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Sunday 21 December 2014

Getting ready for Christmas

The Christmas spirit is already here. We are all very excited. Actually the house was very quiet for the past many days. Both our grand daughters were not at home.The elder one is in USA and the younger one was in the hostel. Our son was travelling most of the time and DIL very busy with her professional commitments. So two old souls, I and my husband, were at home the whole day. Suddenly the house is waking up after  slumber. The younger one's exams are done with, elder one is coming next week, son's touring activities are on hold for sometime, and the DIL comparitively free,  the house is brimming with hectic activity. Preparing for Christmas has started. Decoration of the Christmas tree is being planned. The photograph of last year's tree is shown below
                                           

                                 

I am busy preparing cakes for the special occasion. Goodies are being planned for the party on Christmas eve. My grand daughter keeps singing carols. Gifts are being wrapped.The festive spirit has enthused everyone.
How are you planning for the big day?


Written for Blog-A-Rhythm for the week Dec 21st to 27th.








20 comments:

  1. Wonderful...I always loved Christmas...bonfires, Christmas carols, cakes and so much more...This year I plan to bake a cake :)

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    1. This season is a favourite with every one.What cake you propose to bake?

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  3. How lovely! I wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas!

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    1. Thanks Laurel. Wksh you and your family a merry Christmas..

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  4. it's so much fun when family is around. I am also in Christmas mood as I see festivities all around myself. I wish I could someday get to eat your cakes :D

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  5. I could feel that happy spirit in your post. My tree is up too and the presents are wrapped. Wishing you a Merry Christmas and all the best for 2015.

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    1. Thanks Suzy.I am sure your Christmas was very enjoyable.

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  6. I will be at my parents so it will be a pretty quiet affair. Have a wonderful Christmas Usha! I hope you enjoy your time with your family. <3

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    1. Thank you Elly. Hope you had a nice time with your parents.

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  7. Have an awesome Christmas, Usha Ma'am. Wishing you and ur family joy and happiness:)

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  8. This is wonderful! Have a great time with you family this Christmas and do share your cake recipes! ♥

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    1. Thank you Shilpa.We had a great celebration.I am writing the recipe of cakes.

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  9. The spirit is infectious ma'am through your words and pics. Have a merry Xmas and yes like shilpa has already said, Do share your cake recipes.

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    1. Asha thanks a lot for the encouraging comments. I will post the recipies in a day or two.

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  10. How wonderful! :)
    we have a tiny lamp tree which will be lit.. I'm baking a cake and we will either head to the Church or Temple to say a prayer of thanks (depends on the weather)

    Merry Christmas Ushaji :)

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    1. Thank you Pixie.Whether we go to a Church or to a Temple does not make any difference.It Is our own belief and faith. We must act according to our inner voice.

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  11. Happy to share your experience of togetherness.Christmas is over.I don't believe in belated.o merry days ahead.Nice write up.

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    1. Thank you Sarala. We had a great celebration.

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