Kwanzaa
While over at Leslie's I used the link she left for Mary Lou explaining the meaning and origin of Boxing Day . I have often heard people talk about Boxing Day but never really knew what it meant or when it was. Now I know. I also know the meaning/origin of Kwanzaa . I am slightly embarrassed to admit that I had not heard of Kwanzaa until recently. I had no idea of the meaning nor when it was celebrated. Now I know. If you want to know more about it just click on the link above. Now, a question. While visiting another blog, I came across one where the person was wishing every one "Happy NODWISH". Anybody have any idea what "NODWISH" is?
I think that this Christmas season will best be remembered by me as the year when I learned a good many things I did not know about the Christmas season. I certainly understand better now why people often say " Happy Holidays" instead of the traditional " Merry Christmas ". Because there is so much more to this time of year than just the Christian holiday of Christmas. Thanks Leslie AND Mary Lou !
I will also remember this year as the year I re-discovered the Christmas spirit. I learned that people you've never met, from hundreds of miles away can give you hope, strenght and renew your faith in mankind. For this I want to thank all of you... Brenda, Leslie (s), Kat, Mary Lou, Phyllis, Michelle, Jen, Kim, TW, Becky, Jaye, Retro Girl, Otto, CJ, and all the others who have visited me. Thank you for your comments, your encourgement, your advice , your generousity in spirit and for being some of the greatest people a slightly ding-batty middle-aged girl ever had the pleasure of knowing. May God bless all of you in the upcoming year.


David, you KNOW how I feel about you, my Knight in Shinning Armor!