December 20, 2013

• Happy Holidays

  Our Grandson and Granddaughter,

  

  Reece and Jacklyn

  delivered a healthy baby boy ( 2 months early ) this morning at 12:35.

  3 pounds 11 oz.

  

  Braylon Matthew Bryant

  Welcome to this world !!!

  I Love You More!

  Great Gramma 

  

   

  mother and child were doing great this morning!

  

  and since I'm not even close to being ready for Christmas

  and may not be around much ...

  I want to wish everyone a very Happy Holiday Season or that your Holidays were wonderful!

  I was born a Baptist but raised to be respectful of other peoples faith and personal beliefs,

  it's a big ole world and our differences make it a very interesting place to live

  and let live...

  Christmas

  Christmas is both a sacred religious holiday and a worldwide cultural and commercial phenomenon. For two millennia, people around the world have been observing it with traditions and practices that are both religious and secular in nature. Christians celebrate Christmas Day as the anniversary of the birth of Jesus of Nazareth, a spiritual leader whose teachings form the basis of their religion. Popular customs include exchanging gifts, decorating Christmas trees, attending church, sharing meals with family and friends and, of course, waiting for Santa Claus to arrive. December 25–Christmas Day–has been a federal holiday in the United States since 1870.

   

  Bodhi Day

  On DEC-8, or on the Sunday immediately preceding, Buddhists celebrate Bodhi Day (a.k.a. Rohatsu). It recalls the day in 596 BCE, when the Buddha achieved enlightenment. He had left his family and possessions behind at the age of 29, and sought the meaning of life -- particularly the reasons for its hardships.

  Eid al-Adha

  Eid al-Adha: The Festival of Sacrifice, this Muslim holiday honours Abraham’s willingness to sacrifice his son to God. One of the two most important holidays in Islam, it follows the Hajj (pilgrimage to Mecca) and was celebrated on October 15th this year. People who observe this holiday dress in their finest clothes, visit family, eat festive meals, and children receive gifts and treats.

  Hanukkah 

  November 27 through December 5.  While not a hugely important tradition, at least compared to Yom Kippur, it has gained much status due to its proximity to Christmas. Hanukkah is celebrated with 8 days of gifts, and small games such as the dreidel, a gambling game played with a square top. Most people play for matchsticks, pennies, M&Ms or chocolate coins. The traditional explanation of this game is that during the time of Antiochus' oppression, those who wanted to study Torah (an illegal activity) would conceal their activity by playing gambling games with a top (a common and legal activity) whenever an official or inspector was within sight.

   Kwanzaa

  Kwanzaa is a week-long holiday which honors African heritage, first created in 1966 and is celebrated world-wide.  the African-American cultural holiday conceived and developed by Dr. Maulana Ron Karenga, was first celebrated on December 26, 1966. Kwanzaa is traditionally celebrated from December 26 through January 1, with each day focused on Nguzo Saba, or the seven principles. Derived from the Swahili phrase "matunda ya kwanza" which means "first fruits", Kwanzaa is rooted in the first harvest celebrations practiced in various cultures in Africa.

  may your days be Merry and Bright

  your evenings be full of delight

  and your nights be ....

  well that wouldn't be any of my business now would it =))))

  

  ILYM

  

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