tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5114395886235179043.post18309116517340862..comments2024-03-24T08:30:43.258+01:00Comments on FLY HIGH!: AUTHOR GUEST POST & GIVEAWAY: SALLY SMITH O'ROURKE, CHRISTMAS: A TIME FOR LOVE, A TIME FOR MEMORIESMaria Graziahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08876779286144473782noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5114395886235179043.post-91255231344748377562014-01-03T18:54:51.771+01:002014-01-03T18:54:51.771+01:00I missed the giveaway, but the book does look grea...I missed the giveaway, but the book does look great and perfect for this time of year. I loved this post from the author and felt like I know her a bit after reading this. I also have Swedish angel chimes and find them so peaceful. They remind me of Christmases past and I passed a set on to a Swedish friend this year. <br /><br />Thanks for sharing. Stephanie@Fairday's Bloghttp://thesecretdmsfilesoffairdaymorrow.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5114395886235179043.post-27585273213461320382013-12-23T07:56:45.453+01:002013-12-23T07:56:45.453+01:00Thank youuuuuu. I am so happy to win. I am spendin...Thank youuuuuu. I am so happy to win. I am spending Christmas with my family back at home. I cant wait until I read it.<br />Merry Christmas to you all.maribeahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01559927224289036163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5114395886235179043.post-84502418521035187642013-12-18T08:52:54.214+01:002013-12-18T08:52:54.214+01:00Christmas is such a special period of time. Now th...Christmas is such a special period of time. Now that I live in another country, I find myself trying to explain to foreigners what Christmas was and is in my family in Italy...and I remember the smell of the wood burning in the fireplace, the potatoes cooking under the ashes, the old ones playing cards and the children unwrapping presents...and all family singing as one while putting the Holy Child in our Nativity...maribeahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01559927224289036163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5114395886235179043.post-44202054232053108102013-12-14T08:44:47.622+01:002013-12-14T08:44:47.622+01:00Christmas here is in the middle of summer. My favo...Christmas here is in the middle of summer. My favourite Christmas memory is the year we had almost all the extended family for the BBQ lunch at a local island picnic area. Almost all the cousins and aunts and uncles included - except the two who were finishing the haymaking! That was one of the last times we had so many gathered together and so many generations.Joannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06711706418263536630noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5114395886235179043.post-47882034796909433162013-12-13T18:34:38.580+01:002013-12-13T18:34:38.580+01:00I'm glad you have so many Christmas memories o...I'm glad you have so many Christmas memories of your loved ones. Your creche scene from your grandmother is a treasure, as are the angel chimes from your mother, the signs made by your father, and the ornaments made by your sister. I hope you and your family have a wonderful time together this year! *hugs*junewilliams7https://www.blogger.com/profile/01695395707349685051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5114395886235179043.post-40831284152469485932013-12-13T14:58:06.175+01:002013-12-13T14:58:06.175+01:00Before my grandma died, I remember celebrating Chr...Before my grandma died, I remember celebrating Christmas with my uncles and aunts who have come home. As I was a young kid, I was so happy as we don't get to meet them often unless there is a big event that brings us together such as weddings and funerals.<br /><br />We had turkey which my aunt reared and fatten before slaughtering it for Christmas Eve dinner. Then some of us would attend the midnight mass which was within walking distance. <br /><br />I often think back about the wonderful times we are together.LĂșthien84https://www.blogger.com/profile/15390711363301378521noreply@blogger.com