THE FREEPER CANTEEN - The What Christmas Tradition Are You Quiz - Wednesday, December 24, 2014

The Best Troops and Veterans In The World and their families, too !! | Tuesday, December 23, 2014 | LUV W and the Canteen Support Crew

[luvie]

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Today We Want You To Take The.....

What CHRISTMAS Tradition Are You Quiz

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MERRY CHRISTMAS Y'ALL!

[Publius]

The opening of Charpentier's "Te Deum"

Minkowski conducting.

[luvie]

You should! It would be so interesting to see it through your eyes! :)

[left that other site]

I actually did keep a journal when i went...I could dig it up and put something together, i suppose...In my (cough cough) spare time! LOL!

[caww]

"And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth."........John 1:14

[ConorMacNessa]

That's exquisite, Maestro! We didn't have the forces to attempt that, even with an organ reduction.


"Nolaig Shona Dhuit!"

Merry Christmas To You And Yours!

[luvie]

Hi! Merry Christmas to you, too!

You are bright and shiny I see! :) Christmas would be very dull without the beautiful lights!

[PROCON]

Hi Ma, hope all is well with you!

I hired the Karl Rove Weather Machine crew to get some snow your way...hope it works out for you...

[blueunicorn6]

Sitting here in the easy chair. The little dog curled up on my lap. Listening to Christmas music. A cup of hot cocoa with a couple of snowman poops in it.

[ConorMacNessa]

A MARINE’S CHRISTMAS

"Merry Christmas, My Friend"

Twas the night before Christmas, he lived all alone,
In a one bedroom house made of plaster & stone.
I had come down the chimney, with presents to give
and to see just who in this home did live.



As I looked all about, a strange sight I did see,
no tinsel, no presents, not even a tree.
No stocking by the fire, just boots filled with sand.
On the wall hung pictures of a far distant land.

With medals and badges, awards of all kind,
a sobering thought soon came to my mind.
For this house was different, unlike any I'd seen.
This was the home of a U.S. Marine.

I'd heard stories about them, I had to see more,
so I walked down the hall and pushed open the door.
And there he lay sleeping, silent, alone,
Curled up on the floor in his one-bedroom home.

He seemed so gentle, his face so serene,
Not how I pictured a U.S. Marine.
Was this the hero, of whom I’d just read?
Curled up in his poncho, a floor for his bed?

His head was clean-shaven, his weathered face tan.
I soon understood, this was more than a man.
For I realized the families that I saw that night,
owed their lives to these men, who were willing to fight.

Soon around the Nation, the children would play,
And grown-ups would celebrate on a bright Christmas day.
They all enjoyed freedom, each month and all year,
because of Marines like this one lying here.

I couldn’t help wonder how many lay alone,
on a cold Christmas Eve, in a land far from home.
Just the very thought brought a tear to my eye.
I dropped to my knees and I started to cry.



He must have awoken, for I heard a rough voice,
"Santa, don't cry, this life is my choice.
I fight for freedom, I don't ask for more.
My life is my God, my country, my Corps."

With that he rolled over, drifted off into sleep,
I couldn't control it, I continued to weep.
I watched him for hours, so silent and still.
I noticed he shivered from the cold night's chill.

So I took off my jacket, the one made of red,
and covered this Marine from his toes to his head.
Then I put on his T-shirt of scarlet and gold,
with an eagle, globe and anchor emblazoned so bold.

And although it barely fit me, I began to swell with pride,
and for one shining moment, I was Marine Corps deep inside.
I didn't want to leave him so quiet in the night,
this guardian of honor so willing to fight.



But half asleep he rolled over, and in a voice clean and pure,
said "Carry on, Santa, it's Christmas Day, all secure."
One look at my watch and I knew he was right,
Merry Christmas my friend, Semper Fi and goodnight.

By James M. Schmidt, a Marine Lance Corporal
stationed at Marine Barracks Washington, "8th & I" in 1986

SEMPER FI AND OORAH!!!

[Irish Eyes]

You Are Holiday Lights

You are bright, energetic, and ready to do whatever it takes to make the holidays awesome.
You don't ever mind being the center of attention, and you love it when people notice how well you've done something.

You are outgoing and unashamed of who you are. You may have a strong personality at times, but you're okay with that.
People are drawn to you, and you can make friends pretty easily. You are a leader of sorts - just by doing whatever you want to do!

What Holiday Tradition Are You?

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[Publius]

Brahms: "Lullaby of the Spirit", Op. 91/2

Brahms' attempt at a Christmas song.

[spel_grammer_an_punct_polise]

I have to repeat from last week: Bah, humbug! The Grinch! LOL

[Billthedrill]

OMG - thank you for the Charpentier. Butt-kicking up-tempo Baroque. Wow.

[henkster]

Hi Luv! I’m staying up for Santa. Not a problem since I’m a night owl. I was always the last one to bed. Last one up in the afternoon, too.

[Publius]

It’s one of my desert island recordings. Minkowski just nails it. If the whole piece were available at YouTube, I would post it.

[ConorMacNessa]

Christmas Hymn? Not so sure, but an estimable Lied.


"Nolaig Shona Dhuit!"

Merry Christmas To You And Yours!

[luvie]

You mean there IS such a thing as “spare time”?? Who knew! :)

Especially at this time of the year! LOL!

[luvie]

So you’re another one of those sparkly people! :)

Thanks for playing, Irish Eyes!

[luvie]

Well, Fellow Night Owl!....

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[TMSuchman]

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