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Show 10B The Summit County Bee Friday, December 15, 1989 Memorable My Most Pi bj tty Deroa Christmas The best Christmases were die pate in those fun times. The Christinas I most remember is not one, but many. ones, when as a family, we gathered One of our cherished memories The yean we celebrated together around the piano on Christmas Eve came before we were even bom. as a family. It always was a special to arrange a program and then visit a stray he liked to tell us, Dad had day, even in olden times when the some of our special friends to sing "To us appreciate the blessings help presents were not as plentiful as the carols we had practiced. It was we enjoyed," he would say. When they seem to be these days. Some even better when tape players be- he had our attention, he would of die presents were even handmade, came popular and we could take the "It was during the war," he but valued even as much or more piano along with us. It was sad proceed. "Which one," was alwould say. than more expensive ones purchased when we married and moved away "World War II," our rejoiner. ways from the store. and were no longer able to partici- he would say with a grin "It was the Christmas of 1942 and we had been in England with the Canadian Engineers since the summer of 1940. My girl friend, your mother," he would add, "was still in Canada. How I Got The Christmas Spirit by Lisa Anderson 0iristmns cJtfanories As we experience tde wamtH and wonder of idis festive season, may alLtdat is Cdristmas emSrace you and yours. Have a good Christmas! old-fashio- ned Uinta Junction Francis Comer, Francis, Utah . 783-439- 9 The Simple Tilings Bring us the Greatest Jogs Our thanks for your loyal patronage. Merry Christmas to you and your family. "A new movie. Holiday Inn, had just arrived, so a bunch of us decided it would be a fun thing to see on Christinas Day. The place was filled with Canadians and Yankees who had the same idea. We were having a great time enjoying the movie when Bing Crosby began singing Tm Dreaming of a White Christmas.1 I've never heard so much sniffling nor seen so much I think from year to year, I live futive groping for handerchiefs by for the next Christmas. As soon as grown men. it's over, I start planning for the "It was a real lesson to us on next rate. Not that I get done what I appreciation of the blessings we need to early but I do at least think take for granted, he would con- about it Christmas in the most part is a clude. And when we got old enough to appreciate his stray, it has been a fun and happy time for most peoreminder for all of us that we tend ple. Children seem to enjoy it the to eiyoy many of our richest bless- most and why not? There is so much to see everywhere they go. ings with lirale thought of from where they may have come, or of Decorations all over and toys to what sacrifices they might have wish for. The funnest part of Christmas for me, as a child, was meant for someone else. to get up Christmas morning, go out and look at all that was left for memorable most Christmas? My Each time I remember the true me. Sometimes I didn't always get meaning of the word. When I re- everything I wanted but what I got member that the important part is was always very special to me. I don't think children change not the giving of toys and trinkets, which will break or get lost and much. They all have their own forgotten, but the giving of love ideas of what makes Christmas and consideration, which will last such a fun time of year. They still want and wish for that special forever. something. Atkinson Trucking Company Francis, Utah MERRY CHRISTMAS Were proud to be of service to you throughout the year. For Christmas Tack Horses Saddles We feature Logan & Circle J Trailers Boarding S-- S 1 mile north of Kamas, UT. Ranch 783-472- 0 Christmas is also a busy time of year. We get so caught up in everything we need to do and everything we need to get done that we don't stop to take a look around and enjoy the beauty of the season. The lights have always been the best part of decorations for me. So many of them and people seem to be drawn to them. They add a glow to everything they're on and everything they're by. I've always loved to do crafts as gifts. It lets you give a little of yourself, and it's original. With our new flower shop, Ahh Flowers and Gifts can give a gift to everyone. Christmas seems to be a time when you are so full of new things to try. I hope Christmas can stay a special time for me for the rest of my life. |