The Paris Independent
11
December 23, 2023
M E R RY C H R I S T M A S I N PA R I S
9. The best thing about Christmas is watching the kids open gifts. I love the look on their faces when they see everything under the tree. ~Ann. S, Park Lane Terrace 10. Christmas has always been a celebration of Jesus. When I was a child, we went to church on Christmas Eve. The hymns and carols were magical to all of us. The greatest thing about Christmas morning was my stocking. It always had a clementine, hard candy, and nuts. As my mother cooked the meal, our home smelt so good. Our family would join together for the greatest meal. I looked forward to these things every year. ~Jean. N, Park Lane Terrace 11. We had no electricity so we would decorate the tree but no lights. There were 11 children. Our parents would put homemade gifts, such as mitts, in random spots in the tree and we would just reach into the tree and take something. Our whole meal was cooked on/in a wood stove. We always took the
horses and sleigh and went to 15. Christmas means many things church in the afternoon. ~Muriel. to me; the memories, the moments, G, Park Lane Terrace and most of all the love I treasure the most. How children’s eyes light 12. Christmas for me means up when they see lights family. The birthday of my mother everywhere. When the tree is up, and my second daughter who lights on, everyone helping, decided to come early on the 23 rd ornaments, the angel gets put on instead. Getting together with top. It’s beautiful they all say. family at this time is a way to Adults now, its still beautiful. This celebrate the birth of our religion is my moment. For years, our with the Holy family and give home was welcome to everyone on thanks for all our blessings. The Christmas Eve. Family, old friends, meaning of Christmas is in the new friends. A guitar and a violin giving NOT the getting, and in playing, it was so joyful and sharing traditions, whatever they beautiful. This is one of my best may be. ~Julia. B, Queensview memories. Another memory was Retirement Community making candy houses for my children’s schools, friend’s 13. Christmas is about giving and children, I loved seeing them so receiving gifts. It is about spending happy. I have my moments, time with family and having big memories, and my heart is full of dinners. ~Lena, Queensview love. Merry Christmas and love to Retirement Community everyone. ~J, Queensview Retirement Community 14. Christmas to me is a time to start early baking. Making Caroline Casey's endeavor to unite Christmas cake, puddings, and seniors in the Paris community minced meats in October, and during the Christmas season has wrapped in cheese cloths, kept in a undoubtedly brought crop, and moistened with rum. A immeasurable joy and warmth into time to look for the special gift for the lives of these cherished everyone in the family. I especially individuals. As she continues to like decorations on homes and in spread the spirit of Christmas, her our house, so pretty with snowfall. commitment and dedication serve It’s a time when our family got as an inspiration to us all. together and brought our grandparents and everyone that As the holiday season unfolds, let could come. Most of all, Christmas us remember the sentiments shared Eve in our church, a candlelight by these seniors and cherish the service, and the carols ~Marion, true meaning of Christmas - the Queensview Retirement joy of giving, the warmth of Community family, and the love that binds us all together.
