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Show Page 2 Lehi Free Press Hyjcaii I . (.mil mi coy favorite rocker and arrived home from work, tired after a long, I cake" since everyone had card day miow for the big .Most everyone was now hoped lor stereotype of the night, snow had begun to fall in the late afternoon and was beginning to cling to the branches of the trees and shrubs. The ground was covered with a beautiful, glistening coat of white and large snowflakes were falling softly against the gleam of the street light. I built a warm fire in the fireplace, ate a quick sandwich and a cup of hot chocolate, settled in mv and pulled back the drajx' and there Ijefore my eyes was a one horse sleigh pulled by a medium sized horse and driven by a laughing young' man. Attached to the back of the sleigh were two small sleds, one carrying a small boy and the other a small girl. They were crying out shouts of "faster, faster" as they sped across the snow. As they approached the corner of the street, the horse bolted forward at a faster clip and at the turn of the road the two small children rolled from the sleds and into the roadside ditch filled with the soft, fluffy snow. out They staggered went about the business of knitting the last small gift that needed to be under the tree by morning. I love Christmas! The new snow on the ground was truly "frosting on the hard day of hustling about the office and decided to settle down for a nice, quiet Christmas Eve. It was cold outside and true to the typical Christmas Thursday. December 20, 1979 traveling lor the holidays ;ii their destination and I lounged comfortably in my rocker and gazed at the colorful, flickering flames of the enjoyable fire. I watched the blinking lights on the tree and the intricate patterns they made on the ceiling. heard the Suddenly tinkling oi bells. Intrigued by the sound, I stepped to the window. 1 looking like two gingerbread men rolled in powdered sugar and began chasing the sleigh and their overturned sleds all the time laughing and shouting with glee. The young man halted the horse and the f Happy Wishes for Christmas k : children loping you put together Your nicest Christmas ever! Add our thanks to your holiday ceeo ' happily uprighted the sleds, lay flat on their tummies and cheered the horse and the driver again on their way for more wintery thrills. As they faded out of sight, I turned from the window and was about to close the drape when I again heard the sound of bells. This time they were deeper sounding bells and could be heard more clearly as they approached. It was a bobsleigh filled with a group of young teenaged boys and girls. When they came into a better view I could see their eyes and actions were full of and their merriment beautiful young voices sang out all the favorite Christmas Carols in the crisp, cold air. As they hurried along the way, in a flash one of the girls was playfully pushed from the back of the sled and fell laughing in the snow. A noble young man jumped from rosy, nipped by the crisp air. This was their way of saying "Merry Christmas" to everyone they knew. After every carol the little children would shake their arms as they moved slowly from house to house and the five small faces would up upturned inquiringly to the mother and father so it wonderful is to be they would be sure all were ready for the next young." Soon they glided in carol to be sung by the sweet young voices of the front of me and I saw the children. girl, who with a supreme At every house lights effort, catch the hand of the young Lotherio. As he would be turned on at the her gain her first strains of the music. helped station on the bale of Then at the conclusion of straw, he shyly stole a the song, the carolers were offered candy, kiss. As the music faded out of my hearing, my cookies, warm punch, popcorn or other goodies eyes clung to the young couple huddled close of the season, in apfor the together on the sleigh and preciation holding hands. The joy of" Christmas Eve gilt of the evening shut out all music. Soon they drew nearer the cold for the to my house. I could hear youngsters. the children laughing and This time as I started drawing the drapes I chattering as they made heard the tinkle of more their way up on my bells. And this time the porch. And then with the sound of another bell, the bells were on the wrists of door bell, I awakened five small children who along with their mother suddenly and realized and father, were bringing that some of my family cheer to friends and needed to be let in the neighbors along the house. The crackling log in the street. Their tiny cheeks and noses were red and fireplace had turned to the vehicle and with one band he clutched the end gale of the bob, stretching the other hand back toward the girl who by now was hurrying to catch up to the group while the two large horses and the driver plodded on through the watfalling snow. As ched I thought, "how embers, the lights on the Christmas tree were still twinkling their patterns on and off the ceiling and then I realized that Santa (or someone) had paid me a visit. As I pondered for a moment on what I had embraced them all. After they had gone, h and the the young mother with the five wonderful children who loved singing Christmas carols. I got up from my chair, opened the door, greeted my children and grandchildren and lovingly seen, I realized that he had brought me the precious gift of memory. The scenes that had just passed before me were all events in my own life. I was the small girl on the sled, the teenager playfully bumped from bob-sleig- wrapped 1 kA IV lay your . holidays be a model of good fortune thanks to all our friends. FUJEE iHi11 "VI By Ice Scraper, while they last Bradshaw Auto Parts Co. 67 West Main Street - American Fork Eagles Fraternal Order of Eagles, Pleasant Grove The Aerie No. 3372, will hold r' 55, rs.v .Vl.. . their children's Christmas party, Saturday, Dec. 22, in the Aerie mi home. Activities will start at These include p.m. RayL Construction and Ray L. Realty 166 West Main 756-966- 9 - 1 games, American Fork 756-605- 2 stockings, Christmas prizes, a pinata, candy, nuts and Santa Claus. Children of all Eagle members are invited. a party I Zt's THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS Everyone gets into act at this favorite the Christ- mas party. Invite dear friends and relatives for a evening for all. The hostess heaps basheart-warmin- g kets with ribbons, popcorn, colored papers and cellophane, foil, seals, bells, colored yarns, scissors, glue, whatever. Each one makes ornaments from whatever suits his or her fancy, and then uses them to trim the tree. Heavenly angels pray for a joyous Christmas for you and Ever thankful for your them wc in their good wishes. 768-951- 4 - and laughter to the young and young at heart. As his festive tale unfolds, embracing one and all in the loving spirit of Christmas, we add a footnote of thanks fa our devoted friends and patrons and wish you join May you shan- - (he twinkle in Santa's eyes, the joy of his smile, with those you love. Wing Mortuary 118 East Main Street the warm afterglow of his visit, Santa brings a merry tale of fun (f those you hold niosi dear. trust and devotion, In Our thanks. Lehi The Brent Carter Family Alpine Upholstering 564 W. State Rd. 7564225 . Now under new Management - Come in and meet us and happiness. Specia American Ford Hospital Board of Trustees and Employees I last package, placed it under the tree and snuggled comfortably in my- - bed and thought what a wonderful blessing and gift memories are. Christmas Party Planned my |