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NATIONAL FRUITCAKE DAY

Across the United States, fruitcake lovers young and old, commemorate National Fruitcake Day each year on December 27th.

Made with chopped candied or dried fruit, nuts, and spices and sometimes soaked in spirits, fruitcake has been a holiday gift-giving tradition for many years.

Dating back to ancient Rome, one of the earliest known recipes lists pomegranate seeds, pine nuts, and raisins mixed into barley mash. Records indicate that in the Middle Ages, makers added honey, spices, and preserved fruits. Recipes for fruitcakes vary from country to country, depending on available ingredients and tradition.

In the 16th century, two achievements crystallized to make fruitcakes more affordable and accessible. First, sugar from the American Colonies became abundant. Second, it was discovered that high concentrations of sugar could preserve fruits. These two actions resulted in excess candied fruit. Consequently, fruitcake making grew.

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@loaf,

@xango,

@oodiebom,

Enjoy the season. 🎈😎

@sheba2011

Good morning. Had problems with the Ethernet and it took me two hours to figure out why. So here I sit, wide awake, which means nothing will get done today. I will be going to Sam’s Club later today to gas up and to go inside the warehouse. I need bottled water and will pick up the Smart Water since they are the only ones that carry it.

I was with hubby tonight and he was amazing. He was able to move around a lot more and I’m getting the feeling that he may be able to stand pretty soon. Our favorite aide was in and will be on all weekend. I started a book and was able to finish it. Lovely story by Baldacci called “Christmas Train.” It was made into a movie for Hallmark Movies and Mysteries. Not having a working TV makes life a bit more challenging. I also started reading Iris Arpel’s book. Amazing lady. And her humor is just what I needed. I never laughed so hard or so much. There were times that I thought I would fall off the chair. Hmm….wonder if your SIL would enjoy the book.
Comedy is one of the best things for an illness besides chicken soup, veggies, fruit, etc..

Have a wonderful weekend.

@taci,

@shoelady60,

Sending loving hugs to you and Jake. 😎🎈😘

@kittengirl,

NATIONAL WHINERS DAY

As the year starts to wind down, National Whiners Day on December 26th allows an opportunity to complain about just roughly anything. If you want, you are allowed to whine about being too tired, or overeating. Maybe you want to whine about having to go back to work or all the cleaning up you have to do. Are the lines long in the return aisle at the store? You can whine about that, too. The possibilities are endless.

However, two essential parts of the day to remember are:

No whining about what you did not get for Christmas or do not have
And remember what you do have
Many people are less fortunate than others. Some are struggling to put food on the table or a roof over their heads. Others have no family or friends. Families without a single gift under the tree may simply be thankful to have each other. Others may be fighting disease and illnesses, and some may have coped with all of these. You may want to whine about something (and today you are allowed) but remember to be thankful for each gift you did receive and all that you do have. (And help others when you can).

NATIONAL CANDY CANE DAY

National Candy Cane Day on December 26th gives candy lovers a day to celebrate the red and white striped candies found abundantly during the holidays.

NATIONAL THANK-YOU NOTE DAY

National Thank-You Note Day on December 26th recognized the time-honored tradition of thanking people for their gifts, hospitality, and generosity. It is a day to get some note cards, paper, pen, envelopes, and stamps to write those special thank-yous.

Taking the time to thank family and friends with a personalized message has special meaning. The receiver of the “thank-you” will enjoy getting the card in the mail and the message you have written. Personal messages also convey to friends and family a deeper, more intimate sentiment. These handwritten notes, however brief, carry a tactile expression of thanks that verbal communication often lacks.

Never underestimate the power of saying “THANK YOU!”

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Good Morning Peeps and Happy New Year just enjoy the season. 🎈😎💕
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@loaf,

Good day in Ohio and enjoy the Season. Loaf you are missed. 😎💕🎈

@xango,

Good afternoon in Florida. 🎈💕😎I hope you and hubby had a joyful Christmas.
All is well here in the land of OZ.

We are a bit chilly but alright. Poppy is running around and wagging his tail. 😎💕🎈

Enjoy the day it does not feel like a Thursday LOL!

@oodiebom,

Good afternoon on the Gulf Coast of Florida. 😎🎈💕Oodie I read your post from
last night and it seems your weather is chilly be sure to layer up.

This is Peace. 😘😎💕

Oodie I hope today is a good one and so glad they had food for all with your husband.

Let me know how you are doing today.

Hanukkah sameach! 🎈😘

@taci,

Good morning in S. California I hope you are rested. How is your son doing?

Here is to a good day. I am not doing anything today except take care of the animals. 😎💕

I am also catching up on some of my favorite old movies. 💕😎

Hey Happy Trails To You. 💕😎

@shoelady60,

Good day in the beautiful ‘burgh. 😎💕🎈Just dropping a line to thank you for all
your support during all these years. 😘😎

The Game was interesting for sure. I am so glad you are a good sport. 😘😎

The pic above is peace. 🎈💕

Sending warm hugs to you and Jake. May this day find you doing well. 😘😎

@sheba2011

Good afternoon from the city of the losing team!😂 I was glad to see the second half was not close and I didn’t have to worry. PM looked good and our newspaper said the same.

I had a crazy Christmas eve and Christmas. Woke up Christmas eve to a dead refrigerator. Sooo, I had to run out with the last minute shoppers to find a new one. It was ordered and will be delivered on Saturday. I have various coolers on my deck with refrigerated items and bags of ice in my freezer. I know I will have to throw some meat/fish out but my freezer was loaded so trying to save what I can. That was an unexpected Christmas present, for sure!😫

Glad to hear you’re relaxing today. Hope you can enjoy your children for a few more days. It will be in the 50s here this weekend, I’ll take it.👍 Sending Christmas hugs to you and Poppy.🤗💖

@shoelady60,

Good evening things are going well tonight. We all feed the cat and the lady cat came
to me she does not eat much. I love what I do for them.

Hey enjoy your evening and season. The Game was good this was a very loud house
yesterday. 😎💕

Keep warm and sweet dreams.

@kittengirl,

Good morning in California Kitten I hope this is a wonderful season for you and your family.

Enjoy the ride. 🎈

@sheba2011

Love this!!!💗💗💗

Rest in Peace George Michael left for heaven on this day.

Last Christmas – Wham!

Last Christmas I gave you my heart,
But the very next day you gave it away.
This year, to save me from tears,
I’ll give it to someone special.
Last Christmas I gave you my heart,
But the very next day you gave it away.
This year, to save me from tears,
I’ll give it to someone special.
Once bitten and twice shy.
I keep my distance, but you still catch my eye.
Tell me baby, do you recognise me?
Well, it’s been a year, it doesn’t surprise me.
“Happy Christmas” I wrapped it up and sent it
With a note saying “I love you”, I meant it
Now I know what a fool I’ve been
But if you kissed me now, I know you’d fool me again.
Last Christmas I gave you my heart,
But the very next day you gave it away.
This year, to save me from tears,
I’ll give it to someone special.
Last Christmas I gave you my heart,
But the very next day you gave it away
This year, to save me from tears
I’ll give it to someone special

George Michael Lyrics
“Careless Whisper”

I feel so unsure
As I take your hand
And lead you to the dance floor
As the music dies
Something in your eyes
Calls to mind a silver screen
And all its sad goodbyes

I’m never gonna dance again
Guilty feet have got no rhythm
Though it’s easy to pretend
I know you’re not a fool
I should’ve known better than to cheat a friend
And waste the chance that I’d been given
So I’m never gonna dance again
The way I danced with you

Time can never mend
The careless whispers of a good friend
To the heart and mind
Ignorance is kind
There’s no comfort in the truth
Pain is all you’ll find

I’m never gonna dance again
Guilty feet have got no rhythm
Though it’s easy to pretend
I know you’re not a fool
I should’ve known better than to cheat a friend
(Should have known better, yeah)
And waste the chance that I’d been given
So I’m never gonna dance again
The way I danced with you

Never without your love

Tonight the music seems so loud
I wish that we could lose this crowd
Maybe it’s better this way
We’d hurt each other with the things we want to say
We could have been so good together
We could have lived this dance forever
But now who’s gonna dance with me?
Please stay

And I’m never gonna dance again
Guilty feet have got no rhythm
Though it’s easy to pretend
I know you’re not a fool
I should’ve known better than to cheat a friend
And waste the chance that I’d been given
So I’m never gonna dance again
The way I danced with you

Now that you’re gone
Now that you’re gone

Now that you’re gone
Was what I did so wrong, so wrong
That you had to leave me alone?

Someday at Christmas
Song by Stevie Wonder and Andra Day

Someday at Christmas men won’t be boys
Playing with bombs like kids play with toys
One warm December our hearts will see
A world where men are free
Someday at Christmas there’ll be no wars
When we have learned what Christmas is for
When we have found what life’s really worth
There’ll be peace on earth
Someday all our dreams will come to be
Someday in a world where men are free
Maybe not in time for you and me
But someday at Christmastime
Someday at Christmas we’ll see a land
With no hungry children, no empty hand
One happy morning people will share
A world where people care
Whoa, someday at Christmas there’ll be no tears
When all men are equal and no man has fears
One shinning moment one prayer away
From our world today
Someday all our dreams will come to be
Someday in a world where men are free
Maybe not in time for you and me
But someday at Christmastime
Someday at Christmas man will not fail
Hate will be gone and love will prevail
Someday a new world that we can start
With hope in every heart, yeah
whoa, yeah
(Someday in a world where men are free)
Maybe not in time for you and me
But someday at Christmastime
Someday at Christmastime

Happy Holidays to all the HSN Family. 🎈😎

CHRISTMAS DAY

Every year on December 25th, over 2 billion people around the world celebrate Christmas Day. Traditionally, Christmas is a celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ. Nonreligious people and those of different faiths celebrate the day as a cultural event.

Also known as Christmas Day, this holiday is derived from the Old English Crīstesmæsse which means Christ’s Mass. Today, Christmas is a public holiday in most countries. Only about a dozen countries do not recognize Christmas as a public holiday. Christmas traditions vary around the world and have evolved over time. They borrow from other traditions and cultures, too. Over time, beliefs and customs blended as peoples migrated and attitudes changed.

One of the most popular Christmas customs is gift-giving. This custom has its roots in the Magi who brought gifts to Jesus shortly after his birth. Unfortunately, the gift-giving aspect of Christmas has led to its commercialization. On average, Americans spend $700 on Christmas gifts and goodies. Altogether, this equals $465 billion. In recent years, there has been a call to simplify the holiday and to get back to the “reason for the season.”

CHANUKAH

Chanukah also spelled Hanukkah and known as the Festival of Lights, is an eight-day Jewish holiday commemorating the re-dedication of the Holy Temple (the Second Temple) in Jerusalem at the time of the Maccabean Revolt of the 2nd century BCE. Hanukkah (Hebrew: חֲנֻכָּה, usually spelled חנוכה pronounced [χanuˈka] in Modern Hebrew, also romanized as Chanukah or Chanuka), is observed for eight nights and days. According to the Hebrew calendar, it starts on the 25th day of Kislev, which may occur from late November to late December in the Gregorian calendar.

Chanukah

Hanukkah is less religiously significant than other Jewish holidays.
The menorah holds nine candles. In the center stands the shamus or servant. The shamus lights the eight other Hanukkah candles.
The Hanukkah candles are strictly for pleasure. They are not to be used for any useful or productive purpose. The shamus is available, so the Hanukkah candles are not accidentally used to light a fire in the fireplace or for another useful purpose.
Gift-giving is not traditionally a part of the Hanukkah holiday.
Playing dreidel is a gambling game popular during the Hanukkah holiday.
Fried foods are traditional during the holiday, representing the oil used to light the lamps.

NATIONAL PUMPKIN PIE DAY

On December 25th, National Pumpkin Pie Day dishes up the slice many Americans are looking for around the dinner table. As they enjoy time with family or friends, they also take the opportunity to honor the ever-humble and often favored pumpkin pie.

A’PHABET DAY OR NO “L” DAY

A’Phabet Day or No “L” Day on December 25th brings a pun to Christmas Day. The play on words is a pun on the word Noël, which is especially notable during Christmas because it means “to be born.”

It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year
Song by Andy Williams

It’s the most wonderful time of the year
With the kids jingle belling
And everyone telling you, “Be of good cheer!”
It’s the most wonderful time of the year
It’s the hap-happiest season of all
With those holiday greetings and happy meetings
When friends come to call
It’s the hap-happiest season of all
There’ll be parties for hosting
Marshmallows for toasting
And caroling out in the snow
There’ll be scary ghost stories
And tales of the glories of Christmases long, long ago
It’s the most wonderful time of the year
There’ll be much mistletoeing
And hearts will be glowing when loved ones are near
It’s the most wonderful time of the year
There’ll be parties for hosting
Marshmallows for toasting
And caroling out in the snow
There’ll be scary ghost stories
And tales of the glories of Christmases long, long ago
It’s the most wonderful time of the year
There’ll be much mistletoeing
And hearts will be glowing when loved ones are near
It’s the most wonderful time
Yes, the most wonderful time
Oh, the most wonderful time of the yeah

Season’s Greetings to all in the HSN Community. 🎈😎

Good Morning Peeps and Merry Christmas in the HSN Community. 🎈😎

Happy Hanukkah and keep warm and safe to all.

Happy Holidays to all in the HSN Community. 🎈

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@loaf,

Good day and Merry Christmas hubby and I had a wonderful Mass. 🎈💕😘

@xango,

Good day in warm Florida. 🎈😎💕Wishing you and your husband a very Merry Christmas.

The children that were coming to visit arrived safe and sound we even managed to have
a pie bake-off which is a tradition between me and the girls. 💕😎😘🎈

I am sure everyone is happy your wonderful home made treats. 😎💕🎈

Enjoy this day and season.

@xango

Merry Christmas. If I didn’t know we were in Florida, I could have sworn we were in Ct.. I had to return to the car for my tote with Kindle Fire. It felt like it was going to snow any minute.

I also needed to purchase a new microwave. Mine died the same time as yours. Funny, everything was in working order except the cooking part. I contacted Lowes and actually purchased the LG. This was the exact model to the one that died after 7 years. Delivery was

Late morning on Monday. Just prior to the installation I wanted to make a poached egg. That’s when I noticed a huge crack that went from one end to the other. I do not know what caused it. This is also a GE.. I asked the installer if he knew anyone that did repairs. He said I should purchase a new one. After he left, I went online and googled glass top stove repair and found several that do this type of work. I will contact them following Christmas and then make a decision if a new one is needed. It’s unreal that both of us needed new appliances almost at the same time.

Hubby is doing ok. The meal today left alot to be desired. Best part, we were together for dinner.
Not often do I eat the food in rehab.

Again I wish you both a merry merry. Be well and enjoy the day.the

@oodiebom,

Good day on the Gulf Coast of Florida. 😘😎💕🎈I hope this is a good day for you
and hubby.

Chag Sameach to you and hubby. Oodie let me know how your day goes.

I am so glad your new microwave was installed I know the feeling of missing
something you really need and you have to wait for it.

Oz is chilly but tis the season. 😎 Poppy is getting spoiled again. 💕

@sheba2011

I arrived home about an hour ago so I could eat. The rehab invited visitors and family members to dine with their loved ones at lunch today. The cost was $4 per person. The meal was edible. Hubby left quite a bit of food and i had to ask if there was dessert for him. Everyone had chocolate cake with frosting for dessert. Hubby felt left out. I stayed for his dinner which was served around 5 pm.. It smelled delicious and according to hubby it was. He had the chocolate cake for dessert at dinner and fell asleep on a full stomach.

I am not sure what caused the crack on my electric stove. It was doing fine up until I started using the hex clad and WP’s cookware. Neither one is that heavy. I only use high heat on pasta until it boils. However, I haven’t had pasta in months. I wonder if the new roaster for the turkey or the new pan for making the stuffing did it. Then again I used the stove top last week without a problem for meals. Nothing fell so that’s not the problem. I also need to contact Lowes since I purchased the stove from them. I did some research and did find that one should not use ceramic on a glass top. I do not have ceramic unless WP’s cookware has it. No mention of this in the write up on HSN. I will check on this later.

Congratulations on the Chiefs win. I also read where the girls arrived and you all had a great time making those pies. By the way, many years ago I attended Christmas Eve mass with my roommate from college. I found it very interesting. I was impressed with the congregation opening their hearts and arms to welcome me. I cannot put into words the emotions that came over me during and after the service. I was mesmerized then and it continues to this day .
It is cold again in Florida. Suffice to say the temp is in the low 60s, but it feels like the 40s. We had showers on and off today and more is expected tomorrow. I assume this is just another weather change. It’s that time of year. Actually, beginning in July and through the first couple of weeks in September, I long for the cooler temps and low humidity. I enjoy wearing layers that one can discard as the temps begin to climb. Not a beach day, that’s for sure.

Enjoy the rest of the evening. Merry Christmas.

Love the train.

@taci,

Good morning in S. California hey on my block most people have traveled to warmer
climates. LOL! My next door neighbor is in your area and will travel to N. California to
visit his family. My neighbor friend across the street she is kicking it in Key West, Florida
and so on. 💕🎈

I am enjoying my family and all the animals. The food is smells so good. We will eat
this afternoon. Everyone is resting and this is Game Day for us.

We had a lovely Mass last night. 💕

Enjoy the day with your family and Happy Trails. 🎈😎

Sheba, my area seems the opposite of yours. Most are here, houses are all lit up and I hear the cars and delivery trucks coming and going. I tend to lay low on the holidays and avoid crowds. We had a nice day at home. My son’s schedule is difficult since he’s been busy at work, so we will go out when the timing is better. It was hard for me too during my working years as this was a peak season but in reality, the peak season lasted all year. Well do tell… has Taylor’s jacket visited?
Glad you and the family enjoyed the day.

@shoelady60,

Good day in the beautiful ‘burgh. Merry Christmas to you and your entire family.

Enjoy the Game and Patrick is playing. 🎈😎

Sending Christmas hugs to you and Jake. Stay warm out there. 😎💕😘

@sheba2011

A quick Merry Christmas to you and your family.🎄🎁🎅 Have a lovely day.

Halftime at the game and the Chiefs need some more scores.🤞 Holiday hugs to all!🤗💖

@shoelady60,

Good evening I have to say what a sweet Game. I so happy with the way they played.
I am sorry we beat the other team.

Let’s share a Christmas Drink and Merry Christmas my friend. 🎈😎😘

Goodnight and sweet dreams. 🎈😎

@kittengirl,

Merry Christmas Kitten in California may this note find you doing well. 💕😎🎈

CHRISTMAS EVE

Christmas Eve on December 24 kicks off a series of holiday traditions. Some are ancient practices with a modern spin, while others date back hundreds of years.

Christmas Eve is filled with both religious and non-religious traditions. Religious traditions center around the birth of Jesus. Different denominations have their own traditions. On Christmas Eve Roman Catholics and Anglicans hold Midnight Mass. Lutherans celebrate with candlelight services and Christmas carols. Many evangelical churches hold evening services where families celebrate Holy Communion.

Around the world, Christmas Eve is celebrated with a variety of foods. In Italy, they celebrate the Feast of Seven Fishes. Russians traditionally serve a 12-dish Christmas Eve Supper before opening gifts. Meanwhile, in Bulgaria, the Christmas Eve meal consists of an odd number of meatless dishes.

Besides food and religious services, the holiday is when Santa Claus takes to the sky in his sleigh to deliver Christmas gifts around the world. Other names for the white-bearded man in a red suit include Father Christmas, Kris Kringle, and Saint Nicholas. No matter what he is called, the legend of Santa is based on a real-life man named Saint Nicholas of Myra. The early Christian bishop was known for secret gift-giving, as well as many miracles. Through the years, the legend of Santa grew to include the North Pole, a sleigh driven by reindeer, a naughty or nice list, and his jolly laugh, “ho, ho, ho.”

NATIONAL EGGNOG DAY

National Eggnog Day raises a holiday toast once a year on the day before Christmas. Also known as egg milk punch, eggnog is a popular drink throughout the United States during the holidays.

Gorgeous!

Enjoy the season.

Love this card and all those colors!

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Heroes
Song by David Bowie

I, I will be king
And you, you will be queen
Though nothing will drive them away
We can beat them, just for one day
We can be heroes, just for one day
And you, you can be mean
And I, I’ll drink all the time
‘Cause we’re lovers, and that is a fact
Yes we’re lovers, and that is that
Though nothing will keep us together
We could steal time just for one day
We can be heroes for ever and ever
What d’you say?
I, I wish you could swim
Like the dolphins, like dolphins can swim
Though nothing, nothing will keep us together
We can beat them, for ever and ever
Oh we can be Heroes, just for one day
I, I will be king
And you, you will be queen
Though nothing will drive them away
We can be Heroes, just for one day
We can be us, just for one day
I, I can remember (I remember)
Standing, by the wall (by the wall)
And the guns, shot above our heads (over our heads)
And we kissed, as though nothing could fall (nothing could fall)
And the shame, was on the other side
Oh we can beat them, for ever and ever
Then we could be Heroes, just for one day
We can be Heroes
We can be Heroes
We can be Heroes
Just for one day
We can be Heroes
We’re nothing, and nothing will help us
Maybe we’re lying, then you better not stay
But we could be safer, just for one day
Oh-oh-oh-ohh, oh-oh-oh-ohh, just for one day

@loaf,

Good day in Ohio and Happy Holidays Loaf just be well and happy. 🎈💕😘😎

@xango,

Good day in sunny and warm Florida. 😎💕🎈Oz is chilly but tis the season.
I hope you and your husband have a wonderful Christmas and I hope all your
friends and neighbors enjoy all you yummy treats. 💕

Merry Christmas, 🎈😘💕

@sheba2011 🎄🎄🎄

Merry Christmas Sheba, to and your family. 🎄🎄🎄

I delivered all the boxes of goodies and gifts yesterday. Also had to wait for a installation of the microwave that gave out on us the last week of November. I was given a window of 12 to 3 PM. I ordered it from Lowe’s on December 2nd and was told it was backorder. It was going to be available on the 17th in the store. Then it was delayed, they received it on the 19th. I Called the company that does the installation and begged them to install before Christmas. They were here yesterday, a father and son team. Got a GE, the old one was a whirlpool. All the appliance the builder supplied was Whirlpool, not the high end of Whirlpool. The only thing left is the dishwasher, which I don’t use often.
Here’s wishing you and your family love and peace this holiday season.

Take care Sheba

@xango

Just returned home from being with hubby. Tomorrow, Christmas Day, I will be enjoying the meals with him. There was a package on his nightstand Christmas wrapped that he has yet to open. It will be interesting to see what is in the box. Seems heavy.

I hope and pray that you and hubby enjoy the Christmas season. I can bet that he will not be able to wait for the deliciousness you prepared. All your food sounds wonderful. I wish I could do the same.

Merry Christmas to you both. May you have a great day and then some. Miss you. Stay well and that goes for hubby also. Both of you have had your share of hospitals and appointments during the better part of the last couple of years. Take care and then some. 🎅🏼🤶🏼🎁🎄🍾❤🌈

@oodiebom

Good evening Oodie, Happy Hanukkah to you and your husband.
Enjoy your meal and celebrate with your hubby, love and peace to you both.
May wish for 2025 for you is for your husband to be able to go home.
Funny thing, our microwave give out on us. Six years only, it came with the house when it was built. I ordered it on line from Lowe’s on December 2nd and was told it was backorder. It was going to be available on the 17 in the store. Then, received email that was delayed. I checked on it on the 19th and they had received it. Called the company that does the installation and begged them to install before CChristmas. They were here yesterday, a father and son team. Got a GE, the one that broke on us was a whirlpool. I also had replaced the stove not long ago, also a GE, it has doubled ovens. The whirlpool stove didn’t last either.

Happy Hanukkah 🕎 Oodie and take care.

@oodiebom

Good evening Oodie, Happy Hanukkah to you and your husband.
Enjoy your meal and celebrate with your hubby, love and peace to you both.
May wish for 2025 for you is for your husband to be able to go home.

Happy Hanukkah 🕎 and take care.

@oodiebom,

Good afternoon on the Gulf Coast of Florida. 😎🎈Wishing you and hubby
a Happy Hanukkah. 🎈💕😎

I hope you have good treats and a wonderful evening with your husband.

Sending all my best to you. 😎💕🎈

@sheba2011

Hi and good afternoon. The new microwave is now installed and doing great. You never know how you miss an appliance until it stops working. And, now, my stovetop cannot be used. Seems one of the new pans caused the glass top to not only have a hole but scratches all over in the area I use most often. Funny, I didn’t see this until just before the Technician arrived. I googled glass top stove to see if there is such a thing as a repair and found several which I will contact after Christmas. As the saying goes, “When it rains, it pours.”

Hubby is good. I was with him yesterday before dinner. He ate well, though the dessert could have been better. Just a small container of applesauce. He was still hungry. I had checked the drawer where I stash the cookies and all that was left were the containers. All but one can of soda was around. I no longer can bring food or soda nor am I permitted to eat in front of him. I am trying to meet with both the Social Worker and now the Speech Therapist. I now leave earlier which is before hubby is ready to fall asleep.

The other issue is the Drone that is on our street. I notified the next door neighbor who is a nurse and is affiliated with the Sheriff Department in our City. I also sent an e-mail to the office personnel. This may not be a student since this began about three weeks ago. I think most colleges started their intersession two weeks ago and the elementary and high schools began last Friday.

I know your SIL has her good and bad days. Hopefully, she will be able to enjoy both Christmas and the New Year’s celebrations. Some smoothie recipes may come in handy and of course soup as well. The most important part is keeping her spirits up. Of course losing some of those cancer cells or seeing them become smaller will also give her the lift she really needs and the incentive to muster on. .

Merry Christmas Eve to you, your children, hubby and Poppy. Poppy will again be the excited pup going from one to the other. A small, electric heater on your porch will certainly help to keep their food and drink from freezing. Weatherwise, it is warming up here. Temp today will be in the mid 70s and tonight high 50s to the low 60s. It is raining off and on. Hope this does not mean another cold front. Oh well, as you say, “Tis the Season.” (LOL) 🧨🎄🎍🎁🎁🎭🔔❤🎵🌴🥶🎅🏼🤶🏼

@oodiebom,

Good evening I hope you are home and safe tonight. Enjoy this night before
Hanukkah. I hope the next eight days bring you and hubby joy.

The kids have landed and hubby is on the way to the airport their flight was delayed
due to an Airport problem. I am sure they were not the only one affected.

I will have help keeping the animals warm outdoors they had such good appetites tonight.

I hope they let your husband eat a little bit more I can’t wait for him to come home to you.

@taci,

Good morning in S. California. 🎈💕😎 Season’s Greetings to you and your family.

Enjoy all the trails traveled in life. 😘

Oz is chilly and the kids will be in this evening. 💕😎

@taci,

Merry Christmas Taci. Wishing you and your family a holiday season filled with love and peace.

Take care Taci.

Sheba, Congratulations on your excellent Dr visit. Good job!
The Champagne and strawberries are calling to me…..
Have a great evening at Mass and with your family.

@taci,

Good evening all is well in the land of OZ. 💕Thank you for your well wishes.
I hope you and your family enjoy this evening.

@shoelady60,

Good afternoon in the beautiful ‘burgh. 😎💕😘🎈

Enjoy this and joy to the world. 😎

Hey Taylor is tour has ended so who knows where in the world she will be tomorrow. 🎈

Enjoy this season and Merry Christmas we have Mass tonight. 💕

Sending warm hugs to you and Jake. 😘💕

@Shoelady

Merry Christmas to you and your family.
Wishing this holiday season bring you health, love and peace.

Take care.

@kittengirl,

Good morning in California and Merry Christmas to you Kitten. 💕🎈😎

To All In The HSN Community. 🎈

NATIONAL ROOTS DAY

National Roots Day on December 23rd encourages families to delve into their family history, heritage, and ancestry.

NATIONAL PFEFFERNUSSE DAY

December 23rd is reserved for National Pfeffernuse Day, a German spice cookie. Very popular around the holidays, pfeffernüsse are fluffy cookies made with ground nuts and spices and covered in powdered sugar.

FESTIVUS

Each year on December 23rd, Festivus commemorates a holiday episode of the television comedy, Seinfeld. In 1997, the popular television comedy brought Festivus to the masses when Frank Costanza (played by Jerry Stiller) explains he invented the holiday in response to the commercialism of Christmas. Its slogan is “A Festivus for the rest of us.”

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Hmmm, let’s guess. Was it Taylor Swifts LV Jacket?

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Good Day Peeps and Happy Holidays to all in the HSN Community. 🎈😎
Stay safe out there.

Deluxe Cakesicles
Strawberries and cream cake coated with premium white chocolate

Christmas cakesicles
Handcrafted Desserts

So nice to look at. 😎

@loaf,

Good day in Ohio and Happy Holidays to you and your family. 😎🎈💕

@xango,

Good day in sunny Florida. 😎🎈 Oz is not frozen today no sun but we are a wee bit warmer.
Enjoy this Festive Season. 💕

@xango

I can smell the aromas coming from your kitchen!🤭 Wishing you and your husband a very blessed Christmas and a happy, healthy 2025.🎉✨

@oodiebom,

Good day on the Gulf Coast of Florida. 🎈😎💕Oodie I read your post from last night.
I hope your day is going well and your new microwave is installed to your delight.
Oodie we had one delivered about 2 weeks ago I got it at a great price and hubby
was able to install it perfectly. 💕

How are you doing? I know your hands are full. I bet your kitchen is good to go.

Oodie two of our kids will be here late tonight. 💕🎈I am doing a little bit of everything.

This is for fun all that sugar would put this entire Community into a coma. 😎

Let me know how hubby is doing if you get the chance to see him today.

@oodiebom

Christmas wishes and Hanukkah hugs to you and your hubs. My New Year’s wish for you is that Mr. O will be wheeling his way around the kitchen so very soon.🤗

@taci,

Good day in S. California wishing you a wonderful day. Taci no I did not know you
went to the Anne Frank House. I am sure that was an interesting trip just reading her
Diary bring me to tears. All those people in that tiny space.

I want to visit there one day it is on my list of things to visit and learn. 😎

Enjoy the season and Happy Trails. 😎🎈💕

Sheba, Nice building picture and bow and wow, those cakesickle’s are lovely.
Hope you had a nice walk today.

@taci,

Good evening I had a big medical appointment today with my PC Doctor. My labs were
very well she teased my labs are that of a 20 year old. I will leave it at that. I do feel good. 😎

The building just look stunning and very different.

Oz will very cold tomorrow. The pic above is what you do for special things. I think a good
hike and busy day call for something like that. 😘💕🎈

Taci enjoy your evening.

@taci

Sending wishes for a wonderful Christmas to you and the family.🎄 Hope we all have a happy, healthy 2025.🎉✨

@shoelady60,

Good day in the beautiful ‘burgh. 💕🎈😎 Hey concerning T&T they could be playing
cat and mouse with the press. Time will tell they are still young. 💕

Thank you for your support on Christmas Day I don’t know if Patrick will be playing
depends on his ankle. I am sure hubby and kids will be watching I know I will be
talking on the phone with the rest of family. 💕😎

Stay warm and cozy sending loving hugs to you and Jake. 🎈💕

@sheba2011

So glad to hear a couple of your children will be with you for Christmas.💗 That makes the holiday special. Please know that I will be saying prayers for your brother, SIL and their family at mass tomorrow and asking for extra blessings.🙏 We normally go to Christmas eve mass with mom and sis.

Other than that, looking forward to a calm, relaxing Christmas day at home. Sending lots of love and hugs to you, your husband, children and the 4-legged kids!🤗💖🎄🎁

@shoelady60,

Good evening and thank you for your prayers we will attend Mass tomorrow. 🎈😎💕

Enjoy this special time of year. Oz will be cold tomorrow. The cats are all fed and warm
in their safe place.

I have had a busy evening doing a little of this and that. LOL!

A big congrats on your Hockey Team winning tonight. 🎈😎💕
Relax and enjoy the rest of your evening.

@kittengirl,

Good day in California enjoy the season. 💕🎈😎

NATIONAL DATE NUT BREAD DAY

National Date Nut Bread Day on December 22nd delivers a baker’s delight to celebrate. Incidentally, some sources also suggest the day is celebrated on September 8th, too.

Good Morning Peeps and welcome to the HSN Community. 🎈
Happy and safe Holidays to all. 😎

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@loaf,

@xango,

Good day in Florida and enjoy the Season. 🎈💕😘😎

I know there are a lot of happy campers enjoying your baked goods. 💕🎈

Xango, wishing you and your hubs a Merry Christmas and a Happy healthy New Year!

@oodiebom,

Good afternoon on the Gulf Coast of Florida. This is a busy day for all of us. 🎈😎
Wishing you a great Sunday with whatever you do. I am multi-tasking so it is what
it is. LOL!

This reminds me of New England how serene and peaceful. 😎💕

Oodie there should be a lot of traffic everywhere today stay safe.

I hope your favorite Aide will soon be back. Keep those blankets handy for hubby
during the chilly nights. 💕

@sheba2011

That sleigh reminds me of my last sleigh ride in the Catskills. At the time my husband along with two other couples were making arrangements for our State’s Lions Summer Convention. for the following year. The weekend was free since we would have at least 150+ Lions members attending. The three men in this group were District Governors. We were wined and dined that entire weekend beginning Friday afternoon. There was snow on the ground and what better way to celebrate two birthdays. Yes, one of the wives celebrated a birthday the same day as me. The Pines put everything together which included sandwiches, hot chocolate and other munchies on the sleigh. It was a wonderful day and oh so very cold. The sleigh was covered in hay and there were blankets to cover all of us. Loads of fun and so many smiles and laughter.

I did not see hubby today. Instead I was moving things around for the delivery tomorrow of the new microwave. I still have tons of things to go through and decided to box what I won’t get to to alleviate the counter of items to go through and wash. I will have one or two empty drawers when things are all said and done and more cabinet space. I will wash the floor in the am. . Once they leave I will stop for gas and visit hubby. Last year the Rehab had a huge lunch for the patients and their family. Have not heard anything about this year. Nor has anyone asked hubby to play the piano. Of course the help for the most part are new. But I would have thought they would do something. Quite a few patients have no family in the area or friends. I try to say Hi to everyone I see and carry on a conversation. The nurses and aides are their family.

I forgot that tonight are the Kennedy Center Awards. I will check to see the last minute and what I miss can be seen on You Tube.

Not sure if TS is engaged.

Oodie, Wshing you and your hubs a Happy Chanukah and new year!

@taci,

Good morning in S. California. 💕😎🎈How is your husband doing? I hope he is back on
bike and hitting the trails.

Everyone is a busy body today lol. 💕🎈😎 Hey Heidi’s Sale is still on just in case.

Happy Trails To You. 🎶🎶If you see these beautiful animals along the way just give them
a wink. 💕

Sheba, ok, i’ll go and look since you’re forcing me. 🙂 I’m not buying much jewelry anymore except a piece here and there since I honed everything way, way down.
I remember Bichon, hope she drops in some time and is doing well. Sorry if I didn’t mention it but we went to Anne Franks house. We took the tour which had a long waiting line even in the off season. Well worth it. I would go again.
Have a good evening.

@taci

Merry Christmas and hope you have a great New Year with more adventures and travel. May it also be a healthy one for you all.

@shoelady60,

Good afternoon in the ‘burgh. 💕🎈Lady the week is about to get real interesting.
I think you know we face off on Christmas Day. 🎈😎I hope Taylor Swift born in West
Reading, PA will be in town for the Chiefs Game.

I will say it again may the best Team win. 😎

I am doing this and that today. Did you know Travis proposed to Taylor on her birthday
she said yes. This is getting interesting. 💕

This is Taylor yesterday entering the Game. 💕🎈💕😎

I am wishing you and all your family a wonderful Holiday Season. 😎💕🎈

Sending warm hugs to you and Jake. 😎💕

Shoelady, wishing you and your family a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

@sheba2011

Congrats on the win yesterday and PM not getting hurt again.👍✨ Yes, they will be here on Christmas and I will be rooting for the Chiefs. Although I do like a couple of our players, I am not a Steelers fan. Rest assured, you have one extra fan on Christmas, lol!😂

OMG, how did I not hear that T & T got engaged?😮 I figured that would be all over the news. I am going to have to search the internet later. She had another stunning look yesterday, I did see that. Gawjus coat and only she could look good in a bucket hat.👀👄 She hasn’t been to any away games so not sure if she’ll be here on Christmas.

We ended up with about four inches of snow and cold.🥶 Lows in the teens and highs in the 20s. It will start to get warmer mid-week. This day has just flown by, going to throw together a quick spaghetti dinner.🍝 Sending holiday hugs to you, Poppy and the cats.🤗💖

@kittengirl,

Good morning in California Kitten and Happy Holidays to all in your family. 💕😎🎈

Baby, It’s Cold Outside
Song by Vanessa Williams/Bobby Caldwell

I really can´t stay, (Baby, it’s cold outside)
I’ve got to go ´way, (Baby, it’s cold outside)
The evening has been, so very nice
(I hold your hands, there just like ice)
My mother will start to worry
and father will be pacin’ the floor
So really I´d better scurry
well maybe just a half a drink more
The neighbours might think, (Baby, it’s bad out there)
Say, what’s in this drink, (No caps to be had out there)
I wish I knew how, to break the spell
I ought to say, no, no, no sir
at least I’m gonna say that I tried
I really can´t stay, outthere it’s cold outside
I simply must go, (Baby, it’s cold outside)
The answer is no, (Uhh, Baby, it’s cold outside)
The welcome has been, so nice and warm
(Look out the window at that storm)
My sister will be suspicious
My brother will be there at the door
My maiden aunt´s mind is vicious
well mabe just a half a drink more
I’ve got to get home, (Baby, you´ll freeze outthere)
Say lend me a comb, (It’s up to your knees outthere)
You’ve really been grand, but don’t you see
(How can you do this thing to me)
There’s bound to be talk tomorrow
at least there will be plenty implied
I really can’t stay, outthere it’s cold outside
Baby, it’s cold outside

Winter Lady
Song by Leonard Cohen

Traveling lady, stay awhile
Until the night is over
I’m just a station on your way
I know I’m not your lover
Well, I lived with a child of snow
When I was a soldier
And I fought every man for her
Until the nights grew colder
She used to wear her hair like you
Except when she was sleeping
And then she’d weave it on a loom
Of smoke and gold and breathing
And why are you so quiet now
Standing there in the doorway?
You chose your journey long before
You came upon this highway
Traveling lady, stay awhile
Until the night is over
I’m just a station on your way
I know I’m not your lover

HUMBUG DAY

Humbug Day on December 21st recognizes the Ebenezers, the Scrooges, grinches, and curmudgeons who the joy out of the holiday season.

WINTER SOLSTICE

The winter solstice is the shortest day and longest night of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. It occurs annually between December 20th and December 23rd.

NATIONAL FRENCH FRIED SHRIMP DAY

On December 21st, seafood lovers celebrate National French Fried Shrimp Day. Enjoyed all year long, this delicious dish delights many across the country.

PHILEAS FOGG WIN A WAGER DAY

Phileas Fogg Win a Wager Day on December 21st commemorates a date in fictional history. In the classic novel, Around the World in 80 Days by French Novelist, Jules Verne, December 21st is the date illustrious main character Phileas Fogg must complete his challenge to win a wager of £20,000.

CROSSWORD PUZZLE DAY

Crossword Puzzle Day on December 21st commemorates the birth of a challenging word game enjoyed by millions worldwide.

ANNE AND SAMANTHA DAY

Celebrated bi-annually on the summer solstice and the winter solstice, Anne and Samantha Day honors Anne Frank and Samantha Smith.

Anne Frank
Anne Frank moved generations with the words she recorded in her diary – the diary of a young Jewish girl. Born June 12, 1929, in Frankfurt, Germany, on the cusp of one of the most significant upheavals in world history, she was the second daughter of Otto and Ruth Frank.

The Frank family fled Nazi Germany for the relative safety of Amsterdam, Netherlands after Germany began its campaign in 1939 by attacking Poland. By 1942, the Netherlands would be occupied by the Nazis as well.

Weeks after receiving a red checkered diary for her 13th birthday, Anne’s family and the families of her father’s employees were forced into hiding. The year was 1942. Anne and her family survived in hiding in the empty space at the back of her father’s company building. It was here Anne wrote daily. Her diary became a place of solace when despair was overwhelming.

In August of 1944, betrayal split her family apart, separating the men from the women. The Germans forced the Franks into hard labor under brutal conditions in concentration camps. Her father would be the only family member to survive. He would later discover Anne’s diary left behind.

YULE

On the arrival of the Winter Solstice, we observe Yule.

Also known as Jul, Yule predates the Christmas holiday by thousands of years. Linguists debate the origin of the word Yule. Some suggest the word is derived from “Iul,” the Anglo-Saxon word for wheel. This makes a connection to a Celtic calendar, the Wheel of the Year. However, in the Norse culture, “Jul” refers to the god, Odin. Odin was celebrated during Yule as well.

Yule celebrations included bonfires, decorating with holly, mistletoe, and the boughs of evergreen trees, ritual sacrifices, feasts, and gift-giving.

NATIONAL HOMELESS PERSONS’ REMEMBRANCE DAY

National Homeless Persons’ Remembrance Day on the first day of winter remembers those in the homeless community who have died the previous year. The day reminds us to honor them and remember the life they lived.

NATIONAL MAINE DAY

On December 21st, National Maine Day recognizes the 23rd state to join the union and the most eastern one, too!

Populated by Wabanaki tribes when European explorers first arrived, Maine would later be colonized by French and English settlers, leaving Maine’s possession in constant debate. Fast forward to 1820; the state was carved out of Massachusetts as part of the Missouri Compromise.

Today, with her rocky shores and idyllic New England backdrop, Maine allows a moment to experience the light and sounds at a pace that’s more natural. Lobster, once so abundant it was served to prisoners and servants, is now a delicacy and just one of Maine’s many ocean delights.

Artists flourish in Maine. From fiction to landscapes, the state has inspired poets, writers, painters and more for centuries. From the Acadia to Kennebunk, from the highlands to the valleys, Maine is open all year round.

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Good Morning Peeps Happy Holidays and welcome to the HSN Community. 🎈
Stay safe out there.

@loaf,

Good Morning in Ohio and Season’s Greetings. 😎🎈

@xango,

Good day in sunny Florida. 🎈😎💕Busy day here in OZ.

I hope your neighbors and friends love your baked goodies.

Season’s Greetings to you and hubby. 💕🎈

@sheba2011 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄

Merry Christmas Sheba 🤶 🎄

So glad you get to see family for the holidays. Your children will arrive and there will be loads of love and laughter. 🤶🎅🤶🎅🤶🎅🤶

I am sorry to hear about your SIL. With the improvement of medicine and treatments I pray she will prevail.

Last night was chilly for Florida, and tonight will be in the low forties. But the day was quite beautiful, full of Sunshine.

I baked three large cheese cakes today. I also made some smaller size ones .
Yesterday I made Pecan Tassies, they turned out so good.

You take care Sheba 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄

@xango,

Good Evening I am loving hearing all about your baking skills. I bet if you took someone
a nice Cheese Cake they would be in shock for a long time. 🎈💕😎

Xango a couple of the kids are coming the rest are helping out with the young kids
and my brother and SIL. 💕🎈Thank you for kind thoughts we are all praying for the best.

You go girl bake to your heart content. 💕😎

Merry Christmas my friend. 🎈😘💕

@oodiebom,

Good day on the Gulf Coast of Florida. 🎈💕😎I know we are all busy this weekend.

Enjoy your visit with your husband today. Oodie this is a special week for you and hubby. 💕

Let me know how things go for you today if you have the time. 🎈

@sheba2011

Sounds like your children will be with you soon,. I was pleasantly surprised yesterday when our favorite aide returned following a horrendous fall last week. He really did some damage to his back, but had the necessary help last night. He mentioned that he has a birthday on Tuesday and will not be working that day. So we will see him Monday and then Friday for the weekend. Hubby and I now have the perfect day for our gift to him.

Gas prices started to go down yesterday. So glad I waited. Will venture to Costco for a fill up and then on to see my favorite person. His mind is good. He is still on pureed foods and I am trying to find out why when he was eating regular food in the hospital. I wonder if there was medication they were trying that seemed to be working that the rehab isn’t continuing. This will definitely keep me busy.

Enjoy your day and long evening. We will see the moon tonight. Hope the kitties will come for food.

Stage 3 cancer is scary. However, there is new medication out that looks promising. There are now known cases where remission is possible and sustainable. I think it was either England or Germany that came out with the new meds that actually do the job along with chemo.

It is cold here also. Temps will have trouble getting into the 60s today. Right now, as I type, it is 57 with temps going down to the low 40s tonight. The heat is on.

@oodiebom,

Good Evening hey the Cats all came to eat and then went to the safe place. 💕😎
I also left some extra dry food out and Chewy delivered some cat food today. 💕

Poppy had a vet appointment today just routine and a vaccine was needed.
My baby will be groomed in a few days they are full so I can wait he still looks
good. 😎💕

I have one major appointment next week and the one more and I am done for the
year.

Hubby is getting warm by the fireplace we are now in the low 20’s. Welcome to
Winter Solstice and yeah it’s cold all over. 💕😘

Oodie enjoy your evening and I can’t believe I am saying this to you in Florida and that
is to stay warm. 💕😎I would curl up with a good book and some warm tea with Manuka
Honey. 💕I would also add a bit of cheese and crackers if that is good for you.

@taci,

Good morning in S. California. 😎💕🎈

Taci enjoy the trails and all along the way. 🎈

I love your volunteer work and the fact you brought Heidi Daus as a giveaway. 💕😘

Sheba, Wishing you and your family a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year in the week ahead.
It’s fun for me to buy the items and donate. We’re at home in the evenings since it’s been dark. There are a lot of accidents going on here, plus the usual. You’d think we were in 10 ft of snow and staying inside. Tomorrow I will plan to hike.
How are your walks with Poppy going?
Interesting post above as I had to look up Samantha Smith. Sad they both passed so young.

@taci,

Good Evening and I am glad you found the post interesting. I read the Diary of Anne Frank
in school. This young lady was wise for her years. I don’t know if you remember when
Bichon our friend in Florida went to the Anne Frank House in Amsterdam? I remember
her saying she could not believe the tiny space they lived in and almost made it. Bichon
had a good cry. I did too every time I read her diary/book all thanks to her Father who
found it and had it published. So sad.

Very cold in OZ tonight low 20’s and may get colder. I have some beautiful and warm
throws I am using on all the sofas and chairs even the bed. 😎💕

Poppy had a Vet appointment today and he is doing great just a planned routine
visit and next week he get’s groomed. 😘🎈This morning Poppy’s girlfriends were
out and about and they was happy to see him. I even went to the back fence line
and played with all of them. Poppy has a special spot that he can run to. 🎈This spot
is for extreme cold and Ice heavy snow too. I have to rescue him if the snow is too deep.

Welcome to the Winter Solstice. 🎈💕

Season’s Greetings. 🎈

@shoelady60,

Good afternoon in the ‘burgh. 😘💕🎈I am so happy you had a great day with your family
yesterday. I hope you have many more.

I will check back in later. Game Day prayers needed.

Sending warm hugs to you and Jake. 😘💕🎈

@sheba2011

It is definitely winter in the ‘burgh on this first day of winter.🥶❄ The news said we may get 1/2 inch of snow and we now have three inches (so far). So glad I planned on staying home all day, hubs got caught in it this morning before the roads were cleared but got home safe. Everyone caught by surprise.😲

I am watching the game right now. Chiefs are winning 24-16 but a lot of time left.🤞🤞 At least the Penn State game was a blowout.

Talked to my friend this morning whose husband passed and taking her to lunch or dinner the week after Christmas. We will lend an ear and hope it helps. Spent many New Year’s eves with them.

Hope our snow stops, hope PM throws a touchdown and hope you and Poppy are warm and cuddly.🤗💖

@shoelady60,

Good evening so sorry about all the snow. Lady it is cold just about everywhere.
Oz is in the low 20’s and we may hit the teens during the night. Now worries
Poppy is in his nice warm and so will me and hubby. 💕🎈

The Game was a good one I was surprised to see Patrick play today once I saw
him I knew it would be alright. Lady we play your team on Christmas Day. 🎈💕😘😎
All I can say is may the best team win. 🎈

So glad everyone is enjoying the season.

Long night for sure but so warm. 😎

Sweet Dreams. 😘

@kittengirl,

Good morning Kitten and Happy Holidays to you and your family. 🎈💕

The True Meaning of Christmas (recited by Linus)

Linus’ speech about the true meaning of Christmas is the highlight of A Charlie Brown Christmas. Retrieved from The Bible, King James Version, Book 42 Luke, Chapter 2, verses 8 to 14.

Retrieved from A Charlie Brown Christmas:

“I guess you were right, Linus. I shouldn’t have picked this
little tree,” said Charlie Brown. “Everything I do turns into
a disaster. I guess I don’t really know what Christmas is
all about. Isn’t there anyone who knows what Christmas
is all about?”

“Sure, Charlie Brown, I can tell you what Christmas is all about,”
said Linus. [Linus walks to center stage.]

“Lights, please.”

And there were in the same country shepherds abiding
in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.

And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them,
and the glory of the Lord shone round about them:
and they were sore afraid.

And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold,
I bring you good tidings of great joy,
which shall be to all people.

For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour,
which is Christ the Lord.

And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe
wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.

And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the
heavenly host praising God, and saying,

Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace,
good will toward men.

–Book 42, Luke (002:08-14)
The Bible, King James Version

[Linus picks up his blanket and shuffles off-stage.]

Unwritten
Song by Natasha Bedingfield

I am unwritten
Can’t read my mind
I’m undefined
I’m just beginning
The pen’s in my hand
Ending unplanned
Staring at the blank page before you
Open up the dirty window
Let the sun illuminate the words that you could not find
Reaching for something in the distance
So close you can almost taste it
Release your inhibitions
Feel the rain on your skin
No one else can feel it for you
Only you can let it in
No one else, no one else
Can speak the words on your lips
Drench yourself in words unspoken
Live your life with arms wide open
Today is where your book begins
The rest is still unwritten
Oh, oh, oh
I break tradition
Sometimes my tries are outside the lines
We’ve been conditioned to not make mistakes
But I can’t live that way
Staring at the blank page before you
Open up the dirty window
Let the sun illuminate the words that you could not find
Reaching for something in the distance
So close you can almost taste it
Release your inhibitions
Feel the rain on your skin
No one else can feel it for you
Only you can let it in
No one else, no one else
Can speak the words on your lips
Drench yourself in words unspoken
Live your life with arms wide open
Today is where your book begins
Feel the rain on your skin
No one else can feel it for you
Only you can let it in
No one else, no one else
Can speak the words on your lips
Drench yourself in words unspoken
Live your life with arms wide open
Today is where your book begins
The rest is still unwritten
Staring at the blank page before you
Open up the dirty window
Let the sun illuminate the words that you could not find
Reaching for something in the distance
So close you can almost taste it
Release your inhibitions
Feel the rain on your skin
No one else can feel it for you
Only you can let it in
No one else, no one else
Can speak the words on your lips
Drench yourself in words unspoken
Live your life with arms wide open
Today is where your book begins
Feel the rain on your skin
No one else can feel it for you
Only you can let it in
No one else, no one else
Can speak the words on your lips
Drench yourself in words unspoken
Live your life with arms wide open
Today is where your book begins
The rest is still unwritten
The rest is still unwritten
The rest is still unwritten
Oh, yeah, yeah