Friday, November 16, 2012

Things to Do on Christmas Day



Instead of being a time of natural behavior, Christmas is the perhaps the only time in the year when people can obey their natural impulses and express their true sentiments. Christmas is the only chance a man has to be himself. Reignite the fun of Christmas this year and regain your spirits. Here is a list of things to do on Christmas day and spend a delightful evening.

1. Plant a tree for life in your back garden.

2. Renovate the bedroom.

3. Go fishing, if you live near a pond.

4. Carpet the garden with fresh green scented grasses.

5. Plant your favorite seed flowers and watch them grow through many seasons.

6. Learn to play a Piano or flute.

7. Knit with your favorite colors.

8. Change the carpet. No wear and tear will do.

9. Decorate the walls with colorful wall papers of your choice.

10. Build a playhouse for the kids in the garden.

11. Clean out the swimming pool and add fresh water again.

12. Light up Christmas lights and open up your Christmas presents and gifts.

13. Wash the inner of the car, the interiors, changing the carpets, dusting and brushing.

14. Change the front room curtains to more intimate colors, eg silk, wine and velvet.

15. Change the kitchen curtains and possibly all the curtains in the house.

16. Look through a family album with a cup of hot milk and cookies.

17. Pour out a whole bottle or two of luxurious bath cream from Harrods into the Jacuzzi or bath tub and soak in for long hours ever.

18. Have a candle-lit dinner with skewed snails, prawns and lobsters, all marinated.

19. Have canopies and pepsi-cola all through the day.

20. Watch Movies, DVD and enjoy your home theater, if you have one or listen to all the old cassette tapes of the 70's, 80's.

21. Go jet skiing if there's snow near you or ice-skating.

22. Send Christmas hampers to yourself and just have a good day.

23. Game for a grand European six-course dinner with traditional delicacies or some festive food? Then head to The Oberoi for a diverse dining and festive experience. Choose from a variety of spreads at the different eateries at the Oberoi's that cater to the palates of inquisitive young minds. Be sure to be spoilt for choice!

24. Make your Christmas special with some carol singing and feasting with diverse dining experiences at Taj West End, Bangalore. In a bustling city like Bangalore, Taj west end offers an array of things to do for the leisure seeker.

25. The Christmas season is the best time to acquire a vacation. Visit any luxury five star hotel located in the heart of a bustling metropolitan city and discover one of best health clubs, and spa with a hydropool, jacuzzi, sauna, Turkish steam bath and gym. Pamper yourselves and feel renewed.

26. Laze in the sun. It is an ideal way to escape from the cold. Visit a popular winter sun destination and find relief from the cold winter climate while enjoying the warmth of Christmas eve with family and friends.

27. Linger over high tea with a couple of samosas and biscuits. In the late 19th century, 'high tea" was an elaborate affair. Revolutionize and revive the ways you celebrate the Christmas eve. See life and feel life to the fullest.

Jesus loves everybody. He treats children with respect and they love him. Showing love for others is the best gift we can give Jesus on Christmas day and every day.

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Thursday, November 15, 2012

Spread a Little love on Christmas Day



Each December, the western world goes into a frenzy of preparation for one day. Christmas is a time to spread the message of love, harmony and peace. Let us remember to do good to all manner of people, including the less privileged, the stranger, the poor, and the needy. The focus of Christmas must not be on fun and gifts only, but on genuine love and unconditional generosity. You may not have any physical gift to pass on to a neighbor this Christmas but you can share a smile, laughter, the spirit of forgiveness, love, hope, and peace in your relational encounters. A handful of sentiments along with the ideas to decorate a Christmas card and decorate your home can make this Christmas a remarkable and special one. Certainly, a beautifully adorned Christmas tree with love is perfect for the season.


The primary reason of celebrating Christmas is ; the miraculous birth of the Messiah, who was sent to this earth to save us from our sinful natures and to offer us forgiveness of sin, salvation and eternal life after death. That, in essence, is the power of Christmas. The birth of Jesus told the world that God truly cared for mankind and had sent his only begotten son to offer us salvation. This was good news indeed, and that is why Christmas Eve and Christmas Day are the most celebrated and endearing days in the entire calendar. So spread love unconditionally on Christmas day and don't hesitate to spend a little extra love and care while scheduling Christmas celebrations to your time table.
 

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What to Do on Christmas Day

What can you say about the glory of Christmas evening, the melodious Christmas carols and the belief in the worship of Jesus? Christians mark Christmas Day as an annual commemoration of the birth of Jesus Christ. Celebrated on December 25, the popular modern customs of the holiday include attending special church services, spending time with family members, wearing new clothes and eating a festive meal, gift giving, Christmas music and caroling and the display of various Christmas celebrations include Christmas trees, Christmas lights, nativity scenes, garlands etc. Some may also display small electric lamps or small clay oil-burning lamps and decorate their homes with banana or mango leaves and put a nativity scene with clay figures or a Christmas tree. 


Christmas trees in India are usually imitation pine trees or branches of native trees or bushes. Some stores and malls may put up Christmas decorations and have actors playing Santa. Christmas Day is a gazetted holiday in India. It is a joyous time of Christ centered celebration. The Christmas season is the best time to demand a gift from the eternal god, Jesus. You may start preparing your wish list and desires now as the final countdown to Christmas has just begun.
 
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Monday, November 1, 2010

Christmas Day Wedding Celebrations

By Kathy Mercado
Christmas Day is a perfect occasion to tie the knot. Believed to be the most romantic occasion of the year, Christmas brings love and spirit of the season into the special union. Brides married on Christmas are believed to usher prosperity, happiness and fertility.

Most halls are booked during Christmas weddings. Hence, it is important to plan them a year in advance. The best part about Christmas weddings is that most churches are already decorated with flowers and a religious sign as this saves your cost and time.

Preparations

Include special holiday hues into the holy occasion. Deep, dark reds and shades of green are typical Christmas colors. Nevertheless, you can be creative and include various tones for an aesthetic look.

Try funky lime green with red, or wine and cranberry hues. Use these colors in your floral decorations, invitation cards, bride's attire and other materials.

Include fresh scent of spruce and fir into Christmas inspired floral designs. Black and red magic roses and carnations are very popular. Don't go for conventional fillers such as baby's breath and fern. Instead, use sprigs of evergreen in boutonnieres and bouquets.

Theme Selection

If you don't like red and green theme, select a wintry décor. White, cream and silver form a vibrant winter backdrop.

Use glitter and snowflakes in flavors, cake and invitations to give the impression of an excellent winter wonderland. Use out of the box designs for wedding cake. A good option would be to shape desserts as stacked gift boxes.

Opt for less expensive centerpieces as flowers could be a bit on the expensive side. Fill glass vases with mono colored Christmas ornaments or consider holiday hued candles. They provide an equally stunning effect. Christmas celebrations are filled with religious rituals. Most churches don't permit music and dance. Wear white or red formal dress to suit the occasion.

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