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Thursday, November 26, 2015 • Langley Advance X3

A Merry Christmas for all

Pending arrival of some Syrian refugees to this community, plus early registration of at least 70 new local families, organizers of the Langley Christmas Bureau are bracing for a busier than ever year.

Consequently, more than ever before, any efforts made by local individuals, organizations, or companies to help raise money for the bureau are going to be gratefully appreciated, said Leigh Castron, co-coordinator of the bureau.

To help ensure there is enough food for an anticipated 900-plus families, and toys for more than 2,000 kids, the Langley Advance and Real Canadian Superstore are stepping up to help in a new way.

Partnering on the creation of this popular Cookies & Carols songbook, every cent from the sale of these books will be donated to the local Christmas bureau.

“It is efforts like this that make a difference so that we can make sure that the families have what they need for Christmas – not just for the

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day, but the holiday season,” Castron said.

“This is everything for us. We couldn’t do it without that,” she added, thankful for all the different donations and fundraising efforts that people in town offer.

Last year, thanks to the generous giving spirit of so many Langleyites, the bureau was able to ensure 803 families (including 1,750 kids) were given a Christmas.

That kindness comes in a few different forms.

First up, three-quarters of the families helped in 2014 were sponsored — meaning sponsors supply not only a Christmas meal but about a week’s worth of food. Gifts are optional, with the bureau providing each child with toys. Each kid receives two toys/gifts from the bureau, as well as a new book from Langley Literacy, a stocking, and a $40 gift certificate to Superstore.

That’s why, in addition to family sponsorship, donations of cash and toys are so integral, Castron explained.

“What we really need is toys and gifts for tweens and teens this year,” she said, explaining that kids 10 years and older account for more than half the children registered for aid, but most donated toys and gifts are for younger kids.

Recognizing the potential shortfalls the bureau could be facing this year, Superstore general manager Joe Viana is pretty excited to be part of the Cookies & Carols project and any efforts aimed at helping local families in need.

“I think, as a grocery store, we have a responsibility to reach out to the community and be involved,” he said, happy to help ensure every family in need in Langley will have a brighter holiday season.

To learn more about the Langley Christmas Bureau, people can call 604-530-3001 or view their website at: langleychristmasbureau.com.

Your donation for these books will help this non-profit organization continue its great work.

So, in advance, thank you for your generosity.

Table of Contents

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It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas............ 4

Cream Cheese Spritz...................................................... 7

Deck the Halls.................................................................. 6

Aunt Martha's Nutmeg Balls....................................... 9

Santa Claus is Coming to Town................................... 8

Walnut Balls...................................................................11

Let it Snow..................................................................... 10

Mostaccioli..................................................................... 13

Hark! The Herald Angels Sing...................................12

Christmas Fruit Drops.................................................15

Do You Hear What I Hear?..........................................14

Spumoni Icebox Cookies...........................................17

Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer..........................16

Peppermint Swirl Meringues...................................19

Frosty the Snowman...................................................18

Christmas Macarons...................................................21

The First Noel................................................................20 Jingle Bells.....................................................................22 The Twelve Days of Christmas..................................23

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It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas Ev’rywhere you go; Take a look in the five-and-ten, glistening once again With candy canes and silver lanes aglow.

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas Ev’rywhere you go; There’s a tree in the Grand Hotel, one in the park as well, The sturdy kind that doesn’t mind the snow.

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, Toys in ev’ry store, But the prettiest sight to see is the holly that will be On your own front door.

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas; Soon the bells will start, And the thing that will make them ring is the carol that you sing Right within your heart.

A pair of hopalong boots and a pistol that shoots Is the wish of Barney and Ben; Dolls that will talk and will go for a walk Is the hope of Janice and Jen; And Mom and Dad can hardly wait for school to start again.

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Deck the Halls Deck the halls with boughs of holly,

Fa la la la la la l a la la!

‘Tis the season to be jolly, Fa la la la la la la la la!

Don we now our gay apparel, Fa la la la la la la la la!

Troll the ancient Yuletide carol, Fa la la la la la la la la!

See the blazing yule before us, Fa la la la la la la la la!

Strike the harp and join the chorus, Fa la la la la la la la la!

Follow me in merry measure, Fa la la la la la la la la!

While I tell of Yuletide treasure, Fa la la la la la la la la!

Fast away the old year passes, Fa la la la la la la la la!

Hail the new, ye lads and lasses, Fa la la la la la la la la!

Sing we joyous all together! Fa la la la la la la la la!

Heedless of the wind and weather, Fa la la la la la la la la!

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Cream Cheese Spritz Ingredients - 1 c. butter - 1 package full-fat cream cheese - 1 c. sugar - ½ tsp. salt - 1 large egg yolk - 1½ tsp. vanilla extract - 2½ c. all-purpose flour - Food coloring

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- makes about 10 dozen Load about 1/3 of batter into cookie press. Press cookies onto large cookie sheet, spacing about 2 inches apart.

Bake 12 to 18 minutes or until deep golden brown around edges. Cool on

cookie sheet on wire rack 10 minutes.

With spatula, transfer cookies to rack to cool completely. Repeat pressing, baking and cooling with remaining dough.

Directions Preheat oven to 375° F. With mixer on medium-high speed, beat butter, cream cheese, sugar and salt until creamy. Beat in egg yolk and vanilla, scraping down side of bowl.

With mixer on low speed, beat in flour just until combined. Tint with food coloring as desired.

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Santa Claus is Coming to Town You better watch out You better not cry Better not pout I’m telling you why Santa Claus is coming to town

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You better not cry Better not pout I’m telling you why Santa Claus is coming to town Santa Claus is coming to town

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Thursday, November 26, 2015 • Langley Advance X9

Aunt Martha’s Nutmeg Bells

(Makes 5 1/2 dozen)

Ingredients - 2 c. sugar - 1 c. butter (no substitutions) - 2 large eggs - 2 tsp. vanilla extract - 3½ c. all purpose flour - 4 tsp. baking powder - 1 tsp. salt - 1 tsp. ground nutmeg - Ornamental Frosting (optional) Directions In large bowl, with mixer at medium speed, beat sugar and butter until creamy, about 2 minutes. Reduce speed to low; beat in eggs and vanilla until blended. Gradually beat in flour, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg until well blended, occasionally scraping bowl with rubber spatula.

Divide dough in thirds; flatten each into a disk. Wrap each disk in plastic wrap and refrigerate 2 hours or until dough is firm enough to roll. (Or freeze for 30 minutes.)

Preheat oven to 350° F. On lightly floured surface, with floured rolling pin, roll 1 piece of dough 1/8-inch thick. With floured 3 1/2-inch bellshaped cookie cutter, cut dough into as many cookies as possible; wrap and refrigerate trimmings. Place cookies, 1 inch apart, on ungreased large cookie sheet.

Bake cookies 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly browned. Transfer cookies to wire rack to cool. Repeat with remaining dough and trimmings.

When cookies are cool, prepare Ornamental Frosting if you like; use to decorate cookies as desired. Set cookies aside to allow frosting to dry completely, about 1 hour. Store cookies in tightly covered container (with waxed paper between layers if decorated) at room temperature up to 2 weeks, or in freezer up to 3 months.

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X10 Thursday, November 26, 2015 • Langley Advance

Let it Snow Oh the weather outside is frightful But the fire is so delightful And since we’ve no place to go Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!

It doesn’t show signs of stopping And I’ve bought some corn for popping The lights are turned way down low Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!

When we finally kiss good night How I’ll hate going out in the storm!

But if you’ll really hold me tight All the way home I’ll be warm The fire is slowly dying And, my dear, we’re still goodbying But as long as you love me so Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!

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Thursday, November 26, 2015 • Langley Advance X11

Walnut Balls

- 6 1/2 dozen cookies

Ingredients - 1 c. butter (no substitutions) - 6 tbsp. granulated sugar - ½ tsp. vanilla extract - 2 c. all-purpose flour - 1/3 tsp. salt - 1 bag walnuts - 1¼ c. confectioners’ sugar Directions Preheat oven to 325° F. In large bowl, with mixer on medium speed, beat butter, granulated sugar, and vanilla until creamy, occasionally scraping bowl with rubber spatula. Reduce speed to low; gradually beat in flour and salt just until blended, occasionally scraping bowl. Stir in walnuts.

Shape dough by rounded measuring teaspoons into 1-inch balls. Place balls, 1 inch apart, on ungreased large cookie sheet. Bake cookies 13 to 15 minutes or until bottoms are lightly browned.

Place confectioners’ sugar in pie plate. While cookies are hot, with metal spatula, transfer 4 or 5 cookies at a time to pie plate with confectioners’ sugar. Gently turn cookies with fork to generously coat with sugar. Transfer cookies to wire rack to cool completely.

Repeat with remaining dough and confectioners’ sugar. Store cookies in tightly covered container at room temperature up to 1 week or in freezer up to 3 months.

Dust with additional confectioners’ sugar before serving if you like.

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Hark! The Herald Angels Sing Hark! the herald angels sing, “Glory to the newborn King!”

Peace on earth, and mercy mild, God and sinners reconciled Joyful, all ye nations, rise, Join the triumph of the skies; With th’ angelic host proclaim, “Christ is born in Bethlehem.”

Hark! the herald angels sing, “Glory to the newborn King!”

Christ, by highest heav’n adored: Christ, the everlasting Lord; Late in time behold him come, Offspring of the favored one.

Veil’d in flesh, the Godhead see; Hail, th’incarnate Deity:

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Pleased, as man, with men to dwell, Jesus, our Emmanuel!

Hark! the herald angels sing, “Glory to the newborn King!”

Hail! the heav’n born Prince of peace!

Hail! the Son of Righteousness!

Light and life to all he brings, Risen with healing in his wings Mild he lays his glory by, Born that man no more may die: Born to raise the sons of earth, Born to give them second birth.

Hark! the herald angels sing, “Glory to the newborn King!”

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Thursday, November 26, 2015 • Langley Advance X13

Mostaccioli

- 5 dozen cookies

Ingredients Cookies: - 2 c. all-purpose flour - ½ c. unsweetened cocoa - 1½ tsp. baking powder - 1 tsp. ground cinnamon - ¼ tsp. ground cloves - ¼ tsp. salt - ¾ c. granulated sugar - ½ c. butter or margarine - 1 large egg - ½ c. whole milk

salt. In large bowl, with mixer at low speed, beat granulated sugar with butter until blended, occasionally scraping bowl with rubber spatula.

Increase speed to high; beat until light and creamy. At low speed, beat in egg.

Alternately beat in flour mixture and milk, beginning and ending with flour mixture, just until combined, occasionally scraping bowl.

Chocolate Glaze: - 3 tbsp. unsweetened cocoa - 1¼ c. confectioners’ sugar - White candy decors for garnish Directions Cookies: Preheat oven to 400° F. In medium bowl, combine flour, cocoa, baking powder, cinnamon, cloves, and

With cocoa-dusted hands, shape dough by level tablespoons into 1-inch balls. Place balls, 2 inches apart, on ungreased large cookie sheet.

Bake cookies 7 to 9 minutes or until puffed (they will look dry and slightly cracked). Cool on wire rack. Repeat with remaining dough.

Chocolate Glaze: In medium bowl, with wire whisk or fork, gradually mix cocoa with 1/4 cup boiling

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water until smooth. Gradually stir in confectioners’ sugar and blend well. Dip top of each cooled cookie into glaze. Place cookies on wire rack set over waxed paper to catch any drips. Immediately sprinkle cookies with decors. Allow glaze to set, about 20 minutes. Store cookies, with waxed paper between layers, in tightly covered container at room temperature up to 3 days, or in freezer up to 3 months.

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Do You Hear What I Hear?

Said the night wind to the little lamb, do you see what I see Way up in the sky, little lamb, do you see what I see A star, a star, dancing in the night With a tail as big as a kite With a tail as big as a kite Said the little lamb to the shepherd boy, do you hear what I hear Ringing through the sky, shepherd boy, do you hear what I hear A song, a song, high above the trees With a voice as big as the sea With a voice as big as the sea

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Said the shepherd boy to the mighty king, do you know what I know In your palace warm, mighty king, do you know what I know A Child, a Child shivers in the cold Let us bring Him silver and gold Let us bring Him silver and gold Said the king to the people everywhere, listen to what I say Pray for peace, people everywhere! listen to what I say The Child, the Child, sleeping in the night He will bring us goodness and light He will bring us goodness and light

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Christmas Fruit Drops Ingredients - 2½ c. all-purpose flour - 1 tsp. baking soda - ½ tsp. salt - 1 c. butter or margarine - ¾ c. granulated sugar - ½ c. dark brown sugar - 1 tsp. vanilla extract - 3 large eggs - 2 c. toasted rice cereal - 1 c. walnuts - ½ c. red candied cheries - ½ c. green candied cherries - 1½ c. white chocolate chips

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- 6 dozen cookies butter and sugars until creamy, occasionally scraping bowl with rubber spatula. Beat in vanilla, then eggs, 1 at a time. At low speed, gradually add flour mixture; beat just until blended, occasionally scraping bowl. With spoon, stir in cereal, walnuts, cherries, and 1 cup chocolate chips.

Directions Preheat oven to 350° F. Grease large cookie sheet.

Drop dough by rounded teaspoons, 1 inch apart, onto cookie sheet. Bake cookies 10 to 11 minutes or until golden. Transfer cookies to wire rack to cool. Repeat with remaining dough.

On waxed paper, combine flour, baking soda, and salt. In large bowl, with mixer at medium speed, beat

Place remaining 1/2 cup chocolate chips in small microwave-safe-bowl; heat in microwave on Medium (50%

power) about 2 minutes or until chocolate melts, stirring once. Stir until smooth. Place cookies on waxed paper; drizzle with melted chocolate.

When chocolate is set, store cookies, with waxed paper between layers, in tightly covered container at room temperature up to 1 week, or in freezer up to 3 months.

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Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer You know Dasher, and Dancer, and Prancer, and Vixen, Comet, and Cupid, and Donder and Blitzen But do you recall, the most famous reindeer of all…

Rudolph, the red-nosed reindeer had a very shiny nose and if you ever saw it you would even say it glows.

Then one foggy Christmas eve Santa came to say: “Rudolph with your nose so bright, won’t you guide my sleigh tonight?”

All of the other reindeer used to laugh and call him names They never let poor Rudolph play in any reindeer games.

Then all the reindeer loved him as they shouted out with glee, Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer, you’ll go down in history!

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Thursday, November 26, 2015 • Langley Advance X17

Spumoni Icebox Cookies Ingredients - 2¾ c. all-purpose flour - ½ tsp. baking soda - pinch of salt - 1 c. butter or margarine - 1 c. sugar - 1 large egg - 1 tsp. almond extract - 1/3 c. shelled pistachios - Green paste food coloring - 1/3 c. red candied cherries - Red paste food coloring

Add egg and almond extract and beat until well blended. Reduce speed to low; beat in flour mixture just until blended, occasionally scraping bowl.

Directions Line 9-inch by 5-inch metal loaf pan with plastic wrap, letting wrap extend on all sides. On waxed paper, combine flour, baking soda, and salt.

Evenly pat pistachio dough into bottom of prepared pan; freeze 10 min.

Pat plain dough on top of pistachio layer; freeze 10 min. Pat cherry dough on top. Cover pan with plastic wrap and refrigerate 4 hours or overnight, until dough is firm enough to slice.

In large bowl, with mixer at medium speed, beat butter and sugar 4 minutes or until light and fluffy, occasionally scraping bowl with rubber spatula.

Transfer 1 rounded cup plain dough to medium bowl; with spoon, stir in pistachios and enough green food coloring to tint dough bright green.

In another bowl, place 1 rounded cup plain dough; stir in cherries and enough red food coloring to tint dough bright red.

Preheat oven to 350° F. Remove dough from pan; discard plastic

wrap. With serrated knife, cut dough crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices.

Cut each slice crosswise into 3 cookies.

Place cookies, 2 inches apart, on ungreased large cookie sheet.

Bake cookies 10 to 12 min. or until firm and golden brown at edges.

Cool cookies on cookie sheet on wire rack 2 minutes. With wide spatula, carefully transfer cookies to rack to cool completely. Repeat with remaining dough. Store cookies in tightly covered container at room temperature up to 2 weeks, or in freezer up to 3 months.

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Frosty the Snowman Oh, Frosty, the Snowman, was alive as he could be; and the children say he could laugh and play, just the same as you and me.

Frosty the Snowman, was a jolly happy soul, With a corn cob pipe and a button nose, and two eyes made of coal.

Thumpety thump, thump, thumpety thump, thump, look at Frosty go.

Frosty the Snowman, is a fairytale, they say.

He was made of snow, but the children know, how he came to life one day.

Thumpety thump, thump, thumpety thump, thump, over the hills of snow.

There must have been some magic in that old silk hat they found, For when they placed it on his head, he began to dance around!

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Frosty the Snowman, knew the sun was hot that day, so he said, “Let’s run, and we’ll have some fun now, before I melt away.”

Down to the village, with a broomstick in his hand, Running here and there, all around the square, sayin’, “Catch me if you can.”

He led them down the streets of town, right to the traffic cop; and only paused a moment, when he heard him holler, “Stop!”

For Frosty, the Snowman, had to hurry on his way, But he waved goodbye, sayin’ “Don’t cry, I’ll be back again some day.”

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Thursday, November 26, 2015 • Langley Advance X19

Peppermint Swirl Meringues - 4 dozen cookies Ingredients - 3 large egg whites - pinch of salt - ¼ tsp. cream of tartar - ½ c. sugar - ¼ tsp. peppermint extract - ¼ tsp. vanilla extract - Green (or red) gel food coloring Directions Arrange oven racks in top and bottom thirds of oven. Preheat oven to 225° F. Line 2 large cookie sheets with parchment paper.

In medium bowl, with mixer on medium speed, beat egg whites and salt until foamy. Add cream of

tartar; beat on mediumhigh speed until soft peaks form. Add sugar 1 tablespoon at a time.

Beat until meringue stands in stiff, glossy peaks. Beat in extracts.

Using small brush, lightly paint 3 to 4 stripes of food coloring inside large piping bag fitted with 1/2-inch tip. Transfer meringue to piping bag.

Pipe meringue into 1 1/2-inch rounds onto cookie sheets, spacing 1 inch apart. Bake 1 hour.

Turn oven off. Leave meringues in

oven 1 hour with oven door closed.

Remove from oven; cool completely.

Meringues can be stored in airtight containers at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.

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X20 Thursday, November 26, 2015 • Langley Advance

The First Noel

This star drew nigh to the northwest, O’er Bethlehem it took it rest, And there it did both stop and stay Right over the place where Jesus lay.

The First Noel the angel did say Was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay; In fields as they lay, keeping their sheep, On a cold winter’s night that was so deep.

Then entered in those wise men three Full reverently upon their knee, and offered there in his presence Their gold, and myrrh, and frankincense.

Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel, Born is the King of Israel.

They looked up and saw a star Shining in the east beyond them far, And to the earth it gave great light, And so it continued both day and night.

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And by the light of that same star Three wise men came from country far; To seek for a king was their intent, And to follow the star wherever it went.

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Thursday, November 26, 2015 • Langley Advance X21

Christmas Macarons Ingredients 1 c. slivered almonds 2 c. confectioners’ sugar 3 large egg whites ¼ tsp. salt 7 drop green liquid food coloring ¼ tsp. almond extract 4 oz. bittersweet chocolate Directions Preheat oven to 300° F. Line 2 large cookie sheets with parchment paper.

In food processor with knife blade attached, process almonds and 1 cup sugar until finely ground and powdery, occasionally scraping bowl with rubber spatula. Add remaining sugar; pulse until combined. Transfer to large bowl.

- about 3 dozen cookies

In mixer bowl, with mixer on medium speed, beat egg whites and salt until soft peaks form. Beat in food coloring and almond extract. Increase speed to high and beat just until stiff (but not dry) peaks form when beaters are lifted. With rubber spatula, fold egg whites into almond mixture until blended. Batter will be just pourable and sticky.

Transfer batter to pastry bag fitted with 1/2-inch round tip. Holding bag about 1/2 inch above parchment, pipe 1-inch rounds spaced 1 1/2 inches apart (batter will spread). Let stand 20 minutes.

Bake, one cookie sheet at a time, 18 to 19 minutes or until bubbles around bases of macarons are firm to

the touch but tops are not browned.

Cool on wire rack. Repeat with second cookie sheet.

When cookies are cool, spread chocolate on bottoms of half of macarons, using about 1/2 teaspoon for each. Top each with another macaron, bottom side down. Let stand until chocolate hardens, about 45 minutes.

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X22 Thursday, November 26, 2015 • Langley Advance

Jingle Bells Dashing through the snow On a one horse open sleigh O’er the fields we go, Laughing all the way Bells on bob tail ring, making spirits bright What fun it is to laugh and sing A sleighing song tonight Chorus: Oh, jingle bells, jingle bells Jingle all the way Oh, what fun it is to ride In a one horse open sleigh Jingle bells, jingle bells Jingle all the way Oh, what fun it is to ride In a one horse open sleigh

A day or two ago, I thought I’d take a ride, And soon Miss Fanny Bright Was seated by my side; The horse was lean and lank Misfortune seemed his lot We got into a drifted bank, And then we got upsot. (chorus) Now the ground is white Go it while you’re young Take the girls tonight And sing this sleighing song Just get a bob tailed bay two-forty as his speed Hitch him to an open sleigh And crack! you’ll take the lead (chorus)

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Thursday, November 26, 2015 • Langley Advance X23

The Twelve Days of Christmas On the first day of Christmas my true love sent to me: A Partridge in a Pear Tree.

On the second day of Christmas my true love sent to me: 2 Turtle Doves and a Partridge in a Pear Tree.

On the third day of Christmas my true love sent to me: 3 French Hens, 2 Turtle Doves, and a Partridge in a Pear Tree.

On the fourth day of Christmas my true love sent to me: 4 Calling Birds, 3 French Hens, 2 Turtle Doves, and a Partridge in a Pear Tree.

On the fifth day of Christmas my true love sent to me: 5 Golden Rings!

4 Calling Birds, 3 French Hens, 2 Turtle Doves, and a Partridge in a Pear Tree.

On the sixth day of Christmas my true love sent to me: 6 Geese a Laying, 5 Golden Rings!

4 Calling Birds, 3 French Hens, 2 Turtle Doves, and a Partridge in a Pear Tree.

On the seventh day of Christmas my true love sent to me: 7 Swans a Swimming, 6 Geese a Laying, 5 Golden Rings!

4 Calling Birds, 3 French Hens, 2 Turtle Doves, and a Partridge in a Pear Tree.

On the eighth day of Christmas my true love sent to me: 8 Maids a Milking, 7 Swans a Swimming, 6 Geese a Laying, 5 Golden Rings!

4 Calling Birds, 3 French Hens, 2 Turtle Doves, and a Partridge in a Pear Tree.

On the ninth day of Christmas my true love sent to me: 9 Ladies Dancing, 8 Maids a Milking, 7 Swans a Swimming, 6 Geese a Laying, 5 Golden Rings!

4 Calling Birds, 3 French Hens, 2 Turtle Doves, and a Partridge in a Pear Tree.

On the tenth day of Christmas my true love sent to me: 10 Lords a Leaping, 9 Ladies Dancing, 8 Maids a Milking, 7 Swans a Swimming, 6 Geese a Laying, 5 Golden Rings!

4 Calling Birds, 3 French Hens, 2 Turtle Doves, and a Partridge in a Pear Tree.

On the eleventh day of Christmas my true love sent to me: 11 Pipers Piping, 10 Lords a Leaping, 9 Ladies Dancing, 8 Maids a Milking, 7 Swans a Swimming, 6 Geese a Laying, 5 Golden Rings!

4 Calling Birds, 3 French Hens, 2 Turtle Doves, and a Partridge in a Pear Tree.

On the twelfth day of Christmas my true love sent to me: 12 Drummers Drumming, 11 Pipers Piping, 10 Lords a Leaping, 9 Ladies Dancing, 8 Maids a Milking, 7 Swans a Swimming, 6 Geese a Laying 5 Golden Rings!

4 Calling Birds, 3 French Hens, 2 Turtle Doves, and a Partridge in a Pear Tree.

X24 Thursday, November 26, 2015 • Langley Advance

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