Ralph´s ausgefallene Geschenke und Geschenkideen!: November 2010

Also nach einigen Problemchen (bei der Gepäckaufgabe ist der Henkel meines Koffers abgerissen, wir hatten fast eine Stunde Verspätung und in Zürich war ein - für schweizer Verhältnisse - mittelschwerer Schneesturm) bin ich dann doch irgendwann gut in Bern angekommen.
Internet läuft irgendwie nicht so richtig und ich sitze jetzt in der Uni Bibliothek!
Die Stadt ist super schön und ich fühle mich so ein bisschen, wie hinter den 7 Bergen, bei den 7 Zwergen…
Hier fährt man Tram und weil die Stationen so komische Namen haben, hab ich sie einfach gezählt. Es sieht aus, als hätte jemand Puderzucker über diese Ministadt hier gestreut. Ausserdem sind am Morgen schon alle Cafes voll mit Leute die Torte essen und es gibt an praktisch jeder Ecke Mövenpick.
Der EC Automat nimmt meine Karte nicht und ich reise also gerade ohne Geld durch die Stadt, ist aber auch ganz schön.
Am Wochenende ist ein Schlittel Ausflug geplant, soll heissen, ich geh rodeln - auf einer 15 km langen Bahn, dass ist sowas von unvorstellbar für mich. Ich bin bis jetzt auf Bergen gerodelt, die nicht mal 15 m lang waren. Ich hoffe ich überstehe das heil und ohne grossere Blessure.
Also mach dir keine Sorgen Daddy :-)

Ein Schmatzi in die Runde
Sandra

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Kinder basteln für Weihnachten. Geschenke, Karten, Christbaumschmuck.

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Weihnachten mit Rentier Rudi & Co. Geschenke und Dekorationen.

Diese hervorragende Weihnachtsgeschichte von Charles Dickens ist fuer mich eine der schönsten gleich nach der Episode des Lukas-Evasngeliums
Es gelang Charles Dickens in erstklassigeer und gekonnter Weise, dem Leser nicht nur das stimmungsvolle weihnachtliche Gefuehl zu uebermitteln, auch zieht mit dieser Geschichte die Liebe ein in das Herz des Lesers.
Leicht erkennt man, dass Geben wesentlich besser ist als Nehmen und das ein eigentlicher Sinn von Weihnachten darin besteht, Liebe und Freude zu schenken, bestimmt nicht nur Geld.
Was kann es schöneres geben?

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'Beowulf': Proof Robert Zemeckis Hasn't Lost His Touch

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Weihnachtsabend (German Edition)

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6 versions of 'A Christmas Carol' on Central Florida stages

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Children's programs at the Kendallville Public Library

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Sonntag, 28. November 2010

A Christmas Carol [Blu-Ray]

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Chris Knight on DVDs: Scrooge, scooby and cartoon ghosts of Christmases past

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Happy New Year

Happy New Year! I thank all of you friends and folks for your warm New Year wishes and visiting my blog. On this first of a new year 2008 I pray that all of us lead a happy, peaceful and prosperous life all year round. I just found a poem by English Poet Lord Tennyson about embracing a new year. I just want to share it with all of you.

Ring Out, Wild Bells
Alfred, Lord Tennyson (1809 - 1892)

Ring out, wild bells, to the wild sky,
The flying cloud, the frosty light;
The year is dying in the night;
Ring out, wild bells, and let him die.

Ring out the old, ring in the new,
Ring, happy bells, across the snow:
The year is going, let him go;
Ring out the false, ring in the true.

Ring out the grief that saps the mind,
For those that here we see no more,
Ring out the feud of rich and poor,
Ring in redress to all mankind.

Ring out a slowly dying cause,
And ancient forms of party strife;
Ring in the nobler modes of life,
With sweeter manners, purer laws.

Ring out the want, the care the sin,
The faithless coldness of the times;
Ring out, ring out my mournful rhymes,
But ring the fuller minstrel in.

Ring out false pride in place and blood,
The civic slander and the spite;
Ring in the love of truth and right,
Ring in the common love of good.

Ring out old shapes of foul disease,
Ring out the narrowing lust of gold;
Ring out the thousand wars of old,
Ring in the thousand years of peace.

Ring in the valiant man and free,
The larger heart, the kindlier hand;
Ring out the darkenss of the land,
Ring in the Christ that is to be.

Once again have a great new year!

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6 versions of 'A Christmas Carol' on Central Florida stages

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Children's programs at the Kendallville Public Library

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Unique Christmas gifts

There are some new gadgets that are becoming the like life supporting system for the busy executives and professionals. Not only the technological advancements help them in their field of work but also in their relaxation. So these new gadgets can be nice Christmas gifts.

The gadget that comes to my mind first is the Slingbox. It is becoming popular fast among the people who are always traveling on business. This device lets people to catch up the local television programes from their hotel rooms. The slingbox has to be attached to the television at home, catches the local TV signals, convert it into digital signal and sends it through the Internet. The price of the boxes usually starts around $120 and prices vary according to various other features. In Amazon, slingboxes, both used and new models are available at lower price as there are some offers of discounts, while in Circuitcity there are different models.

While the executives might not feel necessary to wear the watch just for seeing the time, the watch maker Suunto has made them think twice. Suunto, a subsidiary of the Amer Sports has brought out a line of watch that shows not only the time but also let business traveller keep a track of their appointments, their locations and their speed and heart rate while exercising. You can check out Amazon.

For those busy executives Digital Pen recorder can be useful gift. It records voices upto 64 hours. Spygadgets are offering free gifts along with a Digital Pen recorder. The offer will close soon and so hurry!

Scottevest has brought out a new jacket for keeping the gadgets and letting the people hide the wires. However, magnets are used in some of the designs to keep the pockets shut. So the manufacturer has warned those with pacemakers not to wear such jackets.

If you need to watch your budget then buy some useful gadgets like Logitech Clearchat Pro USB Headset or a cordless headphone for ipod Shuffle or a flashdrive for cellphones. After all, it's the thought that matters and not the money, right?

But before you go for buying a electronic gadget as a Christmas gift, keep some facts in mind:
Always shop from reputable companies and if you are buying online don't forget to check the reseller ratings and product reviews.
Do some research about the latest technology or seek guidance of any knowledgeable person to ensure that the gift is not going to be outdated soon or will be compatible with the other electronic items.
Always know every details about the warranty period and be careful about the insurance and keeping the receipts .
So, just keep in mind these precautions and gear up for the coming holiday season. Happy shopping!

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New Year Eve celebration

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Hello friends, here I am again. So how was your Christmas parties and celebration? I had a great time with friends and family. I did have a bad hangover on the following day. I had to take lime water and mild meal to get rid of the of the hangover. I have been planning to spend my New Year's Eve on Las Vegas, but I don't think we could make it out. The clubs and the restaurants must have already reserved and we would likely have to spend the night on the roads watching the fireworks. It can be fun though hopping here and there and cheering with the crowd for the New Year. Let's see what happens. It would not be less fun if I am in Boston and hit the discos or pubs. Moreover, I can be with my parents in the afternoon.

Anyways, Happy New Year to all of you. I wish everyone of you have a nice, prosperous New Year 2008.

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Need a gift idea for your friends and family? WGBH's tv and radio hosts have some ideas.

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Tips for making candy canes

Speaking of candy canes, have you ever tried out making them at home? My mom used to make them every Christmas and so I would like to share the recipe with you.

On a cookie sheet, thick coat of powdered sugar is sprinkled.1 cup granulated sugar, 1 cup light corn syrup and 1 cup water is combined in a saucepan.
Cook over medium-high heat until it reaches the soft-crack stage on the candy thermometer.
After removing from heat, 1/2 tsp. peppermint oil and 2 or 3 drops of food coloring is added. Stir well.
The liquid is poured over the cookie sheet in thin strips about 6 to 8 inches long. It should be cooled enough to handle. Roll into a rope shape and gently twist to make a hook on top.
They are placed on a coated cookie sheet until hard.
Finally wrap the candy canes in holiday plastic wrap and curling ribbons for decoartion.

Your candy cane is made and if you want more recipes then you there are lots of online sites that offer free recipes .

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Christmas Gift Giving

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Die Tradition der Austausch von Geschenken an Weihnachten begann mit

die Geschichte der drei Könige, die Gold, Weihrauch und Myrrhe angeboten

um das Christkind kurz nach seiner Geburt.

Geben hat seither seinen Weg in viele saisonale Geschichten gearbeitet.

St.-Nikolaus- und die meisten von seinen Kollegen waren bekannt für Ihre Liebe.

Vergabe von Geschenken in ihrer Ehre entstand um die 1200s wenn provinziellen

Französische Nonnen brachte Geschenke zu Armen Kinderheimen am Vorabend des Dezember

6, St. Nicholas Festtag.

In England in den 1700er Jahren, Nächstenliebe zu Weihnachten schenken

Zeit vermittelt eine andere Meldung.Die Armen--am häufigsten Bands von Knaben

und junge Männer--behauptete das Recht, zu den Häusern von die wohlhabenden zu marschieren,

Geben Sie Ihren Hallen, und erhalten Sie Geschenke von Essen, trinken, und manchmal Geld.

Die reichen hatte Sie zu lassen, weil Weihnachten eine Zeit der war die

Jahr wenn Bauern und Bediensteten das Recht ausgeübt zu verlangen, dass Ihre

wohlhabendere Nachbarn behandeln Sie als Equals.Die r.... [mehr]

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Prepare for holiday visitors: The Grinch, Charlie Brown, George Bailey on TV

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Last Minute Christmas Gift ideas

Are you rushing here and there to buy the last minute Christmas gifts? Have you missed buying gifts for anyone and now frantically looking for the perfect gift in the last minute? First and foremost, don't get panic-stricken. Sit calmly and jot down what gift you can buy easily within this weekend. To decide about the gifts, one can check the online stores which will supply the Christmas gifts to your near ones till tomorrow or Christmas Eve even ordering at a short notice.

Gourmet baskets, a high capacity UPS, handbags, photo frames, gift certificates can be a good last minute Christmas gifts options as they are easily available. If there is really isn't way out there, then what about making a gift basket yourself. Usually cookies and chocolates are in store in most of the homes, so you can decorate a gift basket full of cookies and chocolates and give them to your friends. If you are still confused about what to give, then Christmas flowers bouquet can be an option. Collect the seasonal flowers like hyacinth, tulip, narcissus, poinsettia and present them with a big smile and wish your near ones a very Merry Christmas. After all, it's the thoughts that matters.

Here is a nice Christmas song "This Christmas" by Chris Brown. Let's watch it.

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Top Five Christmas books

Nowadays, I often hear some parents lamenting that the children has forgotten the habit of reading story books. Of course, Harry Potter series is an exception. My experience tells me that it is a truth that children would love a Halo 3 more than reading a classic by Charles Dickens. Nevertheless, we can make or at least ask them to read. Can't we? If you want your children to read the books that enthralled you in your childhood then why not keep one of the Christmas classic books in their stockings on the night of the Christmas Eve? The classic books, written on the theme of Christmas, are not only for children but everyone from any age group would enjoy reading those classics.
Here is a list of my favorite Top Five Christmas story book ever written.

A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens

This is my all time favorite. I don't know how many times I read it but still I enjoy reading it.
This famous story by Charles Dickens is about the miser Scrooge who does not believe in celebrating Christmas or enjoy company of any relation. The only concern of his life was having money, money and more money. On Christmas eve, the ghost of his former business partner visits him and warns him of the dire consequences that he will face for his miserliness and contempt for everyone. Then Three spirits of Past, Present and Future came to him and forced him to have a vision of Scrooge's past, present and future life. It was an eyeopening lesson for him and he changes into a kind-hearted, generous and cheerful person and embodied the true spirit of Christmas in his life.

Letters from Father Christmas by J.R.R. Tolkien

Let me be honest. I am not a big fan of Tolkien but I loved this book. This book is about the letters of Father Christmas describing the life and people in North Pole.

The Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg

This is book written in 1985 and won the Caldecott Medal for best illustrations. It is story of a young boy, who, while waiting for Santa's sleigh on the night of Christmas Eve, actually takes a trip to North Pole along with other children. Santa gives him a bell but the boy lost it. In the morning, the boy and his sister finds the bell wrapped as a gift under the Christmas tree of their house. While both the children can hear its beautiful chimes, their parents could not do so and thought it to be broken. However, most of the friends of the siblings can hear the sound of the bell. But with years, it fell silent for all of them except the man who got it in his childhood.

How the Grinch Stole Christmas by Dr. Seuss

This is one of the most famous children's story on Christmas and Grinch is probably the most popular villain in the Christmas stories. This book, written in rhymed verse, along with the illustrations, is about the bitter creature Grinch living in a cave. Being envious of the mirth and joy of the warm -hearted Whos of Whoville during Christmas, Grinch decided to spoil their Christmas festivity. He stole all the presents and decorations to"prevent Christmas from coming" but still found Christmas has come. He realizes that Christmas is something beyond gifts and decorations and it is to be celebrated with love, joy and harmony. The heart of Grinch enlarged and after returning the gifts to the Whos, he was warmly welcomed to the their community.

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever by Barbara Robinson

This Barbara Robinson book is a hilarious tale of the chaos and craziness that happened when Grace Bradley, the protagonist of the story, tried to stage a Christmas Pageant with the misbehaved Herdman kids. It was through this play that the kids learnt the true meaning of Christmas and it was the best pageant ever of their place.

So I have given my reviews of my favorite books on Christmas. If you haven't read any one of these, then during the holidays, why don't you pick one of them and spend a cozy afternoon in the blanket reading it. You will enjoy- it's my guarantee.

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Ten holiday shows to suit any mood or creed

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The Greatest Classic Christmas Films of All Time

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'The Last Airbender' and 'A Christmas Carol' on DVD

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Poinsettia- the Christmas flower

There are number of flowers and herbs associated with Christmas like Mistletoe, Wreath,
Poinsettia. Of them , my favorite flora for Christmas decor is the last one, Poinsettia.
While the most common ones are the red Poinsettia with three to six blooms, there are other shapes, sizes and colors.
Lots of myths and stories are associated with this flower. These are actually native of Southern Mexico, Central America and Africa. The Mayan Indians believed that poinsettias are powerful creatures from another world while for the Aztecs the poinsettia was a symbol of purity.
According to a Mexican legend a child picked up some weeds from the side of the road as she could not afford a gift for Christ on Christmas. As she entered the church with the weeds, it blossomed into red and green flowers.

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Review: A Christmas Carol

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White Christmas- the classic Christmas song

Talk about all time hit Christmas songs, Bing Crosby's "White Christmas" is surely to be included in the list. I first heard the song when I was seven or eight year old kid and it was played at the Christmas party. This Christmas song was written by the American composer and lyricist Irving Berlin in early 1940. It is said that Berlin worked for whole night and the next morning he told his secretary-""Grab your pen and take down this song. I just wrote the best song I've ever written — hell, I just wrote the best song that anybody's ever written!"

It was Bing Crosby who first made the public performance of the song on Christmas, 1941 in his popular radio show The Kraft Music Hall but unfortunately the recording is said to have destroyed. He introduced this Christmas song in the 1942 musical Holiday Inn where he sang the song in a duet with Marjorie Reynolds. In the film, however, Reynolds' voice was dubbed by Martha Mears. Initially the song was not so popular but during the end of the year, it remained at the top of the charts for eleven long weeks. "White Christmas" went on to win the Academy Award for Best Original Song. Later in 1945 and 1946, it returned to the top of the charts, being the only song to be on the chart busters for three seasons. People are mainly familiar with the 1947 version of "White Christmas" that Crosby recorded in Decca studios due to the damage of the original record. However I have got the classic clip of the original "White Christmas" from the film Holiday Inn sung by Bing Crosby.

You can find the lyrics online. More than 50 million copies of this Christmas song by Crosby has been sold and in the Guiness Book of World records this song is listed as a 100million seller encompassing all versions of the song.

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The Traditions of Christmas

Now is the time of the year to begin thinking about what makes a great gift for a gift basket. What a better way to thank your loved ones, co-workers, clients and neighbors. These are great resources to give you great ideas to make wonderful christmas gift baskets!

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