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Traceyjayne @Traceyjayne (11268) • United Kingdom 2 Apr

Good Friday tomorrow and it’s a bank holiday here…..The Mister wasn’t sure if he was going to work in the morning but decided not to after all. So, he is home already ….yay. ! I love it when we get extra time together ….so, we...

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Put it away

Heather Echola @GardenGerty (169439) • United States 28 Mar

Until I got married and moved out on my own I had a "stomach bug" most big holidays. I am convinced it was some kind of food poisoning. When we had large family gatherings we had our big festive meal, then left the food on the...

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Good to be Back.

rakski @rakski (156260) • Philippines 26 Feb

Hi all. It’s been about four or five months since I was last here. I really missed being around and greeting everyone during the holidays. I think I was still able to stop by around Thanksgiving, but after that, life became quite...

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Should teaching staff be allowed to take holidays in term time ?

Traceyjayne @Traceyjayne (11268) • United Kingdom 5 Feb

I saw this headline in the freebie newspaper this morning ……i was looking for free coupons so didn’t have time to read the article …. I am interested in your thoughts ….. Should teaching staff be allowed to take holidays in term...

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An amazing day

Kusuma Dumpa @Kusumakrishna (1235) 8 Jan

We all have our final lunch before pongal holidays in traditional wear.enjoyed alot with office staff.serving in banana leaf is much more traditional in my part of country.because we eat too much during festivals.so if we have...

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Have you taken down your Christmas tree?

Vicki, #1 Creek Girl @1creekgirl (44560) • United States 31 Dec

If you have a Christmas tree, have you taken it down yet? Ours is still up, I love the lights. I'll probably take it down one day next week. Maybe January 6 for Old Christmas or the twelve days of Christmas. Any New Year's Eve...

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My Christmas Vacation is Over…

Tammy @tammys85 (31395) • Baltimore, Maryland 29 Dec

…And I’m okay with that. Don’t get me wrong, I love Christmas, but I’m ready to get back into my routine. My anxiety bothered me several times last week, so it’s nice to have some normalcy, even if I do love the holidays. My...

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Merry Christmas to you All!

Baconstripsxxx @BACONSTRIPSXXX (18045) • Torrington, Connecticut 26 Dec

Hope you all had a Merry Christmas with your families and loved ones. We went to church on Christmas Eve and all enjoyed the service very much. Christmas morning was a success overall, the kids were very happy with their gifts,...

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A Boring Christmas?

Jim Bauer @porwest (112780) • United States 26 Dec

A boring Christmas day? Well, I guess it depends on how one defines that. We have our actual Christmas gathering with the fam, which we will be hosting at our house, on the 10th of January, so yesterday was just a "regular" day...

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Holiday Stress and Christmas Traditions

DB @dgobucks226 (37621) 23 Dec

Of all the holidays Christmas season can be the most challenging for some. It seems to go by so fast one can be caught up rushing to do things at the last minute. ***So, with the arrival of Christmas (for those who celebrate)...

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December Wedding and Funerals are most populated

SIDDI KIMPOLE @SIDIKIMPOLE (3480) • Eldoret, Kenya 19 Dec

Having attended at least three burials and a wedding this December, I realized there is one thing they share in common; large number of attendees. I suppose it is because many people are no longer working and have a lot of spare...

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Christmas mixed with cultural festivities

SIDDI KIMPOLE @SIDIKIMPOLE (3480) • Eldoret, Kenya 17 Dec

As Christmas and New Year season unfolds many Kenyans living or working in urban areas are traveling back to their rural homes. They are returning to celebrate Christmas holidays as well as take part in local cultural festivals...

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Wrapping the last of the presents!

Angel Nelson @AngelNelson (49) 13 Dec

Well, there is one left, it will be delivered soon and then that will be officially the last present to wrap! Ahh... this is going to be a good Christmas! My mother said she doesn't feel like cooking this year, so my Father is...

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Getting Groceries

celticeagle @celticeagle (189820) • Boise, Idaho 9 Dec

I just went over the grocery list with my daughter and set it up for delivery this evening between 7p. and 9p. I think this technology is so cool. I can 'view details' on the site and go right along with the person that is...

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Are you in the Christmas mood already?

Emmanuel Adelakun @ogbenishyna44 (1739) 8 Dec

I see many people already putting up christmas trees and beautiful lights around their homes already, even the city centers all around the country are being decorated in preparation for the christmas season. Are you in the...

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DID NOT MAKE IT TO THE THRESHOLD ALRIGHT

SIDDI KIMPOLE @SIDIKIMPOLE (3480) • Eldoret, Kenya 7 Dec

It happened as the end of the month (Nov) approached, so many inconveniences and technicalities arose. As a result, I was unable to hit the $5 threshold. What that simply means is that I am unlikely to be amongst those to receive...

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Three Cacti Named For Holidays

celticeagle @celticeagle (189820) • Boise, Idaho 6 Dec

I remember my grandmother had a Christmas Cactus in the kitchen window that she had grown for years. Recently I found out that we actually have three cacti named after holidays which I thought was interesting. We have the...

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Christmas is just around the corner

Donsky @donsky14 (5990) • Philippines 2 Dec

Christmas is getting so close, and I’m already feeling the holiday vibe! Some people are busy preparing gifts, planning trips, or organizing family gatherings. As for me, I’m still figuring out what to do this year, but the...

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City in Oklahoma taking food donations to lower fines for overdue books

George B Vieto @Deepizzaguy (122076) • Lake Charles, Louisiana 18 Nov

It is evident that the city officials in Chickasha Oklahoma are doing their best to assist citizens to enjoy the upcoming holidays by starting their Food For Fines program by accepting food donations to pay for lowering the fines...

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Holidays Are Here

IvySaysHi @IvySaysHi (4603) • United States 15 Nov

I have not been able to find my charger since before my son's birthday and now that I have finally found it I can get back to trying to stay consistent here. The holiday season essentially begins for me in October because of how...

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