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Wishing everyone seasonal greetings :-D <3

Hello all

Thanks to Cynthia for the special Advent Calendar, which has been a blessing to open each morning. Many thanks also for the daily postings and cyber support from all xx

I am with our family and I am one of the lucky ones to be surrounded by much love.

Sending Happy and Peaceful Christmas Wishes to all who pop into this thread today.

Good evening

Only one more door to open on the calendar. Where has the month gone? It has been good to start the day quietly each morning with a look at the entry for that day. Thank you Cynthia for posting the link each day.

I am looking forward to the radio broadcast tomorrow of the Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols from Kings, Cambridge. I listen every year and for me it is the real start of Christmas.

I am sorry you have not been feeling 100% David. I hope things pick up for you very soon.

Like Kandj I have been thinking of those who are finding it difficult to feel festive. Christmas is such a family time that many who have lost a loved one recently or who are alone for any reason must really struggle. I pray for support and peace for them and thank God for the love of my own family and friends.

In case I don’t manage to post again before Christmas I thank Cynthia for keeping the thread going for another year and thank all you posters for your contributions, and I wish you all a blessed, calm and happy Christmas <3 <3

Looking through all the prayers on the advent calendar
Cynthia, how lovely they look and a pleasure to re-read.

Thank you x

Good morning :-)

Yes, the fourth candle has been lit, leaving just the one for Christmas Eve. <3

Today's Advent door..

https://calendar.myadvent.net/?id=f72f8b2226aa3d9054c76612b1abec53

Off to iron bedroom curtains...…...sigh...

Cx :-)

Hello all

The fourth Advent candle was lighted in church this morning. It is another purple one which is known as the Angel's Candle and signifies Peace. With this one we are reminded of the Angel's message of "Peace on earth, goodwill towards men."

David, very sorry you're not feeling well and I hope you will feel much better soon.

Thoughts and prayers to all who may be struggling with the so-called Festive Season. Sending ((hugs)) now to all who need them x

Good morning :-)


Ah, there you are David - hope you feel better soon. You can just post something nice and Christmassy :-D

The theme at church today is very much based around the Virgin Mary and the birth of Jesus.

Our Advent door for today.....

https://calendar.myadvent.net/?id=f72f8b2226aa3d9054c76612b1abec53

Cx :-)

Hello, good morning to you all <3 Seasons greetins to you all :-D

Been under the weathe lately, but who hasn't ?

Didn't want to post "obscure" items at Christmas ;-)

Don't want to be thought blasphemous.

Good morning :-)


Sounds a good idea to me Emma <3

I only tend to nip on and off here but haven't seen David for a while - is he okay does anyone know?

Love this.... "Make sure you get supplies in for 30 days as the shops will be shut for 12 hours". :-D :-D

Today's Advent door

https://calendar.myadvent.net/?id=f72f8b2226aa3d9054c76612b1abec53


Cx :-)

Vera thank you so much <3

Cynthia my batteries have shut down today,
we are having a restful day today and that goes
for our dog Rory :-)

Good morning :-)

Moving house is such a stressful time agreed.....hopefully, things will settle down quickly.

Vera, I feel like the little rabbit in the battery advert :-D

Today's Advent door...…

https://calendar.myadvent.net/?id=f72f8b2226aa3d9054c76612b1abec53


Cx :-)

Emma, February will soon come. Moving is very stressful and there always seems to be some last minute hitch but I hope everything goes smoothly for you. We decided to make a move some six years ago and it’s the best thing we have done. I wish you as much happiness in your new home as we have found in ours.

I hope your day has been less chaotic Cynthia. I am full of admiration for the amount you do. I think you must have a little clockwork motor running inside. I am still enjoying opening a new advent window each day. I haven’t found the chocs yet so I will have to make do with the prayers ;-)

Not looking to move till February but getting things in
place, not easy this time of year but we will get there :-)

Good morning :-)

Oh what a day I had yesterday.......so chaotic but I am still here to tell the tale!! :-D

Today's Advent door...…

https://calendar.myadvent.net/?id=f72f8b2226aa3d9054c76612b1abec53

Cx :-)

Hello all

Amen to the Advent prayer for today.

Emma and Cynthia, you both have a lot to do. Sending positive vibes your way now.

Good morning :-)


I don't envy you Emma - a very stressful time indeed. Hope you can manage a rest over Christmas.

We're having our bedroom decorated and its bedlam......so much stuff to move - so time for a clearout methinks! :-D

Today's Advent door.....

https://calendar.myadvent.net/?id=f72f8b2226aa3d9054c76612b1abec53

Cx :-)

Hello all :-)

Sorry haven't been in touch much but am moving house
next year and what a paper work, phoning etc are keeping
me and OH busy :-)

Hello all

I agree with you that the GR threads are very different now than years ago.

LOVE todays Advent theme of JOY!

Joy to the world, the Lord is come
Let earth receive her King.
Let every heart prepare Him room
And heaven and nature sing
And heaven and nature sing
And heaven, and heaven and nature sing.

One of my favourite hymns. I'll have this in my head all day today.

A cold and frosty morning. Wrap up and keep warm everyone if you're going out.

Good morning :-)


A busy morning for me today - hope everyone is okay....

Today's Advent calendar door....


https://calendar.myadvent.net/?id=f72f8b2226aa3d9054c76612b1abec53

Cx :-)

Good morning :-)

I don't think John is interested in this site anymore kandj, I remember AnnCardiff telling me that he was surprised I was still doing it. These boards are so different to how they once were.

Today's door....

https://calendar.myadvent.net/?id=f72f8b2226aa3d9054c76612b1abec53

Cx :-)