Yes I embarrased not to have been on more BUT I sure have been busy and with that not feeling all the best I am kinda done in or out er something but I miss our conversations too,.
Have all the things for Christmas pretty well done and that is all I will be doing as we will be eating Christmas dinner earleir at the Hotel here, We took the early shift as we like to get home before dark . Driving is not good for us at night. Not much more to say Other that Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year Lets keep THe Christ name in Merry Christmas ok?We need it like no other time because it is calling it all wrong to start with Father Christmas is the name used in many English-speaking countries for a figure associated with Christmas. A similar figure with the same name (in other languages) exists in several other countries, including France (Père Noël), Spain (Papá Noel, Pare Noel), almost all Hispanic South America (Papá Noel), Brazil (Papai Noel), Portugal (Pai Natal), Italy (Babbo Natale), Armenia (Kaghand Papik), India (Christmas Father), Andorra (Lord Quinto), Romania (Moş Crăciun) and Turkey (Noel Baba) .

In past centuries, the English Father Christmas was also known as Old Father Christmas, Sir Christmas, and Lord Christmas.[citation needed] Father Christmas is said to wear (these days) a bright red suit, but in Victorian and Tudor times he wore a bright green suit.[citation needed]

Father Christmas typified the spirit of good cheer at Christmas, but was neither a gift bringer nor particularly associated with children.[citation needed] A traditional figure in English folklore, Father Christmas is identified with the old belief in the Old English god Woden.[1][




In the English-speaking world, the character called "Father Christmas" influenced the development in the United States of Santa Claus,[citatio needed] and in the United Kingdom and elsewhere, most people now consider them to be interchangeable. However, although "Father Christmas" and "Santa Claus" have for most practical purposes been merged, historically the characters have different origins and are not id needed] Some authors such as C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien,[citation needed] have insisted on the traditional form of Father Christmas in preference to Santa Claus.

Father Christmas is often said to reside at the North Pole or less commonly, in the mountains of Korvatunturi in Lapland, Finland.
IT/S CHRISTMAS ~~~~ remember that. Thankyou

WEll I have got all my Christmas cards signed and sealed and sent What a long job it is but fun.. We have received a lot of Christmas cards this season some from Germany and USA and of course Canada . We do enjoy that for Christmas.time.
I have an idea we may have a green Christmas. Its very cold but the snow flakes have not arrived yet( smile) (I actually hope they do for Christmas at least)
Wishing you all on board here a Very Merry Christmas and a Jolly good New year given to each one of you.from the Dagenais family here ** Jean, Gabe' Daniel 'Jennifer, Rebecca and Stephanie...**
HO HO HO to Santa Claus too**.

Naoma, a little birdie whispered in my ear that it is your birthday Hope you have a wonderful day:nod:

Jean, love your story about Father Christmas. I've been very busy the past few days, as I'm sure most of us are at this time of year. I have everything done except for a few gifts to wrap and then I can sit back and relax, while enjoying the fire, a glass of wine and looking at all the decorations around my living and dining rooms.

I wish you both a wonderful Christmas season and all the best for good health, much happiness and lots of eagle watching in 2012!!

I have all my Christmas things finished that needed to be done. Now I can sip some wine( Pelee Pinot)( so good) and sit by the fireplace and relax. To bad we live so far apart would be fun to have you all over. , for a jam session. hahahaha the wine is delicious and all the dips that go with a party My dip is secret and is it ever good,son Daniel goes ape when he tastes it.We will be having a Christmas eve party , should be fun... Jean

Singing Birds always make a day special.........today even better.

Thank you & i am sending love right back to you all. Special Bear Hugs.

:cheerguy: well this was quite a Sunday/ Restful at least/ Went to the Chinese resturant and had the most delicious meal, we go there all the time , full as a tick now and sleepy haha , The do serve great delicious meals I couldn't eat all of mine ( not like me) ha
My eyes are getting bad and Iam worried I just got new glasses and they aren't cheap let me tell you. Anyway Christmas is here and I need to be in top form so Iam off to my little old bed for the night. Talk to-morrow Stay safe and remember .. Love Means Caring:An Emotional Investment.. How true Jean Nite Nite

This reminded me of some of your most wise words.
Merry Christmas


Counting my Blessings...........Jean, you are certainly one of them.