Thread: Seasons greetings

Originally Posted by bg42

It is that time of year again when we all count our blessings and think of faimly and friends
I would just like to wish every one a safe and happy time over the festive season
to one and all
Kind regards Peter

My vote is on this statement, and I extend the same wishes for those I care about...

Originally Posted by urleebird

My vote is on this statement, and I extend the same wishes for those I care about...

I second that coz I can't think of anything better. I don't go to church, I don't pray (unless I'm shot at) and I don't give a hoot for anyone's religion per see, however this time of year is for giving and sharing any warmth one might have for mankind.

Gary

Oh yeah..it's also the time to get totally rat-arsed, stuff yourself full of xmas tidings and overdo the amount of chocolate and everything else unhealthy. hic !

Tony, we'll be putting on our lights about a week before Catholic Christmas and keeping them at least until the Orthodox Christmas. Our family is either Catholic, Orthodox or atheist.
I try to put something personal into every gift that I give, depending on how much I care about the recipient and I always like to put some actual work into it instead of just flashing my Visa (R). That helps me achieve 2 goals:
1) Show that I really care (and those are the gifts I REALLY appreciate receiving)
2) Rebel against commercialism (for Christmas, Valentine's Day, Mother's Day, Father's Day etc etc etc).

Our decorations will be going up on the 1st December - always have.
My wife is just nuts about Christmas! (Even now that the kids have flown the nest)

Then you better not tell her that some of our neighbors put up their lighting in mid-October, unless you like paying big electrical bills, that is

Originally Posted by rtaylor61

I personally believe that the year end holiday season (regardless of which holiday you celebrate) is the time of year that we act like we should act year round.

May kindness and giving be in your heart year round. Love, compassion and forgiveness know no season, but unfortunately, are only practiced by most certain times of the year.

RT

I'll second that thought.

What is it like having Christmas when you are just going into summer?

Rick

Originally Posted by rickw

I'll second that thought.

What is it like having Christmas when you are just going into summer?

Rick

Hot.

We've tried to change the "white christmas" perception in Australia, but it's a hard task, what with all the movies and songs etc. My mother still does the full roast lunch for Christmas, even in 35 centigrade. But that's fine with me, it's tradition after all.

I'm heading over to the UK for a week on Monday, so I might get a bit of a white Christmas preview...

But I'd like to reiterate Peter's original message - sure, it might be a bit early for Christmas/Holiday wishes, but it's never too early to wish people good fortune, health and best wishes. So, all the best to you and yours.

James.

Originally Posted by Jimbo

I'm heading over to the UK for a week on Monday, so I might get a bit of a white Christmas preview...

Sorry James, all we have at the moment is plenty of water

Originally Posted by Effigy

Sorry James, all we have at the moment is plenty of water

Thanks for the heads up Frank - I've been wondering what to pack. Oh well - I'll be stuck inside at a conference most of the time anyway.

My wife and I lived in Oxford for 3 years , from Nov. 1999. We had white Christmases every year we were there, which the locals told me was very unusual for that part of the country. Not as unusual as it was for people from our part of the world!

James.