THE CHRISTMAS TREE: HISTORY, CARE, AND SAFETY
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While evergreen trees were a part of Celtic pagan winter solstice rituals hundreds of years ago, the tradition of the Christmas tree as we know it today dates back to the sixteenth century. The first mention of an indoors decorated Christmas tree was in Strasbourg, France, around the year 1605. At that time, they weren’t yet embellished with lights, but in the mid-seventeenth century people started trimming them
As the old saying goes, better safe than sorry: make sure your real or artificial tree is far from any heat sources, such as radiators and wood stoves, and always choose deco- rative tree lights that have been approved by the Canadian Standards Association. It goes without saying that all lights should be switched off before going to bed or when you leave your home, even if it’s only for an hour. You don’t want Christmas time to turn into a disaster!
Dynasty would like to thank all its clients for their support throughout the year.
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with small candles. These, of course, were replaced with electric bulbs at the begin- ning of the twentieth cen- tury. Variations, such as out- side lights and artificial trees, also appeared around this time. From 1920, Christmas trees gradually became a custom in large urban cen- tres, appearing in the coun- tryside a decade later. To keep a real Christmas tree looking good over the holidays, put the trunk in water as soon as it is brought inside. Remember to shake it well to remove any dry needles before you bring it inside! The base of the trunk should be re-cut on the diag- onal to remove any dry resin that would interfere with water absorption. Once the tree is in water, ensure that the water level doesn’t get too low.
Joyeuses Fêtes à tous
Season’s Greetings to all
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HOLIDAY HOURS Dec. 24: 11:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Dec. 25: CLOSED Dec. 26: 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Dec. 31: 11:00 am to 10:00 p.m. Jan 1 : 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
HEURES DU TEMPS DES FÊTES Le 24 déc. : 11 h 30 à 20 h 30 Le 25 déc. : FERMÉ
Le 26 déc. : 15 h à 22 h Le 31 déc. : 11 h à 22 h Le 1 er jan. : 11 h à 22 h
« Meilleurs voeux pour le temps des Fêtes ainsi que la nouvelle année qui s’amorce! » “Best wishes for the Holiday season and a Happy New Year!”
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Same management, same great taste! New look! Reserve now for your Christmas party! LE 1 er JANVIER 2013 Ouvert pour le buffet du dîner! JANUARY 1, 2013 Open for lunch buffet!
Même propriétaire, même bon goût! Nouveau décor! Réservez maintenant pour votre party de Noël! John & Aiping Wu and all the Maison De Xin team wish you a safe and happy Holiday Season! John Wu, Aiping Wu et toute l’equipe de chez Maison De Xin vous souhaitent de Joyeuses Fêtes!
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