it is the day before Christmas Eve. It is the time of Yuletide. Many celebrate the birth of Christ, others celebrate Yultide, the beginning of the realm of the Oak king, the returning of the light. Belief is a very individual thing and we should remember not to trouble anyone about their views and demand that they respect yours. So however you celebrate, I wish you Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and a blessed Yule. May the spirit of the season fill your hearts and souls with light.
Blessings to all, may you always walk in peace.
Gabby
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"Now here's my secret", said the fox, "it is very simple. It is only with ones heart that one can see clearly. What is essential is invisible to the eye."
("The Little Prince" by Antoine de Saint-Exupery)
"The soul would have no rainbow, if the eye had no tears." (Native American Proverb)
Well put Gaberlunzie, may all our holidays be merry an bright!
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"May those who love us, love us. And those who hate us, may God turn their hearts. And if he doesn't turn their hearts, may he turn their ankles so we'll know them by their limping." -Celtic Proverbs
Grateful am I to have a sword in which to defend myself at all times, blessed am I for the days I need not use it.
it is the day before Christmas Eve. It is the time of Yuletide. Many celebrate the birth of Christ, others celebrate Yultide, the beginning of the realm of the Oak king, the returning of the light. Belief is a very individual thing and we should remember not to trouble anyone about their views and demand that they respect yours. So however you celebrate, I wish you Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and a blessed Yule. May the spirit of the season fill your hearts and souls with light.
Blessings to all, may you always walk in peace.
Gabby
a merry Christmas to you too lass .... I hope you are fairing well!
and merry Christmas to all my CR friends of auld lang syne... Bless You All!
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Merry Christmas, Gabby, and to all of the good folks who inhabit these forums! May this be the best of holidays seasons for everyone. May a prosperous New Year be in your future!!
Have a great day!
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Always vote for principle, though you may vote alone, and you may cherish the sweetest reflection that your vote is never lost. -- John Quincy Adams
Do your duty in all things. You cannot do more, you should never wish to do less - Robert E. Lee
For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved - Romans 10:13 (KJV)
The Lord is good, a strong hold in the day of trouble, and he knoweth them that trust in him - Nahum 1:7 (KJV)
Marry Christmas everyone. Hope everyone had a good one!
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WOW!!!! It has been a long time since I have been in the forums and all that have posted in this thread I know. Hello to you all. I hope you had a Merry Christmas and wish you a Happy New Year.
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Blessed holidays to all!
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I support the separation of church and hate!
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One can not profess to be of "GOD" and show intolerence and prejudice towards the beliefs of others.
Am fear nach gleidh na h–airm san t–sith, cha bhi iad aige ’n am a’ chogaidh. He that keeps not his arms in time of peace will have none in time of war.
"We're all in this together , in the parking lot between faith and fear" ... O.C.M.S.
“Beasts feed; man eats; only the man of intellect knows how to eat well.”
"Without food we are nothing, without history we are lost." - SHADOWS
Is iomadh duine laghach a mhill an Creideamh. Religion has spoiled many a good man.
Did you have a great holiday? Hopefully you were deliriously happy!
My long-distance cousin, in the Czech Republic sent me a letter talking about the old and new traditions in his country that center around the celebration of Christmas.
Some interesting tidbits; many traditions are still practiced today. After centuries of change, the traditions have survived.
Anyone want to offer up a description of a tradition popular in their area, or even in their own family?
More than 60 years ago, my mother built a small manger and nativity scene and thatched the roof with straw from my great grandfather's farm. We have carefully preserved it and to this day. My siblings and their families don't feel as if it's really Christmas unless each of us make sure that that old star in just perfectly patted in place.
There has been discussion about who is willing to give up celebrating Christmas since not all of us can inherit what has become a family treasure. Anyone that does not touch the manager will simply be overlooked by Santa and his elves.
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