Christmas Greetings

Christmas Greeting From a Fairy To A Child

Lewis Carroll

Lady, dear, if Fairies may

For a moment lay aside

Cunning tricks and elfish play,

'Tis at happy Christmas-tide.

We have heard the children say -

Gentle children, whom we love -

Long ago on Christmas Day,

Came a message from above,

Still, as Christmas-tide comes round,

They remember it again -

Echo still the joyful sound

"Peace on earth, good-will to men!"

Yet the hearts must childlike be

Where such heavenly guests abide;

Unto children, in their glee,

All the year is Christmas-tide!

Thus, forgetting tricks and play

For a moment, Lady dear,

We would wish you, if we may,

Merry Christmas, Happy New Year!
                        

Door 24

That's so True
MERRY CHRISTMAS 

Somehow not only for Christmas
But all the long year through,
The joy that you give to others
Is the joy that comes back to you.
And the more you spend in blessing
The poor and lonely and sad,
The more of your heart's possessing
Returns to make you glad.
            John Greenleaf Whittier

Door 23

Ein Licht das leuchten will Ein Licht, das leuchten will, muss sich verzehren; Trost, Licht und Wärme spendend, stirbt es still. Ein Licht, das leuchten will, kann nichts begehren, als dort zu stehen, wo's der Meister will. Ein Licht, das leuchten will, dem muss genügen, dass man das Licht nicht achtet, nur den Schein. Ein Licht, das leuchten will, muss sich drein fügen, für andre Kraft und für sich nichts zu sein. Ein Licht, das leuchten will, darf auch nicht fragen, ob's vielen leuchtet oder einem nur. Ein Licht, das leuchten will, muss Strahlen tragen, wo man es braucht, da lässt es seine Spur. Ein Licht, das leuchten will in Meisters Händen, es ist ja nichts, als nur ein Widerschein; des ew'gen Lichtes Glanz darf es uns spenden, ein Licht, das leuchten will für Gott allein.  Hedwig von Redem

Door 22

According to the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, male Reindeer shed their antlers at the beginning of winter , while females keep theirs until after giving birth to their young the following spring,

wish means - if logic is to dictate truth

THAT ALL OF SANTA'S REINDEERS MUST HAVE BEEN GIRLS.

cutout from plywood

reindeer is going nuts;)

Door 21

Ich  wünsche allen einen schönen vierten Advent!

TINSEL
According to German folklore ,
the first tinsel was magically
transformed from spider webs.

This year we did some tinsel too ,without spiders;) so i hope

The Lost Christmas Eve

Just finished the pages for journal52
Week 51 sing a song
I like the cd from the Trans Siberian Orchestra
and i love this one ,but the perspective is not right ,i have to work on that ;)

Door 20

Treats for Santa
Old-fashioned hot cocoa  and chocolate Chip Cookies are his favorite

Hot Chocolate
3 tablespoon unsweetened  cocoa
4 tablespoon sugar
6 ounces boiling Water
12 ounces can evaporated mil
whipped cream

1. mix cocoa and sugar  in a saucepan
2. add boiling water and simmer for2 minutes,
    stirring frequently
3. add vanilla
4. add milk gradually , stirring with a whisk,
and heat until bubbles appear around the sides of the pan
5. remove from the flame and continue to whisk for 2 more minutes
6. pour into mugs and top each with a dollop  of whipped cream

my cup ;)

Christmas Calories Don't Count :)

Door 19

Dreaming of the white Christmas?

The residents  of the following towns don't have to , for them is almost guaranteed

Wisconsin, Michigan,  Washington,  most of Alaska-especially he town of Beetles , which can get 10 inches or more !

In general the north is good bet for a white christmas.

Vermonts chance of snow on December 25 is  80 percent.

Virgina's however, is just 10 percent.

Well like Bing Crosby sings in the song White Christmas, I'm dreaming of a white Christmas doesn't necessarily mean we'll have snow...

it does stir memories even here in florida ;)

my home town last year

Door 18

Please Think twice before giving pets as Christmas gifts !

Giving a pet as a gift is not a good idea unless the recipient is an adult, is part of the process and fully understands the commitment involved.

this is lucky ,she barks like a dog:)i have to talk to her again ;)

where are the nuts ...

this is our Dusty  , lucky likes to chase him

give me the cookies

and our rocky he is a little scared off lucky 

Dreaming of cookies

Door 17

I like to get a handwritten card , who doesn't l ;)

The custom of sending Christmas cards was started in the  UK in 1843 by Sir Henry Cole. He was a civil servant (Government worker) who was very interested in the new 'Public Post Office' and wondered how it could be used more by ordinary people.

Sir Henry had the idea of Christmas Cards with his friend John Horsley, who was an artist. They designed the first card and sold them for 1 shilling each. (That is only 5p or 8 cents today(!), but in those days it was worth much much more.) The card had three panels. The outer two panels showed people caring for the poor and in the centre panel was a family having a large Christmas dinner! Some people didn't like the card because it showed a child being given a glass of wine! About 1000 (or it might have been less!) were printed and sold. They are now very rare and cost thousands of Pounds or Dollars to buy now!

Christmas Cards appeared in the United States of America in the late 1840s, but were very expensive and most people couldn't afford them. It 1875, Louis Prang, a printer who was originally from German but who had also worked on early cards in the UK, started mass producing cards so more people could afford to buy them. Mr Prang's first cards featured flowers, plants, and children. In 1915, John C. Hall and two of his brothers created Hallmark Cards, who are still one of the biggest card makers today!

Door 16

It came without ribbons,
It came without tags,
It came without packages ,boxes ,or bags.
Christmas can't be bought from the store...
Maybe Christmas means a little bit more.
     -Dr.Seuss

Door 15

Did you know ;)
Candy canes began as straight white sugar-sticks
used to decorate Christmas trees.
It wasn't until the 20th century that the got their red stripes.

Door 14

Happy third Advent Sunday
Have a wonderful Sunday everyone!

Door 13

i backed yesterday Red wine cookies, the smell and taste fabulous ...

and the rest of the red wine was not so bad either:)

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Door 12

Tannenbaum TEXT: Ernst Anschütz, 1824 O Tannenbaum, o Tannenbaum, wie treu sind deine Blätter! Du grünst nicht nur   zur Sommerzeit, Nein auch im Winter, wenn es schneit. O Tannenbaum, o Tannenbaum, wie treu sind deine Blätter! O Tannenbaum, o Tannenbaum! Du kannst mir sehr gefallen! Wie oft hat nicht zur Weihnachtszeit Ein Baum von dir mich hoch erfreut! O Tannenbaum, o Tannenbaum! Du kannst mir sehr gefallen! O Tannenbaum, o Tannenbaum! Dein Kleid will mich   was lehren: Die Hoffnung und Beständigkeit Gibt Trost und Kraft   zu jeder Zeit. O Tannenbaum, o Tannenbaum! Das soll dein Kleid   mich lehren.

Doodle , Tree - Birds  for Journal 52

Door 11

Earth laughs in Flowers.
     R.W Emerson

Amaryllis

Door 10

Ornaments
Legend of The Meaning of Christmas Symbols

• The Star: A heavenly sign of prophecy fulfilled long, long ago- The shining hope of mankind.
• The Color Red: The first color of Christmas, symbolizing that Savior's sacrifice for all.
• The Fir Tree: Evergreen- the second color of Christmas shows everlasting light and life. The needles point up to heaven.
• The Bell: Rings out to guide lost sheep back to the fold, signifying that all are precious in His eyes.
• The Candle: A mirror of starlight, reflecting our thanks for the star of Bethlehem.
• The Gift Bow: Tied as we should all be tied together in bonds of goodwill forever.
• The Candy Cane: Represents the shape of the shepherd's crook, used to bring lost lambs back to the fold.
• The Wreath: A symbol of the never ending eternal value of love… having no end.

i have a lot off Reindeer's 

love this one;)

Door 9

What do snowman eat for Breakfast?
Frosted Flakes !

What did the snowman order at McDonalds?
Iceberg with Chilly sauce!

What does snowman take when he gets sick?
A chill pill!

Paste, Acrylics, Stencil
Have you ever seen Snow in Florida;)

Door 8

Christmas Joys

Evergreen boughs that fill our homes

With fragrant Christmas scents,

Hearts filled with the loving glow

That Christmas represents;

Christmas cookies, turkeys stuffed,

Festive holly berry,

Little faces bright with joy,

Loved ones being merry;

Parties, songs, beribboned gifts,

Silver bells that tinkle,

Christmas trees and ornaments,

Colorful lights that twinkle;

Relatives waiting with open arms

To smile and hug and kiss us;

These are some of the special joys

That come along with Christmas.

By Joanna Fuchs

Walnut ink tintz
Paper from Graphic 45

Matall Implishment

Door 7

 

Fiber paste, Acrylic color, Embossing

Einen schönen zweiten Advent wünsche ich Euch!

I like this saying ;)
Every Snowflake is a kiss on your cold nose .
But i live in Florida so no snow kiss for me :)