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FReeper Canteen~Christmas/Holiday Traditions~Dec.20th.2006
12/20/2006 | Mrs.Nooseman

Posted on 12/19/2006 5:31:16 PM PST by 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.





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781 posted on 12/20/2006 9:00:37 PM PST by ALOHA RONNIE ("ALOHA RONNIE" Guyer/Veteran-"WE WERE SOLDIERS" Battle of IA DRANG-1965 http://www.lzxray.com)
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To: 1COUNTER-MORTER-68

I like cats... I like my Brigid... 15 yrs old now.

But! She was a terror as a kitten; climbed up to high places, knocked things down, ate the plants, pee-ed on the bedspread... you name it!

Cute, though. I'm glad I kept her. ;^)


782 posted on 12/20/2006 9:09:52 PM PST by La Enchiladita (People get ready . . .)
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To: Fawnn

LOL!! Very good! :-)


783 posted on 12/20/2006 9:17:07 PM PST by StarCMC (After the attacks of 9/11, profiling Muslims is more like profiling the Klan. - Ann Coulter)
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To: Seadog Bytes; devolve; ntnychik; PhilDragoo; bitt; Smartass; The Spirit Of Allegiance; Milhous; ...

Lol, I like the animated version!


784 posted on 12/20/2006 10:15:24 PM PST by potlatch (Does a clean house indicate that there is a broken computer in it?)
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To: potlatch


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785 posted on 12/20/2006 10:25:13 PM PST by devolve ( ....shop_invest_and_hire_wisely)
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To: SoldierDad; MostHatedSkin13
Salute to you and your compadres MostHatedSkin13

You have a fantastic Dad and I think you know that and we are all with you.

More Later

Take Care,

Wolf
786 posted on 12/20/2006 10:29:43 PM PST by RunningWolf (2-1 Cav 1975)
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To: SoldierDad; MostHatedSkin13
Welcome! MostHatedSkin13

THANK YOU for your service!

Merry Christmas and Bless you all.

787 posted on 12/20/2006 10:51:34 PM PST by SeaBiscuit (God Bless America and All who protect and preserve this Great Nation.)
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To: Seadog Bytes

Catching up.....

Getting the kids to pay their own way home....good thinking.


788 posted on 12/21/2006 2:26:39 AM PST by Kathy in Alaska (~ God Bless and Protect Our Brave Protectors of Freedom~)
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To: Fawnn; Soaring Feather

You two and your elf selfs......LOL!


789 posted on 12/21/2006 2:51:02 AM PST by Kathy in Alaska (~ God Bless and Protect Our Brave Protectors of Freedom~)
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To: SoldierDad; MostHatedSkin13
Both of your boys are very unique, SoldierDad!

Welcome to MostHatedSkin13!!!

790 posted on 12/21/2006 3:12:03 AM PST by .30Carbine
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To: MostHatedSkin13; SoldierDad
HEY.......MostHatedSkin13............
791 posted on 12/21/2006 3:37:50 AM PST by beachn4fun (Don't forget the deployed troops during the Holidays.)
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To: Fawnn
I just made an Elf of myself ;)


GM Auntie, aren't they cool??? LOL Did you not post it??
792 posted on 12/21/2006 3:39:36 AM PST by Soaring Feather (I Soar, cause I can....)
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To: Sonora

Sonora

Honey


You spoil me. I'm having a hard time deciding which of your lovely graphics to use these days. Another beauty to add to my collection.

A big HOLIDAY Smooch and HUG to you.


793 posted on 12/21/2006 3:44:28 AM PST by beachn4fun (Don't forget the deployed troops during the Holidays.)
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To: Fawnn

Oh I found it!! Cute!


794 posted on 12/21/2006 3:45:23 AM PST by Soaring Feather (I Soar, cause I can....)
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To: tongue-tied

Good for it!!!


795 posted on 12/21/2006 3:48:05 AM PST by beachn4fun (Don't forget the deployed troops during the Holidays.)
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To: stand watie
"perhaps we can get together for lunch"

Hmmmm, maybe.

SMOOCHES back atcha

796 posted on 12/21/2006 3:50:33 AM PST by beachn4fun (Don't forget the deployed troops during the Holidays.)
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To: SoldierDad; MS.BEHAVIN
Have you tried Flaxseed Oil or Fish Oil?

I've been doing some research and find that both of these are suppose to help ease painful arthritis. I've been taking Flaxseed because it helps lower cholesterol as well. I've added Grape Seed Extract (GSE) to my regimen too. My dad's side of the family has heart issues. So, they are good additions to my diet.
797 posted on 12/21/2006 3:56:22 AM PST by beachn4fun (Don't forget the deployed troops during the Holidays.)
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To: All

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798 posted on 12/21/2006 4:16:01 AM PST by Soaring Feather (I Soar, cause I can....)
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To: All

mine


799 posted on 12/21/2006 4:16:02 AM PST by Soaring Feather (I Soar, cause I can....)
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To: All

mine


800 posted on 12/21/2006 4:16:02 AM PST by Soaring Feather (I Soar, cause I can....)
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