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myLot reputation of 92/100. zandi458 (11483)   ranked 51 out of 4,345 in have discussion on day to day issues 3 years ago

I am sure many are already in christmas mood now as in a couple of days we will be celebrating this joyous festival. Everyone especially the christians are now busy preparing to celebrate this special occasion according to their home grown traditions.

As usual we in Malaysia are gearing towards a big bash for this religious festival by having open houses to cater for well wishers who comes to join in the festivity. It is a normal practice in many Malaysian christian homes to prepare foods in large quantities to cater for well-wishers who come in from morning to dawn. There will be free flow of foods and drinks for all to enjoy. Christmas is the only day that I meet unfamiliar faces in my house as everyone regardless of known or unknown are welcome to our christmas open house. This is something unique in our Malaysian style of celebrating any religious festivals. It is free for all. I do not know where else in this world do they have this sort of 'open houses'. How do you celebrate your christmas in your home or country? happy

 

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1. myLot reputation of 99/100. savypat (13317)   ranked 260 out of 4,345 in have discussion on day to day issues   3 years ago

I know in India and Mexico they have many open house parties, I don't know if they are for Christmas in the Christian homes. There are many other cultures who celebrate with open houses. It's a very nice custom to my way of thinking.


myLot reputation of 92/100. zandi458 (11483)   ranked 51 out of 4,345 in have discussion on day to day issues  3 years ago

This concept of 'open houses' for all religious festivals were mooted by our government and it has since been our malaysian way of celebrating festivals. The bad economic situation has left many in dilemma to make open houses possible now. sad

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2. myLot reputation of 99/100. Thoroughrob (9552)   ranked 871 out of 4,345 in have discussion on day to day issues   3 years ago

Merry Christmas to you also. We celebrate with whomever my family brings to our house. There is usually one or two extras.


myLot reputation of 92/100. zandi458 (11483)   ranked 51 out of 4,345 in have discussion on day to day issues  3 years ago

Merry christmas and happy new year to you and family. I think it is similar in every home to welcome guests to the house. thumbup

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3. myLot reputation of 95/100. Hatley (48795)   ranked 487 out of 4,345 in have discussion on day to day issues   3 years ago

hi zandi458 I am now getting Christmas spirit and so I wish you a Merry Christmas from the bottom of my heart. I just got through hazzle of fighting the insurance co to get my ambulance bill paid and finally the insurance guy put me in touch with the ambulance co and to my utter relief some 342.32 cents has been paid the first part of this December.so I am happy,happy,happy as I was sick to think I did not have 342.dollars and some cents.
Christmas in Malaysia sounds wonderful. we have parties and give gifts and family gatherings and lots of good food, and Cristmas carolers too. Some families also have an open house but not very many. It is a family day for sure. we here at Gold crest will have our party this coming Friday. I am so happy now that I do not owe anything. wow.


myLot reputation of 92/100. zandi458 (11483)   ranked 51 out of 4,345 in have discussion on day to day issues  3 years ago

That is a great x'mas gift getting paid in time for this christmas season. I hope you have a great party time. I am looking forward to unwrapping all the gifts that I expect to get from my kids and siblings. Yes...am in for another great christmas this year. happy

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4. myLot reputation of 93/100. kawalnarang (829)   ranked 1,212 out of 4,345 in have discussion on day to day issues   3 years ago

Wish u and yours,The Very Best,,Have fun, A Lot of Fun,Say Hello to the family


myLot reputation of 92/100. zandi458 (11483)   ranked 51 out of 4,345 in have discussion on day to day issues  3 years ago

Thanks for your well wishes and enjoy your year end holidays. I wish you and family a veryhappy happy new year.

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5. myLot reputation of 93/100. learn2earn (16945)   ranked 823 out of 4,345 in have discussion on day to day issues   3 years ago

We celebrate Christmas in our country by the usual traditions that many are following. Preparing gifts and buying stuff. Exchange of gifts, parties, and family reunions. Then at we have the caroling by kids as well as adults almost every night until the last day of December. We have also the night watch on the 24th of December before Christmas. Of course, there will be more people who became more kind and generous. Food abound everywhere as if there will be no end. Decorations of houses is seen in many homes. Then Christ will be left out in hearts of people. I hope to have an open heart and open house for Christ in my life.happy


myLot reputation of 92/100. zandi458 (11483)   ranked 51 out of 4,345 in have discussion on day to day issues  3 years ago

Christmas should be celebrated with our Savior Jesus Christ as the center stage in our hearts. This is afterall what christmas is all about to all the christians who believe this day as the day Jesus was born.

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6. myLot reputation of 96/100. Lakota12 (23205)   ranked 458 out of 4,345 in have discussion on day to day issues   3 years ago

Santa comes in the mornigs and then we have a family dinner sometimes we invite the neightbors.
Your sounds like a happy time for all
Merry Christmas NAd A Happy New Year!


myLot reputation of 92/100. zandi458 (11483)   ranked 51 out of 4,345 in have discussion on day to day issues  3 years ago

Christmas is always a happy time for everyone as it is not only a time to remember the birth of our saviour but it is also a time to meet all siblings under one roof.


myLot reputation of 96/100. Lakota12 (23205)   ranked 458 out of 4,345 in have discussion on day to day issues  3 years ago

WE all live to far apart to get us together on Christmas that is what our reunions are for .

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7. myLot reputation of 99/100. Opal26 (14496)   ranked 661 out of 4,345 in have discussion on day to day issues   3 years ago

Hey zandi! And Merry Christmas to you too! It depends on what is going
on in my life how I celebrate the holiday! And right now things are not
going too well. I have quite a few very serious medical issues and a
fight for medical insurance with the State of NY! And my boyfriend's
job lays him off for three weeks without pay before Christmas because
he works in a college cafeteria and the school will be closed! So it
really isn't quite the Merriest Christmas for us! But, we will see
how we can make it the best we can! So Happy Holidays to you and your
family! Hugs, Opal/Leslie


myLot reputation of 92/100. zandi458 (11483)   ranked 51 out of 4,345 in have discussion on day to day issues  3 years ago

How sad things doesn't turn out to your expectation. Regardless of what happen we all should look forward to a joyous christmas. Maybe this year you have a low key celebration but hopefully the new year brings lots of good luck in your life. Lets hope and pray. Wishing you a merry christmas and a very happy new year.

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8. myLot reputation of 94/100. stephcjh (27638)   ranked 532 out of 4,345 in have discussion on day to day issues   3 years ago

I would like to wish you a very Merry Christmas also. We will begin celebrating next Wednesday. We will have some family over on Wednesday and open some gifts. We will also open some the next day and on christmas Day too.


myLot reputation of 92/100. zandi458 (11483)   ranked 51 out of 4,345 in have discussion on day to day issues  3 years ago

Wishing you a very Merry christmas and a happy new year. Looks like you're having advance x'mas celebration.thumbup

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9. myLot reputation of 96/100. ANTIQUELADY (16514)   ranked 484 out of 4,345 in have discussion on day to day issues   3 years ago

My goodness, that is very nice but alot of work & money to do that i'd think. I usually cook for my family on Christmas day, we exchange gifts & that's about it. When i had my beauty shop & antique store i had food for everybody that came in every day the week of christmas.Everyone seemed to enjoy iy but it was alot of work & money to do that to.


myLot reputation of 92/100. zandi458 (11483)   ranked 51 out of 4,345 in have discussion on day to day issues  3 years ago

Yes, a lot of expenses and works incurred to hold open houses but it has become a tradition for us now and regardless of the economic situation, open houses remain but of course the variety of dishes are much lesser compared to good times.

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10. myLot reputation of 98/100. pyewacket (12221)   ranked 497 out of 4,345 in have discussion on day to day issues   3 years ago

Hi zandi. What a wonderful tradition to have as far as the open house idea. Seems the times have changed though. I remember my grandmother and mother telling me that in my great-grandparents day they used to have an open house type of thing. It was the norm back then to visit people in one's neighborhood and wish a Merry Christmas. Sadly that tradition is no longer around...just too many people living in my area to afford that type of thing...not too many people even know their neighbors well and people I think would just be plain suspicious of letting strangers into their homes/apartmentssad


myLot reputation of 92/100. zandi458 (11483)   ranked 51 out of 4,345 in have discussion on day to day issues  3 years ago

Open houses is still very much practiced in my place. Despite suffering from the bad economic situation there is always ways to make up for the celebration. I don't personally do it in my house but we have open house in my mum's place where all the siblings gather to prepare for the big feast. Everyone chip in to help in the cooking so that makes the work lighter.

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