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News Advertiser
NOVEMBER 25, 2020
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Christmas! Really! Vegreville Christmas Bureau Submitted So much of this year has been abnormal thanks to the Novel Coronavirus, aka Covid-19, that it is hard to realize that Christmas will still happen on December 25 despite all the abnormalities. The festival will take place, one way or another. Now, in November some folks have already hung evergreen garlands on their front doors and colourful lights will soon be outlining eaves, hedges, and fences and trees
The Christmas Bureau storefront location in Vegreville is now open. (Vegreville Christmas Bureau/Submitted Photo)
all over town and country. There will be Santa Claus in sleighs and bright ethereal reindeer gracing front lawns and roofs (maybe). So, despite all the necessary physical distancing and other sensible precautions, it will still be possible to enjoy the bright lights at the darkest time of year in this northern part of the northern hemisphere. It may be a challenge to enjoy the festival while maintaining a safe space for all our families but it’s a challenge that can be met with inventive solutions. We can still be sociable even with masks and at a distance. And the Vegreville Christmas Bureau will be doing its best to keep up the Bureau’s seasonal work of getting hampers to all those families that need a festive meal. The committee has met already (physically distanced, of course). And both a storefront depot and a sorting space have been found. The operation is well underway. As usual, gently used winter jackets, hats, gloves, and mitts are requested. Coats for Families donations are accepted at Walmart, and many businesses around town have boxes to collect toys and food items. Toys for children should be new and not wrapped. Donations in cash or cheque can be made at the depot as well as by mail. The storefront depot operation is open now at 4933-51 Avenue (next door to Revive Studio). At the depot, you can apply for a hamper, make a donation (monetary, toys, food, gently used winter clothing), or pick up winter clothing such as coats, ski pants, toques, scarves, and gloves The deadline for both donations and hamper applications is Friday, December 11. Here’s looking forward to a special Christmas 2020!
