It came upon the midnight clear, That glorious song of old, From angels bending near the earth, To touch their harps of gold: “Peace on the earth, goodwill to men From heavens all gracious King!” The world in solemn stillness lay To hear the angels sing.
Still through the cloven skies they come, With peaceful wings unfurled; And still their heavenly music floats O’er all the weary world: Above its sad and lowly plains They bend on hovering wing, And ever o’er its Babel sounds The blessed angels sing.
O ye beneath life’s crushing load, Whose forms are bending low, Who toil along the climbing way With painful steps and slow; Look now, for glad and golden hours Come swiftly on the wing; Oh rest beside the weary road And hear the angels sing.
For lo! the days are hastening on, By prophets seen of old, When with the ever-circling years Shall come the time foretold, When the new heaven and earth shall own The Prince of Peace, their King, And the whole world send back the song Which now the angels sing.
The entire team at Grant Miller Motors thanks you for trusting us for more than 18 years as your car dealership of choice. We are lucky to have you as our loyal customers and friends. We wish you a very magical Christmas and a new year filled with happiness, health and many long drives!
GRANDMA GOT RUN OVER BY A REINDEER
Grandma got run over by a reindeer. Walking home from our house Christmas eve. You can say there’s no such thing as Santa, But as for me and grandpa we believe.
She’d been drinking too much eggnog, And we begged her not to go. But she forgot her medication, and she Staggered out the door into the snow. When we found her Christmas morning, At the scene of the attack, She had hoof-prints on her forehead, And incriminating Claus marks on her back.
Now we’re all so proud of grandpa, He’s been taking this so well.
See him in there watching football, Drinking root beer and Playing cards with Cousin Mel. It’s not Christmas without Grandma, All the family’s dressed in black And we just can’t help but wonder: Should we open up her gifts, Or send them back? Send them back!!
Now the goose is on the table
And the pudding made of fig And the blue and silver candles That would just have matched The hair on grandma’s wig.
I’ve warned all my Friends and neighbors Better watch out for yourselves, They should never give a license
To a man who drives a sleigh And plays with elves
WALKING IN A WINTER WONDERLAND
Sleigh bells ring, are you listening, In the lane, snow is glistening
A beautiful sight, We’re happy tonight. Walking in a winter wonderland.
Gone away is the bluebird, Here to stay is a new bird
He sings a love song, As we go along, Walking in a winter wonderland.
In the meadow we can build a snowman, Then pretend that he is Parson Brown
He’ll say: Are you married?
We’ll say: No man, But you can do the job
When you’re in town. Later on, we’ll conspire, As we dream by the fire
To face unafraid, The plans that we’ve made, Walking in a winter wonderland.
In the meadow we can build a snowman, And pretend that he’s a circus clown
We’ll have lots of fun with mister snowman, Until the other kids knock him down.
Holiday Baking Pointers
The holiday season is steeped in tradition. Baking is one tradition that comes with the holiday territory. Many people may only bake in November and December, so it’s understandable if they’re a little rusty come the holiday season. These baking tips can lead to successful yields of cookies, cakes and other holiday treats.
Follow the recipe carefully
When cooking, it is easy to add an extra dash of this or a pinch of that. But baking is a science and the ingredients are used in a ratio to produce a desired chemical reaction while cooking. To ensure success, do not substitute ingredients unless the recipe tells you how to do so, and measure each addition carefully.
Spoon out your measurements
It can be tempting to dig a measuring cup right into a bag of flour, but scooping packs the ingredients down — potentially causing you to use more than the recipe calls for. Instead, spoon the flour into your measuring cup gently and use a straight edge to level it out. Even better, use a scale and metric measurements to ensure exact amounts of wet and dry ingredients.
Read up on temperature
When it snows, ain’t it thrilling, Though your nose gets a chilling We’ll frolic and play, the Eskimo way, Walking in a winter wonderland.
Certain ingredients, like butter and eggs, are temperaturedependent. Cold butter in biscuits helps them to rise up flaky and delicious. Eggs brought to room temperature enable the emulsification process to work more readily. The difference in temperature can mean a completely different chemical reaction, so follow the recipe accordingly.
Calibrate the oven
Purchase an oven thermometer, set your oven to 350 F, the standard baking temperature, and see what the thermometer reads. If it is different, adjust cooking times accordingly or have the oven repaired. Cooking at the wrong temperature might mean the recipe doesn’t turn out right.
Use unsalted butter
Most recipes will call for unsalted butter so you aren’t adding
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unwanted sodium to the recipe, affecting dough consistency and flavor.
Position pans centrally
Pans should be on the center rack of the oven. If the oven isn’t wide enough to put multiple pans side by side, place them on different racks and slightly offset them to enable air circulation.
Use parchment paper
This unsung hero of baking can keep cookies from spreading out on baking sheets, prevent cakes from sticking to pans and may even help batter and dough bake evenly.
Flip cakes
Cool cakes upside down on a cooling rack. This will help flatten out the tops, which makes it easier to stack and level cakes for layered cakes.
A few tips can go a long way to helping holiday baking go more smoothly.
A BOY IS BORN IN BETHLEHEM
A Boy is Born in Bethlehem! Allelujah! Allelujah!
And joy is in Jerusalem, Allelujah! Allelujah!
And there He lay in manger poor, Allelujah! Allelujah!
Whose rein shall last for ever-more, Allelujah! Allelujah!
The cats and dogs and all the heard, Allelujah! Allelujah!
Knew well that Boy to be the Lord! Allelujah! Allelujah!
Morning, evening or in-between, we’re always happy to see you and look forward to serving you again next year. With best wishes for a happy holiday from our entire staff.
Colleen Krill and
And kings from out the East there were, Allelujah! Allelujah!
With gold and frankincense and myrrh Allelujah! Allelujah!
He lived like us in form and dress, Allelujah! Allelujah!
Without our taint of wickedness. Allelujah! Allelujah!
He came our souls to purify, Allelujah! Allelujah!
And bring us safe to bliss on high Allelujah! Allelujah!
Therefore let us with one accord, Allelujah! Allelujah!
On this His Birthday praise the Lord! Allelujah! Allelujah!
Warmest wishes for a safe and joyful holiday season from the Mayor, Council, and Staff of the Town of Vegreville.
Warmest wishes for a safe and joyful holiday season from the Mayor, Council, and Staff of the Town of Vegreville.
Mayor Tim MacPhee
Councillor Marielle Brodziak Councillor Justin Curtis Councillor Lisa Gegolick
Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner and Blitzen
Reindeer sleigh, come our way
HO HO HO, cherry nose
Cap on head, suit that’s red
Special night, beard that’s white
Must be Santa
Must be Santa
Must be Santa, Santa Clause
First Christmas
This day a year ago, he was rolling in the snow
With a younger brother in his father’s yard
Christmas break, a time for touching home,
The heart of all he’d known And leaving was so hard
Three thousand miles away,
Now he’s working Christmas Day
Making double time for the minding of the store
Well he always said, he’d make it on his own
He’s spending Christmas Eve alone
First Christmas away from home
Greetings, Friends
She’s standing by the train station, Pan-handling for change
Four more dollars buys a decent meal and a room
Looks like the Sally Ann place after all, In a crowded sleeping hall
That echoes like a tomb
But it’s warm and clean and free, And there are worse places to be
At least it means no beating from her Dad
And if she cries because it’s Christmas Day
She hopes that it won’t show
First Christmas away from home
In the apartment stands a tree, And it looks so small and bare
Not like it was meant to be, Golden angel on the top
It’s not that same old silver star, You wanted for your own
First Christmas away from home
In the morning, they get prayers, Then it’s crafts and tea downstairs
Then another meal back in his little room
Hoping maybe that “the boys”
Will think to phone before the day is gone
Well, it’s best they do it soon
When the “old girl” passed away, He fell apart more every day
Each had always kept the other pretty well
But the kids all said the nursing home was best
Cause he couldn’t live alone
First Christmas away from home
In the common room they’ve got the biggest tree
And it’s huge and cold and lifeless
Not like it ought to be,
And the lit-up flashing Santa Claus on top
It’s not that same old silver star, You once made for your own
First Christmas away from home
GO TELL IT ON THE MOUNTAIN
While shepherds kept their watching Over silent flocks by night, Behold throughout the heavens, There shone a holy light: Go, Tell It On The Mountain, Over the hills and everywhere; Go, Tell It On The Mountain That Jesus Christ is born.
The shepherds feared and trembled When lo! above the earth
Rang out the angel chorus That hailed our Saviour’s birth: Go, Tell It On The Mountain, Over the hills and everywhere; Go, Tell It On The Mountain That Jesus Christ is born.
Down in a lowly manger Our humble Christ was born And God send us salvation, That blessed Christmas morn: Go, Tell It On The Mountain, Over the hills and everywhere; Go, Tell It On The Mountain That Jesus Christ is born.
When I am a seeker, I seek both night and day; I seek the Lord to help me, And He shows me the way: Go, Tell It On The Mountain, Over the hills and everywhere; Go, Tell It On The Mountain That Jesus Christ is born.
He made me a watchman Upon the city wall, And if I am a Christian, I am the least of all. Go, Tell It On The Mountain, Over the hills and everywhere; Go, Tell It On The Mountain That Jesus Christ is born.
Just hear those sleigh bells jingling
Ring-ting-tingling too
Come on, it’s lovely weather
For a sleigh ride together with you
Outside the snow is falling
And friends are calling, “Yoo hoo”
Come on, it’s lovely weather
For a sleigh ride together with you
Giddy up, giddy up, giddy up
Let’s go, let’s look at the show
We’re riding in a wonderland of snow
Giddy up, giddy up, giddy up
It’s grand, just holding your hand
We’re riding along with a song
Of a wintry fairy land
Our cheeks are nice and rosy
And comfy cozy are we
We’re snuggled up together
Like two birds of a feather would be
Let’s take that road before us
And sing a chorus or two
Come on, it’s lovely weather
For a sleigh ride together with you
There’s a birthday party
At the home of Farmer Gray
It’ll be the perfect ending of a perfect day
We’ll be singing the songs
We love to sing without a single stop
At the fireplace while we watch
The chestnuts pop; Pop! Pop! Pop!
There’s a happy feeling
Nothing in the world can buy
When they pass around the coffee
And the pumpkin pie
It’ll nearly be like a picture print
By Currier and Ives
These wonderful things are the things
We remember all through our lives!
Just hear those sleigh bells jingling
Ring-ting-tingling too
Come on, it’s lovely weather
For a sleigh ride together with you
Outside the snow is falling
And friends are calling, “Yoo hoo”
Come on, it’s lovely weather
For a sleigh ride together with you
Come on, it’s lovely weather
For a sleigh ride together with you
Lovely weather for a sleigh ride together with you
IT’S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR
It’s the most wonderful time of the year
With the kids jingle belling
And everyone telling you be of good cheer
It’s the most wonderful time of the year
It’s the hap-happiest season of all
With those holiday greetings and gay happy meetings
When friends come to call
It’s the hap-happiest season of all
There’ll be parties for hosting Marshmallows for toasting And caroling out in the snow
There’ll be scary ghost stories
And tales of the glories of Christmases long, long ago
It’s the most wonderful time of the year
There’ll be much mistltoeing
And hearts will be glowing
When love ones are near
It’s the most wonderful time of the year
There’ll be parties for hosting Marshmallows for toasting
And caroling out in the snow
There’ll be scary ghost stories
And tales of the glories of Christmases long, long ago
It’s the most wonderful time of the year
There’ll be much mistltoeing
And hearts will be glowing
When love ones are near
It’s the most wonderful time
Yes the most wonderful time
Oh the most wonderful time of the year
May the timeless message of Christmas fill your heart and home with joy now and throughout the coming year.
Gordon, Patricia & Victoria Pawluk and Family
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
He’s making a list And checking it twice Gonna find out Who’s naughty and nice Santa Claus is coming to town
He sees you when you’re sleeping He knows when you’re awake He knows if you’ve
been bad or good So be good for goodness sake! O! You better watch out! You better not cry Better not pout I’m telling you why Santa Claus is coming to town Santa Claus is coming to town
We hope you enjoy the holiday season with family, friends and neighbours. May the New Year be a happy and prosperous one. Thank you from
Dear Santa...
From Logan
Dear Santa,
Hello, my name is Logan. I love you. You are my friend. You are awesome.
I like to have a Meemeow Aphmau Queen
THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS
Oh, theres no place like home for the holidays
Cause no matter how far away you roam
When you pine for the sunshine of a friendly gaze
For the holidays, you cant beat home, sweet home
I met a man who lives in Tennessee
He was headin for, Pennsylvania, and s ome home made pumpkin pie
From Pennsylvania, folks are travelin down to Dixies sunny shore
From Atlantic to Pacific, gee, the traffic is terrific
Oh, there’s no place like home for the holidays
Cause no matter how far away you roam
If you want to be happy in a million ways
For the holidays, you cant beat home, sweet home
Take a bus, take a train, go and hop an airplane
Put the wife and kiddies in the family car
For the pleasure that you bring when you make that doorbell ring
No trip could be too far
I met a man who lives in Tennessee
He was headin for, Pennsylvania, and some home made pumpkin pie
From Pennsylvania, folks are travelin down to Dixies sunny shore
From Atlantic to Pacific, gee, the traffic is terrific
Oh, there’s no place like home for the holidays
Cause no matter how far away you roam
If you want to be a happy in a million ways
For the holidays, you cant beat home, sweet home
For the holidays, you cant beat home, sweet home
MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY NEW YEAR
O LITTLE TOWN OF BETHLEHEM
O little town of Bethlehem
How still we see thee lie
Above thy deep and dreamless sleep
The silent stars go by Yet in thy dark streets shineth
The everlasting Light
The hopes and fears of all the years Are met in thee tonight
For Christ is born of Mary And gathered all above
While mortals sleep, the angels keep Their watch of wondering love
O morning stars together
Proclaim the holy birth And praises sing to God the King And Peace to men on earth
How silently, how silently
The wondrous gift is given!
So God imparts to human hearts
The blessings of His heaven. No ear may hear His coming,
But in this world of sin, Where meek souls will receive him still, The dear Christ enters in.
O holy Child of Bethlehem
Descend to us, we pray Cast out our sin and enter in
Be born to us today We hear the Christmas angels
The great glad tidings tell O come to us, abide with us
Our Lord Emmanuel
A MARSHMALLOW WORLD
It’s a marshmallow world in the winter, When the snow comes to cover the ground, It’s the time for play, it’s a whipped cream day, I wait for it all year round.
Those are marshmallow clouds being friendly, In the arms of the evergreen trees, And the sun is red like a pumpkin head, It’s shining so your nose won’t freeze.
The world is your snowball, see how it grows, That’s how it goes, whenever it snows, The world is your snowball just for a song, Get out and roll it along.
It’s a yum-yummy world made for sweethearts, Take a walk with your favourite girl, It’s a sugar date, what if spring is late, In winter, it’s a marshmallow world.
The world is your snowball, see how it grows, That’s how it goes, whenever it snows, The world is your snowball just for a song, Get out and roll it along.
It’s a yum-yummy world made for sweethearts, Take a walk with your favourite girl, It’s a sugar date, what if spring is late, In winter, it’s a marshmallow world, In winter, it’s a marshmallow world, In winter, it’s a marshmallow world.
Deck the halls with boughs of holly, Fa la la la la la, la la la la.
Tis the season to by jolly, Fa la 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 la.
See the blazing Yule before us, Fa la la la la la, la la la la.
Strike the harp and join the Chorus. Fa la la la la la, la la la la.
Wiishing g you u all l a very y
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 la.
Fast away the old year passes, Fa la 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 la.
Heedless of the wind and weather, Fa la la la la la, la la la la.
ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS IS MY TWO FRONT TEETH
Every body stops and stares at me
These two teeth are gone as you can see I don’t know just who to blame for this catastrophe! But my one wish on Christmas Eve is as plain as it can be!
All I want for Christmas is my two front teeth, my two front teeth, see my two front teeth!
Gee, if I could only have my two front teeth, then I could be with you
“Merry Christmas.”
It seems so long since I could say, “Sister Susie sitting on a thistle!”
Gosh oh gee, how happy I’d be, if I could only whistle (thhhh)
All I want for Christmas is my two front teeth, my two front teeth, see my two front teeth.
Gee, if I could only have my two front teeth, then I could wish you “Merry Christmas!”
THE FIRST NOEL
The First Noel, the Angels did say Was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay In fields where they lay keeping their sheep On a cold winter’s night that was so deep.
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.
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel Born is the King of Israel!
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.
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel Born is the King of Israel!
This star drew nigh to the northwest
O’er Bethlehem it took its rest And there it did both Pause and stay Right o’er the place where Jesus lay.
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel
Born is the King of Israel!
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!
Then let us all with one accord Sing praises to our heavenly Lord That hath made Heaven and earth of nought And with his blood mankind has bought.
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel
Born is the King of Israel!
THE HOLLY AND THE IVY
The holly and the ivy,
When they are both full grown
Of all the trees that are in the wood
The holly bears the crown
O the rising of the sun
And the running of the deer
The playing of the merry organ
Sweet singing of the choir
The holly bears a blossom
As white as lily flower
And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ
To be our sweet Saviour
O the rising of the sun
And the running of the deer
The playing of the merry organ
Sweet singing of the choir
The holly bears a berry
As red as any blood
And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ
To do poor sinners good
O the rising of the sun
And the running of the deer
The playing of the merry organ
Sweet singing of the choir
The holly bears a prickle
As sharp as any thorn;
And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ
On Christmas Day in the morn.
O the rising of the sun
And the running of the deer
The playing of the merry organ
Sweet singing of the choir
The holly bears a bark
As bitter as any gall;
And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ
For to redeem us all.
O the rising of the sun
And the running of the deer
The playing of the merry organ
Sweet singing of the choir
The holly and the ivy
Now both are full well grown,
Of all the trees that are in the wood,
The holly bears the crown.
O the rising of the sun
And the running of the deer
The playing of the merry organ
Sweet singing of the choir
OLD TOY TRAINS
Old toy trains, little toy tracks
Little boy toys coming from a sack
Carried by a man dressed in white and red Little boy, don’t you think it’s time you were in bed?
Close your eyes
Listen to the skies
All is calm, all is well
Soon you’ll hear Kris Kringle and the jingle bells
Bringin’ old toy trains, little toy tracks
Little boy toys coming from a sack
Carried by a man dressed in white and red Little boy, don’t you think it’s time you were in bed?
Close your eyes
Listen to the skies
All is calm, all is well
Soon you’ll hear Kris Kringle and the jingle bells
Bringin’ old toy trains, little toy tracks
Little boy toys coming from a sack
Carried by a man dressed in white and red Little boy, don’t you think it’s time you were in bed?
Dear Santa...
I SAW THREE SHIPS
I saw three ships come sailing in On Christmas Day, on Christmas Day; I saw three ships come sailing in On Christmas Day in the morning.
And what was in those ships all three, On Christmas Day, on Christmas Day? And what was in those ships all three, On Christmas Day in the morning?
The Virgin Mary and Christ were there, On Christmas Day, on Christmas Day; The Virgin Mary and Christ were there, On Christmas Day in the morning.
Pray, wither sailed those ships all three, On Christmas Day, on Christmas Day; Pray, wither sailed those ships all three, On Christmas Day in the morning?
O they sailed into Bethlehem, On Christmas Day, on Christmas Day; O they sailed into Bethlehem, On Christmas Day in the morning. And all the bells on earth shall ring, On Christmas Day, on Christmas Day; And all the bells on earth shall ring, On Christmas Day in the morning.
And all the Angels in Heaven shall sing, On Christmas Day, on Christmas Day; And all the Angels in Heaven shall sing, On Christmas Day in the morning.
And all the souls on earth shall sing, On Christmas Day, on Christmas Day; And all the souls on earth shall sing, On Christmas Day in the morning.
Then let us all rejoice again, On Christmas Day, on Christmas Day; Then let us all rejoice again, On Christmas Day in the morning.
THE LITTLE DRUMMER BOY
Come they told me
Pa rum pum pum pum
A new born King to see
Pa rum pum pum pum
Our finest gifts we bring
Pa rum pum pum pum
To lay before the kIng
Pa rum pum pum pum,
rum pum pum pum, rum pum pum pum
So to honor Him
Pa rum pum pum pum
When we come
Little baby
Pa rum pum pum pum
I am a poor boy too
Pa rum pum pum pum
I have no gift to bring
Pa rum pum pum pum
That’s fit to give our King
Pa rum pum pum pum, rum pum pum pum, rum pum pum pum
Shall I play for you
Pa rum pum pum pum
On my drum
Mary nodded
Pa rum pum pum pum
The ox and lamb kept time
Pa rum pum pum pum
I played my drum for Him
Pa rum pum pum pum
I played my best for Him
Pa rum pum pum pum, rum pum pum pum, rum pum pum pum
The He smiled at me
Pa rum pum pum pum
Me and my drum
IT’S CHRISTMAS DAY
A baby boy was born one day
In a stable far away
He nestled in a manger bed
On straw he laid his tiny head
(Chorus) It’s Christmas Day all over Earth
Let the bells ring out for Jesus’s birth
The shepherds came from near and far
Guided by a lonely star
The Wise men travelled night and day
To Bethlehem where Jesus lay
(Chorus) It’s Christmas Day all over Earth
Let the bells ring out for Jesus’s birth
They looked upon that infant face
Saviour for the human race
So every year on Christmas Day
We’ll thank dear God in our own way
(Chorus) It’s Christmas Day all over Earth
Let the bells ring out for Jesus’s birth.
ROCKING AROUND THE CHRISTMAS TREE
Rocking around the Christmas tree
At the Christmas party hop
Mistletoe hung where you can see Every couple tries to stop
Rocking around the Christmas tree,
Let the Christmas spirit ring
Later we’ll have some pumpkin pie
And we’ll do some caroling.
You will get a sentimental Feeling when you hear
Voices singing let’s be jolly,
Deck the halls with boughs of holly
Rocking around the Christmas tree, Have a happy holiday
Everyone dancing merrily
In the new old-fashioned way
Mamere’s Christmas Jeweel Cake
2 cups Graham Cracker Crumbs
½ cup butter, melted and cooled.
Mix crumbs with melted butter and press smoothly on bottom of a 9”X13” pan. Bake at 350 F for 10 minutes and let cool. Set aside about ½ cup to sprinkle on top.
1 pkg. (3 oz Each:) Orange, Cherry, Lime Jello
3 cups boiling water
¾ cup cold water.
Prepare 1st 3 packages of jello separately with 1 cup hot and ¼ cup cold water in each. Dissolve jello thoroughly. Chill until rm.
Combine 1 cup pineapple juice
And ¼ cup sugar in saucepan heating to boiling. Remove from heat and dissolve 1 pkg. 3 oz lemon jello with ½ cup cold water. Chill until syrupy. Whip 2 cups heavy cream and fold into syrupy lemon jello. Stir well. Cube 3 remaining jellos and fold into the cream . Spread onto crumbs and chill 8 hours.
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 riding in a one-horse sleigh
Giddy-up jingle horse, pick up your feet
Jingle around the clock
Mix and a-mingle in the jingling beat
That’s the jingle bell, That’s the jingle bell, That’s the jingle bell rock.
Hope Santa Serves You Up
Diane Lydom
O CHRISTMAS TREE
O Christmas Tree,
O Christmas Tree, How steadfast are Your branches! Your boughs are green In summer’s clime And through the snows Of wintertime.
O Christmas Tree,
O Christmas Tree, How steadfast are Your branches!
O Christmas Tree,
O Christmas Tree, What happiness befalls me When oft at Joyous Christmas-time Your form inspires My song and rhyme.
O Christmas Tree,
O Christmas Tree, What happiness befalls me
O Christmas Tree,
O Christmas Tree, Your boughs can Teach a lesson
That constant faith And hope sublime Lend strength and Comfort through all time.
O Christmas Tree,
O Christmas Tree, Your boughs can Teach a lesson
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
Two turtle doves, And a partridge in a pear tree.
On the third day of Christmas, my true love sent to me
Three French hens, Two turtle doves, And a partridge in a pear tree.
On the fourth day of Christmas, my true love sent to me
Four calling birds, Three French hens, Two turtle doves, And a partridge in a pear tree.
On the fifth day of Christmas, my true love sent to me
Five golden rings, Four calling birds, Three French hens, Two turtle doves,
When
May
And a partridge in a pear tree.
On the sixth day of Christmas, my true love sent to me
Six geese a-laying, Five golden rings, Four calling birds, Three French hens, Two turtle doves, And a partridge in a pear tree.
On the seventh day of Christmas, my true love sent to me
Seven swans a-swimming, Six geese a-laying, Five golden rings, Four calling birds, Three French hens, Two turtle doves, And a partridge in a pear tree.
On the eighth day of Christmas, my true love sent to me
Eight maids a-milking, Seven swans a-swimming, Six geese a-laying, Five golden rings, Four calling birds, Three French hens,
Two turtle doves, And a partridge in a pear tree.
On the ninth day of Christmas, my true love sent to me
Nine ladies dancing, Eight maids a-milking, Seven swans a-swimming, Six geese a-laying, Five golden rings, Four calling birds, Three French hens, Two turtle doves, And a partridge in a pear tree.
On the tenth day of Christmas, my true love sent to me Ten lords a-leaping, Nine ladies dancing, Eight maids a-milking, Seven swans a-swimming, Six geese a-laying, Five golden rings, Four calling birds, Three French hens, Two turtle doves, And a partridge in a pear tree.
On the eleventh day of Christmas, my true love sent to me
Eleven pipers piping, Ten lords a-leaping, Nine ladies dancing, Eight maids a-milking, Seven swans a-swimming, Six geese a-laying, Five golden rings, Four calling birds, Three French hens, Two turtle doves, And a partridge in a pear tree.
On the twelfth day of Christmas, my true love sent to me Twelve drummers drumming, Eleven pipers piping, Ten lords a-leaping, Nine ladies dancing, Eight maids a-milking, Seven swans a-swimming, Six geese a-laying, Five golden rings, Four calling birds, Three French hens, Two turtle doves, And a partridge in a pear tree!
Hark! how the bells
Sweet silver bells
All seem to say, “Throw cares away.”
Christmas is here
Bringing good cheer
To young and old Meek and the bold
Ding, dong, ding, dong
That is their song
With joyful ring
All caroling
One seems to hear Words of good cheer
From ev’rywhere Filling the air
Oh how they pound, Raising the sound, O’er hill and dale, Telling their tale, Gaily they ring
While people sing Songs of good cheer Christmas is here
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 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
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Offspring of a Virgin’s womb
Veiled in flesh the Godhead see
Hail the incarnate Deity
Pleased as man with man 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 Ris’n 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!”
WE THREE KINGS OF ORIENT ARE
We three kings of Orient are Bearing gifts we traverse afar Field and fountain, moor and mountain
Following yonder star
O Star of wonder, star of night Star with royal beauty bright Westward leading, still proceeding Guide us to thy Perfect Light
Born a King on Bethlehem’s plain Gold I bring to crown Him again King forever, ceasing never Over us all to rein
O Star of wonder, star of night Star with royal beauty bright Westward leading, still proceeding Guide us to Thy perfect light
Frankincense to offer have I Incense owns a Deity nigh Pray’r and praising, all men raising Worship Him, God most high O Star of wonder, star of night
Star with royal beauty bright Westward leading, still proceeding Guide us to Thy perfect light
Myrrh is mine, its bitter perfume Breathes of life of gathering gloom Sorrowing, sighing, bleeding, dying Sealed in the stone-cold tomb
O Star of wonder, star of night Star with royal beauty bright Westward leading, still proceeding Guide us to Thy perfect light
Glorious now behold Him arise King and God and Sacrifice Alleluia, Alleluia Earth to heav’n replies
O Star of wonder, star of night Star with royal beauty bright Westward leading, still proceeding Guide us to Thy perfect light .
GOD REST YE MERRY GENTLEMEN
God rest ye merry, gentlemen
Let nothing you dismay
Remember, Christ, our Saviour
Was born on Christmas day
To save us all from Satan’s power When we were gone astray
O tidings of comfort and joy,
Comfort and joy
O tidings of comfort and joy
In Bethlehem, in Israel, This blessed Babe was born And laid within a manger
Upon this blessed morn
The which His Mother Mary Did nothing take in scorn
O tidings of comfort and joy,
Comfort and joy
O tidings of comfort and joy
From God our Heavenly Father
A blessed Angel came; And unto certain Shepherds
Brought tidings of the same: How that in Bethlehem was born
The Son of God by Name.
O tidings of comfort and joy,
Comfort and joy
O tidings of comfort and joy
“Fear not then,” said the Angel, “Let nothing you affright, This day is born a Saviour
Of a pure Virgin bright, To free all those who trust in Him
From Satan’s power and might.”
O tidings of comfort and joy,
Comfort and joy
O tidings of comfort and joy
The shepherds at those tidings
Rejoiced much in mind, And left their flocks a-feeding
In tempest, storm and wind: And went to Bethlehem straightway
The Son of God to find.
O tidings of comfort and joy,
W ith h You
In n Mind d At
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Comfort and joy
O tidings of comfort and joy
And when they came to Bethlehem
Where our dear Saviour lay, They found Him in a manger, Where oxen feed on hay; His Mother Mary kneeling down, Unto the Lord did pray.
O tidings of comfort and joy,
Comfort and joy
O tidings of comfort and joy
Now to the Lord sing praises, All you within this place, And with true love and brotherhood
Each other now embrace; This holy tide of Christmas
All other doth deface.
O tidings of comfort and joy,
Comfort and joy
O tidings of comfort and joy
I WANT A HIPPOPOTAMUS FOR CHRISTMAS
I want a hippopotamus for Christmas
Only a hippopotamus will do
Don’t want a doll
No dinky tinker toy
I want a hippopotamus to play with and enjoy
I want a hippopotamus for Christmas
I don’t think Santa Claus will mind do you?
He won’t have to use
A dirty chimney flue
Just bring him through the front door
That’s the easy thing to do
I can see me now on Christmas morning
Creeping down the stairs
Oh what joy and what surprise
When I open up my eyes
To see a hippo hero standing there
I want a hippopotamus for Christmas
Only a hippopotamus will do
No crocodiles
No rhinoceroses
I only like hippopotamuses
And hippopotamuses like me too
Mom says a hippo would eat me up but then
Teacher says a hippo is a vegetarian
There’s lots of room for him
In our two car garage
I’d feed him there
And wash him there
And give him his massage
I can see me now on Christmas morning
Creeping down the stairs
Oh what joy and what surprise
When I open up my eyes
To see a hippo hero standing there
I want a hippopotamus for Christmas
Only a hippopotamus will do
No crocodiles
Or rhinoceroses-es
I only like hippopotamuses-es
And hippopotamuses like me too
A CHRISTMAS CAROL
Christmas time is here, by golly
Disapproval would be folly
Deck the halls with hunks of holly
Fill the cup and don’t say when
Kill the turkeys, ducks and chickens
Mix the punch, drag out the Dickens
Even though the prospect sickens
Brother, here we go again
On Christmas Day you can’t get sore
Your fellow man you must adore
There’s time to rob him all the more
The other three hundred and sixty-four
Dear Santa...
Relations, sparing no expense, ‘ll Send some useless old utensil
Or a matching pen and pencil (“Just the thing I need, how nice!”)
It doesn’t matter how sincere it is
Nor how heart felt the spirit
Sentiment will not endear it
What’s important is the price
Hark, the Herald Tribune sings Advertising wondrous things
God rest ye merry merchants
May ye make the Yuletide pay
Angels we have heard on high
Tell us to go out and - buy!
So let the raucous sleighbells jingle
Hail our dear old friend Kriss Kringle
Driving his reindeer across the sky
Don’t stand underneath when they fly by
(Spoken)
Actually I did rather well myself, this last Christmas. The nicest present I received was a gift certificate “Good at any hospital for a lobotomy”... rather thoughtful.
Shortbread Cookies
Submitted by Jennifer Jakubec
Combine butter icing sugar and cornstarch – blend well
Add flour and beat well Make into cookies
Bake at 325 for 20 minutes
Merry y Christmas s and d happy y new w year. We e wish h you u the e best t for r 2026.
Cor n Flake Squares
Submitted by Jennifer Jakubec
30 large marshmallows
½ cup butter
2 ½ cups cornflakes
1 cup shredded coconut
½ cup slivered almonds
Melt marshmallows and butter over low heat
Add cornflakes, coconut, and almonds – mix well
Press into an 8x8 greased pan
Chill well
O COME ALL YE FAITHFUL
O Come All Ye Faithful Joyful and triumphant, O come ye, O come ye to Bethlehem. Come and behold Him, Born the King of Angels; O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, Christ the Lord.
O Sing, choirs of angels, Sing in exultation, Sing all ye citizens of heaven above Glory to God in the Highest; O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, Christ the Lord.
Oh yea! Lord, we greet Thee, Born this happy morning, Jesus, to thee be all glory giv’n. Word of the Father, now in flesh appearing; O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, Christ the Lord.
WHITE CHRISTMAS
I’m dreaming of a white Christmas
Just like the ones I used to know Where the treetops glisten
And children listen
To hear sleigh bells in the snow.
I’m dreaming of a white Christmas
With every Christmas card I write
May your days be merry and bright
And may all your Christmases be white.
I’m dreaming of a white Christmas
With every Christmas card I write
May your days be merry and bright And may all your Christmases be white
Dill Devilled Eggs
ingredients
6 hard-cooked eggs, peeled
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon Dill Weed
1/2 teaspoon Ground Mustard
1/2 teaspoon Parsley Flakes
1/4 teaspoon Salt
1 small dill pickle , thinly sliced
· Slice eggs in half lengthwise. Remove yolks; place in small bowl. Mash yolks with fork or potato masher.
- Stir in mayonnaise, dill weed, mustard, parsley and seasoned salt until smooth and creamy. Spoon or pipe yolk mixture into egg white halves. Top each with a pickle slice.
- Refrigerate 1 hour or until ready to serve
DING DONG MERRILY ON HIGH
[Refrain:]
Ding dong! Merrily on high, In heav’n the bells are ringing: Ding dong! Verily the sky Is riv’n with angel singing. Gloria, Hosanna in excelsis!
E’en so here below, below, Let steeple bells be swungen, And “Io, io, io!”
By priest and people sungen.
[Refrain]
Pray you, dutifully prime Your matin chime, you ringers
May you beautifully rhyme
Your eve time song you singers
Wishing a joyful season to our customers and thank you for your
Wanda & Wayne from
SILVER BELLS
City sidewalks, busy sidewalks, Dressed in holiday style,
In the air there is a feeling, of Christmas Children laughing, People passing Meeting smile after smile, And on every street corner you’ll hear :
Silver bells, silver bells
It’s Christmas time in the city ring- a- ling, hear them ring, soon it will be Christmas day.
Strings of street lights, Even stop lights, Blink a bright red and green
As the shoppers rush, home with their treasures.
Hear the snow crunch, See the kids bunch,
This is Santa’s big scene, And above all this bustle
You’ll hear :
Silver bells, silver bells
It’s Christmas time in the city, Ring-a-ling, hear them ring, Soon it will be Christmas day.
... . Along g with h our r admiration n for r people e like e you! Here's s hoping g your r holiday y season n is s fresh h and d beautiful l all l the e way y through. . Many y thanks, , folks!
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Vegreville e Agricultural l Society
Vegreville e Country y Fair r August t 5- 9, , 2026
Father’s s Day y June e 21, , 2026
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I’LL BE HOME FOR CHRISTMAS
[Intro]
I’m dreaming tonight Of a place I like Even more than I usually do And though I know it’s a long way back I promise you...
[Chorus]
I’ll be home for Christmas
You can count on me
Please have snow and mistletoe And presents on the tree Christmas Eve will find me Where the love light gleams
I’ll be home for Christmas If only in my dreams
and so much heartfelt gratitude too
On behalf of our entire team, we wish you a healthy and joyous holiday season, and the best of everything in the new year.
Thanks so much for dropping in on us and supporting local businesses like ours. We can't wait to see you again in 2025!
Stand By Cookies
Loretta Ingram
2 c. our
1 tsp. soda
1 tsp. cream of tartar
½ c. each of brown and white sugar
1 egg
1 c. shortening
½ cap vanilla
Roll in ball. Pat down with oured fork. Bake at 350F 8 - 9 minutes
WHAT CHILD IS THIS
What child is this, who, laid to rest, On Mary’s lap is sleeping?
Whom angels greet with anthems sweet, While shepherds watch are keeping?
This, this is Christ the King, Whom shepherds guard and angels sing: Haste, haste to bring Him laud, The babe, the son of Mary.
Why lies He in such mean estate, Where ox and donkeys are feeding?
Good Christians, fear, for sinners here
The silent Word is pleading. Nails, spears shall pierce him through, the cross he bore for me, for you.
Jumbo Raisin Cookies
Submitted by Helen Shewchuk
2 cups Sunmaid Raisins
2 cups water
Wash raisins, add water and boil for 5 minutes. Set aside and cool
Cream:
½ cup butter and ½ cup margarine
2 cups brown sugar
3 eggs
1 tsp vanilla
Beat butter and sugar well. Add one egg at a time and beat in until fluffy. Add vanilla. Add cooled raisins (juice and all) mix well.
Sift together:
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
1 ½ tsp cinnamon
¼ tsp nutmeg
¼ tsp. allspice
Add to raisin mixture, one cup at a time. Dough should be sticky. Drop by teaspoonful on slightly greased cookie sheets. About ¼ cup each. Bake at 375 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes. Makes 5 dozen cookies.
Hail, hail the Word made flesh, the Babe, the Son of Mary. So bring him incense, gold, and myrrh, Come, peasant, king, to own him. The King of kings salvation brings, Let loving hearts enthrone him. Raise, raise a song on high, The virgin sings her lullaby Joy, joy for Christ is born, The babe, the Son of Mary.
This, this is Christ the King, Whom shepherds guard and angels sing: Haste, haste to bring Him laud, The babe, the son of Mary.
CHESTNUTS ROASTING ON AN OPEN FIRE
Chestnuts roasting on an open fire
Jack Frost nipping at your nose
Yuletide carols being sung by a choir
And folks dressed up like Eskimos
Ev’rybody knows a turkey and some mistletoe
Help to make the season bright
Tiny tots with their eyes all aglow
Will find it hard to sleep tonight
They know that Santa’s on his way
He’s loaded lots of toys and goodies on his sleigh
And ev’ry mother’s child is gonna spy
To see if reindeer really know how to fly
And so I’m offering this simple phrase
To kids from one to ninety-two
Although it’s been said many times, many ways, “Merry Christmas to you.”
Have Some Holiday Colouring Fun
JOY TO THE WORLD
Joy to the world, the Lord is come! Let earth receive her King; Let every heart prepare Him room, And Heaven and nature sing, And Heaven and nature sing, And Heaven, and Heaven, and nature sing.
Joy to the world, the Savior reigns! Let men their songs employ; While fields and floods, rocks, hills and plains
Leftover Ham & Cheddar Scalloped Potatoes
Submitted by Diane Lydom
� cup (4 tablespoons) butter�
2 cups whole milk or cream�
2 teaspoons minced garlic�
1 teaspoon salt�2 lbs.
Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced*�
1 cup (4 ounces) grated cheddar cheese�
1 � cups (about � ounces) cooked, diced ham�
Garnish: fresh chopped chives, green onions, or parsley
Preheat oven to 400F (200C). Spray an 11 x 7-inch baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
In a large pot, melt butter over medium-high heat. Whisk in milk, garlic, and salt. Add sliced potatoes. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook (uncovered) for about 15 minutes (or until potatoes are tender). Gently stir the potatoes periodically as they cook. The sauce thickens as the potatoes cook! Add the ham to the potato mixture. Spoon into prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with grated cheese.
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown. Let stand for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Anita
*** I started by sautéing lots of chopped onions in the butter, then adding the milk, etc. I also added some of my 'salted herbs' and some leeks that I had in the fridge! (Diane)
Repeat the sounding joy, Repeat the sounding joy, Repeat, repeat, the sounding joy. No more let sins and sorrows grow, Nor thorns infest the ground; He comes to make His blessings flow Far as the curse is found, Far as the curse is found, Far as, far as, the curse is found.
He rules the world with truth and grace, And makes the nations prove The glories of His righteousness, And wonders of His love, And wonders of His love, And wonders, wonders, of His love.
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
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
Dill Fish Crackers
Rachel Farr, Vegreville
Ingredients
1 (1 ounce) packet ranch mix
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoon dried dill weed
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
12-16 ounces cheesy crackers
Instructions
Preheat oven to 250°F
In a large bowl, mix together ranch, dill, garlic and oil. Toss crackers in seasonings and spread in a rimmed baking sheet.
Bake for 15 minutes, stirring half way through. Cool completely before storing in an airtight container.
These make great homemade gifts for the holiday season.
Baba’s Shortbread Cookies
Pat Dehid
Ingredients
1 1/2 cup butter (not margarine)
1 1/2 cups brown sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. cream of tartar
1 tsp. baking soda
3 1\2 cups flour
Beet buttered sugar well. Add eggs and beat again. Mix together the last three ingredients and add to butter mixture.
Use cookie cutter and top with red or green cherries before baking.
Bake at 350 for 10-15 minutes only until light brown. Delicious!
FROSTY THE SNOWMAN
Frosty the snowman
Was a jolly happy soul
With a corncob pipe
And a button nose and Two eyes made out of coal
Frosty the snowman
Is a fairy tale they say
He was made of snow
But the children know How he came to life one day
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
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
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
Saying “Catch me if you can”
He led them down the streets of town
Right to the traffic cop
And he only paused a moment when He heard him holler “Stop!” Frosty the snowman
Had to hurry on his way But he waved goodbye saying, “Don’t you cry I’ll be back again some day”
Thumpity, thump, thump Thumpity, thump, thump Look at Frosty go
Thumpity, thump, thump
Thumpity, thump, thump Over the hills of snow
JOLLY OLD SAINT NICHOLAS
Jolly Old Saint Nicholas, Lean your ear this way; Don’t you tell a single soul What I’m going to say, Christmas Eve is coming soon; Now my dear old man, Whisper what you’ll bring to me; Tell me if you can. When the clock is striking twelve, When I’m fast asleep, Down the chimney broad and black With your pack you’ll creep; All the stockings you will find Hanging in a row; Mine will be the shortest one; You’ll be sure to know.
Johnny wants a pair of skates; Susy wants a dolly Nellie wants a story book, She thinks dolls are folly
As for me, my little brain Isn’t very bright; Choose for me, dear Santa Claus, What you think is right.
Dashing through the snow
On a one-horse open sleigh, Over the fields we go, Laughing all the way; Bells on bob-tail ring, making spirits bright, What fun it is to ride and sing A sleighing song tonight
Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way!
O 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; He got into a drifted bank, And we, we got upsot.
Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells, Jingle all the way! What fun it is to ride
In a one-horse open sleigh.
JINGLE BELLS
Peanut Butter Cups
1 c. melted margarine
1 ½ c. graham wafer crumbs
2 c. icing sugar
1 c. peanut butter
Mix together and spread on cookie sheet and chill.
Melt: 1 c. chocolate chips and 1 Tbsp. margarine
Spread on top, cut, and chill
A day or two ago, the story I must tell I went out on the snow And on my back I fell; A gent was riding by In a one-horse open sleigh, He laughed as there I sprawling lie, But quickly drove away. Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells, Jingle all the way! What fun it is to ride
In a one-horse open sleigh.
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. Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells, Jingle all the way! What fun it is to ride
In a one-horse open sleigh.
Stand By Cookies
2 c. our 1 tsp. soda
1 tsp. cream of tartar
½ c. each of brown and white sugar
1 egg
1 c. shortening
½ cap vanilla
Roll in ball. Pat down with oured fork. Bake at 350F 8 - 9 minutes
Loretta Ingram
Loretta Ingram
ANGELS FROM THE REALMS OF GLORY
Angels from the realms of glory
Wing your flight over all the earth
Ye, who sang creations story
Now proclaim Messiah’s birth
Come and worship, come and worship
Worship Christ the newborn King
Shepherds in the fields abiding
Watching over your flocks by night
God with man is now residing
Yonder shines the Infant light
Come and worship, come and worship
Worship Christ the newborn King
Sages leave your contemplations
Brighter visions beam afar
Seek the great Desire of nations
Ye have seen His natal star
Come and worship, come and worship
Worship Christ the newborn King
Saints before the alter bending
Watching long in hope and fear
Suddenly the Lord, descending, In His temple shall appear
Come and worship, come and worship
Worship Christ the newborn King
Chocolate Marshmallow Cake
12-16 pieces
Submitted by Larissa Bouwman
½ cup butter (no substitutes)
2 – 1 ounce squares unsweetened chocolate
1 cup all-purpose our
½ tsp baking powder
¼ tsp baking soda
¼ tsp salt
2 eggs
1 cup unsweetened apple sauce
1 tsp vanilla
1 pack mini marshmallows (divided)
Glaze
½ cup sugar
2 tbsp milk
2 tbsp butter
¼ cup chocolate chips
In a double boiler melt butter and chocolate. Cool for 10 min.
Combine the our, baking powder, soda and salt
In another bowl beat eggs, sugar, applesauce and vanilla. Stir in chocolate mixture. Add dry ingredients and mix well
Pour into greased 13 X 9 X 2 baking pan.
Reserve ½ cup marshmallows
Sprinkle remaining marshmallows over cake. Return to oven for 2 minutes
In a saucepan combine glaze rst 3 ingredients. Boil for 1 minute. Remove from heat add chocolate chips and marshmallows until melted.
Quickly drizzle over cake. Enjoy
O HOLY NIGHT!
O Holy Night! The stars are brightly shining, It is the night of the dear Saviour’s birth. Long lay the world in sin and error pining. Till He appeared and the Spirit felt its worth. A thrill of hope the weary world rejoices, For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn. Fall on your knees! Oh, hear the angel voices! O night divine, the night when Christ was born; O night, O Holy Night , O night divine! O night, O Holy Night , O night divine!
Led by the light of faith serenely beaming, With glowing hearts by His cradle we stand. O’er the world a star is sweetly gleaming, Now come the wisemen from out of the Orient land. The King of kings lay thus lowly manger; In all our trials born to be our friends. He knows our need, our weakness is no stranger, Behold your King! Before him lowly bend! Behold your King! Before him lowly bend!
Truly He taught us to love one another, His law is love and His gospel is peace. Chains he shall break, for the slave is our brother. And in his name all oppression shall cease. Sweet hymns of joy in grateful chorus raise we, With all our hearts we praise His holy name. Christ is the Lord! Then ever, ever praise we, His power and glory ever more proclaim! His power and glory ever more proclaim!
Sidney & Reid Haeberle
4821 50 Ave, Vegreville
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Lamont County Reeve, Council & Staff
Warm Up With a Rich Chocolate Beverage
Nothing beats sipping a hot, soothing beverage after a day of choosing the perfect Christmas tree or lobbing snowballs in the backyard. Teas, hot toddies, coffees, and mulled ciders certainly can fit the bill, but a mug of rich hot chocolate is a holiday season staple. Hot chocolate can be whipped up quickly from premade packets, but many such packets are loaded with sugar. Chocolate lovers should have a reliable hot chocolate recipe to lean on when the moment is right. This recipe for “Real Hot Chocolate” from “Chocolate” (Parragon) by the editors of Love Food is sure to please.
Real Hot Chocolate Serves 1 to 2
11⁄2 Ounces semisweet chocolate, broken into pieces 11⁄4 Cups milk
Chocolate curls to decorate
Place the chocolate in a large, heatproof pitcher. Place the milk in a heavy-bottom saucepan and bring to a boil. Pour about one-quarter of the milk onto the chocolate and leave until the chocolate has softened. Whisk the milk and chocolate mixture until smooth. Return the remaining milk to the heat and return to a boil, then pour onto the chocolate, whisking constantly. Pour into warmed mugs or cups and top with the chocolate curls. Serve immediately.
I SAW MOMMY KISSING
SANTA CLAUS
I saw Mommy kissing Santa Claus Underneath the mistletoe last night. She didn’t see me creep Down the stairs to have a peep; She thought that I was tucked Up in my bedroom fast asleep. Then, I saw Mommy tickle Santa Claus Underneath his beard so snowy white; Oh, what a laugh it would have been If Daddy had only seen Mommy kissing Santa Claus last night.
WE WISH YOU A MERRY CHRISTMAS
We wish you a Merry Christmas; We wish you a Merry Christmas; We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Good tidings we bring to you and your kin; Good tidings for Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Oh, bring us a figgy pudding; Oh, bring us a figgy pudding; Oh, bring us a figgy pudding and a cup of good cheer We won’t go until we get some; We won’t go until we get some; We won’t go until we get some, so bring some out here
We wish you a Merry Christmas; We wish you a Merry Christmas; We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Wishing you a warm and wonderful holiday season, and all the best for 2026!
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BABY’S FIRST CHRISTMAS
It’s baby’s first Christmas, It’s somethin’ to see, Mommy and Daddy, Trimmin’ baby’s Christmas tree.
Baby’s big brother, Is busy with his toys, He’s shinin’ up the chimney, For Santa Claus!
It’s baby’s first Christmas, And oh, what a joy, Shopping all around, For every pretty toy. It’s a very special Christmas, A blessing from above, It’s baby’s first Christmas, A Christmas full of love!
It’s baby’s first Christmas, And oh, what a joy, Shopping all around, For every pretty toy.
It’s a very special Christmas, A blessing from above, It’s baby’s first Christmas, A Christmas full of love!
ay the peace and hope of Christ’s Birth be with you now and in the days ahead
WELDING Merry Christmas & Happy New Year from Kon, Ann & family
780-632-6022, Vegreville
Have Some Holiday Colouring Fun
AWAY IN A MANGER
Away in a manger, no crib for a bed, The little Lord Jesus laid down his sweet head. The stars in the sky looked down where he lay, The little Lord Jesus asleep in the hay.
The cattle are lowing, the baby awakes, But little Lord Jesus no crying he makes. I love Thee, Lord Jesus, look down from the sky And stay by my cradle til morning is nigh.
Be near me, Lord Jesus, I ask Thee to stay Close by me forever, and love me, I pray. Bless all the dear children in thy tender care, And take us to heaven, to live with Thee there.
Christmas Punch
Rachel Farr, Vegreville
Ingredients
· 1 orange sliced
· 1 cup cranberries
· 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
· 2 cup cranberry juice
· 2 cups orange juice
· 1 cup pomegranate juice
· 2 cups Gingerale or Sprite
· 1 cup white rum optional
· Rosemary for garnish
· Ice
Instructions
1.Combine all ingredients in a large pitcher or punch bowl over ice. If using a really large punch bowl, you can double the recipe.
Notes
·This punch can be made ahead of time, but don't add the ice or soda until just before serving so as not to dilute or lose its zz.
·You can sub the lemon-lime soda for ginger ale.
·You can add lemon and limes slices as well.
·Keep alcohol on the side for guests to add their own and keep the punch itself kid-friendly.
ON CHRISTMAS MORNING
Old December’s Here at last Time For celebration Christmas present Christmas past Tumble down Together
Like the snow
What a show
Now the snowman Someone made Is melting By the road side
On the wind
A serenade Children’s voices
Singing I believe I believe in us I believe
Chorus:
On Christmas morning You awaken With a smile You hold me In your arms We watch The snowflakes fly And then you love me And I realize How sweet love can be All the memories Coming back again Each year
On Christmas morning
Sentimental melodies
Surround me
Like an old friend She spent the winter Here with me
Silently we watched The season change And they change So fast And fade away
HERE COMES SANTA CLAUS
Here comes Santa Claus, Here comes Santa Claus, Right down Santa Claus Lane, Vixen and Blitzen and all his reindeer Pullin’ on the reins.
Bells are ringin’, children singin’, All is merry and bright. Hang your stockings and say your prayers, ‘Cause Santa Claus comes tonight. Here comes Santa Claus, Here comes Santa Claus, Right down Santa Claus Lane, He’s got a bag that’s filled with toys For boys and girls again. Hear those sleigh bells jingle jangle, Oh what a beautiful sight, Jump in bed, and cover your head, ‘Cause Santa Claus comes tonight.
Strawberry Pretzel Dessert Squares
2 cups nely crushed pretzels
1/2 cup sugar, divided
2/3 cup butter or margarine, melted
1-1/2 pkg. (8 oz. each) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese (12 oz.), softened
2 Tbsp. milk
1 cup thawed COOL WHIP Whipped Topping
2 cups boiling water
1 pkg. (6 oz.) JELL-O Strawberry Flavor Gelatin
1-1/2 cups cold water
4 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
Heat oven to 350°F.
Combine pretzel crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar and butter; press onto bottom of 13x9-inch pan. Bake 10 min. Cool. Beat cream cheese, remaining sugar and milk with mixer until blended. Stir in COOL WHIP; spread over crust. Refrigerate until ready to use.
Add boiling water to gelatin mix in large bowl; stir 2 min. until completely dissolved. Stir in cold water. Refrigerate 11/2 hours or until thickened. Stir in berries; spoon over cream cheese layer.
Refrigerate 3 hours or until rm.
HAVE YOURSELF A MERRY LITTLE CHRISTMAS
from the film Meet Me In St. Louis Hugh Martin, Ralph Blane 1943
Have yourself a merry little Christmas, Let your heart be light From now on, our troubles will be out of sight Have yourself a merry little Christmas, Make the Yule-tide gay, From now on, our troubles will be miles away.
Here we are as in olden days, happy golden days of yore. Faithful friends who are dear to us gather near to us once more. Through the years we all will be together If the Fates allow
Hang a shining star upon the highest bough. And have yourself a merry little Christmas now.
Diane Lydom
Festive Salad Bowl l
Submitted by Helen Shewchuk
2 quart clear salad bowl
1 medium head iceberg lettuce, chopped
1 cup celery, diced
½ cup green onion or white or red
1 cup green or/and red peppers, diced
½ red onion, cut in slices, place along side of bowl
Carrots, cauliflower, optional
1 ½ cups frozen peas, rinsed to remove frost
1 cup miracle whip
1 cup sour cream
2 tbsp sugar
½ tsp celery salt
Place ingredients in layers into bowl. You can use your own creation of veggies
Stir together the miracle whip, sour cream and celery salt. Spread over the layered vegetables. Refrigerate overnight. Sprinkle with grated cheddar before serving. Serve with tongs dipping in the middle first to distribute the dressing.
NOTE: Use your own creation of veggies to suit the occasion over top of the lettuce Christmas – Reds and greens
Easter – Yellows, greens
Thanksgiving – Reds, Oranges, Yellows, Purples etc.
A BABY JUST LIKE YOU
The season is upon us now A time for gifts and giving And as the year draws to its close I think about my living
The Christmas time when I was young, The magic and the wonder, But colors dull and candles dim, And dark my standing under
O little Zachary, shining light
You’ve set my soul to dreaming
You’ve given back my joy in life And filled me with new meaning
A Savior King was born that day, A baby just like you, And as the Magi came with gifts, I come with my gift too
That peace on Earth fills up your time, That brotherhood surrounds you. That you may know the warmth of love, And wrap it all around you
It’s just a wish, a dream I’m told From days when I was young
Merry Christmas, little Zachary Merry Christmas, everyone
Merry Christmas, little Zachary Merry Christmas, everyone
RUDOLPH, THE RED-NOSED REINDEER
Rudolph, the red-nosed reindeer had a very shiny nose. And if you ever saw him, you would even say it glows.
All of the other reindeer used to laugh and call him names. They never let poor Rudolph join in any reindeer games.
Then one foggy Christmas Eve Santa came to say: “Rudolph with your nose so bright, won’t you guide my sleigh tonight?”
Then all the reindeer loved him as they shouted out with glee, Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer, you’ll go down in history!
Best Ever Meatloaf
Belzile
Ingredients
2 eggs
1 onion chopped
2/3 cup milk
1 c. shredded cheddar cheese
3 bread slices
2 tsp. salt
½ cup raw carrot
¼ tsp pepper
1 1/2 lbs ground beef
¼ c ketchup
¼ cup br sugar
1 TBSP prepared mustard
Instructions
Break eggs in large bowl and beat with fork. Add milk, salt, pepper and bread crumbs. Beat until bread disintegrates, add onions, carrots, cheese and beef. Mix well. Put into loaf pan. Combine brown sugar, ketchup mustard in a small bowl and spread over meatloaf. Bake in oven at 350 for 1 ½ hours. Let stand for 10 minutes.
Season’s Greetings from Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 39 To Vegreville and our neighbors in the Surrounding Communities and Counties.
Wishing you and your families a healthy and happy 2026!
We also want to extend a most sincere thank you for all of your support of our commemorative and fund-raising activities over the past year.
Alice
ANGELS WE HAVE HEARD ON HIGH
Angels we have heard on high, Sweetly singing o’er the plains
And the mountains in reply
Echoing their joyous strains. Gloria...
Chorus: Gloria, In Excelsius Deo
Shepherd why this jubilee, Why your joyous strains prolong What the gladsome tidings be, Which inspire your heavenly song?
Come to Bethlehem and see, Him whose birth the angels sing Come adore on bended knee, Christ the Lord the newborn king.
See him in a manger laid, Whom the choirs of angels praise Mary, Joseph, lend your aid, While our hearts in love we raise.
Dear Santa...
From Nico. 12 years old
My name is Nico and I love trains.
I am 12 years old and I love Thomas and Friends.
SILENT NIGHT
Silent night, holy night
All is calm, all is bright
Round yon Virgin Mother and Child
Holy Infant so tender and mild
Sleep in heavenly peace
Sleep in heavenly peace
Silent night, holy night!
Shepherds quake at the sight
Glories stream from heaven afar Heavenly hosts sing Alleluia!
Christ, the Saviour is born
Christ, the Saviour is born
Silent night, holy night
Son of God, love’s pure light
Radiant beams from Thy holy face
With the dawn of redeeming grace
Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth
Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth “
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 brought some corn for popping; The lights are turned way down low, Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow.
When we finally say good night, How I’ll hate going out in the storm; But if you really hold me tight, All the way home I’ll be warm.
The fire is slowly dying, And, my dear, we’re still good-bye-ing, But as long as you love me so. Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow.
1 ½ lbs. hamburger
1 med. white onion diced
2 tsp. minced garlic
1 28 oz can diced tomatoes
1 can tomato soup
4 c. beef broth
2 bay leaves
1 tsp. thyme
2 c. frozen mixed veg.
½ tsp sugar pepper
2 c. uncooked macaroni
Fry beef and onions together until beef is cooked and onions are translucent. Add garlic and fry until brown. Drain fat and place in crockpot.
Stir in tomatoes, soup, broth, bay leaves, thyme, frozen veg, sugar and pepper.
Simmer on high 4 -5 hrs.
Before serving cook macaroni. Drain and add to soup. Remove bay leaves and serve. Yummy!!
NO ROOM AT THE INN
No beautiful chamber, no soft cradle bed, No place but a manger, nowhere for His head; No praises of gladness, no thought of their sin, No glory but sadness, no room in the inn.
Refrain
No room, no room, for Jesus, O give Him welcome free, Lest you should hear at Heaven’s gate, “There is no room for thee.”
No sweet consecration, no seeking His part, No humiliation, no place in the heart; No thought of the Savior, no sorrow for sin, No prayer for His favor, no room in the inn.
Refrain
No one to receive Him, no welcome while here, No balm to relieve Him, no staff but a spear; No seeking His treasure, no weeping for sin, No doing His pleasure, no room in the inn.
Refrain
On Christmas Eve, don’t forget to keep an eye on Santa’s Progress at: Don’t forget to leave milk and cookies!
