Merry Christmas, one and all!

@TheHorse (238306)

Walnut Creek, California

December 25, 2019 1:04pm CST

Ah, Christmas. Crying babies in fake Santas' arms. People worshipping the birth of Jesus by battling it out for material possessions. Horns honking as cars fight for dominance on the way to Grandma's. But I do have some fond family Christmas memories as well. Anyway, Merry Christmas to all of my MyLot friends. And enemies. And Happy Hanukkah as well.

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@andriaperry (118793)

• Anniston, Alabama

25 Dec 19

Merry Christmas! No gifts here, I gave but I didn`t receive, wait! yes I did, the calendar from my kid friend. Only headed to my friends for dessert with her family. What are your plans? Did Santa come see you?

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@TheHorse (238306)

• Walnut Creek, California

25 Dec 19

I haven't gotten any presents so far. But there's nothing I really want.

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@andriaperry (118793)

• Anniston, Alabama

26 Dec 19

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@TheHorse (238306)

• Walnut Creek, California

26 Dec 19

@andriaperry I take it this means you agree.

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@amadeo (111937)

• United States

25 Dec 19

@TheHorse a very Merry Christmas. Was Santa good to you

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@amadeo (111937)

• United States

25 Dec 19

@TheHorse that is great.Enjoy the balance of Christmas

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@TheHorse (238306)

• Walnut Creek, California

25 Dec 19

@amadeo Merry Christmas, Alfredo!

@TheHorse (238306)

• Walnut Creek, California

25 Dec 19

So far so good.

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@Torunn (8606)

• Norway

26 Dec 19

Merry Christmas! Solstice is past, the days are already several minutes longer and none of my friends have eaten so much that they've exploded. At least not as far as I know ...

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@TheHorse (238306)

• Walnut Creek, California

27 Dec 19

Yes, I've watched people explode. I was actually there, eating pate, when this occurred.

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Monty Python The Meaning of Life - Mr Creozote (restaurant scene; better get a bucket)

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@Torunn (8606)

• Norway

27 Dec 19

@TheHorse Yes, it happens. Until now I've managed to stop in time, but I'm not quite sure all my friends are that sensible.

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@TheHorse (238306)

• Walnut Creek, California

27 Dec 19

@Torunn I don't overeat that much during the Holidays.

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@LadyDuck (502427)

• Italy

26 Dec 19

Most kids are scared by Santa. I am so glad we had not this tradition when I was a kid. Happy Holidays to you.

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@LadyDuck (502427)

• Italy

27 Dec 19

@TheHorse The Befana is not at all a "witch" she is a kind old woman who brings chocolates on the Epiphany day, not at Christmas anyway.

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@LadyDuck (502427)

• Italy

28 Dec 19

@TheHorse When I was a kid in Italy Santa was unknown, our parents told us that "Baby Jesus" came on the night of his birthday to bring gifts to the kids. As you had an American heritage you surely were told that Santa brought the gifts.

@TheHorse (238306)

• Walnut Creek, California

26 Dec 19

I was petrified by the "Christmas Witch" in Italy. I remember crying and wanting to go home.

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@DianneN (254926)

• United States

27 Dec 19

Thanks, and the same to you.

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@TheHorse (238306)

• Walnut Creek, California

27 Dec 19

Do you light a candle every night of Hanukkah? I do, but it's always been a single candle, as my brother has our family menorah in Worcester Mass.

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@TheHorse (238306)

• Walnut Creek, California

27 Dec 19

@DianneN Ah, got it. A single candle is enough to help me "reflect," but Horse Jr., out of the blue, gave me one (areally nice menorah) the other day. I don't even know where he (and his mom) got it. I should go to the Dollar Tree and "score" some skinny candles.

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@DianneN (254926)

• United States

27 Dec 19

@TheHorse No, because our menorahs are in Connecticut.

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@just4him (323168)

• Green Bay, Wisconsin

26 Dec 19

Lots of fond memories there. Thank you. It was good.

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@TheHorse (238306)

• Walnut Creek, California

27 Dec 19

Will you be celebrating New Year's Eve?

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@TheHorse (238306)

• Walnut Creek, California

27 Dec 19

@just4him Itdoesn't usually get THAT cold, though they do have snow now and then. But once in awhile...

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Valerie J. Routhieaux

@just4him (323168)

• Green Bay, Wisconsin

27 Dec 19

@TheHorse Yes. I'll be right here with the TV on in the living room waiting for the countdown. I'd watch it, but in recent years the Rockin' New Year's Eve wasn't my kind of music. Though I did find it hilarious a couple of years ago when it was super cold and the hosts were dressed like they were in the Arctic. I guess New York City doesn't get too cold in winter.

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@BarBaraPrz (51819)

• St. Catharines, Ontario

26 Dec 19

Same to you.

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@TheHorse (238306)

• Walnut Creek, California

27 Dec 19

Ho ho.

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@cmoneyspinner (9218)

• Austin, Texas

26 Dec 19

Happy Boxing Day! It's a day I learned about in The Bahamas when I visited my later husband's parents back in the 70s. It comes the day after Christmas and it seems it's a fun holiday too!

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@TheHorse (238306)

• Walnut Creek, California

26 Dec 19

Heh. Happily, I have nothing to box.

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@wolfgirl569 (135742)

• Marion, Ohio

25 Dec 19

Merry Christmas to you.

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@TheHorse (238306)

• Walnut Creek, California

25 Dec 19

Thanks, Eva.

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Vicki, #1 Creek Girl

@1creekgirl (44560)

• United States

25 Dec 19

Our human nature often spoils our good intentions. We've enjoyed being with our family...husband's sick with a bad cold, heading home in the morning. Hope your Christmas was blessed.

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@TheHorse (238306)

• Walnut Creek, California

25 Dec 19

It has been relaxing.

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@NJChicaa (127135)

• United States

26 Dec 19

Merry Christmas

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@TheHorse (238306)

• Walnut Creek, California

26 Dec 19

Merry Christmas!

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@JohnRoberts (109841)

• Los Angeles, California

25 Dec 19

Have a great Christmas evening.

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@TheHorse (238306)

• Walnut Creek, California

25 Dec 19

Thanks, John.

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@thelme55 (79324)

• Germany

26 Dec 19

Merry Christmas. I hope you had a good memorable Christmas celebration.

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@TheHorse (238306)

• Walnut Creek, California

27 Dec 19

More mellow than memorable. But it was good.

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@DocAndersen (54399)

• United States

26 Dec 19

and the same to you, happy holidays!

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@TheHorse (238306)

• Walnut Creek, California

27 Dec 19

Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah!

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@LindaOHio (222302)

• United States

25 Dec 19

Love the pic. Thank you for being a part of my MyLot family. Merry Christmas!

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@TheHorse (238306)

• Walnut Creek, California

25 Dec 19

Thank you! Same to you.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

25 Dec 19

Nothing is like it used to be. Enjoy your day.

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@TheHorse (238306)

• Walnut Creek, California

25 Dec 19

So far so good. Mostly phone conversations with friends and family.

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Michelle Renee Kidwell

@Michellekidwell (29953)

• Sonora, California

25 Dec 19

Cute picture, Merry Christmas!

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@TheHorse (238306)

• Walnut Creek, California

25 Dec 19

Merry Christmas, Michelle.