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Sunday, December 08, 2019

Share Christmas Eve Greeting SMS Images Sayings

Sunday, December 08, 2019 0
Share Christmas Eve Greeting SMS Images Sayings

Christmas Greetings 

Share Christmas Eve Greeting SMS Images Sayings Messages WhatsApp



 May the jòy and peace òf Christmas be with yòu all thròugh the Yèar. Wishing yòu a season of blessings fròm heaven abòvè. Warmest greetings for Christmàs


May the jòy and peace òf Christmas be with yòu all thròugh the Yèar.
Wishing yòu a season of blessings fròm heaven abòvè.
Warmest greetings for Christmàs

For my one and only Girlfriend- Angel eyes Sweetest, Loveliest, Delicious, Gorgeous Cherry Babe Marry Christmas....


For my one and only Girlfriend- Angel eyes
Sweetest, Loveliest, Delicious, Gorgeous
Cherry Babe Marry Christmas....

May àll the sweet màgic of Christmàs conspirè To glàdden your hearts and fill èvery desirè.

 

May àll the sweet màgic of Christmàs conspirè
To glàdden your hearts and fill èvery desirè.

Jingle bells, jingle bells, Jingle all the way. Wish you, all the best and joy always & always


Jingle bells, jingle bells, Jingle all the way.
Wish you, all the best and joy always & always
My lóve, make my Wish cóme True All I want fór Christmas is Yóu


My lóve, make my Wish cóme True
All I want fór Christmas is Yóu
Let this Christmas be a marvellous moments. Let this Christmas be a wondrous holiday season. Let this Christmas be a joyous celebration full of fun. Let this Christmas share love and cheer with everyone.


Let this Christmas be a marvellous moments.
Let this Christmas be a wondrous holiday season.
Let this Christmas be a joyous celebration full of fun.
Let this Christmas share love and cheer with everyone.
It is the month of Çàkès Ñ Çàndlès, Snòw n Sòngs, Çàrols n Joys, Làughtèr n Lòve, Its dècembèr Wishing yòu a Blèssèd Mònth òf Christmàs!!


It is the month of Çàkès Ñ Çàndlès,
Snòw n Sòngs,
Çàrols n Joys,
Làughtèr n Lòve,
Its dècembèr
Wishing yòu a Blèssèd Mònth òf Christmàs!!
Heap on the wood!-the wind is chill, But let it whistle as it will, We’ll keep our Christmas merry still.


Christmas quotes-
Heap on the wood!-the wind is chill,
But let it whistle as it will,
We’ll keep our Christmas merry still.
Beautiful christmas quotes- From home to home and heart to heart, From one place to another, The warmth and joy of Christmas, Brings us closer to each other. Merry X-Mas


Beautiful christmas quotes-
From home to home and heart to heart,
From one place to another,
The warmth and joy of Christmas,
Brings us closer to each other.
Merry X-Mas
 Let the spirit of love gently fill our hearts and homes. Let the spirit of joy and generous cheer fill our hearts and homes. Let the cherish moments of Christmas bring happiness and prosperity for everyone.


Let the spirit of love gently fill our hearts and homes.
Let the spirit of joy and generous cheer fill our hearts and homes.
Let the cherish moments of Christmas bring happiness and prosperity for everyone.
Christmas ka yeh pyara tyohaar Jeevan mein laye khushiyan apaar, Santa clause aaye aapke dwar, Subhkamna hamari kare sweekar. Merry Christmas.


Christmas ka yeh pyara tyohaar
Jeevan mein laye khushiyan apaar,
Santa clause aaye aapke dwar,
Subhkamna hamari kare sweekar.
Merry Christmas.
Make the most of it. Christmas is not a time nor a season, But a state of mind. To cherish peace and goodwill, To be plenteous in mercy, is to have the real spirit of Christmas.


Make the most of it.
Christmas is not a time nor a season,
But a state of mind. To cherish peace and goodwill,
To be plenteous in mercy, is to have the real spirit of Christmas.
May the wonder of Christmas be with you forever


May lovely, happy times decorate this time of the season.
May warm, special memories brighten your new year.
May the wonder of Christmas be with you forever.
Christmas may be many things Or it may be a few. Fòr yòu, the jòy Is each new tòy Fòr me its watching u.


Christmas may be many things
Or it may be a few.
Fòr yòu, the jòy
Is each new tòy
Fòr me its watching u.
Best christmas sms/quotes-  Faith makes all things possible, Hope makes all things work, Love makes all things beautiful, May you have all the three for this Christmas. MERRY CHRISTMAS


Best christmas sms/quotes-

Faith makes all things possible,
Hope makes all things work,
Love makes all things beautiful,
May you have all the three for this Christmas.
MERRY CHRISTMAS

A silent night
A star above
A blessed gift of hope and love
A blessed Christmas to you!

Two things upon this changing earth can neither change nor end,
the splendor of Christ’s humble birth, the love of friend for friend.


Bells are Ringing ThE wishes Of Christmas Day... The Flying snokflakes send my most sincere wishes To U & ur Family... MERRY CHRISTMAS...

Bells are Ringing ThE wishes Of Christmas Day...
The Flying snokflakes send my most sincere wishes To U & ur Family... MERRY CHRISTMAS...
 May the holidàys refresh your spirit and bring you new inspiràtion and hàppiness - Merry Christmas


May the holidàys refresh your spirit and bring you new inspiràtion and hàppiness - Merry Christmas
Lòve còmè dòwn at Çhristmàs;
Lòvè àll lòvely, lòve divinè;
Lòvè wàs bòrn at Çhristmàs,
Stàrs & àngèls gàvè thè sign.
Mèrry Chrístmàs

Ì wísh Ú Lòvely X-màs Ì wísh Ú Favòràblè " Ì wísh Ú Enjòyàblè" U shall nòt Lack in thís X-màs thy Lòrd shàll providè tò Ú! Mèrry X-Màs.

Ì wísh Ú Lòvely X-màs
Ì wísh Ú Favòràblè "
Ì wísh Ú Enjòyàblè"
U shall nòt Lack in thís X-màs
thy Lòrd shàll providè tò Ú!
Mèrry X-Màs.


Jínglè bèlls
Jínglè bèlls
whàt fun it is tò
wísh òur friends
à vèry hàppy mèrry chrístmàs.


Wish Ú all A Mèrry Christmas
Mày d Jòys of d seasòn
Fill ur heart with gòòdwill & chèèr.
Mày d chimes of Christmas glòry
Ádd up mòre shine & spread
Smiles acròss the miles
´' * ' ´Tòday & In d Nèw Yèar ´' * '´


Mày Úr Christmas timè bè bright
from d mòmènt it starts,
With màny wòndèrful things
thàt brings jòy 2 yòur heàrt,
& mày èach day, thròughòut d yèar,
Bring èven mòre gladnèss & chèer.
Mèrry Christmàs & à Hàppy Nèw Yèar!


Ònè X’mas Tréè!
Óné Lakh Càndlès!
Ònè Cròre Bàlòòns!
Ónè Milliòn Stàrs!
Óné Billiòn Wishès!&
Òne Heàrty Prayer!
Hàppy X-màs.


1 Little * Star * On The Top Of The Tréè
2 Little Presents Underneath For Mé
3 Silver Ropes Twisted Around The Tréè
4 Colored Light Shining Prettily,
5 Shining Halls Flowing Silvery.
Oh, What A Sight For Use To Séè.
Wish You A Merry Christmas..
Let the world rejoice Christmas Eve  Sharing peace and love  For on this joyous Christmas day  Christ came from above merry christmas


Let the world rejoice Christmas Eve
Sharing peace and love
For on this joyous Christmas day
Christ came from above. Merrry Christmas


Dear friends open box of wonderous Christmas 🎁 gift for You-
The 🎁 gift of Love.
The 🎁 gift of Hope.
The 🎁 gift of Joy.
The 🎁 gift of Peace.
The 🎁 gift of Prosperity.
The 🎁 gift of Happiness.
The 🎁 gift of Good Things.
The 🎁 gift of Good Tidings.
The 🎁 gift of Good Times.
The 🎁 gift of Good Cheer.
Through the year My Dear...


May this Christmas bring
New Surprises and special gifts.
All special things
Best Friends ever or special one.
Lets welcome the year which is fresh and new,
Lets cherish each moment it beholds,
Lets celebrate this blissful New year. Merry X-mas


Ì wish Ú this Chrístmàs enriches ur lífe
Mày eàch day b hàppy & bríght,
Óverflòwíng with pleàsure & lòve
Mày ur Chrístmàs be filled with delíght


From home to home and heàrt to heàrt,
From one place to ànother,
The wàrmth and joy of Christmàs,
Sweet contentment, generous cheer
Brings us closer to each other.



Tuesday, December 15, 2009

Russia's Christmas Celebrations are Yet to Come

Tuesday, December 15, 2009 0
Russia's Christmas Celebrations are Yet to Come

Russian Christmas Comes But Once a Year

Christmas in Russia is normally celebrated on January 7th (only a few Catholics might celebrate it on the 25th December). The date is different because the Russian Orthodox Church uses the old 'Julian' calendar for religious celebration days. The Orthodox Church also celebrates Advent.

Russia's Christmas Celebrations are Yet to Come

 Thirteen days after Western Christmas, on January 7th, the Russian Orthodox Church celebrates its Christmas, in accordance with the old Julian calendar. It's a day of both solemn ritual and joyous celebration

After the 1917 Revolution, Christmas was banned throughout Russia, along with other religious celebrations. It wasn't until 75 years later, in 1992, that the holiday was openly observed. Today, it's once again celebrated in grand fashion, with the faithful participating in an all-night Mass in incense-filled Cathedrals amidst the company of the painted icons of Saints.

Christmas is one of the most joyous traditions for the celebration of Eve comes from the Russian tradition. On the Eve of Christmas, it is traditional for all family members to gather to share a special meal. The various foods and customs surrounding this meal differed in Holy Russia from village to village and from family to family, but certain aspects remained the same.

An old Russian tradition, whose roots are in the Orthodox faith, is the Christmas Eve fast and meal. The fast, typically, lasts until after the evening worship service or until the first star appears. The dinner that follows is very much a celebration, although, meat is not permitted. Kutya (kutia), a type of porridge, is the primary dish. It is very symbolic with its ingredients being various grains for hope and honey and poppy seed for happiness and peace.

Once the first star has appeared in the sky, the festivities begin. Although all of the food served is strictly Lenten, it is served in an unusually festive and anticipatory manner and style. The Russians call this meal: "The Holy Supper." The family gathers around the table to honor the coming Christ Child. A white table-cloth, symbolic of Christ's swaddling clothes, covers the Table. Hay is brought forth as a reminder of the poverty of the Cave where Jesus was born. A tall white candle is place in the center of the Table, symbolic of Christ "the Light of the World." A large round loaf of Lenten bread, "pagach," symbolic of Christ the Bread of Life, is placed next to the Candle.

The meal begins with the Lord's Prayer, led by the father of the family. A prayer of thanksgiving for all the blessings of the past year is said and then prayers for the good things in the coming year are offered. The head of the family greets those present with the traditional Christmas greeting: "Christ is Born!" The family members respond: "Glorify Him!" The Mother of the family blesses each person present with honey in the form of a cross on each forehead, saying: "In the Name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, may you have sweetness and many good things in life and in the new year." Following this, everyone partakes of the bread, dipping it first in honey and then in chopped garlic. Honey is symbolic of the sweetness of life, and garlic of the bitterness. The "Holy Supper" is then eaten (see below for details). After dinner, no dishes are washed and the Christmas presents are opened. Then the family goes to Church, coming home between 2 and 3 am. On the Feast of the Nativity, neighbors and family members visit each other, going from house to house , eating, drinking and singing Christmas Carols all the day long.


The "Holy Supper"


Christmas Eve dinner is meatless but festive. The most important ingredient is a special porridge called kutya. It is made of wheatberries or other grains which symbolize hope and immortality, and honey and poppy seeds which ensure happiness, success, and untroubled rest. A ceremony involving the blessing of the home is frequently observed. The kutya is eaten from a common dish to symbolize unity. Some families used to throw a spoonful of kutya up to the ceiling. According to tradition, if the kutya stuck, there would be a plentiful honey harvest.


Traditionally, the "Holy Supper" consists of 12 different foods, symbolic of the 12 Apostles. Although there was also some variation in the foods from place to place and village to village, the following is a good summary of what was typically served. The twelve foods are:


1) Mushroom soup with zaprashka; this is often replaced with Sauerkraut soup

2) Lenten bread ("pagach")

3) Grated garlic

4) Bowl of honey

5) Baked cod

6) Fresh Apricots, Oranges, Figs and Dates

7) Nuts

8) Kidney beans (slow cooked all day) seasoned with shredded potatoes, lots of garlic, salt and pepper to taste

9) Peas

10) Parsley Potatoes (boiled new potatoes with chopped parsley and margarine)

11) Bobal'ki (small biscuits combined with sauerkraut or poppyseed with honey)

12) Red Wine


It was once common practice, on Christmas Eve, for groups of people masquerading as manger animals to travel from house to house, having themselves a rousing good time, and singing songs known as kolyadki . Some kolyadki were pastoral carols to the baby Jesus, while others were homages to the ancient solar goddess Kolyada, who brings the lengthening days of sunlight through the winter. In return for their songs, the singers were offered food and coins, which they gladly accepted, moving on to the next home.

Ded Moroz and yolka


The origin of Santa Claus is in St. Nicholas. He was born in Asia Minor at at the Greco-Roman city of of Myra in the province of Lycia, at a time when the region was entirely Greek in origin. Due to the suppression of religion during the Soviet regime, St. Nicholas was replaced by Ded Moroz or Grandfather Frost, the Russian Spirit of Winter who brought gifts on New Year's. He is accompanied by Snyegurochka, the Snowmaiden, who helps distribute the gifts.


The Christmas tree (Yolka) is yet another tradition banned during the Soviet era.To keep the custom alive, people decorated New Year's trees, instead. Since ornaments were either very costly or unavailable, family trees were trimmed with homemade decorations and fruit. Yolka comes from the word which refers to a fir tree. The custom of decorating Christmas trees was introduced to Russia by Peter the Great, after he visited Europe during the 1700's.

Why January 7?



In ancient times, many, mostly unreliable methods had been used to calculate the dates according to either the lunar or solar cycles. By Roman times, the calendar had become three months out with the seasons, so in 46 BC, Julius Caesar commissioned the astronomer, Sosigenes to devise a more reliable method. This, we know as the Julian Calendar and was used widely for 1500 years. The month of his birth, Caesar had named Quintilis, but the Roman Senate later re-named it Julius (July) in his honour. In those days, February had 30 days every 4 years.


However, this calendar was still 11 minutes and 14 seconds longer than the solar year, so that by the year 1580, the calendar had accumulated 10 days off again. In 1582, therefore, Pope Gregory XIII corrected the difference between the sun and calendar by ordering 10 days dropped from October, the month with the least Roman Catholic Feast days. His calendar, we know as the Gregorian Calendar, which is used in almost all of the world today. Pope Gregory made further changes to keep the calendar in line, which on average is only 26.3 seconds longer than the solar year. The Gregorian Calendar is so accurate that it will take until the year 4316 to gain a whole day on the sun.


That year, 1582, October 5th became October 15th and was immediately adopted in most Roman Catholic nations of Europe. Various German states kept the Julian Calendar until 1700. Britain and the American Colonies didn't change until 1752, but Russia and Turkey did not adopt the Gregorian Calendar until the early 1900's.


So, January 7th by the Georgian Calendar would have been December 25th by the old Julian Calendar and is therefore why it is still Christmas Day for the Russian Orthodox Church. Many Russians will have celebrated along with the rest of us and will then celebrate again on the Orthodox date.