Meaningful Christmas Celebrations For Hard Times
The piece urges reviving religious meaning during holidays amid consumer excess. Kathleen and James McGinnis promote prioritizing Christ and solidarity with the poor, focusing on family traditions and gentle shared experiences. It cites sources like The Alternate Celebrations Catalogue, Living More With Less, and Parenting for Peace and Justice.
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Kathleen
James McGinnis
Santa Claus
Christ
Doris Longacre
the McGinnises
Ideas for a socially conscious gift giving
The text proposes alternatives to purchased gifts such as handmade gifts favors visits or shared skills. It suggests supporting social justice groups buying Third World co op foods and crafts from non profit channels and donating in the recipient s name to advocacy health or development groups. It also urges family events with donations and mindful gift choices. It mentions celebrating global days and lists The Marquis Project in Brandon as a source.
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Canada
Hiroshoma
United Nations
Marquis Project
8Th St
Brandon
Christmas visits brighten care home week
Visitors included Allan and Nelda Johnson to see Arman Johnson and Isabel Shepherd stopping by Viva Toms after eye surgery. Firman and Alice Wytinck visited Alberic Schamp. Minnie Young’s son Walter called Saturday. A Lutheran Ladies Christmas party and Glenboro Nursery School children brought gifts and songs.
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Allan
Nelda Johnson
Arman Johnson
Isabel Shepherd
Viva Toms
Victor Wytiick
Albert
Mary Wood
St. Alphonse
Firman
Alice Wytinck
Cypress River
Alberic Schamp
Minnie Young
Walter Young
Church Socials and Choir Performances Highlight Week
L Asham notes several games and songs as Florence Russell and Sigried Johnson are thanked for bringing the kids to the event. Wednesday evening the United Church Choir offered a lovely concert to all, with whist gang visitors Thursday and the Glenboro Bible Chapel Singers also attending. Eric Pullam led the church service on Friday.
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Florence Russell
Sigried Johnson
United Church Choir
Whist Gang
Glenboro Bible Chapel
Eric Pullam
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