Christmas Countdown - 2011

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Seawaters said:
At this time of year, I always turn my heart toward home and look back into my childhood and recall all the blessings of my life. I know I am luckier than a lot of people for my loving family who embraced life and each other. Traditions were very special to us, especially at Christmas. The season began with Thanksgiving and went all the way into January when we kids returned to school. Those memories and traditions of dinners together, underwear and pajamas on Christmas Eve, Christmas caroling throughout our town, a party on Christmas Eve that would make you think that we were kings with all the bounty we had, scented candles in the windows, the smell of balsam and cedar, oranges with peppermint, homemade candies and cookies, hot chocolate with marshmallows melting on top, the lighting of the Yule log at the community center, treat bags for all the kids, midnight mass, the twinkling lights of the tree, and every once in a while a wonderland of whiteness on a starlit night. There were so many memories that it just makes my heart swell to recall them all. For those of you with no fond memories, take some of mine; or better yet, begin your own from this day forward.

The following is an excerpt from a letter I found on the Internet. It just about sums it up for me:

Whenever possible, life should be a pattern of experiences to savor, not to endure. I'm trying to recognize these moments now and cherish them.

"Someday" and "one of these days" are losing their grip on my vocabulary. If it's worth seeing or hearing or doing, I want to see and hear and do it now

I'm not sure what others would've done had they known they wouldn't be here for the tomorrow that we all take for granted. I think they would have called family members and a few close friends. They might have called a few former friends to apologize and mend fences for past squabbles. I like to think they would have gone out for a Chinese dinner or for whatever their favorite food was.

I'm just guessing; I'll never know.

It's those little things left undone that would make me angry if I knew my hours were limited. Angry because I hadn't written certain letters that I intended to write one of these days. Angry and sorry that I didn't tell my husband and parents often enough how much I truly love them. I'm trying very hard not to put off, hold back, or save anything that would add laughter and luster to our lives. And every morning when I open my eyes, I tell myself that it is special.

And so to all of you, my MMC friends: "May today there be peace within. May you trust that you are exactly where you are meant to be. May you not forget the infinite possibilities that are born of faith in yourself and others. May you use the gifts that you have received, and pass on the love that has been given to you. May you be content with yourself just the way you are. Let this knowledge settle into your bones, and allow your soul the freedom to sing, dance, praise and love. It is there for each and every one of us."

And thus, dear MMC friends, we have come full circle since last year, and so it is now…the beginning of the new Christmas season.
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Thank you, that was beautiful! Now I have to go and call my brother
 
caninemom3 said:
CHRISTMAS FAMILY
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caninemom3 said:

Many years ago a couple took a journey because of a census. The husband led the way with his wife seated on their donkey. She was growing quite tired and weary as their destination was so far and she was expecting her first child soon.

When they arrived there was not any place they could stay. The only shelter available was in a place where cattle are kept and there was no bed for her baby.

When he was born there were no fancy hospitals, no monitors to make sure he and his mother were okay, nothing but coldness and uncertainty about the future.

The mother and her husband knew everything would be fine as they had great faith and they were right.

As we celebrate Christmas let us remember it does not take money, extravagant presents, or bounties of fattening foods. It just takes being with the ones who are your family and being together. Let us embrace those we love and count our blessings and be kind to one another even if we have differences or are from different backgrounds, races, religions, etc.

Let us remember we are all family and not just any family, Christmas family and that the little child who grew to be a kind and wise teacher celebrates with us. He lives in our hearts not one day of the year but all 365 if we let him.

Merry Christmas, Christmas family. May each and every one of you truly have peace on earth and be blessed during this wondrous Season. xo
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what a lovely way to express the story, thanks
 
wow, an hour later I think I have finally read through all the days posts!

Looking forward to bringing in the season with you all...
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40 days tilL DARLENE LOVE IS ON LETTERMEN....

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH YABBA!
 
brent said:
Watching hockey tonight. Streaming the Bruins vs. Sabres game and the Maple Leafs vs. Senators is on TV... Kim and Mike are Leafs fans... Great evening! Kings game is on afterward, too!
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How about Seguin? The kid has been amazing so far this year.
 
We were up early today and we may hit the sack early ... If I'm not online when the season rings in, I'll be there in spirit anyway! I got my History Channel boxed set today, and watched "In Search of Christmas" this evening, drinking Cinnamon Stick tea with vanilla sugar out of my new bone china Santa mug.

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Gettin' ready.....
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Gorgeous! Do I see a mix of multicolor and white lights? That's the prettiest!
 
I have been trying to stay up but I can't hold my eyes open. If I didn't have a lot to do tomorrow I would drink some coffee and stay up. I gotta get some sleep! =)

Goodnight everyone! Have fun! :notice:
 
MerryCarey said:
We were up early today and we may hit the sack early ... If I'm not online when the season rings in, I'll be there in spirit anyway! I got my History Channel boxed set today, and watched "In Search of Christmas" this evening, drinking Cinnamon Stick tea with vanilla sugar out of my new bone china Santa mug.

Gorgeous! Do I see a mix of multicolor and white lights? That's the prettiest!
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I said I was going to sleep but must respond to this first. =)

I went on the History Channel site a couple of days after you posted you ordered that on sale and it had went back up to $19.99. I should have ordered it while it was on sale but I do already have some of the dvd's in that collection. I hope you enjoy it!

About the mixture of lights on Coach's tree, I noticed the same thing and it's really pretty! I never thought of doing that but I like it!
 
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