted Blues - by Bessie Smith 1913 The Spaniard That Blighted My Life - Al Jolson & Till the Sands of the Desert

Grow Cold - Alan Turner Film 2003 The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King - Elijah Wood & Finding Nemo - Ellen Degeneress 1993 Jurassic Park - Samuel Jackson & Mrs. Doubtfire Robin Williams 1983 Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi - Mark Hammil & Terms of En-

dearment - Shirley McLean 1973 The Sting - Paul Newman & The Exorcist - Ellen Burstyn 1963 Cleopatra - Elizabeth Taylor & How the West Was Won - James Stewart 1953 Peter Pan - Clyde Geronimi & The Robe - Henry Koster 1943 For Whom the Bell Tolls

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- Gary Cooper & This is the Army - Ronald Reagan 1933 Queen Christina - Greta Garbo & I’m No Angel - Mae West 1923 The Covered Wagon - J. Warren Kerrigan & The Ten Commandments - Theodore Roberts 1913 Traffic in Souls - Walter Long

Gift ideas for the family sports fan Sports fans are a unique breed of people who range from avid devotees to casual observers. Come the holiday season, perhaps no

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camaraderie they feel with their fellow fans is a big part of their love of sports. And nowhere makes a better place to build those bonds with fellow fans than the pregame tailgate. This holiday season, make that tailgate even more enjoyable for your favorite sports fan with a new grill or deep fryer. Deep fryers come in many shapes and sizes, be it ones best suited to side dishes and smaller meals, or larger fryers that enable tailgaters to cook up some fried chicken or even a popular staple like deep fried turkey the whole parking lot can enjoy. For those who tailgate and have all the tools and gadgets they need, don’t overlook food for your favorite tailgater. A box of gourmet steaks can go a long way on a cold afternoon before the big game, and any veteran tailgater knows there’s no such thing as too much food. Tickets to the big game: For those sports nuts routinely relegated to the couch during their favorite team’s games, perhaps no gift is more appropriate than tickets to a sports arena. Even if money is tight and tickets seem costly, shoppers can take advantage of a host of ways to purchase tickets at below-market costs. For example, many professional teams now allow their season ticket holders to sell their tickets to games right through the team’s Web site. Tickets might be discounted as ticket holders attempt to recoup some of their money for games they simply can’t

attend. Another option when looking for affordable tickets is to peruse the Internet for Web sites like www.StubHub. com, where ticket seekers can often find discounted tickets to some of their favorite sporting events. In addition, peruse the local newspaper classifieds to see if anyone in your area is selling tickets. It’s often not as difficult as it might seem to find discounted tickets to even the most popular sporting events. Get personal: Sports apparel has never been more popular, and no true fan can do without some gear that professes his or her love for a favorite team. This holiday season go the extra mile by

themselves living far away from their favorite teams. New York natives living in California might have no way to watch their favorite Big Apple teams do battle and might be relegated to reading about their favorite players’ exploits in the morning newspaper. For shoppers who truly want to please their favorite sports fans this holiday season, consider purchasing them a subscription package that enables them to see their favorite team play regardless of where they live. MLB Extra Innings(R) and NFL Sunday TicketTM are just two of the more popular options that allow sports fans to see every game their favorite sport has to offer.

Crafts for Kids

Make a Paper Wreath Make an adorable wreath from your child’s handprints. Supplies needed: •A lot of green construction paper •A piece of red construction paper or a red ribbon •Pencil •Scissors •Glue •Optional: Glitter or glitter glue Trace the child’s hand on a piece of green construction paper. Cut out the hand print. Make about 10 paper hands for each wreath. Glue the hand prints to-

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personalizing a jersey for the sports fan in your life. His or her first or last name embroidered across the back of a favorite team’s jersey is the ultimate way for sports fans to show just how connected they are to their favorite team. For those who want to go even further, contact a loved one’s favorite team to see if there’s any way to make the connection even more personal. For example, some teams sell bricks on walkways outside their home stadium and fans can engrave a personal message on the bricks, forever connecting them with their favorite teams. Bring it home: Nowadays, many sports fans find

gether in a wreath shape, with the wrists overlapping a little bit. Glue on a red ribbon bow (or make one from red construction paper). Optional: Decorate your wreath with glitter or glitter glue. Paper Plate Flower Craft This simple-to-make poinsettia is made from a paper plate and a child’s handprint cutouts. Supplies needed: •A paper plate •Red, green and yellow construction paper •Scissors •Glue (or a stapler) Trace a child’s hand on

red and green paper construction paper. Cut out the hand tracings. Glue or staple a circle of green handprint tracings (fingers pointing outwards) around the outside of the plate. Glue or staple a second circle of red handprint tracings (fingers pointing outwards) just inside the first circle. Glue or staple a third circle of red handprint tracings at the center of the plate. Glue a small paper circle in the center of the flower.

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Fun New Year’s Eve activities for adults and children alike

New Year’s Eve is one of the most festive nights of the year, when friends and families gather to count down the waning moments of the year as they anticipate the fun times ahead in the year to come. While adults tend to look forward to New Year’s Eve festivities more than children, there are ways parents can ring in the New Year with their kids. * Invite kids into the kitchen. New Year’s Eve festivities often include food, so why not invite youngsters into the kitchen to cook alongside you? Kids may not be interested in preparing the main course, but let youngsters get involved when baking the night’s more delectable treats, like cookies and cakes. Little ones can choose their favorite treats and then help Mom and Dad prepare those treats for guests coming over to join in the festivities. Decorate cakes and cookies with a New Year’s Eve theme. * Pick funny resolutions out of a hat. New Year’s resolu-

tions are a big part of the holiday, and families who want to add some fun to this tradition can sit down and write their own funny resolutions. Keep the resolutions you write down to yourself, place each person’s ideas in a hat and then pick them out before the kids go to bed or right after the clock strikes midnight, whichever happens to come first. * Make a New Year’s pinata. Many people love to watch the ball drop from Time’s Square in New York City on New Year’s Eve. Celebrants can bring a taste of this beloved tradition into their own homes come New Year’s Eve by creating a pinata that looks exactly like the ball in Time’s Square. Fill the ball with treats and games for youngsters, who can take chances trying to break the pinata once the clock strikes midnight or earlier if they aren’t likely to still be awake by the time the new year begins. * Make predictions for the year to come. Another fun and wholesome New Year’s Eve activity parents can enjoy with

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their children is making predictions for the year to come. Ask young sports fans to predict which teams will win championships in their respective leagues while encouraging other youngsters to share their predictions on awards shows or other popular social events for the coming year. Younger kids might not be able to make such specific predictions, so ask them to write down what they hope to see happen in the new year. * Ring in the new year under the stars. Families who live in warm climates might want to forgo television countdowns in favor of spending the final hours of the year under the stars. A New Year’s Eve camping trip is a great way for families to bond and spend time together at the end of what is often a hectic time of year. Instead of hoisting champagne or sparkling cider at the stroke of midnight, share some s’mores and hot chocolate around the campfire as everyone gazes up at the stars.

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Every afternoon, as they were coming from school, the children used to go and play in the Giant’s garden. It was a large lovely garden, with soft green grass. Here and there over the grass stood beautiful flowers like stars, and there were twelve peach-trees that in the spring-time broke out into delicate blossoms of pink and pearl, and in the autumn bore rich fruit. The birds sat on the trees and sang so sweetly that the children used to stop their games in order to listen to them. ‘How happy we are here!’ they cried to each other. One day the Giant came back. He had been to visit his friend the Cornish ogre, and had stayed with him for seven years. After the seven years were over he had said all that he had to say, for his conversation was limited, and he determined to return to his own castle. When he arrived he saw the children playing in the garden. ‘What are you doing here?’ he cried in a very gruff voice, and the children ran away. ‘My own garden is my own garden,’ said the Giant; ‘any one can understand that, and I will allow nobody to play in it but myself.’ So he built a high wall all round it, and put up a notice-board. TRESPASSERS WILL BE PROSECUTED He was a very selfish Gi-

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The Selfish Giant by Oscar Wilde ant. The poor children had now nowhere to play. They tried to play on the road, but the road was very dusty and full of hard stones, and they did not like it. They used to wander round the high wall when their lessons were over, and talk about the beautiful garden inside. ‘How happy we were there,’ they said to each other. Then the Spring came, and all over the country there were little blossoms and little birds. Only in the garden of the Selfish Giant it was still Winter. The birds did not care to sing in it as there were no children, and the trees forgot to blossom. Once a beautiful flower put its head out from the grass, but when it saw the noticeboard it was so sorry for the children that it slipped back into the ground again, and went off to sleep. The only people who were pleased were the Snow and the Frost. ‘Spring has forgotten this garden,’ they cried, ‘so we will live here all the year round.’ The Snow covered up the grass with her great white cloak, and the Frost painted all the trees silver. Then they invited the North Wind to stay with them, and he came. He was wrapped in furs, and he roared all day about the garden, and blew the chimney-pots down. ‘ This is a delightful spot,’ he said, ‘we must ask the Hail on a visit.’ So the Hail came. Every day for

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three hours he rattled on the roof of the castle till he broke most of the slates, and then he ran round and round the garden as fast as he could go. He was dressed in grey, and his breath was like ice. ‘I cannot understand why the Spring is so late in coming,’ said the Selfish Giant, as he sat at the window and looked out at his cold white garden; ‘I hope there will be a change in the weather.’ But the Spring never came, nor the Summer. The Autumn gave golden fruit to every garden, but to the Giant’s garden she gave none. ‘He is too selfish,’ she said. So it was always Winter there, and the North Wind, and the Hail, and the Frost, and the Snow danced about through the trees. One morning the Giant was lying awake in bed when he heard some lovely music. It sounded so sweet to his ears that he thought it must be the King’s musicians passing by. It was really only a little linnet singing outside his window, but it was so long since he had heard a bird sing in his garden that it seemed to him to be the most beautiful music in the world. Then the Hail stopped dancing over his head, and

the North Wind ceased roaring, and a delicious perfume came to him through the open casement. ‘I believe the Spring has come at last,’ said the Giant; and he jumped out of bed and looked out. What did he see? He saw a most wonderful sight. Through a little hole in the wall the children had crept in, and they were sitting in the branches of the trees. In every tree that he could see there was a little child. And the trees were so glad to have the children back again that they had covered themselves with blossoms, and were waving their arms gently above the children’s heads. The birds were flying about and twittering with delight, and the flowers were looking up through the green grass and laughing. It was a lovely scene, only in one corner it was still Winter. It was the farthest corner of the garden, and in it was standing a little boy. He was so small that he could not reach up to the branch-

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the Giant stole up behind him and took him gently in his hand, and put him up into the tree. And the tree broke at once into blossom, and the birds came and sang on it, and the little boy stretched out his two arms and flung them round the Giant’s neck, and kissed him. And the other children, when they saw that the Giant was not wicked any longer, came running back, and with them came the Spring. ‘It is your garden now, little children,’ said the Giant, and he took a great axe and knocked down the wall. And when the people were gong to market at twelve o’clock they found the Giant playing with the children in the most beautiful garden they had ever seen. All day long they played, and in the evening they came to the Giant to bid him good-bye. Continued on page 17

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es of the tree, and he was wandering all round it, crying bitterly. The poor tree was still quite covered with frost and snow, and the North Wind was blowing and roaring above it. ‘Climb up! little boy,’ said the Tree, and it bent its branches down as low as it could; but the little boy was too tiny. And the Giant’s heart melted as he looked out. ‘How selfish I have been!’ he said; ‘now I know why the Spring would not come here. I will put that poor little boy on the top of the tree, and then I will knock down the wall, and my garden shall be the children’s playground for ever and ever.’ He was really very sorry for what he had done. So he crept downstairs and opened the front door quite softly, and went out into the garden. But when the children saw him they were so frightened that they all ran away, and the garden became Winter again. Only the little boy did not run, for his eyes were so full of tears that he did not see the Giant coming. And

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Continued from page 16 ‘But where is your little companion?’ he said: ‘the boy I put into the tree.’ The Giant loved him the best because he had kissed him. ‘We don’t know,’ answered the children; ‘he has gone away.’ ‘You must tell him to be sure and come here to-morrow,’ said the Giant. But the children said that they did not know where he lived, and had never seen him before; and the Giant felt very sad. Every afternoon, when school was over, the children came and played with the Giant. But the little boy whom the Giant loved was never seen again. The Giant was very kind to all the children, yet he longed

for his first little friend, and often spoke of him. ‘How I would like to see him!’ he used to say. Years went over, and the Giant grew very old and feeble. He could not play about any more, so he sat in a huge armchair, and watched the children at their games, and admired his garden. ‘I have many beautiful flowers,’ he said; ‘but the children are the most beautiful flowers of all.’ One winter morning he looked out of his window as he was dressing. He did not hate the Winter now, for he knew that it was merely the Spring asleep, and that the flowers were resting. Suddenly he rubbed his eyes in

wonder, and looked and looked. It certainly was a marvellous sight. In the farthest corner of the garden was a tree quite covered with lovely white blossoms. Its branches were all golden, and silver fruit hung down from them, and underneath it stood the little boy he had loved. Downstairs ran the Giant in great joy, and out into the garden. He hastened across the grass, and came near to the child. And when he came quite close his face grew red with anger, and he said, ‘Who hath dared to wound thee?’ For on the palms of the child’s hands were the prints of two nails, and the prints of two nails were on the little feet.

‘Who hath dared to wound thee?’ cried the Giant; ‘tell me, that I may take my big sword and slay him.’ ‘Nay!’ answered the child; ‘but these are the wounds of Love.’ ‘Who art thou?’ said the Giant, and a strange awe fell on him, and he knelt before the little child. And the child smiled on the Giant, and said to him, ‘You let me play once in your garden, to-day you shall come with me to my garden, which is Paradise.’ And when the children ran in that afternoon, they found the Giant lying dead under the tree, all covered with white blossoms.

fireplace for Santa! •Gather together the gifts. Wrap them, if you haven’t done so already. . Lastly smile, if you do your family will, and make the memories last, treasure them and never forget! •Arrange the gifts under the tree. Presentation is the key, nothing delights a child more than seeing their own pile of presents to open in the morning! •Fill the stockings with the smaller gifts. See Tips for Stocking-Filler

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ideas. •Prepare a clear, open space to unwrap presents. Wrapping paper will quickly turn your living room into a warzone so make sure you have a suitable container nearby to recycle it in. •If you’re lucky enough to be there when Santa calls, be sure to remind him of his milk and cookies! Get a good night’s rest. Rise early, before your children if possible. Getting an early start at the day and getting into the Christmas spirit will not only ensure proceedings go a lot smoother, but also gives you the opportunity to make any last minute preparations and check to make sure you haven’t overlooked anything important. Create ambience. Playing a Christmas CD and making hot chocolate for everyone will really add the finishing touch to

the morning’s magic. Gather everyone around the Christmas tree. Make sure everyone is seated and ready to begin before the first present is ever touched. When everyone is ready, and the camera is to hand, open the presents in turn. Younger children will be eager to open their gifts first so starting with the youngest, allow each child (and adult!) to open one present before restarting the cycle. This way you can guarantee you take those special pictures, and giving everyone equal time to enjoy opening their gifts will help avoid any disputes. Dispose of wrapping paper after each present to make clean-up easier. Make sure all presents are opened before they are played with. Older children may wish to run off to plug in their

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new video game console and the youngsters may pester you to put batteries in their new toy, but by standing firm and maintaining each child opens all their presents and helps with clean-up beforehand smooth ens the proceedings. Enjoy yourself! Christmas is not just for children, its a day for family-bonding and fun! Get involved by joining your children in playing with their new toys.

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Successful Christmas morning Prepare. Christmas Morning starts the night before. Nothing should be done on the day so ensure you’ve covered everything before going to bed: •Make sure your children get to sleep at a reasonable hour. Early to bed, early to rise, but too late and you could find yourself working into the night. Have them ready for bed at the time which best suits you, but not before they’ve left their milk and cookies by the

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Papa Panov’s Special Christmas

It was Christmas Eve and although it was still afternoon, lights had begun to appear in the shops and houses of the little Russian village, for the short winter day was nearly over. Excited children scurried indoors and now only muffled sounds of chatter and laughter escaped from closed shutters. Old Papa Panov, the village shoemaker, stepped outside his shop to take one last look around. The sounds of happiness, the bright lights and the faint but delicious smells of Christmas cooking reminded him of past Christmas times when his wife had still been alive and his own children little. Now they had gone. His usually cheerful face, with the little laughter wrinkles behind the round steel spectacles, looked sad now. But he went back indoors with a firm step, put up the shutters and set a pot of coffee to heat on the charcoal stove. Then, with a sigh, he settled in his big armchair. Papa Panov did not often read, but tonight he pulled down the big old

family Bible and, slowly tracing the lines with one forefinger, he read again the Christmas story. He read how Mary and Joseph, tired by their journey to Bethlehem, found no room for them at the inn, so that Mary’s little baby was born in the cowshed. “Oh, dear, oh, dear!” exclaimed Papa Panov, “if only they had come here! I would have given them my bed and I could have covered the baby with my patchwork quilt to keep him warm.” He read on about the wise men who had come to see the baby Jesus, bringing him splendid gifts. Papa Panov’s face fell. “I have no gift that I could give him,” he thought sadly. Then his face brightened. He put down the Bible, got up and stretched his long arms to the shelf high up in his little room. He took down a small, dusty box and opened it. Inside was a perfect pair of tiny leather shoes. Papa Panov smiled with satisfaction. Yes, they were as good as he had rememberedthe best shoes he had ever

made. “I should give him those,” he decided, as he gently put them away and sat down again. He was feeling tired now, and the further he read the sleeper he became. The print began to dance before his eyes so that he closed them, just for a minute. In no time at all Papa Panov was fast asleep. And as he slept he dreamed. He dreamed that someone was in his room and he know at once, as one does in dreams, who the person was. It was Jesus. “You have been wishing that you could see me, Papa Panov.” he said kindly, “then look for me tomorrow. It will be Christmas Day and I will visit you. But look carefully, for I shall not tell you who I am.” When at last Papa Panov awoke, the bells were ringing out and a thin light was filtering through the shutters. “Bless my soul!” said Papa Panov. “It’s Christmas Day!” He stood up and stretched himself for he was rather stiff. Then his face filled with happiness as he remembered his

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dream. This would be a very special Christmas after all, for Jesus was coming to visit him. How would he look? Would he be a little baby, as at that first Christmas? Would he be a grown man, a carpenter- or the great King that he is, God’s Son? He must watch carefully the whole day through so that he recognized him however he came. Papa Panov put on a special pot of coffee for his Christmas breakfast, took down the shutters and looked out of the window. The street was deserted, no one was stirring yet. No one except the road sweeper. He looked as miserable and dirty as ever, and well he might! Whoever wanted to work on Christmas Day - and in the raw cold and bitter freezing mist of such a morning? Papa Panov opened the shop door, letting in a thin stream of cold air. “Come in!” he shouted across the street cheerily. “Come in and have some hot coffee to keep out the cold!” The sweeper looked up, scarcely able to believe his ears. He was only too glad to put down his broom and come into the warm room. His old clothes steamed gently in the heat of the stove and he clasped both red hands round the comforting warm mug as he drank. Papa Panov watched him with satisfaction, but every now and them his eyes strayed to the win-

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dow. It would never do to miss his special visitor. “Expecting someone?” the sweeper asked at last. So Papa Panov told him about his dream. “Well, I hope he comes,” the sweeper said, “you’ve given me a bit of Christmas cheer I never expected to have. I’d say you deserve to have your dream come true.” And he actually smiled. When he had gone, Papa Panov put on cabbage soup for his dinner, then went to the door again, scanning the street. He saw no one. But he was mistaken. Someone was coming. The girl walked so slowly and quietly, hugging the walls of shops and houses, that it was a while before he noticed her. She looked very tired and she was carrying something. As she drew nearer he could see that it was a baby, wrapped in a thin

shawl. There was such sadness in her face and in the pinched little face of the baby, that Papa Panov’s heart went out to them. “Won’t you come in,” he called, stepping outside to meet them. “You both need a warm by the fire and a rest.” The young mother let him shepherd her indoors and to the comfort of the armchair. She gave a big sigh of relief. “I’ll warm some milk for the baby,” Papa Panov said, “I’ve had children of my own- I can feed her for you.” He took the milk from the stove and carefully fed the baby from a spoon, warming her tiny feet by the stove at the same time. “She needs shoes,” the cobbler said. Continued on page 20

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The Little Match Girl by Hans Christian Anderson

Most terribly cold it was; it snowed, and was nearly quite dark, and evening-- the last evening of the year. In this cold and darkness there went along the street a poor little girl, bareheaded, and with naked feet. When she left home she had slippers on, it is true; but what was the good of that? They were very large slippers, which her mother had hitherto worn; so large were they; and the poor little thing lost them as she scuffled away across the street, because of two carriages that rolled by dreadfully fast. One slipper was nowhere to be found; the other had been laid hold of by an urchin, and off he ran with it; he thought it would do capitally for a cradle when he some day or other should have children himself. So the little maiden walked on with her tiny naked feet, that were quite red and blue from cold. She carried a quantity of matches in an old apron, and she held a bundle of them in her hand. Nobody had bought anything of her the whole livelong day; no one had given her a single farthing. She crept along trembling with cold and hunger--a very picture of sorrow, the poor little thing! The flakes of snow covered her long fair hair, which fell in beautiful curls around her neck; but of that, of course, she never once now thought. From all the windows the candles were gleaming, and it smelt so deliciously of roast goose, for you know it was New Year’s Eve; yes, of that she thought. In a corner formed by two houses, of which one advanced more than the other, she seated herself

down and cowered together. Her little feet she had drawn close up to her, but she grew colder and colder, and to go home she did not venture, for she had not sold any matches and could not bring a farthing of money: from her father she would certainly get blows, and at home it was cold too, for above her she had only the roof, through which the wind whistled, even though the largest cracks were stopped up with straw and rags. Her little hands were almost numbed with cold. Oh! a match might afford her a world of comfort, if she only dared take a single one out of the bundle, draw it against the wall, and warm her fingers by it. She drew one out. “Rischt!” how it blazed, how it burnt! It was a warm, bright flame, like a candle, as she held her hands over it: it was a wonderful light. It seemed really to the little maiden as though she were sitting before a large iron stove, with burnished brass feet and a brass ornament at top. The fire burned with such blessed influence; it warmed so delightfully. The little girl had already stretched out her feet to warm them too; but--the small flame went out, the stove vanished: she had only the remains of the burnt-out match in her hand. She rubbed another against the wall: it burned brightly, and where the light fell on the wall, there the wall became transparent like a veil, so that she could see into the room. On the table was spread a snow-white tablecloth; upon it was a splendid porcelain service, and the roast goose was steaming famously with its stuffing

of apple and dried plums. And what was still more capital to behold was, the goose hopped down from the dish, reeled about on the floor with knife and fork in its breast, till it came up to the poor little girl; when--the match went out and nothing but the thick, cold, damp wall was left behind. She lighted another match. Now there she was sitting under the most magnificent Christmas tree: it was still larger, and more decorated than the one which she had seen through the glass door in the rich merchant’s house. Thousands of lights were burning on the green branches, and gaily-colored pictures, such as she had seen in the shop-windows, looked down upon her. The little maiden stretched out her hands towards them when--the match went out. The lights of the Christmas tree rose higher and higher, she saw them now as stars in heaven; one fell down and formed a long trail of fire. “Someone is just dead!” said the little girl; for her old grandmother, the only person who had loved her, and who was now no more, had told her, that when a star falls, a soul ascends to God. She drew another match against the wall: it was again light, and in the lustre there stood the old grandmother, so bright and radiant, so mild, and with such an expression of love. “Grandmother!” cried the little one. “Oh, take me with you! You go away when the match burns out; you vanish like the warm stove, like the delicious roast goose, and like the magnificent Christmas

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her arm, and both flew in brightness and in joy so high, so very high, and then above was neither cold, nor hunger, nor anxiety--they were with God. But in the corner, at the cold hour of dawn, sat the poor girl, with rosy cheeks and with a smiling mouth, leaning against the wall-frozen to death on the last evening of the old year.

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Stiff and stark sat the child there with her matches, of which one bundle had been burnt. “She wanted to warm herself,” people said. No one had the slightest suspicion of what beautiful things she had seen; no one even dreamed of the splendor in which, with her grandmother she had entered on the joys of a new year.

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Christmas trivia

1. What date is St Stephen’s Day? 2. In Charles Dickens’ novel A Christmas Carol, who was Scrooge’s dead business partner? 3. The song White Christmas was first performed in which 1942 film? 4 London’s Trafalgar Square Christmas tree is traditionally given by which country? 5. In the song The Twelve Days of Christmas, ‘...my true love brought to me nine...’ what? 6. Name the original eight reindeer from the ‘Twas the night Before Christmas’ poem. 7. Which Christmas carol includes the lyrics ‘...To save us all from Satan’s power, when we were gone astray..’?

8. The character Jack Skellington appears in which 1993 Tim Burton film? 9. What colour are the berries of the mistletoe plant? 10. In the inspirational 1946 film, It’s a Wonderful Life, what’s the name of George Bailey’s guardian angel? 11. What are the names of the three wise men said to have brought gifts to the baby Jesus? 12. What is New Year’s Eve called in Scotland? 13. What Christmas item was invented by London baker and wedding-cake specialist Tom Smith in 1847? 14. In what year was Band-Aid’s Do They Know It’s Christmas the UK Christmas chart-topping record (bo-

nus point each for the years of reissue success by Band Aid II and Band Aid 20)? 15. In which modern country is St Nicholas’s birthplace and hometown? 16. Who wrote How the Grinch Stole Christmas? 17. From which country does the poinsettia plant originate? 18. Who is officially credited as the author of Auld Lang Syne? 19. How many points does a snowf lake have? 20. What is the name of the cake traditionally eaten in Italy at Christmas? Answers on page 21

Papa Panov’s Special Christmas Continued from page 18

But the girl replied, “I can’t afford shoes, I’ve got no husband to bring home money. I’m on my way to the next village to get work.” Sudden thought flashed through Papa Panov’s mind. He remembered the little shoes he had looked at last night. But he had been keeping those for Jesus.

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He looked again at the cold little feet and made up his mind. “Try these on her,” he said, handing the baby and the shoes to the mother. The beautiful little shoes were a perfect fit. The girl smiled happily and the baby gurgled with pleasure. “You have been so kind to us,” the girl said, when she got up with her baby to go. “May

their families. They nodded and smiled and wished him Happy Christmas! Or beggars- and Papa Panov hurried indoors to fetch them hot soup and a generous hunk of bread, hurrying out again in case he missed the Important Stranger. All too soon the winter dusk fell. When Papa Panov next went to the door and strained

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“Who are you?” he called out, bewildered. Then another voice answered him. It was the voice from his dream- the voice of Jesus. “I was hungry and you fed me,” he said. “I was naked and you clothed me. I was cold and you warmed me. I came to you today in everyone of those you helped and welcomed.” Then all was quiet and still. Only the sound of the big clock ticking. A great peace and happiness seemed to fill the room, overflowing Papa Panov’s heart until he wanted to burst out singing and laughing and dancing with joy. “So he did come after all!” was all that he said.

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his eyes, he could no longer make out the passers-by. most were home and indoors by now anyway. He walked slowly back into his room at last, put up the shutters, and sat down wearily in his armchair. So it had been just a dream after all. Jesus had not come. Then all at once he knew that he was no longer alone in the room. This was not dream for he was wide awake. At first he seemed to see before his eyes the long stream of people who had come to him that day. He saw again the old road sweeper, the young mother and her baby and the beggars he had fed. As they passed, each whispered, “Didn’t you see me, Papa Panov?”

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Last minute shopping for the holidays

It’s December 22 and you’ve just barely made it through half of your holiday shopping list. The panic may have set in that you just don’t have enough time to get everything done. This is a common scenario around the holidays. Shop-

pers have the best intentions to get their gifts early, but whether because of work obligations or social events, the task seems to get pushed further and further into December. Soon many are staring down the calendar experiencing sweaty palms.

Many others may be putting off holiday shopping simply because of the current state of the economy and affordability. According to a Steelhouse Marketing Consultants poll of 1,000 consumers, 62 percent predict they will spend less money

on the 2011 holiday season. Plus, 56 percent of families predict they will comparison shop more than they have in the past. These factors may contribute to just how long shoppers put off actually getting into stores or going online to shop.

Answers to quiz on page 20 1. What date is St Stephen’s Day? 26th December 2.In Charles Dickens’ novel A Christmas Carol, who was Scrooge’s dead business partner? Jacob Marley 3.The song White Christmas was first performed in which 1942 film? Holiday Inn 4.London’s Trafalgar Square Christmas tree is traditionally given by which country? Norway 5.In the song The Twelve Days of Christmas, ‘...my true love brought to me nine...’ what? Ladies dancing 6.Name the original eight reindeer from the ‘Twas the night Before Christmas’ poem? Comet, Cupid, Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Donner, Blitzen (or Dunder and Blixem - The poem is alternatively titled A Visit from St Nicholas. ‘Twas the night Before Christmas’ is the first line. The poem was first published anonymously in 1823 and is commonly attributed to Clement Clarke Moore, although some believe Henry Livingston was the true author. Rudolph was created later in 1939 by copywriter Robert May for the Montgomery Ward department store chain, as the main character in a free Christmas promotional story, which extended the 1823 poem, and was subsequently turned into the popular song Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. Incidentally Donner and Blizten mean Thunder and Lightning in German.) 7.Which Christmas carol includes the lyrics ‘...To save us all from Satan’s power, when we were gone astray..’? God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen 8.The character Jack Skellington appears in which 1993 Tim Burton film? The Nightmare before Christmas 9.What colour are the berries of the mistletoe plant? White 10.In the inspirational 1946 film, It’s a Wonderful Life, what’s the name of George Bailey’s guardian angel? Clarence (Oddbody) 11.What are the names of the three wise men said to have brought gifts to the baby Jesus? Balthasar, Melchior, Caspar (or Gaspar - Interestingly the Bible does not states state

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their names, nor even the number of wise men: “...there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem... and when they had opened their treasures, they presented unto him gifts; gold, and frankincense and myrrh...” from Matthew 2:1 and 2:11. Thanks A Russell.) 12.What is New Year’s Eve called in Scotland? Hogmanay 13.What Christmas item was invented by London baker and wedding-cake specialist Tom Smith in 1847? Christmas cracker 14.In what year was Band-Aid’s Do They Know It’s Christmas the UK Christmas chart-topping record (bonus point each for the years of reissue success by Band Aid II and Band Aid 20)? 1984 (bonus points - Band Aid II was 1989, Band Aid 20 was 2004) 15.In which modern country is St Nicholas’s birthplace and hometown? Turkey (St Nicholas, bishop ‘Nikolaos of Myra’, 270-343AD, was born a Greek, i.e., of Greek parents in Patara, Lycia. He lived in and was bishop of Myra, Lycia. Patara and nearby Myra, in Lycia, or fully Lycia et Pamphylia, were then technically provincial territory of the Roman Empire with no specific country name. Patara became ruins centuries ago. Where the ancient town of Myra stood, now stands the Turkish town/district of Demre, Antalya Province, Turkey) 16.Who wrote How the Grinch Stole Christmas? Dr Seuss 17.From which country does the poinsettia plant originate? Mexico 18.Who is officially credited as the author of Auld Lang Syne? Robert Burns 19.How many points does a snowflake have? Six 20.What is the name of the cake traditionally eaten in Italy at Christmas? Panettone

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No one will suspect that the gift was a last-minute thought. E-certificates: Retailers like music or book sellers will e-mail a gift certificate code to the person of your choice on a selected date. For those who are never without an e-reader or mp3 player, digital gifts could fit the bill. Gas card: It may sound funny and tacky, but a gas card from a brand-name station is a universally acceptable gift for anyone who drives regularly. With fluctuating gas prices, filling up the tank can be an expensive venture. Having a pre-paid gift card can help. Online retailers are also there to help last-minute shoppers. Many online retailers guarantee in-timefor-Christmas shipping even on gifts ordered as late as December 23. However, overnight shipping charges will cost more. But it’s all worth it to get the item in time. Waiting until the last minute for shopping can induce some anxiety. But knowing about easy gifts for procrastinators can take the stress out of this type of shopping.

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For the scores of shoppers who consciously or subconsciously wait until the last possible minute to shop, there are ways to survive and surprise friends and family with great gifts. Gift cards: They may not have sentimental meaning behind them, but gift cards are fast and easy. Chances are you can run into a store and be out with a handful of gift cards in less than 15 minutes, depending on lines at the checkout counter. Also, many supermarkets, bookstores and other retailers offer gift card kiosks enabling you to shop for different gift cards all in one place. Food and beverages: While everyone is heading to the mall in droves, you can be stepping inside of a gourmet food or spirits store. Splurge on fine cheeses or that trendy bottle of liquor that a gift recipient has mentioned but not yet purchased for him- or herself. Magazine subscription: A magazine subscription is an easy fix as a last-minute gift. Purchase one copy of the magazine at the newsstand and wrap it up nicely. Put a note that a year’s worth of this periodical is on the way.

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New Year, new you in 2014

setting goals for the New Year is easy – it’s sticking to them that becomes tricky when the days get shorter and life gets in the way. If nothing else, focusing on ways to implement a healthy lifestyle as well as incorporating wellness and balance could improve your quality of life in 2014 – and beyond. Here are five simple ways to live and feel better in the New Year:

• Eat well: Make healthy food choices and consume a well-balanced diet. Be sure to eat foods that nourish your body; the appropriate servings of whole grains, vegetables, fruit, milk and alternatives, protein and healthy fats each day, to provide the body with the energy, vitamins and minerals it requires. • Be active: According to the Canadian Physical Activity Guidelines, being

active for at least 150 minutes per week can help reduce the risks of heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, Type 2 diabetes, osteoporosis, obesity, premature death and certain types of cancer. Exercise also promotes improved fitness, strength and mental health. • Get checked: Feeling sluggish, irritable, unusually weak or fatigued could be attributed to more than just a busy schedule. It’s important to pay special attention to the body and

address symptoms that could point to a problem. For men over the age of 45, a decrease in energy, body changes and mood changes could be a sign of health related issues and in some cases, the culprit may be a condition known as hypogonadism or Testosterone Deficiency Syndrome, also referred to as Low Testosterone (Low T). Low T is an abnormally low level of testosterone that is estimated to affect up to 40 per cent of men in Canada over the

age of 45 and often goes misdiagnosed. To rule out any potential health issues, it’s important for both men and women to talk to a doctor about any health concerns that affect their lifestyle and day-to-day activities. For more information on Low T, visit www.lowt.ca. • Sleep Well: Sleep plays an integral role in our day to day lives, and getting enough is as vital for fueling the body as food. Sleep deprivation can lead to fatigue, learning and con-

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centration difficulties and even increased risk of accidents. Though sleep requirements vary from one person to the next, it’s extremely important to get the appropriate amount of sleep for the body to function optimally. • Laugh more: Research shows laughter is a great medicine. Humour produces psychological and physiological effects on the body that are similar to the health benefits of aerobic exercise

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oven to 350° F. Melt the butter in a skillet over low heat. Slowly cook the onion until it is translucent and sweet, about 6 minutes. Cool.In a medium bowl, combine the cooked onion, bread cubes, grapes, chicken stock, egg, almonds and spices. Mix well. Stuff the birds with the dressing mixture. Season the outside of the hens with plenty of salt and pepper and arrange them in one or two roasting pans, making sure that there is at least an inch of space between each bird for even browning. Roast the hens for 1 hour and 15 minutes. After one hour of

cooking, baste the birds with any pan drippings. Continue to cook until the internal temperature of the stuffing reaches 165°F. If the birds start to get too brown, tent them with aluminum foil. When done, remove the cooked hens from the pan and let rest for at least 5 minutes. Cut in half and serve. Notes: To serve the stuffing as a separate side dish, pat the dressing into a lightly greased loaf pan and cover with foil. Bake at 350° for 30 minutes. For a crisp top, remove the foil for the last 15 minutes of baking.

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yard or you simply want to jazz up the interior of your home, the right lighting is essential for a festive look. For advice on how to light up your holiday haven, follow these simple tips from The Home Depot Canada. Planning Think about your overall decorating objectives – is it Griswold or subtle? Measure the areas where you want to hang your lights to ensure you have enough strands for proper coverage. Also, consider your style preferences, budget and the time you have to dedicate to the project. Outdoor Lighting Separate larger-scale projects into different zones based on the location of electrical outlets. Remember where the outlets are when planning out the number of strands of lights. The majority of lights at The Home Depot are both indoor and outdoor compatible. Outdoor lights are optimized to endure harsh weather while maintaining safe electrical connections. Types and Styles While traditional incan-

descent holiday lights are still popular, technological advances in past years have dramatically improved the selection of LED lights. These lights offer many advantages over incandescent lights, including: • A lifespan up to 20 times longer; • Less power usage; • More durable and cool to the touch; • More strands can be connected together on one outlet or extension cord. Installation and Safety Be careful not to overload electrical outlets or extension cords. Test your lights to ensure they are working and inspect all cords prior to installation. Immediately dispose of any lights or cords that show signs of damage or wear. Remember to always unplug lights when leaving the house or going to sleep. Automatic light timers can be used to control your lights at specific times of day. Storage Allow light sets that have been outdoors in wet weather to dry out before placing them

in storage. Avoid keeping lights in attics or basements where the amount of moisture fluctuates during the year. If you don’t have a spool, try loosely wrapping them around a sturdy cardboard sheet or tube, to avoid putting strain on the wires. More helpful hints on brightening the holidays are available at www.homedepot. ca or at a store near you.

May your days be Merry and Bright And all your Christmases be White

December 13, 2013

Christmas Edition

Managing depression during the holiday season

It’s supposed to be the most wonderful time of the year, but for many of the three million Canadians living with depression, the holiday season can be a particularly challenging time. Too often, depression becomes the unwelcome house guest that just won’t leave. Although depression can occur at any time of the year, the holidays can be a major source of stress and anxiety. In fact, a 2008 survey of Canadians living with major depressive disorder found that 35 per cent report their symptoms worsen during the holiday season. It’s important for Canadians living with depression to pay attention to signs and symptoms of an oncoming episode. Whether it’s severe fatigue or lack of energy, aches and pains, anxiety or an inability to concentrate or enjoy dayto-day activities (including the holiday festivities), these could be possible first signs of a depressive episode. “To help manage symptoms, it’s cru-

cial to partner with a healthcare provider to develop a personalized treatment plan,” said Dr. Tom Janzen, family physician, Regional Mental Health Care London. “Treatment options may include ‘talk therapy’, also known as psychotherapy, lifestyle strategies such as exercise, as well as medication. When starting a new medication, speak with your doctor or pharmacist to understand what it is, how it works and how long it may take to feel better, as well as potential side effects.” Take it day-by-day and don’t give up. It’s not uncommon to try different antidepressants or combinations of treatments before discovering the most suitable treatment regimen. Understanding depression, its physical effects, as well as the emotional impacts can help you persevere. The good news is that it is possible to recover from depression and reconnect with family, friends, work, life and yourself.

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Spread cheer - not the cold and flu

The holidays are a time when family and friends get together, but unfortunately it’s also a time when cold and flu germs can be shared as readily as gifts. For some Canadians with breathing and lung conditions, leaving a party with the sniffles could end up in a visit to the hospital. More than 770,000 Canadians have been diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), which includes emphysema and chronic bronchitis. COPD causes symptoms like shortness of breath, coughing, wheezing and coughing up phlegm. When symptoms get worse or a new, persistent symptom comes on, it could be the beginning of a lung attack, which can lead to hospitalization, restricted mobility and can increase the risk of death. In fact, COPD lung attacks requiring hospitalization peak every year during the winter holidays.

To ensure your holiday season is made up of family time and not hospital time, here are some simple steps to follow: Keep your hands clean: Germs are commonly spread through handshakes. Wash your hands regularly with soap and water, or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer if necessary. Keep your immune system strong: Stay in shape, eat well and get lots of sleep to help combat the cold and flu bug. Know the signs of a lung attack: Watch for signs like increased coughing, wheezing or unusual changes in phlegm. See your physician if you notice worsening symptoms and also ask if your medication dosages need an adjustment.

May Christmas and the New Year bring you health, happiness and prosperity.

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