Tag: holidays
group name: gathergirlclub
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December 22, 2006 06:57 PM EST --
Many of you read (and were kind enough to share advice) of my disappointing search for a Ken doll for my four-year-old niece. We lucked up and found a Barbie house for only $16 on Black Friday. Then, we . . . more
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November 24, 2007 10:19 AM EST --
Okay, now that Thanksgiving is behind us and our leftovers are starting to (finally) dwindle, our full attention can turn to Christmas. It's hard to believe that it's only a month away. So, for . . . more
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November 25, 2007 07:13 PM EST --
I've heard many people, both on and off gather, say that they're cutting back on how much they're spending this year. Actually, I believe almost everyone I've spoken with this year is . . . more
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December 09, 2007 03:27 AM EST --
Hey People!! I am almost to my first point goal, for a $50 Borders gift card, in which I will be using to buy Christmas gifts with. I just need 258 more points!
Please, oh please leave comments . . . more
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January 03, 2008 02:38 AM EST --
I tend to get lost... easily... I think thats one reason why I am so terrible at giving interviews... I like to talk..(and for those who know me can shake their head and say OBVIOUSLY!) but I like to . . . more
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December 15, 2007 03:26 PM EST --
Putting up the tree this year brings me back to when we first met.
That first year, when we put up our tree we were as innocent as sugar plum fairies as . . . more
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November 12, 2006 08:09 PM EST --
I've noticed that every year people get more and more hyped up about Christmas more and more early in the year. I've seen people who already have Christmas decorations up! WHAO! . . . more
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November 12, 2006 08:30 PM EST --
I love pumpkin pie (who doesn't except for my mom!?) But I awlays get mine from Safeway. DO you have any homemade recipies for pie that I can use this year?
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December 22, 2007 01:14 AM EST --
Hello Everyone!!
I was going to wait until the 24th to do this, but my schedule is looking pretty hectic this weekend, following with Monday and Tuesday. So I figured, now's as good a time as any . . . more
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October 19, 2006 12:52 PM EDT --
Legend of the Holly
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In ancient times, holly was considered
magical and sacred because of its shiny leaves
and ability to bear fruit in winter.
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The Druids believed that holly,
with its shiny leaves . . . more
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October 19, 2006 12:55 PM EDT --
<h1 style="">The Legend of the Candy Cane</h1>
The symbol of the shepherds' crook is an ancient one, representing the humble shepherds who were first to worship . . . more
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October 19, 2006 01:01 PM EDT --
The Christmas Tree
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Christmas
wasn't always
celebrated the way
it is today. The Puritans
of Massachusetts banned
any observance of Christmas
and anyone caught observing the
holiday had to pay a fine. . . . more
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November 26, 2007 02:00 PM EST --
The Christmas Pickle .
. The Medieval tale of the pickle tells of two Spanish boys traveling home from boarding school for the holidays. . . . more
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November 26, 2007 07:07 PM EST --
Christmas Tree Trivia
Long before the advent of Christianity, plants and trees that remained green all year had a special meaning for people in the winter. Just . . . more
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November 26, 2007 07:21 PM EST --
ChristStory Christmas Legends
The Legend of the Robin's Red Breast
A little brown bird shared Bethlehem's stable with the holy family. One night as the family lay sleeping, . . . more
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December 25, 2007 08:21 AM EST --
I am Jewish but Christmas has always been a big part of my life nonetheless. When I was little, I always used to celebrate Christmas with my friend Caroline in my apartment building. We are . . . more
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December 03, 2007 12:31 AM EST --
The holiday season has arrived, and my Gather friends and connections can expect to see a lot more of me! As, I am trying to earn enough points to get a couple of $50 gift cards to buy Christmas presents . . . more
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February 26, 2007 06:43 PM EST --
I will never forget the first memory jar that I saw. It was a birthday gift to a friend from her adult children. The lid itself was decorated with ribbon lace and beautiful material.The jar had . . . more
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October 23, 2007 12:27 PM EDT --
This is the cranberry salad that my mom makes during the holidays. I like it better than the canned cranberry sauce that is normally served.
Cranberry Salad
2 C cranberries, ground
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October 28, 2006 05:46 PM EDT --
In case you were not aware of it, UPS drivers are not allowed to throw packages from their trucks. They need to get out of the truck and leave the package at the doorstep or ring bell and get a signature . . . more
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