THE CHRISTMAS THREAD.
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Zman
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You too sweetie!Merry Christmas everyone! Here's to health and happiness!!
Ahh thanks Zman! Lovely present too!You too sweetie!
Richie
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Across the globe, people have been enjoying the festive season.
Although Christmas is not widely celebrated in Iran, a small number of Christians are known to practice it without any fear of reprisal. Image: Majid Asgaripour/WANA/REUTERS
In Mexico, a firefighter dressed as Santa Clause helps give out gifts donated throughout the year to children in need. Image: Jose Luis Gonzalez/REUTERS
In the southern Lebanese border village of Alma al-Shaab, children celebrate Christmas Eve after an uncertain year. Image: Mohammed Zaatari/AP Photo/picture alliance
On Christmas Eve in Frankfurt, locals gather at Römerberg Square to hear the city's bell ringing. Image: Michael Probst/AP Photo/picture alliance
Christian devotees light candles and offer prayers at St Mary's Basilica in Bengaluru, India. Image: Idrees Mohammed/AFP
It is estimated that 1-2% of the population in China is Christian. Image: Adek Berry/AFP
Celebrations in Chile include fishermen dressing up as Father Christmas to greet young children. Image: Rodrigo Garrido/REUTERS
Although Christmas is not widely celebrated in Iran, a small number of Christians are known to practice it without any fear of reprisal. Image: Majid Asgaripour/WANA/REUTERS
In Mexico, a firefighter dressed as Santa Clause helps give out gifts donated throughout the year to children in need. Image: Jose Luis Gonzalez/REUTERS
In the southern Lebanese border village of Alma al-Shaab, children celebrate Christmas Eve after an uncertain year. Image: Mohammed Zaatari/AP Photo/picture alliance
On Christmas Eve in Frankfurt, locals gather at Römerberg Square to hear the city's bell ringing. Image: Michael Probst/AP Photo/picture alliance
Christian devotees light candles and offer prayers at St Mary's Basilica in Bengaluru, India. Image: Idrees Mohammed/AFP
It is estimated that 1-2% of the population in China is Christian. Image: Adek Berry/AFP
Celebrations in Chile include fishermen dressing up as Father Christmas to greet young children. Image: Rodrigo Garrido/REUTERS
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Richie
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Richie
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Who has a special tradition only for Christmas. I do as I always watch a version of Charles Dickens classic A Christmas Carol/ Scrooge. And I invariably get a touch watery eyed at the conclusion.
Do you guys/gal still listen to Chrissie carols like moir. I have two favorites, When a Child is Born and O Holy Night. Your favorites?
Do you guys/gal still listen to Chrissie carols like moir. I have two favorites, When a Child is Born and O Holy Night. Your favorites?
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looker-on
aka Thomas the Kraut
I know those but mine is "Driving home for Christmas" and "Last Christmas" .
and I have now. I wish for world peace. 
Richie
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Yes we all want good health Thomas and world peace with no more tyrants/dictators Jessica. How good would it be if it was only a matter of rubbing an ancient magic oil lamp for these wishes to become reality.
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I love all the Christmas carols, my fave though has to be Jingle Bells
I also love to hear Christmas carols sung by a choir.
Grier
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I remember times when I tried to sing carols in a church. Hark the Herald, Angels sing .... Good King Wenceslas ...
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Grier
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If I have another wish Craig,
then I wish sanity would return to the US. Truly.
My Christmas wish gifts for all here are:
For Thomas my Christmas wish gift to him is two quality electric bicycles. . . .
....
For Jessica your Wish gift is a holiday to Australia. 🛩 with guided tours, hotels and internal flights all paid for, for two.
For Craig my Christmas wish gift to you is a first class booth for eight to watch the fifth Ashes test in Sydney with a champagne limousine there and back home for all.
For Zman and Kram my Christmas wish gift for each of you is free first class flights, premium hotel accommodation, premium Taxis, to the 4th and 5th Ashes Tests in Melbourne and Sydney.
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Crash Craig's booth.
then I wish sanity would return to the US. Truly.
My Christmas wish gifts for all here are:
For Thomas my Christmas wish gift to him is two quality electric bicycles. . . .
....For Jessica your Wish gift is a holiday to Australia. 🛩 with guided tours, hotels and internal flights all paid for, for two.
For Craig my Christmas wish gift to you is a first class booth for eight to watch the fifth Ashes test in Sydney with a champagne limousine there and back home for all.
For Zman and Kram my Christmas wish gift for each of you is free first class flights, premium hotel accommodation, premium Taxis, to the 4th and 5th Ashes Tests in Melbourne and Sydney.
.Crash Craig's booth.
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