Sunday, 4 December 2016

Merry & Bright







There is no escaping Christmas in this country. Spare a thought for the Jews and Muslims (and everyone else who doesn't recognise the holiday) who have a nonstop barrage of trees, lights and music for a good two months every time they step foot out the door.











However, for me, it's been bringing a smile to my face, and as they say in the song, it's made my days merry and bright.

We made our gingerbread houses and are beginning to festoon the house with twinkling lights...(I just need to find them from the move - they're packed in the roof somewhere).





On a different note, this has really touched me, so if you can spare a few bucks, please donate asap. I know nothing about this charity, it just popped up on my facebook. Give & Take appeal for suits for high school boys for formal (mother fleeing domestic violence)


Linking with#WordlessWednesday and #AussieWordlessWednesday

linking with #FridayPhoto


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25 comments:

  1. NanaHood5 December 2016 at 15:15

    Thanks so much for visiting me at NanaHood, Your gingerbread house is adorable!
    Teresa

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  2. stevebethere5 December 2016 at 15:19

    I agree with Teresa yur gingerbread house is tanfastic :-)

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  3. NCSue5 December 2016 at 16:49

    I hope you're having a very meaningful and wonderful Advent season. And thank you for linking up at https://image-in-ing.blogspot.com/2016/12/the-church-of-transfiguration.html

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  4. csuhpat16 December 2016 at 08:18

    Very nice. Love your gingerbread house.

    http://csuhpat1.blogspot.com/2016/12/xmas-at-101-california-st-in-san.html

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  5. Joanne 6 December 2016 at 11:15

    Such a cute gingerbread house!

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  6. likeschocolate6 December 2016 at 14:07

    The house is cute! Happy holidays!

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  7. An Apel a Day6 December 2016 at 14:55

    I love all the Christmas crafts and goodies!!! Although you're making me hungry. ;)

    http://www.anapeladay.com/2016/12/ww-spelling-bee-linky.html

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  8. Carol @Comfort Spring Station6 December 2016 at 15:13

    Happy Holidays!

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  9. Fabulousandfunlife7 December 2016 at 12:39

    I like your gingerbread house. We made ours last weekend too.

    Ingrid
    http://www.fabulousandfunlife.blogspot.com.au

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  10. Unknown7 December 2016 at 12:43

    Don't forget us atheists! But to be honest, I love Christmas. I don't worry about the religious aspect- it's a cultural tradition, I guess?

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    1. Lydia C. Lee7 December 2016 at 13:03

      I figure atheists are happy to jump on board for the 'season' but to people of other beliefs, it's a big FU rammed down your throat...me, I don't care but I wish the gift thing wasn't part of it. Giving gifts to people that don't need anything...ahhhh.

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  11. Leanne @ Deep Fried Fruit7 December 2016 at 12:46

    Those little Christmas cakes!!! TO. DIE. FOR.
    #teamlovinlife

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    1. Lydia C. Lee7 December 2016 at 13:04

      Zumbo. We got messina gelato instead. I'm a Messina chick.

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  12. Sue from Sizzling Towards 60 & Beyond7 December 2016 at 12:55

    What a wonderful idea to give suits to boys for their formal. We usually concentrate so much on girls but I'm sure these young men would really appreciate being able to dress for their formal. Loving the Gingerbread house.

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    1. Lydia C. Lee7 December 2016 at 13:05

      I've been deeply concerned about those boys since I read it. No idea why...I'm hoping enough was donated in time....

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  13. Jo ~ Lifestyle Fifty and ZigaZag7 December 2016 at 13:34

    Your gingerbread houses look fantastic :) What fun :) #TEamLovinLife

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  14. Debbish7 December 2016 at 16:11

    Great gingerbread house! I've got a couple of friends who are Jewish (one here and one in the US) and they 'celebrate' Christmas for the sake of their kids but probably with less gusto than most of the western world!

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  15. Mystery Case8 December 2016 at 00:56

    I have a friend who due to her religion doesn't celebrate Christmas or birthdays. This time of year is really hard on her daughter, as a lot of the craft in class is based around Christmas.

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  16. Lyndall @SeizeTheDayProject8 December 2016 at 01:00

    Loving your Gingerbread House Lydia. Christmas is a special time of the year :) #TeamLovinLife

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  17. Stephanie (@Vaycarious.com)8 December 2016 at 10:38

    I LOVE your gingerbread house. Makes me wanna try one, myself...almost! :)

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  18. Unknown8 December 2016 at 11:24

    We're gingerbread house ready too! It's beginning to feel like Christmas!

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  19. NCSue9 December 2016 at 02:27

    Looks like you guys are all ready for Christmas! I hope you'll have a holy and memorable season. And I hope you'll drop by and share your photos at http://image-in-ing.blogspot.com/2016/12/the-church-of-transfiguration.html

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  20. Carol @Comfort Spring Station9 December 2016 at 04:57

    Love your holiday decor, especially the gingerbread house

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  21. Indah Nuria Savitri10 December 2016 at 08:23

    Happy holiday to you and your family..

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  22. Kell | All Mum Said11 December 2016 at 17:11

    We have never made a gingerbread house before. Yours looks great!
    Thanks for linking up with All Mum Said and #MummyMondays.

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