Holiday 2020

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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2020

Holiday Traditions

Artwork: Jade Carpin

a collection of kids’ stories, carols and recipes to get your family in the festive mood

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A surprise at the store

Once upon a time, in the town of Mount Christmas, there was a quaint little general store where all the residents went to shop.

The owner, Lucy, was well known for her kind heart and generous spirit. In fact, she often donated food and toys to charities in the area.

One early morning in December, as Lucy prepared to open the store, she noticed dozens of customers lined up outside. It was an unusually large crowd, especially since she hadn’t announced any big sales that week.

As soon as Lucy unlocked the door, customers flooded into the store.

They all headed straight for the decoration aisle.

With Christmas just around the corner, I guess they want to make sure their homes look festive, Lucy thought.

Strangely though, everyone seemed to be interested in only one type of decoration. Lucy watched as residents bought strand after strand of garlands.

She also noticed that many of her customers were giggling and whispering to each other as they left.

This is very odd, Lucy thought, but she didn’t ask any questions. She preferred to respect the

privacy of her fellow citizens.

However, the store owner soon began to worry that she would run out of the popular garlands. Lucy asked her young cashier to keep an eye on the shop, then she rushed to the storage room.

Lucy searched and searched for the boxes of extra garlands, but they were nowhere to be found.

“Where did I put them?” she wondered out loud.

That’s when she heard a familiar chirp. It was Octave, the magical cardinal that watched over the town of Mount Christmas.

From his perch atop a shelf, the bird cheerfully sang: “Your treasure awaits, near the skis and skates!”

“Of course,” Lucy exclaimed. She’d put all the extra Christmas decorations alongside the sporting goods last year.

“Thank you, my feathered friend,” she said. Lucy quickly gathered up the boxes of garlands and went to restock the shelves.

By the time she headed home that evening, Lucy was tired but happy that she’d had enough supplies for all of her customers.

When she pulled into the driveway, her jaw dropped.

Lucy rubbed her eyes to make sure she wasn’t dreaming.

“Is this my house?” she exclaimed. All the garlands she’d sold that day now lined the roof, encircled the windows and embellished the front door of her home.

Even the fence and trees were twinkling with tinsel.

“It’s so beautiful! But who put these here?”

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Suddenly, dozens of people emerged from behind the hedges, cheering and clapping. Right away, Lucy recognized the familiar faces of her loyal customers.

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“You did this?” she asked.

“But why?”

An elderly gentleman stepped forward and handed Lucy a bouquet of flowers.

“Dearest Lucy,” he said, “since your store is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, we wanted to thank you for your hard work and generosity. We know how much you love the holidays, but you never have time to decorate your home. So, we decided to do it for you!”

Feeling nostalgic?

Traditional nutcrackers and the Christmas pickles are great pieces to have.

(Why a Christmas pickle? You will have to come in and read the story)

“Don’t worry,” the man added with a chuckle, “we’ll come take them down for you after New Year’s Day.” As Lucy hugged each of her customers and thanked them for this wonderful surprise, Octave watched from a nearby tree, his red plumage shimmering like tinsel in the moonlight.

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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 the’ angelic hosts proclaim, “Christ is born in Bethlehem!”

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

Hail the heav’nly Prince of Peace!

Hail, the Son of righteousness!

Light and life to all He brings, Ris’n with healing in His wings.

Mild He leaves His throne on high, 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!”

Come, Desire of nations come, Fix in us Thy humble home; Oh, to all Thyself impart, Formed in each believing heart!

Christ, by highest Heav’n adored, Christ, the everlasting Lord, Late in time behold Him come, Offspring of the favoured one.

Veiled in flesh the Godhead see, Hail the’ incarnate Deity!

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

Peace on Earth, and mercy mild, God and sinners reconciled!”

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

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

Hark! The herald angels sing, “Glory to the new-born king;

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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!

When we finally kiss goodnight, 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.

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It doesn’t show signs of stopping, And I’ve brought some corn for popping; The lights are turned way down low, Let it snow! Let it snow! Let it snow!

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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Away in a Manger Away in a manger, No crib for a bed, The little Lord Jesus Laid down His sweet head,

I love Thee Lord Jesus, Look down from the sky And stay by my cradle Till morning is nigh.

The stars in the bright sky Looked down where He lay, The little Lord Jesus, Asleep on the hay.

Be near me, Lord Jesus, I ask Thee to stay Close by me forever, And love me, I pray.

The cattle are lowing, The poor Baby wakes, But little Lord Jesus No crying He makes.

Bless all the dear children In Thy tender care, And take us to Heaven, To live with Thee there.

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Jingle Bell Rock Jingle bell, jingle bell, Jingle bell rock Jingle bells swing And jingle bells ring Snowing and blowing up Bushels of fun Now the jingle hop has begun.

Jingle bell, jingle bell, Jingle bell rock Jingle bells chime in jingle bell time Dancing and prancing In Jingle Bell Square In the frosty air.

What a bright time, It’s the right time To rock the night away Jingle bell time is a swell time To go gliding in a one-horse sleigh Giddy-up jingle horse, Pick up your feet Jingle around the clock Mix & a-mingle in the jingling beat That’s the jingle bell, That’s the jingle bell, That’s the jingle bell rock.

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Santa Claus brownies

Gazpacho shooters

Are you looking for the perfect holiday dessert?

Children and adults alike will enjoy this playful and seasonal twist on traditional brownies.

FOR THE BROWNIES:

• 1 cup butter, room temperature • 2 cups sugar • 2 tsp vanilla extract • 4 eggs • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder • 1 cup flour • 1/2 tsp baking powder • 1/4 tsp salt

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1. Preheat the oven to 177

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C (350 F). Grease a 22 by 32 centimetre (9 by 13 inch) baking dish. Set aside.

2. Using a whisk or hand beater, blend the butter, sugar and vanilla in a large bowl.

3. Add the eggs, mix well.

4. Incorporate the rest of

the brownie ingredients and blend until the mixture is uniform.

5. Pour the brownie mixture into the baking dish and bake in the oven for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the centre comes out clean. Set aside to cool.

6. In the meantime, whisk the butter, cocoa powder, honey and 1 teaspoon of vanilla in a large bowl.

7. Slowly add the icing sugar and milk while blending the mixture at low speed until it reaches the desired texture. Set aside.

FOR THE GAZPACHO:

• 1 cup croutons • 2 large ripe Roma tomatoes, seeded and cubed • 1 cucumber, peeled and seeded • 1 red pepper, seeded • 1/2 red onion, cubed • 2 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed • 2 cups tomato juice • 1 tbsp sherry vinegar • 2 tbsp olive oil • 1/2 tsp ground cumin • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper • 1/2 tsp sugar • Salt and pepper, to taste

FOR THE ICING:

• 1/3 cup butter, room temperature • 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder • 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup • 2 tsp vanilla extract • 2 cups icing sugar • 3 tbsp milk • 1 cup heavy cream • 1/4 cup sugar • 24 strawberries, hulled

FOR THE GARNISH:

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heavy cream, sugar and the rest of the vanilla.

Blend at high speed until the whipped cream is firm.

Once the brownies are completely cool, spread a thin layer of the chocolate icing on top.

Cut the brownies into 24 equal portions.

Place 1 strawberry upside down on each piece of brownie.

Using a piping bag, create a circle of whipped cream around the base of each strawberry and top the fruit with a dot of whipped cream.

• 1 small tomato, seeded and cubed • 1 Lebanese cucumber, seeded and cubed • 1/2 red pepper, seeded and cubed • Sea salt, to taste • 16 fresh basil leaves

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croutons and add 1/2 cup of room temperature water. Set aside.

In a blender, puree the tomatoes, cucumber, pepper, onion and garlic.

Drain the croutons and add them along with the tomato juice, vinegar, oil and spices.

Continue to blend until the mixture has a smooth, uniform texture.

Chill in the fridge for at least an hour.

To serve, pour the gazpacho into shooters or small verrine-style glasses.

In a small bowl, mix the chopped tomato, cucumber and pepper.

Top each glass with about 1 tablespoon of the vegetable mixture.

Sprinkle a pinch of sea salt over each and garnish with 2 basil leaves.

Start to finish: 1 hour 30 minutes (30 minutes active) | Servings: 8 small portions

Start to finish: 1 hour (30 minutes active) | Servings: 24 brownies

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A pursuit through the park

By Sarah Beauregard and Johannie Dufou | Translated by Katya Teague

Once upon a time, in the town of Mount Christmas, the annual snowman contest was underway.

This friendly competition in the park was a highly anticipated event that the town’s residents had enjoyed for generations.

Of course, the squirrel didn’t listen and continued to flee with its prize. Without a second thought, Alice took off after the creature. She wasn’t going to let a thief ruin her chance to win the contest.

That day in December, the Morrow family was hard at work on their creation as snowflakes fell softly around them. Jeremy, a loving single father, and his kids, a teenager named Samuel and a young girl named Alice, wanted their snowman to be unique.

“Alice,” cried Jeremy. “It’s too late, just let it go.”

Focused on her mission, the girl ignored her father and kept running. Jeremy quickly set off in pursuit, leaving Samuel in charge of watching their things.

As the family put the finishing touches on their snow king, Alice noticed that the large carrot they wanted to use for its nose was missing. Looking around, she spotted a squirrel running away with the vegetable in its mouth.

Alice was surprisingly fast for a seven-year-old. She sprinted across the soccer field, clambered up the sledding hill and raced past the playground. Finally, she caught up to the squirrel who’d scurried into the hole of a tree trunk.

“Come back here, you silly squirrel,” the little girl shouted.

“That’s OUR carrot!”

Alice knelt by the tree and looked in the hole. Inside, she could see the frightened animal clutching

the carrot. Behind the creature were two baby squirrels looking very scared. At that moment, Alice heard a familiar whistling sound beside her. It was Octave, the wise and magical cardinal who watched over Mount Christmas.

breath and Alice ran to him.

She was so happy about her good deed that she jumped into his arms and they both went tumbling into a snowbank.

“Come on, Dad! Let’s go find Samuel and finish our masterpiece,” she exclaimed.

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In the end, the Morrow family’s snowman won first prize for creativity. To celebrate their success, the trio headed to the Joyous Delights restaurant where they ordered three big slices of carrot cake.

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“Octave, this squirrel stole our carrot,” Alice complained. “We need it to win the snowman contest.”

“I see,” Octave said. “I’m sure the squirrel didn’t mean to upset you. He only wanted to feed his family.”

“Just like when Dad goes to the grocery store,” Alice realized.

“Except squirrels don’t have any money to buy food.”

“Look in your heart,” Octave said, as he flew away. “You’ll figure out what to do.”

Alice glanced back at the squirrel who looked apologetic as he handed her the carrot. The girl accepted the vegetable, but she promptly broke it in half. Alice handed one of the pieces to the squirrel family and smiled as the creatures cheerfully squeaked.

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