Christmas Countdown - 2017
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I have opened my stocking presents already.
to all my friends here on MMC .
may you have a great day full of wonderful memories.
Merry Christmas dear friends!
Wishing all of you a beautiful and blessed day!
May God bless each and every one of you <3
xoxo
Wishing all of you a beautiful and blessed day!
May God bless each and every one of you <3
xoxo
AuntieMistletoeDear
MMC Hostess of Christmas Online
MMC Lifer
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Well, it's Christmas Day and I've been up for two hours already. O'Malley and my husband are having their early morning naps (not together).
Gives me a chance to pop in here and wish you all a wonderful Christmas celebration.
Last evening I noticed that my mom wasn't wearing her Christmas Eve earrings that Dorothy and Burl Ives gave her many years ago, long before Burl passed away.
My dad said our stockings aren't being filled. I said, "They better be hung on the fireplace with a few Clementines inside; I've been good all year!" This Christmas has been met with a different flair, but it could be worse so I'm happy that my mom although facing mobility challenges is still with us to celebrate.
After a wee doze, she sprung awake with a "HOHO, HEY!" We moved our visit to her bedside, my brother and I climbed aboard alongside her and my dad pulled up a chair on the other side and we chatted and talked about plans for today.
I was keeping her company while my brother and dad lit the annual luminaries along the street outside and up their walkway and front steps. Their tenant brought some luminaries over to the soldiers epitaph and placed them there for all to remember those lost and to comfort those living who miss them. I missed not being part of our tradition, but when I was walking to my car I still felt the calm and hope for peace and welcome that they emit.
I was brushing the snow off my car and feeling a bit sad by the situation and then heard a strange song in my head via a harmonica. As it turned out, it wasn't in my head, someone was standing on the corner observing the luminaries and playing O Holy Night.
Here's what I heard (well, not quite that good, but still very much appreciated).
He shouted a "MERRY CHRISTMAS!" to me and I thanked him for being there and wished him a very Merry Christmas in return.
I took a bit of a drive on the way home, just a longer route than usual, I found a few other homes lighting luminaries and a group of family or neighbours near the police station standing around an outdoor fire pit singing carols.
I realized that this Christmas isn't better or worse, it's just different and that's okay. I'm so thankful that I can appreciate the little merry pleasures that come my way; this forum hugely among them.
May you discover the best gifts of the season and may they bring you comfort and joy to last through the year.
Festive Regards,
Auntie M.
Gives me a chance to pop in here and wish you all a wonderful Christmas celebration.
Last evening I noticed that my mom wasn't wearing her Christmas Eve earrings that Dorothy and Burl Ives gave her many years ago, long before Burl passed away.
My dad said our stockings aren't being filled. I said, "They better be hung on the fireplace with a few Clementines inside; I've been good all year!" This Christmas has been met with a different flair, but it could be worse so I'm happy that my mom although facing mobility challenges is still with us to celebrate.
After a wee doze, she sprung awake with a "HOHO, HEY!" We moved our visit to her bedside, my brother and I climbed aboard alongside her and my dad pulled up a chair on the other side and we chatted and talked about plans for today.
I was keeping her company while my brother and dad lit the annual luminaries along the street outside and up their walkway and front steps. Their tenant brought some luminaries over to the soldiers epitaph and placed them there for all to remember those lost and to comfort those living who miss them. I missed not being part of our tradition, but when I was walking to my car I still felt the calm and hope for peace and welcome that they emit.
I was brushing the snow off my car and feeling a bit sad by the situation and then heard a strange song in my head via a harmonica. As it turned out, it wasn't in my head, someone was standing on the corner observing the luminaries and playing O Holy Night.
Here's what I heard (well, not quite that good, but still very much appreciated).
He shouted a "MERRY CHRISTMAS!" to me and I thanked him for being there and wished him a very Merry Christmas in return.
I took a bit of a drive on the way home, just a longer route than usual, I found a few other homes lighting luminaries and a group of family or neighbours near the police station standing around an outdoor fire pit singing carols.
I realized that this Christmas isn't better or worse, it's just different and that's okay. I'm so thankful that I can appreciate the little merry pleasures that come my way; this forum hugely among them.
May you discover the best gifts of the season and may they bring you comfort and joy to last through the year.
Festive Regards,
Auntie M.
Crown 84
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MMC Lifer
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Good Morning, and MERRY CHRISTMAS Dear Friends!
I hope everyone has a wonderful day.
I will be taking my annual one week break from countdowning from now through the balance of the year, resting up for the launch of Christmas Countdown 2018, which will commence immediately after midnight January 1st, at which point this thread will close down.
It's been another great year. The posting rate was off but the quality certainly was not!
Have a Marvelously Merry Christmas Monday, Folks.
Enjoy your day to the fullest!
AuntieMistletoeDear
MMC Hostess of Christmas Online
MMC Lifer
Christmas.com Alum
Christmas Crew
Christmas Talk Alum
Good Morning, and MERRY CHRISTMAS Dear Friends!
I hope everyone has a wonderful day.
I will be taking my annual one week break from countdowning from now through the balance of the year, resting up for the launch of Christmas Countdown 2018, which will commence immediately after midnight January 1st, at which point this thread will close down.
It's been another great year. The posting rate was off but the quality certainly was not!
Have a Marvelously Merry Christmas Monday, Folks.
Enjoy your day to the fullest!
Thanks for keeping us connected through special milestone markers and to the assistant countdown hosts during your absences. Enjoy your break.
I plan on being here for the annual countdown and launch of the new thread for 2018.
Merry Christmas Crown! Thanks for keeping the count going all year long again. Hope you and your family have a great one today and look forward to counting down with you to Christmas 2018!
Good Morning, and MERRY CHRISTMAS Dear Friends!
I hope everyone has a wonderful day.
I will be taking my annual one week break from countdowning from now through the balance of the year, resting up for the launch of Christmas Countdown 2018, which will commence immediately after midnight January 1st, at which point this thread will close down.
It's been another great year. The posting rate was off but the quality certainly was not!
Have a Marvelously Merry Christmas Monday, Folks.
Enjoy your day to the fullest!
Merry Christmas MMC! I am up and about to go get the coffee and for a quick jog before opening presents with the family. But I had to of course say to you all that I hope you have a Merry Christmas. Christmas Eve was magical as it is every year and a little extra magic this year as we got just enough snow overnight to make it a White Christmas. I wish you and your families the best Christmas ever today!
Thanks Crown!! Enjoy your much needed time off and have a great holiday week!! Again, thanks for making everyday a small "holiday" and its appreciated here.
Good Morning, and MERRY CHRISTMAS Dear Friends!
I hope everyone has a wonderful day.
I will be taking my annual one week break from countdowning from now through the balance of the year, resting up for the launch of Christmas Countdown 2018, which will commence immediately after midnight January 1st, at which point this thread will close down.
It's been another great year. The posting rate was off but the quality certainly was not!
Have a Marvelously Merry Christmas Monday, Folks.
Enjoy your day to the fullest!
Woohoo!! You go Auntie!! Another New Years eve post-athon for us!
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