I've had all kinds of Christmases. Some in solitude. Some with family. I'm grateful to have the capacity to appreciate whatever is in front of me. This year was no different. I am grateful and blessed. I'm excited to enjoy your work more fully in 2026, and I hope the New Year brings you all things wonderful.
Views change. Consider this view about Christmas from around 250 AD:
"In the Scriptures, no one is recorded as having kept a feast or held a great banquet on his birthday. It is only sinners—such as Pharaoh and Herod—who make great rejoicings over the day on which they were born." — Origen
And then, just about 150 years later, we have Augustine of Hippo:
"Hence, let us celebrate the birthday of the Lord with a joyous gathering and appropriate festivity. Let men and women alike rejoice, for Christ, the Man, was born, and He was born of a woman."
Whatever side of the fence you are on, have a merry Christmas.
Thank you Susan for your excuisite taste. I do love that little bird in the snow❣️
I've had all kinds of Christmases. Some in solitude. Some with family. I'm grateful to have the capacity to appreciate whatever is in front of me. This year was no different. I am grateful and blessed. I'm excited to enjoy your work more fully in 2026, and I hope the New Year brings you all things wonderful.
I hope you enjoyed a wonderful holiday season, Susan. You are a gift to all of us!
Merry Christmas, dear Susan. Wishing you and your family every blessing today and into the next year.
Big love ❤️
It is a comfort to find a”me too “. You are a blessing who puts feelings into words that I need to hear. Thank you ☺️
Views change. Consider this view about Christmas from around 250 AD:
"In the Scriptures, no one is recorded as having kept a feast or held a great banquet on his birthday. It is only sinners—such as Pharaoh and Herod—who make great rejoicings over the day on which they were born." — Origen
And then, just about 150 years later, we have Augustine of Hippo:
"Hence, let us celebrate the birthday of the Lord with a joyous gathering and appropriate festivity. Let men and women alike rejoice, for Christ, the Man, was born, and He was born of a woman."
Whatever side of the fence you are on, have a merry Christmas.
Thank you, Susan—much love to all this holiday season.
Thanks a lot, dear Susan!!❤️
Blissful solitude.. 🩵🩵🩵
Deepest thanks Susan. I love these photograph of the bird.
Thank you Susan for such lovely message, and for creating this wholesome community. I'm so happy to be a member, Happy Holidays to everyone here!
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Thank you, Susan ❤️
Thanks Susan. What a beautiful quote. Happy holidays to all.
Love to all friends here! Thank you for this space Susan!
Sending warm wishes with thanks for your gathering of this community. 🥰
Thank 🙏 you & best wishes to you!