FReeper Canteen~Christmas/Holiday Traditions~Dec.20th.2006

12/20/2006 | Mrs.Nooseman

[Mrs.Nooseman]

Good Morning Troops, Veterans and Canteeners.

Come join us and share your Christmas/ Holiday traditions with us.

Christmas Traditions at my house.

Advent

At our house we start the Christmas celebrations with Advent.

We have a wreath made out of pine cones with four candles on it.Each Sunday we light one Candle and read the Story of Christs birth and listen to Christmas songs.

During the time of Advent,we also start baking our Christmas Cookies and making Christmas decorations.

Our kids receive an Advent Calender on the First of December to count down the days to Christmas.

St.Nick or Nickolaus

On December sixth we celebrate St.Nick,who brings small gifts ,that he puts into the children's boots,that have been left in front of their doors,if they were good.;)

To keep some of the traditions from Germany in the family, we also exchange gifts on December 24 th and we put some gifts under the tree for December 25 th,to include the traditions of an American Christmas.

We have integrated both traditions into our very own tradition and hope that our kids will carry on this tradition, when they have their own families.

It would be great if you all could share your Traditions with all of us,whether they are Christmas,Hanuka or other Holiday traditions.

I wish you all Happy Holidays and a Merry Christmas.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Boy...does that list look good. I'm about 10 minutes from leaving for home. Have to pack two boxes before bed or they won't make it by Christmas. Didn't do them last night....could only finish 1 out of 3 before crrawling off to bed. I did sleep tho....woke up once to turn off the tv. d:o)

[Kathy in Alaska]

I'm out the door!

[Kathy in Alaska]

I'm home, safe and sound....saw a moose, but not close enough to the road to walk out in front of me. Packing the 2 boxes then bed.

[MS.BEHAVIN]

*HUG*
Glad you are home Ma!
*yawn*
Boy, it's late here!
I must go!
Your hot bath and turned down bed await!
Get thee to bed!
I loves ya, I do!
Nite Ma!
Ms.B

[MS.BEHAVIN]

What a night sky!
Some stars on one side..
Snow falling right over the house..
Too cool!
Good night!
Ms.B

[Kathy in Alaska]

Falling snow......can't beat it! Good night and rest well .

[GodBlessUSA]

I woke up early just to get this one ;). LOL

Good Morning :)

[GodBlessUSA]

I woke up early just to get this one ;). LOL

Good Morning :)

[GodBlessUSA]

I woke up early just to get this one ;). LOL

Good Morning :)

[GodBlessUSA]

I woke up early just to get this one ;). LOL

Good Morning :)

[GodBlessUSA]

Good morning Ma :) It's a bit colder here than I would like it.

Hugs!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good grief you are up early!! *HUGS* My day wasn't half bad, just long. I wish someone would finish packing my last 2 boxes that HAVE to be mailed in the morning. LOL!

[GodBlessUSA]

Surprised you are up so late. LOL Just kidding ;). Today is Booboos first day at new school. I couldn't sleep. :)

I wish I could help packing the boxes for you. :)

[Kathy in Alaska]

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good morning, Booboo....have a great first day at your new school!

[GodBlessUSA]

Thanks Ma!
I will show Booboo before she goes off to school :)

[E.G.C.]

((HUGS))Good morning, Kathy. How's it going?

A very pleasant good morning to everyone at the Canteen and to all our military at home and abroad. Thanks for your contuined service to our country.

[E.G.C.]

BTTT

[E.G.C.]

((HUGS))Morning, Mrs. N. How's it going?

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good morning and good night, E...((HUGS))...did you ever get some rain?