Merry Christmas to my MyLot friends!
By The Horse
@TheHorse (238361)
Walnut Creek, California
December 25, 2016 1:36pm CST
Merry Christmas everyone, and thanks for a year of enjoyable conversations and incredible riches.
It also happens to be the first day of Hanukkah, so happy Hanukkah to my Jewish friends here.
I think I heard on the radio that this is the first time in something like 40 years that Christmas Eve and the first evening of Hanukkah have fallen on the same day.
I have neither a Christmas tree nor a menorah here, so I just lit a single candle last night to help me reflect on the true meaning of both religious traditions.
Funny that it basically comes down to: have respect for something bigger than we can comprehend; be kind to others; don't get caught up in materialism, etc.
Eh, too serious. Carpe Diem! Hope everyone has a good time today and over the rest of the Holidays!
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@pgntwo (22405)
• Derry, Northern Ireland
26 Dec 16
@TheHorse This one, in any of its versions, has to be one of my favourite pieces of Yuletide music or song: Carol of the Bells.
Amazon: http://po.st/gNL6CA iTunes: http://po.st/I52d4A GooglePlay: http://po.st/UxB9Kr Formed 900 years ago, the St Paul’s Cathedral Choir – one of the worl...
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@allknowing (153529)
• India
26 Dec 16
Christmas for me is all about fun and frolic and sharing it with the less privileged.
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@epiffanie (11336)
• Australia
25 Dec 16
I share your thoughts about these religious celebrations ..
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@epiffanie (11336)
• Australia
27 Dec 16
@TheHorse Yes I do.. but not only the meaning of holidays that I reflect on ...
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@TheHorse (238361)
• Walnut Creek, California
27 Dec 16
@epiffanie Other things too?
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@Happy2BeMe (99353)
• Canada
25 Dec 16
Having a quite day and home here and I am happy with that. Enjoy the rest of the holiday.
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@TheHorse (238361)
• Walnut Creek, California
26 Dec 16
@Happy2BeMe It was good day. Hope yours was Happy too.
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@dragon54u (31633)
• United States
25 Dec 16
The pairing of Christmas and Hanukkah makes this a very special year, indeed. I celebrate Christmas and although I'm alone for much of the day I enjoy it immensely. I did not even have to bake a birthday cake this year as my DIL brought home a piece of strawberry/vanilla layer cake that we will use for the happy birthday song later.
I'm happy to hear you're having a good day and appreciate your sentiments of the holidays. I hope the rest of your day brings happiness that you'll remember always!
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@PatZAnthony (14749)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
25 Dec 16
The crying baby reminds me of how many feel during the holiday season.
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@DaddyEvil (174707)
• United States
28 Dec 16
Thank you for the interesting discussions and the willingness to jump in and keep me from drowning when I get too far into the deep waters, pony! 
There are a lot of people here who make this site addictive for me. You happen to be one of them!
There are a lot of people here who make this site addictive for me. You happen to be one of them!
@celticeagle (190011)
• Boise, Idaho
25 Dec 16
Carpe Diem to you as well. As we should all do that. Seize it. Happy days.
@rebelann (117272)
• El Paso, Texas
26 Dec 16
I hope your Christmas was wonderful.
I had to laugh at that photo, women don't make good santas.
@Jessicalynnt (50523)
• Centralia, Missouri
26 Dec 16
I was going to say, didnt think those 2 things sharing were normal
@RasmaSandra (98129)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
26 Dec 16
That is interesting about Christmas and Hannukah must be of serious significance. Hope your New Year will be happy and healthy.
