Posted by chrissy100 (from Sydney
(Australia)) on December 24, 2007 at 3:11 PM:Thankyou for the lovely article Shari ...it is early Christmas Day here in Australia ...Peace and Love to each and everyone!
Have a Wonderful Christmas and enjoy your Holidays
may 2008 bring every thing you could wish for.
Joy To To The World!
chrissy
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Posted by Islandshari (from Kwajalein
(Marshall Islands)) on December 24, 2007 at 5:36 PM:
Chrissy....Have a "green and bright" Christmas, my friend!
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Posted by KyWoods (from Melbourne, KY) on December 25, 2007 at 2:40 AM:
Shari, thanks for the interesting facts about all the holidays celebrated around the world this time of year! I enjoy learning about other cultures. Oh, and you and yours have a wonderful celebration, as well!
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Posted by Dutchlady1 (from Naples, FL) on December 25, 2007 at 7:29 AM:
The understanding of other cultures will lead to our appreciation of all of them..... and is the first step to peace.
Thank you for a wonderful article from a Dutch gal who grew up with 'Sinterklaas' who arrives from Spain on a white horse on December 5th to bring gifts to all children who have been good, and leaves them in (and around!) their shoes!!
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Posted by doccat5 (from Fredericksburg, VA) on December 25, 2007 at 9:00 AM:
Thanks for the reminder of the diversity of this great nation. We are truly blessed as a people in spite of all the problems and the cares. And I think we all still will go the extra mile for any of our own who need the help. Some years ago I got "hooked" on attempting to actually practice doing "random acts of kindness", what a lift to my spirit that has been. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to you and yours.
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Posted by jadajoy (from Newport News, VA) on December 25, 2007 at 10:07 AM:
Merry Christmas Shari! Thanks for a wonderful article about the many Christmas blessings all over the world and may it enlighten and touch the hearts of all who read it.
Love ya!
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Posted by LouC (from Desoto, TX) on December 25, 2007 at 10:32 AM:
Thank you, my friend, for always helping us to see the good in all things.
Yokwe,
Christi
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Posted by Lily_love (from Central, AL) on December 25, 2007 at 11:23 AM:
Merry Christmas, and a Happy Holidays, as well as a Peace to our nations in the New Year. Peace to the World!
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Posted by Sharran (from Calvert City, KY) on December 25, 2007 at 12:08 PM:
Thank you for a great reminder, Shari. Beautiful article.
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Posted by grampapa (from Wheatfield, NY) on December 25, 2007 at 12:09 PM:
Shari, what a nice thing to present today, to remind everyone that although we may have different holidays and cultures, we have many things in common with all people.
all the best to you
P*E*A*C*E
~ jan
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Posted by MitchF (from Oklahoma City, OK) on December 25, 2007 at 12:41 PM:
I love the way you write, have a wonderful day - blessings and peace - Mitch
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Posted by plantmover (from Newport News, VA) on December 25, 2007 at 4:20 PM:
Wonderful message--thank you for sharing! Warmest wishes for a blessed new year!
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Posted by Pagancat (from Gainesboro, TN) on December 25, 2007 at 4:50 PM:
As per usual, you absolutely rock.
x0x0x
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Posted by Dea (from Frederick, MD) on December 25, 2007 at 5:16 PM:
Wonderful article Shari - hope you are having a super day!
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Posted by Islandshari (from Kwajalein
(Marshall Islands)) on December 25, 2007 at 6:15 PM:
You have all brought tears to my eyes...I was so afraid of offending, and you have all accepted the article in the loving spirit with which I wrote it. Thank you so much for the kind words and warm wishes.
To quote some very wonderful men: "What a wonderful world!"
Peace and joy to you all!
Shari
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Posted by chickenrancher (from Nova, OH) on December 25, 2007 at 6:18 PM:
Thank you for the info! Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!!!
Megan
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Posted by carrielamont (from Milton, MA) on December 25, 2007 at 6:42 PM:
FANTASTIC Shari, how could you offend? A perfect message for today. We sang from It Came Upon A Midnight Clear in church last night, "Oh ye, beneath life's crushing load" and I thought, yup, that's me. Or my husband. Or any one of a dozen people I could name here. But we don't let it crush us, for whatever reason, we're able to keep going, we know the sun will return and 'come out tomorrow', that we're past the longest night on the trip back toward spring and I have definitely had too much chocolate and not enough sleep.
Well, I need a nap, obviously! But thank you, Shari, for that multicultural trip through the holidays. (I think I should brush my teeth, too, or maybe just eat one tiny little more chocolate.)
xxxxx, Carrie
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Posted by Islandshari (from Kwajalein
(Marshall Islands)) on December 25, 2007 at 6:57 PM:
I hear ya Carrie....too much chocolate! But then my family keeps telling me I nuts when I say things like that...to them there is no such thing! Pass the Christmas cookies, would ya?
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Posted by adinamiti (from Bucuresti
(Romania)) on December 25, 2007 at 7:42 PM:
Shari, you are such a good writer and I love the subject! You could not offend at all, the article has such a sweet tone ! I was also amased by the fact that they have to take care not to offend anyone about their religious celebrations in US.
We have a lot of nationalities in Romania too and we are getting along, like you said.
Thank you for such a wonderful lecture!
Merry Christmas everyone!
Adina
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Posted by Islandshari (from Kwajalein
(Marshall Islands)) on December 25, 2007 at 7:46 PM:
Adina, I'm so glad you enjoyed the article. It is truly a gift to be part of DG where we get to converse with so many people from so many different parts of the world! Proof every day that peace and friendship are more than possible...they are present!!!
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Posted by Marcy_1 (from New Madison, OH) on December 25, 2007 at 8:17 PM:
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays Shari. I really enjoyed reading your article. Thank you!
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Posted by Hyblaean (from Niles, IL) on December 25, 2007 at 10:06 PM:
"But if you look around you, at the faces you can see on the street, at your loved ones, at the bounty from your gardens, at the promise of the Spring, you will see that each moment of each day gives us myriad reasons to celebrate. Let us celebrate together, and share the joy."
Absolutely :) another great article
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Posted by JaxFlaGardener (from Jacksonville, FL) on December 26, 2007 at 12:43 PM:
Thanks for a inspirational view of the many holidays celebrated at this time of year. It would be wonderful to be able to travel around the world and partake of them all, at least once (I bet the variety of food would be great!)
Jeremy
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Posted by Pagancat (from Gainesboro, TN) on December 26, 2007 at 1:37 PM:
Oooo - great idea....
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Posted by LarryR (from South Amana, IA) on December 26, 2007 at 3:13 PM:
Wonderful article, Shari. There is a lot to be said about traveling to and living in many different parts of the world. It provides a perspective that is truly enviable. You are proof positive of that! Frohe Weihnacht und ein glückliches Neues Jahr! Larry
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Posted by carrielamont (from Milton, MA) on December 26, 2007 at 3:24 PM:
Larry! How do you get your computer to do umlauts? xx, Carrie
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Posted by LouC (from Desoto, TX) on December 26, 2007 at 4:37 PM:
Interesting thread...
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Posted by LarryR (from South Amana, IA) on December 26, 2007 at 5:16 PM:
I'll send you a D-Mail, Carrie.
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