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Liz wrote:ThirdArm wrote:Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays to ONBC, DITHOT and Liz--
I didn't really have Christmas or holiday traditions when I was growing up since my brother and I were raised in a home where one parent was Jewish and the other was Christian.
My dad went along with the Christmas tree because I guess my brother and I were such brats about not having one; but I also had the opportunity to experience the Channukah holiday, which has its own rich traditions.
Channukah is celebrated for 8 days but my folks told us that unfortunately, no, we didn't get presents each night for 8 days! (We could be awful kids, I tell you.)
When Mr ThirdArm and I got together, we developed our own way of celebrating the holidays, sort of a mushing together of both Christmas and Channukah (Channukmas?). But the big deal for us each year is to plan out a drive around looking at all the houses decorated in lights. Some of the houses are incredible. I feel like a kid again looking at the brilliantly lit houses and yards; sort of like a fantasy land.
I wanted DMC for Channukmas but I think we're getting it tomorrow because several stores are having promotions. One is offering a Captain Jack 12" figure at a special price when you buy the DVD, for example. Mr TA likes to collect these things and has been able to get a tidy sum on occasion on E-bay for some of his figures.
However, if he thinks he's selling Jack, I have news for him.
I think you are getting the best of both worlds, there, Third Arm.
I think I'd better point out to my family that this promo is going on because DMC is on my Christmas list too. What stores?
Third Arm, I wonder if you and I drive by the same houses. I love doing that too.
ThirdArm wrote:Liz wrote:ThirdArm wrote:Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays to ONBC, DITHOT and Liz--
I didn't really have Christmas or holiday traditions when I was growing up since my brother and I were raised in a home where one parent was Jewish and the other was Christian.
My dad went along with the Christmas tree because I guess my brother and I were such brats about not having one; but I also had the opportunity to experience the Channukah holiday, which has its own rich traditions.
Channukah is celebrated for 8 days but my folks told us that unfortunately, no, we didn't get presents each night for 8 days! (We could be awful kids, I tell you.)
When Mr ThirdArm and I got together, we developed our own way of celebrating the holidays, sort of a mushing together of both Christmas and Channukah (Channukmas?). But the big deal for us each year is to plan out a drive around looking at all the houses decorated in lights. Some of the houses are incredible. I feel like a kid again looking at the brilliantly lit houses and yards; sort of like a fantasy land.
I wanted DMC for Channukmas but I think we're getting it tomorrow because several stores are having promotions. One is offering a Captain Jack 12" figure at a special price when you buy the DVD, for example. Mr TA likes to collect these things and has been able to get a tidy sum on occasion on E-bay for some of his figures.
However, if he thinks he's selling Jack, I have news for him.
I think you are getting the best of both worlds, there, Third Arm.
I think I'd better point out to my family that this promo is going on because DMC is on my Christmas list too. What stores?
Third Arm, I wonder if you and I drive by the same houses. I love doing that too.
K-Mart is one that I definitely saw the action figure tie-in.
Speaking of the houses, you've gone by the one on National Street in SC, haven't you? There's also Chanticleer House, which is a rest home (on Chanticleer Ave, obviously!). That is eye-popping.
And, Whispering Pines Drive; and that newer street off Glen Canyon (I think). One house there had outside music; really gentle carols and Christmas songs. That was quite cool!
This year, I'll have my son and the grand-whelp. He's only 21 months, so won't be as into the decorations as I am; but it will be fun to drive around with a car full of family. I am looking forward to it.
Depputante wrote:A Japanese Christmas is marked by purchasing a very small , about 2 feet high pre-decorated artificial tree that can be probably placed on a table as a sort of ornament, purchasing Kentucky Fried Chicken (no oven, no Turkey in 99% of Japan, or pay like $75 for one!), and a Christmas Cake which is a Sponge cake with Whipped Cream icing with plastic Santa Doll and trees on it for dessert. The Presents are clearly given from mom and Dad, not Santa. They are usually pre-packaged 'stockings' containing a variety of snacks and a few toys inside. The first year I lived there, I found some CHristmas lights, and strung them up from the corner of a window to make a 'normal' 6 ft tall 'tree' and placed presents there.
Growing up in Canada, with my Uncle's Ukranian background, we always had Perogies (potatoe,bacon, cheese stuffed dumplings), and Cabbage Rolls Christmas Eve. I remember one night, my elders all got very drunk before the perogies were made...dough and flour were everywhere!
Last year I tried a New Zealand Stuffed Leg of Lamb. The stuffing is quite fruity, and it was a wonderful change, and saved a turkey! Ha ha....
Liz wrote:Depputante wrote:A Japanese Christmas is marked by purchasing a very small , about 2 feet high pre-decorated artificial tree that can be probably placed on a table as a sort of ornament, purchasing Kentucky Fried Chicken (no oven, no Turkey in 99% of Japan, or pay like $75 for one!), and a Christmas Cake which is a Sponge cake with Whipped Cream icing with plastic Santa Doll and trees on it for dessert. The Presents are clearly given from mom and Dad, not Santa. They are usually pre-packaged 'stockings' containing a variety of snacks and a few toys inside. The first year I lived there, I found some CHristmas lights, and strung them up from the corner of a window to make a 'normal' 6 ft tall 'tree' and placed presents there.
Growing up in Canada, with my Uncle's Ukranian background, we always had Perogies (potatoe,bacon, cheese stuffed dumplings), and Cabbage Rolls Christmas Eve. I remember one night, my elders all got very drunk before the perogies were made...dough and flour were everywhere!
Last year I tried a New Zealand Stuffed Leg of Lamb. The stuffing is quite fruity, and it was a wonderful change, and saved a turkey! Ha ha....
But what about the poor lamb?Just foolin with ya, Depputante. I happen to be serving lamb for the extended family celebration. It is a favorite on that side of the family--that and Yorkshire pudding. I've never tried stuffed lamb, though. Could you PM me the recipe?
Liz wrote:Depputante wrote:A Japanese Christmas is marked by purchasing a very small , about 2 feet high pre-decorated artificial tree that can be probably placed on a table as a sort of ornament, purchasing Kentucky Fried Chicken (no oven, no Turkey in 99% of Japan, or pay like $75 for one!), and a Christmas Cake which is a Sponge cake with Whipped Cream icing with plastic Santa Doll and trees on it for dessert. The Presents are clearly given from mom and Dad, not Santa. They are usually pre-packaged 'stockings' containing a variety of snacks and a few toys inside. The first year I lived there, I found some CHristmas lights, and strung them up from the corner of a window to make a 'normal' 6 ft tall 'tree' and placed presents there.
Growing up in Canada, with my Uncle's Ukranian background, we always had Perogies (potatoe,bacon, cheese stuffed dumplings), and Cabbage Rolls Christmas Eve. I remember one night, my elders all got very drunk before the perogies were made...dough and flour were everywhere!
Last year I tried a New Zealand Stuffed Leg of Lamb. The stuffing is quite fruity, and it was a wonderful change, and saved a turkey! Ha ha....
But what about the poor lamb?Just foolin with ya, Depputante. I happen to be serving lamb for the extended family celebration. It is a favorite on that side of the family--that and Yorkshire pudding. I've never tried stuffed lamb, though. Could you PM me the recipe?
Betty Sue wrote:This year I've been very involved with a charity group that will be inviting 35 needy famillies in to receive food baskets, toys and clothing. As I've been getting to know these families and care about them, I think it will be very satisfying to be a part of this.
MAY YOU ALL , REGARDLESS OF BELIEFS OR CIRCUMSTANCES, FIND PEACE AND JOY THIS SEASON!!!!
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