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Terrace, B.C.
WITH ITS pretty white lights and deli-
cate decorations, it looks like any other
Christmas tree in the bustling shopping
mall at this time of year.

But take a closer look, The ornaments
are paper snowflakes. Each carries the
name of someone who has passed away —
and is missed, often terribly, by their
loved ones, particularly at this time of
year, when holiday cheer provides a sharp
contrast to what’s been lost.

The Christmas season can be an inten-
sely painful lime for those who are priey-
ing. That’s why each December, the Ter-
race Hospice Saciety hosts the Celebrate
a Life Ceremony. ;

The evening, which took place this
year on Dec. 10 at the Elk’s Hall, is a
Christmas memorial honouring: the life
and memory of a loved one who has pas-
sed away. There’s a non-denominational
service and candle-lighting ceremony in
remembrance. ;

Its a place for people to come tape-
ther with other members of the commun-
ity who understand exactly whal they’re
going through.

This year people shared memories and
listened to seasonal music performed by
local musicians, says Deirdre McEwan of
the hospice society. “People connect. It
was holy, almost, because there was so

much love there.”

The evening gives people an opportun-
ity to remember that the greatest gift
ihey’ve received is lave, McEwan says.

“That's what Christmas is all about,”
she says. “Yes, there’s sadness, there’s
tears. But there’s also a celebration.”

The ceremony is followed by refresh-
meats and fellowship. A Christmas de-
corated with cards carrying the names re-
membering people is later moved to the
Skeena Mall.

Passersby are invited to add the names
af their own loved ones to the tree.
They’re also welcome to lake pamphlets
that offer families practical suggestions
on hew to cope during the Christmas sea-
son when they’re grieving.

Grieving people are advised to decide
what they can handle comfortably and
make their needs known to family and
friends.

The Terrace Hospice Society offers
grief support.

It also has an extensive lending li-
brary, and provides “care notes” covering
every aspect of loss and grief, including
how to cope during special occasions like
Christmas and anniversaries.

The office is open Monday to Thursday
from 9 a.m. to noon. For more informa-
tion, cali 635-4811.

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of good cheer and our hope that

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your family healthy and happy.
We appreciate the business of
all our loyal customers.

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Tuesday, December 24/02
Closing early at 2:00 p.m.

December 25 & 26/02
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Tuesday, December 31/02
Closing early at 2:00 p.m,

January 1 /2003
Closed

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