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An English Christmas!
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An English Christmas! |
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Sunnyone Member Ascendant
since 2000-07-06
Posts 5334Staffordshire, England 
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It’s Christmas, and I’d like to share the Splendor of it here Where all familiar sights and sounds Are topped with British cheer! The shops are all adorned with care The keepers all await The throngs of bustling shoppers Who are greeted as a ‘Mate’… There’s music live within the Square That sets the joyful mood And everywhere, in open air The smell of wondrous food! And don’t forget the center stage Father Christmas takes his place He greets the little angels With a smile for every face… And oh what faces meet my eyes So rosy-cheeked and sweet All bundled up in winter’s fare Around their Santa’s feet… While Moms and Dads look on in joy To see their children’s smile Then memories of their childhood dreams Relax them for awhile… Then off they go, to home again Where lights and warmth abound And I am left believing In the spirit I have found… For all around are sights that seem To come from olden days Traditions that are not forgot Within the modern ways… So, from this ancient land Where Christmas wraps itself in cheer I send my love to all of you And wish that you were here! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ A very Merry Christmas to each and everyone And wishes for the best to come in the New Year! ~Sunny~ Life is what you make it |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
a very lovely write...one of joyous festivities and happiness, thanks so very much for sharing and wishing you and yours a joyous holiday season. |
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Ariana Senior Member
since 2000-10-08
Posts 571Orlando, Florida |
Sunny I wish I were there too!!! Oh how wonderful that would be, but after reading this lovely write, I felt I was there with you. Merry Christmas to you and may 2004 be the best ever. Ariana |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
right back at ya hon, have a blessed Holiday. wonderful write. |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
I felt as if I were sitting in the middle of a Dicken's tale... Well done, Sunnyone! |
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Copperbell Senior Member
since 2003-11-08
Posts 956 |
You reminded me of my childhood - just that warm, unhectic, nostalgic feel. Thanks |
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HopeS Member Elite
since 2000-12-22
Posts 4596Perth Western Australia |
Oh Yes !! I am originally from England and still after all these years get a little homesick at Christmas time , here in Australia is Christmas in the height of summer Hope |
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garysgirl  
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Oh Sunny, this is so pretty. I was in Germany one Christmas years ago, and it was so beautiful at that time of year. That was the first year that I had ever driven in snow. LOL Or walked in very much snow, either, actually. LOL Love you, sweet friend,  Hugs,  |
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Sunnyone Member Ascendant
since 2000-07-06
Posts 5334Staffordshire, England |
Hi LeeJ, and thank you!! I'm sending my best wishes to you and yours, too!! ~S~ Hi Ariana, and thank you!! Wish you were here too, but you're in my thoughts you know, and we'll share Christmas together, ok? ~S~ Hi Gentle Spirit, and thank you!! And so glad you enjoyed the mental pics of England at Christmastime! ~S~ Hi Sunshine, and thank you!! Yes, I feel that way as I see all the very English traditional beauty that's all around, and the wonderful people enjoying it all!! ~S~ Hi Copperbell, and thank you!! I believe that's what Christmas is for us...all those good feelings rolled into one season! ~S~ Hi HopeS, and thank you!! Yes, you are having a 'sunny' Christmas, but that spirit is still there...shall I send you a bit of the English fog that I woke up to this morn? LOL! Have a great one, my friend! ~S~ Hi Ethel, and thank you!! Well, there is no snow in Northern England yet, but it could happen! I'm used to it, after Alaska, but think I prefer the fog we have here tonight...(no shoveling!) Have the best season ever, dear friend! ~S~ Life is what you make it |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Sunnone -- thanks for your wonderful greeting. I loved the lines: "And oh what faces meet my eyes So rosy-cheeked and sweet All bundled up in winter’s fare Around their Santa’s feet…" Holiday cheer to you, too! |
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1slick_lady Member Ascendant
since 2000-12-22
Posts 6088standing on a shadow's lace |
merry christmas sunny...h |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
While Moms and Dads look on in joy To see their children’s smile Then memories of their childhood dreams Relax them for awhile… Some things are the same no matter where we are. *S* This is beautiful... I wish you a wonderful Christmas! *S* |
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A Romantic Heart Member Ascendant
since 1999-09-03
Posts 5496Forever In Your Heart |
Merry Christmas Sunny! Can I come for a Chistmas visit?You and I could sing carols together! This is where I was wanting to be for Christmas and now even more so after reading your poem! ~love~ARH [This message has been edited by A Romantic Heart (12-20-2003 07:23 AM).] |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
   (smiles) Yay! Oh Sunnyone, have never had a Christmas in London or anywhere in Europe but it must be sooooooo beautiful as the white christmas spirit is ever so common there and celebrated with such class! (kiss on cheek) God Bless You, sweet friend, I send holiday teddy bear hugs across the Atlantic to you, yay, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Sunnyone, thank you for sharing!  May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton "You'll find something that's enough to keep you |
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Sunnyone Member Ascendant
since 2000-07-06
Posts 5334Staffordshire, England |
Hi iliana, and thank you! All of my best wishes are winging their way to you as we write!!! ~S~ Hi 1slick_lady, and thank you! You have a wonderful Christmas too, ya hear?? ~S~ Hi Suthern, and thank you! I always thought that watching the little children's faces at Christmas is what made it for me, and it's still the same here!! Have a great Holiday season, dear friend...~S~ Hi ARH, and thank you! Oh, I just know that you'd really love your Christmas over here, and for more reasons than one, eh?? *smiles* ~S~ Hi Noah, and thank you! Yes, it is a spectacular place to spend Christmas...and folks here do it up in style, I agree! ~S~ Life is what you make it |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
SweetSunnyGal~ Merriest of the season to you dear lady~ *Huglets*  ~*Marge*~ ~*When the heart grieves over what it has lost, |
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