All about CHRISTMAS!

[Natalka]

South Sudanese Christians living in the North gather to attend Christmas day celebrations at a Catholic church in the Umbada locality of Omdurman December 25, 2013. The writings on the wall read, "Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests" (R) and "Happy New Year" (L).

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Best reading ever, The Gift of the Magi - 13 min.

http://www.cbc.ca/player/Radio/As+It...ID/2425728572/

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Sand Nativity Scene in La Pineda, Spain

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The nativity scene has been created as a tribute to former South African president Nelson Mandela, depicted as Baltazar, the black king of the Three Wise Men.



Ten artists from around Europe met in La Pineda from 2 to 8 December to sculpt the Nativity. Thus, for seven days, they built a sculpture that extends over 200 m2.

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Aw...

Sgt. Daniel Perdue is currently deployed in Afghanistan while his wife, Christina Perdue, awaits his homecoming in Westchester County, New York. But by each holding up half of a Christmas card, the pair combined to create one whole “Merry Christmas" greeting for friends and family.

Perdue told Yahoo! that because this was her husband's last deployment, the couple wanted to "make [the card] epic." After finding the idea online, Perdue said she sent her husband his half of the poster board along with instructions for how to pose. She then used an iPhone app to digitally combine the photos.

[Natalka]

So glad I came across this - part of an NFB documentary from 1942 about Ukrainians settled in Manitoba.
This part goes through Ukrainian Christmas celebrations
I think my Baba had the same stove!

[Natalka]

Tonight is Christmas Eve on the Julian calendar.
It's just me and my husband, so we'll have a small supper together - and sing!



Христос народився! Славімо його!


I like reading articles from around the country - this is from Brantford
http://www.brantfordexpositor.ca/201...or-celebration

http://ckom.com/story/saskatoons-ukr...tmas-eve/90243

[thriftygranny]

Enjoy your Christmas Eve Natalka!

[Natalka]

Thanks, thriftygranny!


For the Serbians, wishing you all the best!

[Natalka]

Last day of the Christmas cycle according to the Julian calendar.

Today is the Feast of Epiphany (Theophany), which celebrates the baptism of Jesus in the river Jordan.

Ah, I'm going to miss Christmas carols!

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[Valiant]

God bless everyone this Christmas!
Especially for you on Smart Canucks,
"The Canadian Tenors" beautiful Christmas carol song videos!

ENJOY!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s3A2-LX2Kms

[Lynn49]

God bless everyone this Christmas!
Especially for you on Smart Canucks,
"The Canadian Tenors" beautiful Christmas carol song videos!

ENJOY!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s3A2-LX2Kms

Gee thinks. How on earth am I supposed to go back to sewing with tears in my eyes?!!
Omg...that was a beautiful break in my afternoon...they're incredible, thank you, Valiant!