tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6212550248931823866.post9154755719340137854..comments2024-02-16T04:05:43.414-05:00Comments on Charming the Birds from the Trees: Preparing for Nativity: Day Two...MamaBirdEmmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08953172914077823820noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6212550248931823866.post-585907821202766772008-12-04T09:17:00.000-05:002008-12-04T09:17:00.000-05:00We made a garland with paper 'christmas ornaments'...We made a garland with paper 'christmas ornaments' with all 'Jesus names' written on it (like Emmanuel, the Word of God, the Lion of Juda, etc.)<BR/><BR/>I didn't realise there were other people (from other countries) celebrating st. Nicholas as well. In Holland, it's celebrated on december 5th, a national holiday..<BR/><BR/>We won't be celebrating though. In our country, st. Nick is accompanied by black slaves. You wouldn't believe it, but he actually is! Now, since my husband is from black-slave-ancestry.. that pretty much took away the fun for us.. I know, however that the REAL st. Nick hadn't got slaves, and it's only a Dutch invention.. other countries don't have them, right? (st nick comes by himself, right?)<BR/><BR/>Greetings from Holland!Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06021892170202864510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6212550248931823866.post-37343216740197045292008-12-03T07:52:00.000-05:002008-12-03T07:52:00.000-05:00Your little tree is gorgeous! I've been busy sewin...Your little tree is gorgeous! I've been busy sewing gifts and decorations with my baby, 14yo Elizabeth (Blossom). Next week we'll start on the baking.<BR/>You can see the sewing on my craft blog - www.elefantz.blogspot.comJenny of Elefantzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02775654415138120426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6212550248931823866.post-82355468980423492222008-12-02T16:54:00.000-05:002008-12-02T16:54:00.000-05:00How fun! We will be wrapping up some coins from P...How fun! We will be wrapping up some coins from Paidea Classics as well along with an orange, some coloring pages and a few extras in their shoes! Have a blessed St. Nicholas day! Be sure to post pics of the cookies!! Hope all is well! <BR/><BR/>Off Topic: We're doing an Orthodox Children's Christmas Swap on my blog if you're interested!::Sylvia::https://www.blogger.com/profile/14975937388439766126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6212550248931823866.post-19969074982271123212008-12-02T13:16:00.000-05:002008-12-02T13:16:00.000-05:00I ordered coins from Paieda Classics and books for...I ordered coins from Paieda Classics and books for the kids' shoes on Saturday morning.<BR/><BR/>Otherwise, I'm pretty non-prepared.Mimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02645484704486562810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6212550248931823866.post-956585693288965942008-12-02T13:00:00.000-05:002008-12-02T13:00:00.000-05:00I just read the reviews for The Lion in the Box on...I just read the reviews for The Lion in the Box on Amazon and I am happy to say that my library has both that one and Christmas with Anne listed on their online catalog. I am so excited to get them and read them! Thanks! <BR/><BR/>KellyMiss Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08219700435273352618noreply@blogger.com