Showing posts with label Christmas. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Christmas. Show all posts
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
Christmas wall paper father christmas wallpaper
from http://tracking-santa-2008।blogspot.com/
Xmas wall paper 1280*1024-- 281k santa, father christmas
Xmas wall paper, christmas tree 1024 x 768 - 155k
Xmas wall paper , father christmas 1024 x 768 - 62k
Xmas wall paper 1680 x 1050 - 436k
Xmas wall paper 1024 x 768 - 351k
father christmas wallpaper 1024 x 768 - 195k
xmas gift wallpaper 1024 x 768 - 230k
Click on the image for large christmas and santa wallpaper
Monday, December 1, 2008
Letter from Santa on Christmas (Official Santa Mail) 2007
this is a Letter from Santa on Christmas 2007
It has been a really exciting year here at the North Pole in 2007. I am so happy that Christmas Eve has finally arrived.
We had quite an interesting challenge this year with building my New Sleigh. We weren't sure if it would be finished in time for my flight today! Thankfully, Chuckles & Buckley, my Hospitality Elves, were on top of the whole process and we were able to finish on time and save Christmas this year!
I hope you had an opportunity to read Chuckles & Buckley adventure story about how the Snow Goblin created all kinds of mischief up here at the toy factory where my new sleigh was being built. If you have not read it, tonight is a wonderful night to share with family and read a great story!
The weather here has finally cleared.. I was concerned about the fog being so thick that we would have trouble seeing to take off. Rudolf's Red Nose has been glowing brightly to help us find our way around the Pole. Rudolf's nose will be a big help while traveling the Globe visiting all of the children on my "Nice List".
Speaking of the "Nice List" , I am so pleased to see your name there again! You have been so very good at respecting your parents, family, friends & teachers and I am so very Proud of You! Keep Up the Super Work!
I have been watching your behavior and I would like to ask you to join my Random Acts of Kindness Team. Since you have been practicing being kind, I think you will be an excellent candidate to help teach kindness to others. I have been impressed with your progress and believe that you can help make a difference in the world around you!
Remember an Act of Kindness is a simple action a person does for someone else without expecting anything in return. If you practice it enough, it will give you a great sense of joy in your heart. It can be something as simple as a smile or a pleasant greeting, taking the time to hold open a door or to help set the table for dinner. They are simple, kind events that just make you feel really nice about yourself because you took the time to give to others. This is exactly what I do for you and millions of other children every year, and it is so important to me , that you enjoy giving kindness too!
Soon it will be time for you to quiet down into your bed and get tucked in. You have anticipated my arrival all year and tonight is the big night! I can't wait to see what goodies you have left for me to snack upon while I visit your home. The reindeer will enjoy their very special treats too! Thank you!
Be sure to watch me take flight tonight & follow where I am in the world with Norad Tracks Santa.
Remember to take excellent care of yourself, your friends, your teachers and most of all, your family! Love & cherish one another each and every day for the smallest of blessings that you give & receive!
Love ~ Your Friend,
Santa Claus
Merry Christmas To All and
To All A Good Night!
Official Santa Mail
Letter from Santa Claus
Christmas Eve December 24, 2007
Ho Ho Ho ~ Merry Christmas !Letter from Santa Claus
Christmas Eve December 24, 2007
It has been a really exciting year here at the North Pole in 2007. I am so happy that Christmas Eve has finally arrived.
We had quite an interesting challenge this year with building my New Sleigh. We weren't sure if it would be finished in time for my flight today! Thankfully, Chuckles & Buckley, my Hospitality Elves, were on top of the whole process and we were able to finish on time and save Christmas this year!
I hope you had an opportunity to read Chuckles & Buckley adventure story about how the Snow Goblin created all kinds of mischief up here at the toy factory where my new sleigh was being built. If you have not read it, tonight is a wonderful night to share with family and read a great story!
The weather here has finally cleared.. I was concerned about the fog being so thick that we would have trouble seeing to take off. Rudolf's Red Nose has been glowing brightly to help us find our way around the Pole. Rudolf's nose will be a big help while traveling the Globe visiting all of the children on my "Nice List".
Speaking of the "Nice List" , I am so pleased to see your name there again! You have been so very good at respecting your parents, family, friends & teachers and I am so very Proud of You! Keep Up the Super Work!
I have been watching your behavior and I would like to ask you to join my Random Acts of Kindness Team. Since you have been practicing being kind, I think you will be an excellent candidate to help teach kindness to others. I have been impressed with your progress and believe that you can help make a difference in the world around you!
Remember an Act of Kindness is a simple action a person does for someone else without expecting anything in return. If you practice it enough, it will give you a great sense of joy in your heart. It can be something as simple as a smile or a pleasant greeting, taking the time to hold open a door or to help set the table for dinner. They are simple, kind events that just make you feel really nice about yourself because you took the time to give to others. This is exactly what I do for you and millions of other children every year, and it is so important to me , that you enjoy giving kindness too!
Soon it will be time for you to quiet down into your bed and get tucked in. You have anticipated my arrival all year and tonight is the big night! I can't wait to see what goodies you have left for me to snack upon while I visit your home. The reindeer will enjoy their very special treats too! Thank you!
Be sure to watch me take flight tonight & follow where I am in the world with Norad Tracks Santa.
Remember to take excellent care of yourself, your friends, your teachers and most of all, your family! Love & cherish one another each and every day for the smallest of blessings that you give & receive!
Love ~ Your Friend,
Santa Claus
Merry Christmas To All and
To All A Good Night!
Sunday, November 30, 2008
Santa picture
santa claus Picture one:
( 1000 x 850 - 181k , santa claus and reindeer )
Christmas socks:
(christmas socks, 767 x 1067 - 54k)
Santa Pictures
santa claus Picture one:
(santa claus picture, 1089 x 1043 - 70k, santa with a bag full of gifts,Santa claus in a red hat)
santa claus Picture two:
(santa claus picture,1024 x 768 - 159k , santa and merry christmas )
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
The History of Christmas
The History of Christmas
The history of Christmas dates back over 4000 years. Many of our Christmas traditions were celebrated centuries before the Christ child was born. The 12 days of Christmas, the bright fires, the yule log, the giving of gifts, carnivals(parades) with floats, carolers who sing while going from house to house, the holiday feasts, and the church processions can all be traced back to the early Mesopotamians.
Many of these traditions began with the Mesopotamian celebration of New Years. The Mesopotamians believed in many gods, and as their chief god - Marduk. Each year as winter arrived it was believed that Marduk would do battle with the monsters of chaos. To assist Marduk in his struggle the Mesopotamians held a festival for the New Year. This was Zagmuk, the New Year's festival that lasted for 12 days.
The Mesopotamian king would return to the temple of Marduk and swear his faithfulness to the god. The traditions called for the king to die at the end of the year and to return with Marduk to battle at his side.
To spare their king, the Mesopotamians used the idea of a "mock" king. A criminal was chosen and dressed in royal clothes. He was given all the respect and privileges of a real king. At the end of the celebration the "mock" king was stripped of the royal clothes and slain, sparing the life of the real king.
The Persians and the Babylonians celebrated a similar festival called the Sacaea. Part of that celebration included the exchanging of places, the slaves would become the masters and the masters were to obey.
Early Europeans believed in evil spirits, witches, ghosts and trolls. As the Winter Solstice approached, with its long cold nights and short days, many people feared the sun would not return. Special rituals and celebrations were held to welcome back the sun.
In Scandinavia during the winter months the sun would disappear for many days. After thirty-five days scouts would be sent to the mountain tops to look for the return of the sun. When the first light was seen the scouts would return with the good news. A great festival would be held, called the Yuletide, and a special feast would be served around a fire burning with the Yule log. Great bonfires would also be lit to celebrate the return of the sun. In some areas people would tie apples to branches of trees to remind themselves that spring and summer would return.
The ancient Greeks held a festival similar to that of the Zagmuk/Sacaea festivals to assist their god Kronos who would battle the god Zeus and his Titans.
The Roman's celebrated their god Saturn. Their festival was called Saturnalia which began the middle of December and ended January 1st. With cries of "Jo Saturnalia!" the celebration would include masquerades in the streets, big festive meals, visiting friends, and the exchange of good-luck gifts called Strenae (lucky fruits).
The Romans decked their halls with garlands of laurel and green trees lit with candles. Again the masters and slaves would exchange places
"Jo Saturnalia!" was a fun and festive time for the Romans, but the Christians though it an abomination to honor the pagan god. The early Christians wanted to keep the birthday of their Christ child a solemn and religious holiday, not one of cheer and merriment as was the pagan Saturnalia.
But as Christianity spread they were alarmed by the continuing celebration of pagan customs and Saturnalia among their converts. At first the Church forbid this kind of celebration. But it was to no avail. Eventually it was decided that the celebration would be tamed and made into a celebration fit for the Christian Son of God.
Some legends claim that the Christian "Christmas" celebration was invented to compete against the pagan celebrations of December. The 25th was not only sacred to the Romans but also the Persians whose religion Mithraism was one of Christianity's main rivals at that time. The Church eventually was successful in taking the merriment, lights, and gifts from the Saturanilia festival and bringing them to the celebration of Christmas.
The exact day of the Christ child's birth has never been pinpointed. Traditions say that it has been celebrated since the year 98 AD. In 137 AD the Bishop of Rome ordered the birthday of the Christ Child celebrated as a solemn feast. In 350 AD another Bishop of Rome, Julius I, choose December 25th as the observance of Christmas.
The history of Christmas dates back over 4000 years. Many of our Christmas traditions were celebrated centuries before the Christ child was born. The 12 days of Christmas, the bright fires, the yule log, the giving of gifts, carnivals(parades) with floats, carolers who sing while going from house to house, the holiday feasts, and the church processions can all be traced back to the early Mesopotamians.
Many of these traditions began with the Mesopotamian celebration of New Years. The Mesopotamians believed in many gods, and as their chief god - Marduk. Each year as winter arrived it was believed that Marduk would do battle with the monsters of chaos. To assist Marduk in his struggle the Mesopotamians held a festival for the New Year. This was Zagmuk, the New Year's festival that lasted for 12 days.
The Mesopotamian king would return to the temple of Marduk and swear his faithfulness to the god. The traditions called for the king to die at the end of the year and to return with Marduk to battle at his side.
To spare their king, the Mesopotamians used the idea of a "mock" king. A criminal was chosen and dressed in royal clothes. He was given all the respect and privileges of a real king. At the end of the celebration the "mock" king was stripped of the royal clothes and slain, sparing the life of the real king.
The Persians and the Babylonians celebrated a similar festival called the Sacaea. Part of that celebration included the exchanging of places, the slaves would become the masters and the masters were to obey.
Early Europeans believed in evil spirits, witches, ghosts and trolls. As the Winter Solstice approached, with its long cold nights and short days, many people feared the sun would not return. Special rituals and celebrations were held to welcome back the sun.
In Scandinavia during the winter months the sun would disappear for many days. After thirty-five days scouts would be sent to the mountain tops to look for the return of the sun. When the first light was seen the scouts would return with the good news. A great festival would be held, called the Yuletide, and a special feast would be served around a fire burning with the Yule log. Great bonfires would also be lit to celebrate the return of the sun. In some areas people would tie apples to branches of trees to remind themselves that spring and summer would return.
The ancient Greeks held a festival similar to that of the Zagmuk/Sacaea festivals to assist their god Kronos who would battle the god Zeus and his Titans.
The Roman's celebrated their god Saturn. Their festival was called Saturnalia which began the middle of December and ended January 1st. With cries of "Jo Saturnalia!" the celebration would include masquerades in the streets, big festive meals, visiting friends, and the exchange of good-luck gifts called Strenae (lucky fruits).
The Romans decked their halls with garlands of laurel and green trees lit with candles. Again the masters and slaves would exchange places
"Jo Saturnalia!" was a fun and festive time for the Romans, but the Christians though it an abomination to honor the pagan god. The early Christians wanted to keep the birthday of their Christ child a solemn and religious holiday, not one of cheer and merriment as was the pagan Saturnalia.
But as Christianity spread they were alarmed by the continuing celebration of pagan customs and Saturnalia among their converts. At first the Church forbid this kind of celebration. But it was to no avail. Eventually it was decided that the celebration would be tamed and made into a celebration fit for the Christian Son of God.
Some legends claim that the Christian "Christmas" celebration was invented to compete against the pagan celebrations of December. The 25th was not only sacred to the Romans but also the Persians whose religion Mithraism was one of Christianity's main rivals at that time. The Church eventually was successful in taking the merriment, lights, and gifts from the Saturanilia festival and bringing them to the celebration of Christmas.
The exact day of the Christ child's birth has never been pinpointed. Traditions say that it has been celebrated since the year 98 AD. In 137 AD the Bishop of Rome ordered the birthday of the Christ Child celebrated as a solemn feast. In 350 AD another Bishop of Rome, Julius I, choose December 25th as the observance of Christmas.
Saturday, April 26, 2008
Jingle Bells Song
Dashing through the snow
In a one horse open sleigh
O'er the fields we go
Laughing all the way
Bells on bob tails ring
Making spirits bright
What fun it is to laugh and sing
A sleighing song tonight
watch this Jingle Bells vedio:
Oh, jingle bells, jingle bells
Jingle all the way
Oh, what fun it is to ride
In a one horse open sleigh
Jingle bells, jingle bells
Jingle all the way
Oh, what fun it is to ride
In a one horse open sleigh
A day or two ago
I thought I'd take a ride
And soon Miss Fanny Bright
Was seated by my side
The horse was lean and lank
Misfortune seemed his lot
We got into a drifted bank
And then we got upsot
Oh, jingle bells, jingle bells
Jingle all the way
Oh, what fun it is to ride
In a one horse open sleigh
Jingle bells, jingle bells
Jingle all the way
Oh, what fun it is to ride
In a one horse open sleigh yeah
Jingle bells, jingle bells
Jingle all the way
Oh, what fun it is to ride
In a one horse open sleigh
Jingle bells, jingle bells
Jingle all the way
Oh, what fun it is to ride
In a one horse open sleigh
In a one horse open sleigh
O'er the fields we go
Laughing all the way
Bells on bob tails ring
Making spirits bright
What fun it is to laugh and sing
A sleighing song tonight
watch this Jingle Bells vedio:
Oh, jingle bells, jingle bells
Jingle all the way
Oh, what fun it is to ride
In a one horse open sleigh
Jingle bells, jingle bells
Jingle all the way
Oh, what fun it is to ride
In a one horse open sleigh
A day or two ago
I thought I'd take a ride
And soon Miss Fanny Bright
Was seated by my side
The horse was lean and lank
Misfortune seemed his lot
We got into a drifted bank
And then we got upsot
Oh, jingle bells, jingle bells
Jingle all the way
Oh, what fun it is to ride
In a one horse open sleigh
Jingle bells, jingle bells
Jingle all the way
Oh, what fun it is to ride
In a one horse open sleigh yeah
Jingle bells, jingle bells
Jingle all the way
Oh, what fun it is to ride
In a one horse open sleigh
Jingle bells, jingle bells
Jingle all the way
Oh, what fun it is to ride
In a one horse open sleigh
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