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Oh wow. That was beautiful bobby. Thank you for that.
Merry Christmas to you honey.
Kat

RE: lonliness

I love red hair. Welcome. join in and have fun. Get to know some really good people.
Kat

Traditions of Christmas.

I think we all have one of those. All you can do is just love him. I wish your family a Merry Christmas.
Kat

No need to reply. If you don't

believe in Christmas, or God. then I wish for you health and happiness this holiday season.
Your cs friend, Kat

Traditions of Christmas.

Thank you. Many blessings to you.
I am getting ready to travel to see my new grandson and family. I hope to have a safe trip and and wonderful visit.
Kat

Christmas Prayer

Loving Father, Help us remember the birth of Jesus,
that we may share in the song of the angels,
the gladness of the shepherds,
and worship of the wise men.

Close the door of hate and open the door of love all over the world. Let kindness come with every gift and good desires with every greeting. Deliver us from evil by the blessing which Christ brings, and teach us to be merry with clear hearts.

May the Christmas morning make us happy to be thy children, and Christmas evening bring us to our beds with grateful thoughts, forgiving and forgiven, for Jesus' sake. Amen.



LIFE IS SHORT, and none of us knows what tomorrow may hold. If your soul hungers to know the Savior, I pray that you will seek Him this Christmas.

Redeemer, come! I open wide
My heart to Thee; here, Lord, abide!
let me Thine inner presence feel,
Thy grace and love in me reveal;
Thy Holy Spirit guide us on
Until our glorious goal is won.
Eternal praise and fame
We offer to Thy name.


Let me be Thine forever,
O Christ-child sweet and dear;
Uphold me with thy mercy,
And be Thou ever near.
From Thee I gladly all receive,
And what is mine to Thee I give,
My heart, my soul, and all I own.
Let these be Thine alone.

O holy Child of Bethlehem!
Descend to us, we pray;
Cast out our sin and enter in,
Be born in us today.
We hear the Christmas angels
The great glad tidings tell;
O come to us, abide with us,
Our Lord Emanuel! Amen.

Oh look on me with pity
Though I am weak and poor;
Admit me to your kingdom
To dwell there, blest and sure.
I pray, Lord, guide and keep me
Safe from my bitter foes
From sin and death and Satan;
Free me from all my woes.

Then let your word within me
Shine as the fairest star,
Your reign of love revealing
How wonderful you are.
Help me confess you truly
And with your Christendom
Here own you King and Savior
With all the world to come.
Alleluia!

I Am So Glad
When Christmas Comes!


The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light;

they that dwell in the land of the shadow of death,

upon them hath the light shined.(Isaiah 9:2 KJV)

Traditions of Christmas.

Plum pudding is an English dish dating back to the Middle Ages. Suet, flour, sugar, raisins, nuts, and spices are tied loosely in cloth and boiled until the ingredients are "plum," meaning they have enlarged enough to fill the cloth. It is then unwrapped, sliced like cake, and topped with cream.

Caroling also began in England. Wandering musicians would travel from town to town visiting castles and homes of the rich. In return for their performance, the musicians hoped to receive a hot meal or money.

In the United States and England, children hang stockings on their bedpost or near a fireplace on Christmas Eve, hoping that it will be filled with treats while they sleep. In Scandinavia, similar-minded children leave their shoes on the hearth. This tradition can be traced to legends about Saint Nicholas. One legend tells of three poor sisters who could not marry because they had no money for a dowry. To save them from being sold by their father, St. Nick left each of the three sisters gifts of gold coins. One went down the chimney and landed in a pair of shoes that had been left on the hearth. Another went into a window and into a pair of stockings left hanging by the fire to dry.

France
'Joyeux Noël!'
In France, Christmas is called Noel. This comes from the French phrase les bonnes nouvelles," which means "the good news" and refers to the gospel.

In southern France, some people burn a log in their homes from Christmas Eve until New Year's Day. This stems from an ancient tradition in which farmers would use part of the log to ensure good luck for the next year's harvest.

Italy
'Buone Natale!'
Italians call Chrismas Il Natale, meaning "the birthday."

Australia
In Australia, the holiday comes in the middle of summer and it's not unusual for some parts of Australia to hit 100 degrees Farenheit on Christmas day.

During the warm and sunny Australian Christmas season, beach time and outdoor barbecues are common. Traditional Christmas day celebrations include family gatherings, exchanging gifts and either a hot meal with ham, turkey, pork or seafood or barbeques.

Ukraine
'Srozhdestvom Kristovym!'
Ukrainians prepare a traditional twelve-course meal. A family's youngest child watches through the window for the evening star to appear, a signal that the feast can begin.

Canada
Most Canadian Christmas traditions are very similar to those practiced in the United States. In the far north of the country, the Eskimos celebrate a winter festival called sinck tuck, which features parties with dancing and the exchanging of gifts.

Greece
'Kala Christouyenna!'
In Greece, many people believe in kallikantzeri, goblins that appear to cause mischief during the 12 days of Christmas. Gifts are usually exchanged on January 1, St. Basil's Day.

Many blessings to you all.
Kat


:hug

Traditions of Christmas.

Germany
'Froehliche Weihnachten!'
Decorating evergreen trees had always been a part of the German winter solstice tradition. The first "Christmas trees" explicitly decorated and named after the Christian holiday, appeared in Strasbourg, in Alsace in the beginning of the 17th century. After 1750, Christmas trees began showing up in other parts of Germany, and even more so after 1771, when Johann Wolfgang von Goethe visited Strasbourg and promptly included a Christmas tree is his novel, The Suffering of Young Werther. In the 1820s, the first German immigrants decorated Christmas trees in Pennsylvania. After Germany's Prince Albert married Queen Victoria, he introduced the Christmas tree tradition to England. In 1848, the first American newspaper carried a picture of a Christmas tree and the custom spread to nearly every home in just a few years.

Mexico
'Feliz Navidad!'
In 1828, the American minister to Mexico, Joel R. Poinsett, brought a red-and-green plant from Mexico to America. As its coloring seemed perfect for the new holiday, the plants, which were called poinsettias after Poinsett, began appearing in greenhouses as early as 1830. In 1870, New York stores began to sell them at Christmas. By 1900, they were a universal symbol of the holiday.

In Mexico, paper mache sculptures called pinatas are filled with candy and coins and hung from the ceiling. Children then take turns hitting the pinata until it breaks, sending a shower of treats to the floor. Children race to gather as much of of the loot as they can.

England
'Merry Christmas!'
An Englishman named John Calcott Horsley helped to popularize the tradition of sending Christmas greeting cards when he began producing small cards featuring festive scenes and a pre-written holiday greeting in the late 1830s. Newly efficient post offices in England and the United States made the cards nearly overnight sensations. At about the same time, similar cards were being made by R.H. Pease, the first American card maker, in Albany, New York, and Louis Prang, a German who immigrated to America in 1850.

Celtic and Teutonic peoples had long considered mistletoe to have magic powers. It was said to have the ability to heal wounds and increase fertility. Celts hung mistletoe in their homes in order to bring themselves good luck and ward off evil spirits. During holidays in the Victorian era, the English would hang sprigs of mistletoe from ceilings and in doorways. If someone was found standing under the mistletoe, they would be kissed by someone else in the room, behavior not usually demonstrated in Victorian society.

Traditions of Christmas.

MERRY CHRISTMAS, HAPPY HANUKKAH, GOOD KWANZEE, AND JOYFUL SOLSTICE.
HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO ALL HERE ON CS. IF YOU ARE TRAVELING...COME HOME SAFE. AND IF YOU ARE STAYING HOME, THEN PLEASE BE HAPPY AND WELL.
Kat

These are many ways that Christmas is celebrated across the world.
Sweden
'God Jul!'
Most people in Scandinavian countries honor St. Lucia (also known as St. Lucy) each year on December 13. The celebration of St. Lucia Day began in Sweden, but had spread to Denmark and Finland by the mid-19th century.

In these countries, the holiday is considered the beginning of the Christmas season and, as such, is sometimes referred to as "little Yule." Traditionally, the oldest daughter in each family rises early and wakes each of her family members, dressed in a long, white gown with a red sash, and wearing a crown made of twigs with nine lighted candles. For the day, she is called "Lussi" or "Lussibruden (Lucy bride)." The family then eats breakfast in a room lighted with candles.

Any shooting or fishing done on St. Lucia Day was done by torchlight, and people brightly illuminated their homes. At night, men, women, and children would carry torches in a parade. The night would end when everyone threw their torches onto a large pile of straw, creating a huge bonfire. In Finland today, one girl is chosen to serve as the national Lucia and she is honored in a parade in which she is surrounded by torchbearers.

Light is a main theme of St. Lucia Day, as her name, which is derived from the Latin word lux, means light. Her feast day is celebrated near the shortest day of the year, when the sun's light again begins to strengthen. Lucia lived in Syracuse during the fourth century when persecution of Christians was common. Unfortunately, most of her story has been lost over the years. According to one common legend, Lucia lost her eyes while being tortured by a Diocletian for her Christian beliefs. Others say she may have plucked her own eyes out to protest the poor treatment of Christians. Lucia is the patron saint of the blind.

Finland
'Hyvää Joulua!'
Many Finns visit the sauna on Christmas Eve. Families gather and listen to the national "Peace of Christmas" radio broadcast. It is customary to visit the gravesites of departed family members.

Norway
'Gledelig Jul!'
Norway is the birthplace of the Yule log. The ancient Norse used the Yule log in their celebration of the return of the sun at winter solstice. "Yule" came from the Norse word hweol, meaning wheel. The Norse believed that the sun was a great wheel of fire that rolled towards and then away from the earth. Ever wonder why the family fireplace is such a central part of the typical Christmas scene? This tradition dates back to the Norse Yule log. It is probably also responsible for the popularity of log-shaped cheese, cakes, and desserts during the holidays.

Jamestown, Virginia
According to reports by Captain John Smith, the first eggnog made in the United States was consumed in his 1607 Jamestown settlement. Nog comes from the word grog, which refers to any drink made with rum.

I just heard

I'm great, and you? I have had a busy night. Just got home a little while ago. And of course...this is where I came? Fixing on going to bed though. Early morning. Thank you sweetie. Have a great night.
Kat

I just heard

Twisted Sister sing "Oh Come All Ye Faithful". It was different, to say the least. Gotta give him credit though.
Kat

RE: " I want to wish you a Merry Christmas...

Merry Christmas to you lady. And happy Holidays as well. Thank you.
Kat

RE: 21 yr old boy in texas gets 8 yrs..

Hes 21. He is no buy. He should have been punished as he was. First an animal then a human. I hope we do not hear from him again. But, truth is, he most likely will do much worse. If there is a worse.
Kat

RE: Bush is a Duffer (dunce, dense)

Hey now... I don't even like Bush. Not even a little bit. Not as our President anyway. He sucks!
But, I cannot say that he doesn't talk to God. Because I do myself. Out loud, and in silent prayer. Prayers are always answered. Just sometimes the answer is "not now". When I have been in a good prayer session, sometimes I have an answer. Is it HIM talking to me?
That being said. I believe in the Bible. I don't know how anyone can not believe in it, and believe in God. I mean, where did we learn of him? For me, it was the Bible.

But Mitchell, if there is indeed a mistake made by us that don't believe in Bush or this war. Then by all means. I will be one of the first to say you were right. But, I do not in my heart of hearts think that it will happen.
This whole thing has been a great big blunder from the get go.

RE: headed home

Oh..... And MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!

RE: headed home

Thats a good thing. Be safe and come home happy.
Kat

RE: Have you ever had step children or was you ever a step child?

I am a stepchild, and have raised them. My sons were stepchildren also.
Kat

RE: PUMPING IRON ...!

Uh.....this is the first one that I have seen.

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I noticed that

Well that felt good. Thank you duce.
I wasn't trying to get people to look at my pic and get compliments, or not. But, I'll take it. Thank you, thank ya very much.lol
Kat

A 2.6 earthquake

That figures..........One should be so lucky.lol

I noticed that

You're a darlin, thank you.
Kat

I noticed that

Really?? I usually have mine in a day. Check with them, I guess. I can't imagine what is taking them so long.
I am getting kind of used to the pic now. I think I kinda like it better.
Kat

I noticed that

Hi sweetheart. I hope you are doing okay. Take care .
I have a good camera, I think. MY son just gave this to me.
This is the first one that they (mods) have bothered with. They must have just noticed me. I'm getting used to it now. The picture, that is.
Kat

A 2.6 earthquake

By the way. Hi, and hope you are well my friend. Take care.
Kat

A 2.6 earthquake

What are you doin to that lady!?? Or, should that be; what is she doin to you? Hmmmm? Whatever it is. Would you ask her to stop it? She scared a lot of people here.lol.

Say "hi" for me.
Kat

RE: wheres all the good looking women???

There all here. Many good looking women on cs. Oh, you meant tonight?
Had to go look. Yep, they're still here.

RE: Money's tight, time's are hard, so here's your f@#&in x-mas card!

RE: PUMPING IRON ...!

I guess that is why we should read the WHOLE thread, huh? I was wanting to see where this was going. Damnit.....

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oops wrong thread.