miss denise Posted December 21, 2020 Share Posted December 21, 2020 It's the first day of winter. I also hope everyone is able to have an enjoyable holiday with or without trees, presents, etc. Christmas is about so much more. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FunkyFrankie Posted December 21, 2020 Share Posted December 21, 2020 I think today is the winter solstice too 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miss denise Posted December 21, 2020 Share Posted December 21, 2020 Tonight is the night to look out for the Christmas Star. This is such a special moment in history! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miss denise Posted December 22, 2020 Share Posted December 22, 2020 Did anyone manage to catch the Christmas Star last night? I couldn't see it. I think I waited too late since it was best visible shortly after sunset. I read it will still be somewhat visible over the next few nights, if anyone missed it or wants to look for it again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miss denise Posted December 22, 2020 Share Posted December 22, 2020 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KelseyW Posted December 23, 2020 Share Posted December 23, 2020 It was cloudy here so nope. lol Putting this gem here... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FunkyFrankie Posted December 23, 2020 Share Posted December 23, 2020 I’m not shopping during a to come lockdown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miss denise Posted December 23, 2020 Share Posted December 23, 2020 I heard this tonight at a drive-up light show! It's my new favorite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miss denise Posted December 23, 2020 Share Posted December 23, 2020 Merry Christmas Eve Eve. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miss denise Posted December 23, 2020 Share Posted December 23, 2020 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miss denise Posted December 23, 2020 Share Posted December 23, 2020 Cute 12 Days of Christmas song from NBC. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miss denise Posted December 23, 2020 Share Posted December 23, 2020 16 hours ago, KelseyW said: It was cloudy here so nope. lol Putting this gem here... Aww. But thanks for sharing this Haley cover! She sounds beautiful. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miss denise Posted December 23, 2020 Share Posted December 23, 2020 There are some great photos of the Christmas Star here: https://www.boston25news.com/news/trending/christmas-star-2020-10-stunning-photos-saturn-jupiter-converge-great-conjunction/SRMV2XUP3VDFZBSKHCLLKCI2ZY/ These three are my favorites. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 23, 2020 Share Posted December 23, 2020 Guys, I need to get in the spirit here. It's my absolute favorite holiday as anyone here that knows me will remember but this year has been so horrendous. It doesn't feel like Christmas at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
istersay Posted December 24, 2020 Share Posted December 24, 2020 15 hours ago, Drew said: Guys, I need to get in the spirit here. It's my absolute favorite holiday as anyone here that knows me will remember but this year has been so horrendous. It doesn't feel like Christmas at all. it's hard to be in the same holiday spirit this year, won't see all my family, but still trying to keep cheerful, and hoping for a better year next year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miss denise Posted December 24, 2020 Share Posted December 24, 2020 Merry Christmas Eve! Now I can post this song. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miss denise Posted December 24, 2020 Share Posted December 24, 2020 23 hours ago, Drew said: Guys, I need to get in the spirit here. It's my absolute favorite holiday as anyone here that knows me will remember but this year has been so horrendous. It doesn't feel like Christmas at all. I'm so sorry you feel that way. I would say to make sure you stay connected with friends and family, whether its through a phone call or however possible during this difficult time. It's important to know you're not alone and cherish the the good that is still there. That is what really matters. I hope you are able to have an enjoyable holiday. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 24, 2020 Share Posted December 24, 2020 1 hour ago, miss denise said: I'm so sorry you feel that way. I would say to make sure you stay connected with friends and family, whether its through a phone call or however possible during this difficult time. It's important to know you're not alone and cherish the the good that is still there. That is what really matters. I hope you are able to have an enjoyable holiday. Thank you Denise! I appreciate that. I'm fortunate as I've been able to see my parents once a week as they live close, but other than that, I've felt very isolated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 24, 2020 Share Posted December 24, 2020 On 12/22/2020 at 8:07 PM, FunkyFrankie said: I’m not shopping during a to come lockdown Wait, your stores aren't open at all? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miss denise Posted December 24, 2020 Share Posted December 24, 2020 13 minutes ago, Drew said: Thank you Denise! I appreciate that. I'm fortunate as I've been able to see my parents once a week as they live close, but other than that, I've felt very isolated. I'm so glad you have family nearby and are able to see them. It is pretty much the same for me and I will be spending Christmas with my parents. I hope you visit yours as well, and can call or text anyone else you are unable to physically see. I know it's tough, but people are still around and I'm sure thinking of you too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miss denise Posted December 24, 2020 Share Posted December 24, 2020 Does anyone have any fun Christmas Eve traditions? Obviously, some things may not be possible this year or maybe some traditions are being modified, but I thought it might still be fun to share, especially if anyone is doing something creative to keep their traditions alive. - As long as I can remember my family has always gone to Olive Garden for Christmas Eve dinner. Of course we are not allowed dine in at restaurants now, so tonight I will be picking up our order curbside and taking it to my parents house. - We always watch a Christmas movie (although we actually do this every time I visit my parents between Thanksgiving and Christmas - there are just too many ). Tonight we'll be watching It's a Wonderful Life. - I used to always read The Night Before Christmas before bed, either with my dad when I was young or to our dog(s) as I got older. One day I will have a baby to join my reading group. But in recent years, I've switched up the story choice. Tonight it's going to be Santa Is Coming To Washington. - As kids, my brother and I would always leave out milk and cookies for Santa. I also remember my dad video taping us on Christmas Eve talking about how Santa was coming that night and how excited we were. Every year we'd take turns giving the Christmas Eve speech. LOL I don't even get it now looking back, but it's a fun memory. Okay, that was a lot. Anyone else want to share their traditions? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FunkyFrankie Posted December 25, 2020 Share Posted December 25, 2020 4 hours ago, Drew said: Wait, your stores aren't open at all? Lockdown starts on Saturday 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
season1 Posted December 25, 2020 Share Posted December 25, 2020 (edited) When I was a kid, we had a light meal for dinner on Christmas Eve, then Mom and Dad would prepare a big feast (baked ham is the constant main dish, with 2-3 other dishes plus several sides). About 10 pm or so, we all get ready to go to Church, attend the Christmas Eve mass, and come home just before midnight. After midnight, on Christmas, we all share the Christmas feast. Then after the midnight dinner, we gather in the living room and exchange gifts. This tradition continues, now 3 generations, but the (after Church) gathering is in my sister's big house instead of my parents' smaller house. My Mom does not prepare the food anymore (Dad passed away years ago) and we just order food from different restaurants to put together a "feast". A minor change this year -- the gathering will be tomorrow, on Christmas Day, lunch time, outdoors. Merry Christmas y'all. Edited December 25, 2020 by season1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
istersay Posted December 25, 2020 Share Posted December 25, 2020 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
season1 Posted December 25, 2020 Share Posted December 25, 2020 (edited) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ELjgFKACcdQ Edited December 25, 2020 by season1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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