What a beautiful presentation. I am going to light a candle christmas day in our cathedral in Canada for you and the beautiful Xmas gift of your blog.
We live in more eclectic times when it comes to religious affiliations and you know when you practice a meditation from a religion it almost like the religion belongs to you in part. I have celebrated the jewish sabbath with friends and I still celebrate it from time to time and you know when you talk about Channukah it is like you describe my religion in part. Ofcourse I was born into catholicism this will be my predominant attachment but it is beautiful to open the window to other religions.
I had the most beautiful experience once of meditating on mandalas from all over the world. That was so mind expanding and strengthening.
I'm saving my merry christmasses for my last blog visit.
I hope that all goes well in Jerusalem this holiday period, and that your trip to Sydney is a beaut.
I beg your forgiveness for my cutting and pasting – yet constantly reworking – this comment, but there was no way on Earth I would be able to make it around the whole globe to wish everybody a Merry Christmas otherwise.
The magical elves that constitute my staff have demonstrated their lack of respect in either not showing up for work at all, and those that have all seem a little worse for wear, if you catch my drift. All they seem to do is sit around smoking cigarettes that, quite frankly, smell funny. And they play cards and tell dirty jokes rather than do their jobs! Consequently, the reindeer are all filthy and out of shape. And you know, the two rabbits, one wallaby and three wombats I’ve drafted in just don’t cut it as replacements.
Anyway, from myself, Henry and Ezra, have a Merry Christmas/Winter Solstice/Hanukkah/Festivus and a happy New Year!
I hope that all of your holiday photos turn out to be triumphs, your stocking is stuffed full of lots of tasty treats and not coal and that all your pumpkin pies are all as sweet just the way that you like them.
Hi Dina! Sorry for the absence, but these last weeks were a nightmare. Just dropped by to wish you a great season! Hope to be back before 2009... ;) Meanwhile Blogtrotter is starting its new adventure in India. Enjoy and have a great week!
Dina, Merry Christmas to you and family! And a Happy ABC Wed too!
ReplyDeleteJust in time for Christmas. Happy holidays!
ReplyDeletegreat piece you have there
ReplyDeletewishing you a merry Christms :)
my entry is here
Great day Wednesday folks :)
Thanx for the Visit :)
They come in a little early (in Italy they only arrive on the 6th January).
ReplyDeleteBut they make a perfect seasonal W.
Very nice pics. Have a wonderful holiday season.
ReplyDeleteDina, I told the bishop about you last week, so make sure you read his blessing over on my blog.
ReplyDeleteDxxx
Seasons greetings to your blog from my blog.
ReplyDeleteBear((( )))
Merry Christmas to you..thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteThank you Dina and I wish you the very best in the coming year.
ReplyDeleteWonderful crib ,so plain...
ReplyDeleteBest wishes
A beautiful place.
ReplyDeletewhat better w than wise men
ReplyDeleteIn return I shall wish you all best wishes for the New Year to come.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Dina
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful presentation. I am going to light a candle christmas day in our cathedral in Canada for you and the beautiful Xmas gift of your blog.
We live in more eclectic times when it comes to religious affiliations and you know when you practice a meditation from a religion it almost like the religion belongs to you in part. I have celebrated the jewish sabbath with friends and I still celebrate it from time to time and you know when you talk about Channukah it is like you describe my religion in part.
Ofcourse I was born into catholicism this will be my predominant attachment but it is beautiful to open the window to other religions.
I had the most beautiful experience once of meditating on mandalas from all over the world. That was so mind expanding and strengthening.
I'm saving my merry christmasses for my last blog visit.
You must be getting excited for your trip.
hugs.
What a lovely "W"....Merry Christmas to you as well!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful. Happy Christmas to you.
ReplyDeleteI hope that all goes well in Jerusalem this holiday period, and that your trip to Sydney is a beaut.
ReplyDeleteI beg your forgiveness for my cutting and pasting – yet constantly reworking – this comment, but there was no way on Earth I would be able to make it around the whole globe to wish everybody a Merry Christmas otherwise.
The magical elves that constitute my staff have demonstrated their lack of respect in either not showing up for work at all, and those that have all seem a little worse for wear, if you catch my drift. All they seem to do is sit around smoking cigarettes that, quite frankly, smell funny. And they play cards and tell dirty jokes rather than do their jobs! Consequently, the reindeer are all filthy and out of shape. And you know, the two rabbits, one wallaby and three wombats I’ve drafted in just don’t cut it as replacements.
Anyway, from myself, Henry and Ezra, have a Merry Christmas/Winter Solstice/Hanukkah/Festivus and a happy New Year!
I hope that all of your holiday photos turn out to be triumphs, your stocking is stuffed full of lots of tasty treats and not coal and that all your pumpkin pies are all as sweet just the way that you like them.
Beautiful carvings. It's a lovely story whatever our beliefs. Even those without any wish their fellow-travelers well.
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas to you and your family. Have a wonderful holiday season.
ReplyDeleteWonderful post, Dina.
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas!
Happy Holidays and Season's Greetings, Peace and Goodwill to all people.
ReplyDeleteSending you all our love and happy tidings, Dina!
a quick one for you Dina - happy holiday season, and have a good trip!
ReplyDeleteMERRY XMAS BEAUTIFUL DINA
ReplyDeleteAND HAPPY CHANNUKAH
HUGS
Hi!
ReplyDeleteWonderful setting of the Wise Men. Beautiful!!
Have a safe and happy holiday season!
Sherrie
lovely and serene night shot dina.
ReplyDeleteanyways, have a joyful christmas to you and your love ones... from my islands to yours.
Hi Dina! Sorry for the absence, but these last weeks were a nightmare. Just dropped by to wish you a great season! Hope to be back before 2009... ;)
ReplyDeleteMeanwhile Blogtrotter is starting its new adventure in India. Enjoy and have a great week!
What a great W. Merry Christmas. May your year be blessed.
ReplyDeleteO how pretty a site! Happiest Holiday for you too!
ReplyDeleteThank you for the beautiful post! Christmas is the festival of the coming light. Have a great holiday in Australia with lots of light.
ReplyDeleteJoyeux Noël à toi ma chère Dina and to all the ones you love.
ReplyDeleteworthy post :)
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