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Hmmm, I don't know? Maybe Pale's one of those lucky guys who look great in a frock!! LOL..

A Christmas Carol...almost any version of it...any of the Xmassy classics, really.

Hi Elphie, thanks for your comments about my post regarding reading your posts...I do know that you're aware of me always reading them, and I know that you appreciate that, however sometimes other people need to hear that you are being read, in order to get them motivated to read too..perhaps more people now read your posts completely than you believe..I hope so!! :)

Tell whoever's house you're at, that they have a beautiful Christmas Tree Susie :)

Pale's just showing us his feminine side :)

Hi Shanstress..Thanks for popping back to the site to look at this thread...I'm sorry that you've stopped posting here too, and would be happy to read your posts about any subject, including Mormonism or not if you prefer!! You are sorely missed by many here... I'm sorry to hear you're so busy, although it does keep the pennies rolling in...I hope you get some free time to relax and enjoy yourself occasionally.. Have a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year too!! :)

oh! i love that, pushka!! Life is... good! my mommy bought me a sampler that says so! Thanks Siouxz, I pinched it from a poem, it's not my 'original' :) Live is...very busy around this time of year

Yes, Very Nice both Checker's and Hanne's :)

Smiling an Osmonds' Smile today are we Pale? lol :)

Happy Birthday Shanstress!! :)

You did, Pale...you did!! Believe me :)

...a cocktail

LOL John Doe! That's a good one!! :)

Poor Dr. T no.2 might shortly be turning the same colour as those Shrek Babies Elphie!!! Hope she's not too ill, Doc :)

..a journey, not a destination!

Yay!!! I was good at baking at school and am currently taking part in a 12 weeks Vegetarian Cookery course :) The person below me is up to the neck in Christmas Cards, Pressies, Decorations...

Wowweeee!!!! Well Done Palerider!!! You've certainly upped the stakes in this competition!! :)

Yay!! I like all sorts of movies, old, new, blue? huh!! Strike that last one, lol :) The person below me may like old movies too?

...EXCELLENT when there's a NEW DR.T in the making!!! Congrats Ts! :)

YIPPEE DRS. T AND T!!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!! Hope that's enough smileys!! :)

Wow Onyx!!! I'm so excited for your daughter and her pet mice!! That's lovely..I'm really pleased to hear you and your husband are enjoying the experience too... Almom, that 'mouse house' you had sounds great, what a wonderful experience to have...shame about the Snake and the mice later Unfortunately Pushka often presents me with gorgeous mice...they don't have quite the same appeal with a couple of fang marks in their neck, however...poor meecies

Nice Post Susie!! I love hearing about other countries' customs.. Santa Lucia...isn't that often sung by wannabe Opera Singers?

A wonderful post and a wonderful idea Alaska! :) Up until Tuesday this week, I was feeling really depressed about Christmas this year...I was so low that it was painful for me to hear Christmas songs/carols, see Christmas decorations or to hear what everyone was planning to do over the season...Finally, on Tuesday evening, following a meal with lots of people from a Drop-In centre I attend, the Spirit filled me!! I lit my Christmas tree and got out the box of Christmas Crackers that I didn't even open last year, and got my rolls of paper out to wrap the presents...(I had started to buy them because that's what everyone does, lol. I'm not a scrooge, but I was so afraid that Christmas had just turned into a time where families got into large debt and where thieves took advantage of the generosity of others) Today I started to do my Christmas Shopping, and loved it!!! I love the idea of making a special day every month, and of thinking of others more on that day... No Bah Humbug for me this year!

I remember when I started attending the LDS church, that I was reminded of the need to be respectful to the words/names..Jesus, God, etc. I had come from a Roman Catholic background where it was often heard the cry 'Jesus, Mary and Joseph!' when something had gone wrong...I always found this amusing somehow. When I attended the LDS church I started to think more about what I was saying and making an effort to replace words with others, such as Oh My Gosh and Shoot...I still think about the LDS church whenever I slip up now and say what I used to say, especially if I'm in the company of anyone I perceive as religious...Christian or non-Christian. Josie and Elphie, I loved your posts...Yes Elphie, I read every word of yours...all of them, and found them very educational. Over here in the UK our state schools have inclusive religion lessons, as the year progresses the schools make mention of the major Cultures' specific holidays (this even occurs in Roman Catholic schools these days) and try to celebrate in a way similar to that of that culture...for instance, the children (primary school) dressed up in 'Chinese' style clothing and ate Chinese style snacks at the Chinese New Year, and also made drawings to celebrate the occasion. This is repeated for other religions also, the only time I hear anybody complain is when they object to hearing about other religions than Christianity, even if their child is not attending a particular religion's school, and they may not even attend church themselves...very hypocritical in my opinion. I have no objection to saying Merry Christmas or Eid Mubarak, whichever is most appropriate in the given circumstances...Our local Morrisons store has banners proclaiming Merry Christmas and Eid Mubarak outside it's carpark..My son is doing a local paper round and was told that if he placed a Xmas card with his papers one week, and knocked on the door to present the houseowner with the card, he would be tipped!! I suggested, since we live in a heavily asian populated town, that he might be wise to send both a Christmas and an Eid card, but he was afraid to do that in case he offended anybody!!! Such silliness, just as Elphie stated...once you hear something (a rumour) it just grows and grows till it gets out of hand and you're too scared to do anything!! Just for Six: http://www.venganza.org/ Hope you enjoy! :)

Wowweeee Canuck and Josie...it's great to see you joining the 1,000+ posts groups! :)