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A City of 650 bridges, sauerkraut and 7 Christmas Markets......
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This beautiful capital city and heartbeat of Germany, Berlin is
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Christmas in Budapest
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Create your own Christmas Charm Bracelet this year! This makes
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Merry Christmas!
Is the Star of Bethlehem fact or fiction?
Pastor Terry Dashner (www.ffcba.com)
"...We saw his star in the east and have come to worship him"
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New Ways to Use Old Christmas Cards
Forty years ago when I was growing up on our dairy farm in Wisconsin, my mother always saved the Christmas cards she had received in the mail. In those days, people sent many more Christmas cards than they do now.
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Merry Christmas (Or Not!!)
BAH HUMBUG
There has been a lot of controversy in the media lately, with
strident voices on both sides, on the merits of stores wishing
Customers MERRY CHRISTMAS.
This is beyond ridiculous, if you take time to think this
through. Christmas of course, is a religious holiday to
Christians, but has been embraced by many people in many
countries as a wonderful magical time of year. It represents a
universal theme - the Spirit of Giving - Peace on Earth,
Goodwill toward Men and what can possibly be wrong with that?
True, it is stressful for some, sad for some, controversial for
some. Yes, it's commercialized, advertised, we overspend, you
can find fault with anything if you are so inclined.
But overriding all that, has to be the good that this time of
year brings. Think about it.
Volunteers at the Homeless Shelters are plentiful. Checks are
sent to every charity imaginable. Elderly shutins get visits,
gifts. Communities support local food banks. The bellringers are
out in force. Children wait for Santa to come. Children not so
fortunate, receive gifts from many, many, caring families,
individuals, companies. Holiday Decorations are everywhere,
there are parades, parties, church bells ring, snow falls, Stars
twinkle in Christmas trees. Families come together,
carolers
carol, goodwill abounds. Even Scrooge kept Christmas! And let us
not forget the Grinch, who has brought joy to so many.
On your own? Can't get home? Here's a thought. Whatever
your trials and tribulations, look around you and do something
for someone else. VOLUNTEER. Call the homeless shelters, the
Salvation Army, call United Way who has a list of charities
needing help, the Red Cross, Meals on Wheels, Animal Shelters.
Or adopt a dog or kitty, there are many out there who need a
friend really badly.
As someone who has volunteered several times at Homeless
Shelters and especially on Christmas, I can tell you it comes
back to you in ways you can't imagine. It surely gives you an
attitude of gratitude.
So let's forget the carping and moaning. Say Merry Christmas if
you want to, or not. But don't bug those who do. It's called
live and let live. Let the Spirit of Christmas prevail.
So, from that family favorite, Twas the Night Before Christmas,
A Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night.
The folks at Christmas-Gifts-On-Sale.com
About the author:
Online Stores retailer for over six years. Formerly owned large
offline ad agency with on and offline clients. Lectured in
marketing at Associations, Colleges etc.
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