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Month: December 2017
A MERRY MEOWY CHRISTMAS
Hello Everyone, Daisy Mae here and I’m excited. Today is Christmas Day and Day 25 Of Blogmas(which is the end of Blogmas.) I tried to do a selfie for Christmas but as you see above that didn’t work out so well.
My Christmas went well. I got to be with my family. However despite being a very good kitty all year I didn’t get everything on my Christmas list. I guess Santa Paws just couldn’t pull it off or he ran out of room in his sleigh.
I asked Sister Crystal If I could help with today’s blog post since it’s Christmas Day. Can you believe my sister did a post a day? I guess small miracles do happen.
These last 24 days she’s been busy writing about different things that usually happen around Christmas and some things that might help you around this time of year. I thought it was time for me to give her some help. Isn’t that nice of me?
I told Sister Crystal I would write the blog post today and give her Christmas off to relax.
This selfie worked out much better for me. I hope all you kitties and other animals got everything on your Christmas list. If you asked for a forever home well I really hope you got that. Every kitty and every animal deserves a forever home. I got my forever home over 11 years ago thanks to Sister Crystal and her family.
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Why I Love Christmas: Blogmas – Day 23(Jesus Is The Reason For The Season!)
WHY DO I LOVE CHRISTMAS?:
I don’t love Christmas because of all the gifts that are given each year but I love Christmas because of the one gift that was given to everyone on that one night very long ago when a baby boy was born in Bethlehem to the Virgin Mary.
I know it seems as a matter of fact but it’s true. I’m very happy for this gift and that I’ve been given the opportunity to accept it. In fact, Everyone has that opportunity and I hope you unwrap and accept this wonderful gift like I did. It’s a choice you have to make in this lifetime and I’m not telling you what to do. It means so much to me since made that choice.
WHAT IS CHRISTMAS REALLY ABOUT?:
Christmas is really about Jesus and his birth not the Christmas tree, The Christmas gifts, Online Shopping or Shopping in Department Stores. So children if you’re wondering still about that big, fat man in the red suit, I’ll tell you something you might be surprised at and that is Santa Claus does exist. He just takes a back seat to Jesus.
You see Jesus is the reason for the season. However Santa Claus lives in all of us. There used to be an actual Santa Claus. I wrote a post on that. It can be found at Merry Blogmas: Day 12 – Do You Believe In Santa Claus?(The History Of Santa Claus).
So when you’re unwrapping those gifts this Christmas, please remember JESUS IS THE REASON FOR THE SEASON.
Merry Blogmas: Day 24 – Santa Claus Is Coming To Town
Today is Blogmas – Day 24 and Christmas Eve. What’s so special about this day? Why Santa Clause comes to town.
Now If you are like me, you like to track Santa Claus. If you have children or grandchildren you’ll be most likely tracking Santa with the Santa Tracker. The best Santa tracker to use is probably NORAD, The Official Santa Tracker. The link is NORAD Tracks Santa – Official Site. Oh sure there are other Santa Tracker Sites but finding one as good as NORAD.
Personally, I love tracking Santa Claus. Why? I love see where he’s going, Where’s he’s been and how many gifts are delivered. I also love seeing how long it takes him to get from place to place. I’ve compared sites and they differ with their stats. Why? I don’t know. What Santa Tracker Site you choose is entirely up to you.
Merry Blogmas Everyone: Day 22 – The Legend Of The Candy Cane
INTRODUCTION:
At Christmas time most of us have had a candy cane or two at time or another. But have any of you ever considered what the colors of the red and white candy cane means? I have so I did some research and found The Legend Of The Candy Cane.
WHAT I FOUND AND WHAT IT MEANS:
The Legend of the candy cane is an incredible legend that means so much to a lot of us. Why does it mean so much? I’ve found that since each person is different, each person has a different reason. Whatever your reason may be I hope you believe in the Legend Of The Candy Cane.
Do I believe in the Legend Of The Candy Cane? Yes I do. I hope you do too. I will be putting a contact form at the end of the post so you can contact me via e-mail or if you wish let me know in the comment section.
Merry Blogmas Everyone: Day 21 – The First Day Of Winter (Winter Solstice 2017)
Today is December 21, 2017 and it’s also the start of Winter Solstice. For those of us who absolutely hate Winter well it’s here to stay for a few months so to be a little blunt, deal with it. Remember, even though today is the shortest day of the year the days get longer after today. So in reality, it’s not all bad.
We hear so much about the Winter solstice usually a day or two before it happens. But do we really understand how the Winter Solstice works. I researched this and found some explanation. I thought I’d show you what I found.
This is incredible information in my opinion. I hope you learn something from it and guess what? Those of you who have children and grandchildren you can can teach them something about the Winter Solstice and that’s something you can be proud of and happy that your child or grandchild is learning.
HAPPY WINTER SOLSTICE EVERYONE AND HAPPY BLOGMAS.
Merry Blogmas Everyone: Day 20 – The Day After My 50TH Birthday!!
Today is the day after my 50TH Birthday. The funny thing is that I don’t feel older even though I am. Being 50 years young is actually fun.
Any cards sent through the mail will be slow getting to me. Everyone knows how slow the mail is. For example, I live in a rural town with a small post office and if we send any bills to the next town or two you know what the silly post office does? Instead of send of sending it right to the town we want it to go it goes to a city Over 30 miles away and then it takes almost a month to its destination. I’m not kidding either.
Now that I am 50 I’m enjoying it while I can because it’s a milestone that depresses some people but not me.
What did I get for my birthday? My parents bought me a necklace that says something like True friends leave paw prints on your heart and they got me a computer(Christmas/Birthday gift). Other Birthday gifts haven’t arrived yet so probably won’t see them until Christmas Eve. More Birthday Gifts. Happy, Happy, Joy, Joy. If you think that phrase sounds familiar it’s because there used to be a show called “Ren and Stimpy” that used it a lot.
If you haven’t seen my previous posts they can be found by going to An Invitation To My Month – Long Birthday Party and Countdown To My 50th Birthday: 1 Day To GoCountdown To My 50th Birthday: 1 Day To Go. Also you can go to 🎉🎆🎁🎁🎁🎁🎁🎁Blogmas: Day 19 – It’s My 50th Birthday Today!! YEAH!!🎁🎁🎁🎁🎁🎁🎉🎆or 🎉🎆🎁🎁🎁🎁🎁🎁Blogmas: Day 19 – It’s My 50th Birthday Today!! YEAH!!🎁🎁🎁🎁🎁🎁🎉🎆. If you want to read one of the last 2 links, right-click on it and you should be able to open in new window or new tab.
I would like to wish those who have December Birthdays a HAPPY BIRTHDAY AND MANY MORE.
🎉🎆🎁🎁🎁🎁🎁🎁Blogmas: Day 19 – It’s My 50th Birthday Today!! YEAH!!🎁🎁🎁🎁🎁🎁🎉🎆
via 🎉🎆🎁🎁🎁🎁🎁🎁Blogmas: Day 19 – It’s My 50th Birthday Today!! YEAH!!🎁🎁🎁🎁🎁🎁🎉🎆
🎉🎆🎁🎁🎁🎁🎁🎁Blogmas: Day 19 – It’s My 50th Birthday Today!! YEAH!!🎁🎁🎁🎁🎁🎁🎉🎆
Hello Everyone, today is Day 19 of Blogmas and it is also my 50th Birthday. Yeah!! What have I been doing today? Wrapped some Christmas gifts, sent out a Christmas cards, relaxed and celebrated my birthday.
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Countdown To My 50th Birthday: 1 Day To Go
Today is Day is Day 18 of Blogmas which means tomorrow at 11:30 PM Eastern Time, I will turn 50. Am I excited? you bet I am. I’m sure some of you thought I might be depressed. I’m not, I’m excited.
I have been on a personal countdown for more than a month. Having a birthday is fun and for those of you who hate birthdays well a birthday is just a number. In fact, a friend who I used to work with always told me starting at 50 she considered it years young not old plus she took her age and subtracted 1 year each time she had a birthday. Interesting isn’t it?
I may be turning 50 tomorrow but I’m celebrating all month. I wrote a previous post about the Birthday party and you can find it by going to An Invitation To My Month-Long Birthday Party.
🎆🎆🎉🎉🎁🎁🎁🎁HOPE TO SEE YOU ALL AT MY 50TH BIRTHDAY PARTY THIS MONTH.🎆🎆🎉🎉🎁🎁🎁🎁
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Merry Blogmas Everyone: Day 17 – The 12 Days Of Christmas(Animal Style)
The 12 days of Christmas is a popular Christmas song we listen to every Christmas. But did you think about The 12 Days Of Christmas(Animal Style)? I have and it’s something how animals sing this popular Christmas song. Below is the lyrics for The 12 Days Of Christmas:
The 12 Days Of Christmas
On the first day of Christmas my true love sent to me:
A Partridge in a Pear Tree
On the second day of Christmas my true love sent to me:
2 Turtle Doves
and a Partridge in a Pear Tree
On the third day of Christmas my true love sent to me:
3 French Hens
2 Turtle Doves
and a Partridge in a Pear Tree
On the fourth day of Christmas my true love sent to me:
4 Calling Birds
3 French Hens
2 Turtle Doves
and a Partridge in a Pear Tree
On the fifth day of Christmas my true love sent to me:
5 Golden Rings
4 Calling Birds
3 French Hens
2 Turtle Doves
and a Partridge in a Pear Tree
On the sixth day of Christmas my true love sent to me:
6 Geese a Laying
5 Golden Rings
4 Calling Birds
3 French Hens
2 Turtle Doves
and a Partridge in a Pear Tree
On the seventh day of Christmas my true love sent to me:
7 Swans a Swimming
6 Geese a Laying
5 Golden Rings
4 Calling Birds
3 French Hens
2 Turtle Doves
and a Partridge in a Pear Tree
On the eighth day of Christmas my true love sent to me:
8 Maids a Milking
7 Swans a Swimming
6 Geese a Laying
5 Golden Rings
4 Calling Birds
3 French Hens
2 Turtle Doves
and a Partridge in a Pear Tree
On the ninth day of Christmas my true love sent to me:
9 Ladies Dancing
8 Maids a Milking
7 Swans a Swimming
6 Geese a Laying
5 Golden Rings
4 Calling Birds
3 French Hens
2 Turtle Doves
and a Partridge in a Pear Tree
On the tenth day of Christmas my true love sent to me:
10 Lords a Leaping
9 Ladies Dancing
8 Maids of Milking
7 Swans a Swimming
6 Geese a Laying
5 Golden Rings
4 Calling Birds
3 French Hens
2 Turtle Doves
and a Partridge in a Pear Tree
On the eleventh day of Christmas my true love sent to me:
11 Pipers Piping
10 Lords a Leaping
9 Ladies Dancing
8 Maids a Milking
7 Swans a Swimming
6 Geese a Laying
5 Golden Rings
4 Calling Birds
3 French Hens
2 Turtle Doves
and a Partridge in a Pear Tree
On the twelfth day of Christmas my true love sent to me:
12 Drummers Drumming
11 Pipers Piping
10 Lords a Leaping
9 Ladies Dancing
8 Maids a Milking
7 Swans a Swimming
6 Geese a Laying
5 Golden Rings
4 Calling Birds
3 French Hens
2 Turtle Doves
and a Partridge in a Pear Tree
Now that you’ve seen the 12 Days Of Christmas take a look at the 12 Days Of Christmas – Animal Style. I’m just going to list what the 12 days are from 12 to 1 unlike the above 12 Days Of Christmas.
12 Days Of Christmas-Animal Style
12 Raccoons a Drumming
11 Mice a Piping
10 Deer a Leaping
9 Cats a Dancing
8 Dogs a Milking
7 Ducks a Swimming
6 Bear a Laying
5 Bags of Animal Treats
4 Snow Birds
3 Turkey
2 Squirrels
and a Bobcat Looking for Food
Merry Blogmas: Day 16 – The Uniqueness Of Snowflakes(The Legend Of The Snowflake)
Today is the 16th day of Blogmas and honestly I was having writers block until I read my devotions this Morning. I thought how neat and interesting it would be if I wrote on the uniqueness of snowflakes. With winter here and some of got 5 to 7 inches of snow it’s interesting to just watch the snowflakes. So I decided to do Day 16 on Snowflakes(The Legend Of The Snowflake).
As people we are unique ourselves. None of us is alike and we all have different passions, different likes and different dislikes. Also, some of us like cats for pets, some like dogs for pets, some like like both cats and dogs and some like snakes. Yes I said snakes. Now that you know how unique we are let’s go onto snowflakes.
Snowflakes are unique too only in different ways. In fact there is not one snowflake that is alike. Even though some snowflakes are extra small, some snowflakes are small, some snowflakes are medium size and some snowflakes are big but all snowflakes are unique no matter what size they are. All snowflakes even taste different But despite that we are taught snowflakes are unique the question remains are they really? I did some research on this question and found some Links For The Uniqueness Of Snowflakes. I found it interesting and hope you do too.
I’ve added some of my own pictures as well of some images from the internet. ENJOY.
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Merry Blogmas Everyone: Day 15 – Should You Write Christmas Or Xmas?
INTRODUCTION:
Should You Write Christmas Or Xmas? Interesting question. Everyone has their own personal opinion about this question and I have mine. My opinion is that Christmas should be written out because when you write Xmas it’s like you’re getting rid of the main part of Christmas. Don’t get me wrong because I’m not going to tell you what you should do in fact that’s entirely up to you. It’s a choice you must make.
WHY YOU SHOULD WRITE OUT CHRISTMAS:
I’m sure there are a lot of people out don’t like to write out Christmas for whatever reason. Christmas should be written out of respect. Why? That’s simple. One night long ago a baby was born to the virgin Mary and that baby that was born was our savior.
WHY YOU SHOULD WRITE XMAS INSTEAD OF CHRISTMAS:
Honestly, I can’t think of a reason why anyone would write Christmas Xmas. It’s like you’re Xing out the real reason for Christmas.
CONCLUSION:
In conclusion, for those of you who don’t agree with me all I can say is I’m sorry you don’t but it’s a choice everyone must make in our lifetime. Every choice has consequences whether they’re good or bad. I will always write Christmas out even if takes just a little more space and time. Christmas is that time of the year we should celebrate Jesus’ birthday.
Remember Christmas isn’t about the presents you get it’s about the gift we got one night long ago when a baby boy was born to the virgin Mary. One of the sayings I have at this time of the year is Jesus is the reason for the season.
DISCLOSURE:
This post is in my opinions only. Images have Graphic credit underneath them.
Merry Blogmas: Day 14 – The Supawstars Spotlight Award(December)
PET BLOGGER AWARD 1
PET BLOGGER AWARD 2
I was honored by Elise Xavier from KittyClysm in 10/2017. This is a great site and I highly suggest you check it out.
Because I was honored I thought I’d honor some animal bloggers. Now if you don’t see your website or blog listed have no fear because this won’t be the last time I give this award out. If you haven’t received this award yet and would like to or know of some other good animal blogs you can use the contact form at the end of this post or use the comment section.
MY AWARD NOMINEES FOR DECEMBER ARE:
- Pets Overload – Pets Overload
- Katzenworld – Katzenworld
- The Conscious Cat – The Conscious Cat
- Canny Catnip Nook – Canny Catnip Nook
- Cat Chat With Caren And Cody – Cat Chat With Caren And Cody
You see it’s always nice to give this award away to 5 animal blogs that you feel deserve it. You can see the rules at SUPAWSTARS PET BLOGGER SPOTLIGHT AWARD! (10/2017) . WELCOME TO CRYSTAL’S SITE(ORIGINALLY COUNTRY LIVING) will try to give this award out monthly.
As promised I’m providing the contact form so you can either give me your blog(s) or other blogs you think should have this award.
Blogmas: Day 13 – Writing A Letter to Santa Claus And Santa Paws
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Entering The Worldwide Giveaway That Can Be Entered On The Katzenworld Site
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🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎁🎁🎁🎁🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄Merry Blogmas: Day 12 – Do You Believe In Santa Clause?(The History Of Santa Claus)🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎁🎁🎁🎁🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄
Do You Believe In Santa Claus? Is there even really a real person as Santa Claus? Interesting question isn’t it? So I decided to research this the history of Santa Claus. During my research of the history of Santa Claus I found out he is real. I put the links at the end of the post for you to look at and I have added a contact form for those who want to contact me by e-mail at the end of this post.
There comes a time as we all know that when you reach a certain age when you’re a kid, you either find out on your own that there is no Santa Claus or other kids tell you there is no Santa Claus. When a kid finds there is no Santa Claus it’s hard to tell how they will react. I remember my nieces kept telling their brother there is no Santa Claus. I proceeded to tell my nephew that there is a Santa Claus and I still believed in Santa Claus. Now my nephew is 15 years old and I don’t know what he believes now.
I learned at a very young age that Santa Claus is more than a big, fat man in a red suit with a white beard and red cap. When you hear Santa Claus isn’t real think about this, Santa Claus lives in all of us. You read right, Santa Claus lives in all of us and there really is a Santa Claus. Let me give you some examples and they are, people who work as a volunteer with animals, rescuing cats and dogs, fostering cats and dogs, supporting an organization that helps strangers and not being selfish at this time of year and all year round just to name a few. So yes everyone there is a Santa Claus and Santa Claus is real.
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I have done some research online and found some articles on the legend of Santa Claus. Below are the links:
Saint Nicholas and the Origin of Santa Claus
Do you believe in santa claus(A combination of links)
Christmas Stories: Legend of Santa Claus
Do You Believe? I do. Let me know if you believe by using the contact form or in the comment section. Contact Form is below.
🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎁🎁🎁🎁🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄Day 11 of Blogmas: The Christmas Tag🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎁🎁🎁🎁🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄
Today is the 11th day of Blogmas and I wanted to do something fun so I thought I’d do The Christmas Tag. I was tagged by A Sun on a Cloudy Day and Manic`Teodora to do The Christmas Tag . I want to thank A Sun on a Cloudy Day and Manic` Teodora for tagging me. I will be answering 2 sets of questions since I was tagged twice.
RULES
- Add The Picture In Your Blog.
- Copy These Rules In Your Post.
- Add A Link To This Original Post. The Link To The Original Post is littlediyprojects.wordpress.com/thechristmastag
- Answer The 10 Questions( You Can Add Extra Christmas-Related Questions If You Want).
- Tag At Least 3 Other Bloggers With Links To Their Blogs.
- Have Fun.
THE CHRISTMAS TAG QUESTIONS FROM A SUN ON A CLOUDY DAY
- What’s Your Favorite Thing About Christmas? I like getting together with family to celebrate Jesus’ Birthday.
- What’s Your Favorite Christmas Memory? I really don’t have one. My birthday is a week before Christmas(on the 19th) but just being with my family is great. However I do remember when my Dad’s work went on strike my grandfather played Santa Clause and boy was he noisy.
- Are There Special Traditions Your Family Has For Christmas? (Can Be Personal Or General)Mom, Dad and I like to watch The Grinch That Stole Christmas, Rudolph, Frosty and if they come again that Christmas Season and they usually do we watch them again. Also another tradition my family has is getting together and having Christmas together.
- What’s Your Christmas Wish? I have so many Christmas wishes. My Christmas wishes are, Peace on earth, Everyone has a great Christmas, A Computer( which I got already) and so much more.
- What’s Your Favorite Christmas Dish? My Dad’s mashed potatoes and the ham.
- What’s Your Favorite Christmas Decoration? The Nativity.
- What’s Your Favorite Christmas Song? I really don’t have one. I like so many.
- Where Do You Usually Celebrate Christmas? My parent’s house.
- What Does The ‘Christmas Spirit’ Mean To You? The “Christmas Spirit’ means that you help others that don’t have as much as you. It also means to help others even if you don’t really want to. When someone wishes me Happy Holidays I respond back Merry Christmas. I want everyone to have a terrific Christmas so Merry Christmas Everyone.
- Who Out Of Anybody In The World Would Want To Spend Your Christmas With? Jesus and Family And Friends.
THE CHRISTMAS TAG QUESTIONS FROM MANIC` TEODORA
- What Was Your Favourite Christmas Film? I really don’t have a favorite film.
- What is your Favourite Christmas song? I have so many.
- Where Do You Spend Your Holiday? With my parents.
- What Is Your Favorite Thing About Christmas? Celebrating Jesus’ Birthday.
- What Would Be Your Dream Place To Visit For The Holiday Season? Ireland.
- What Makes The Holiday Special For You? My birthday is on December 19th so that’s special, Celebrating Jesus’ Birthday, the Christmas Tree and Christmas lights.
- Be Honest: Do You Like Giving Gifts Or Receiving Gifts Better? Who doesn’t like to get gifts. I know I do. I have a blast buying for my family of 11 too.
- Is Your Christmas Tree Real Or Fake? I have a fake Christmas Tree. My youngest sister is allergic to pine so my family and I must have a fake Christmas Tree.
- What Is One Thing You Asked For Christmas? The Original Nintendo DS Handheld Game. I had one before and played it so much that it finally died.):):😪😪😢😪
MY NOMINEES
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Merry Blogmas Everyone: Day 10 – Don’t Forget To Elf Yourself
Now that your done Christmas shopping and hopefully stayed within your budget, It’s time to Elf Yourself. What do I mean by don’t forget to Elf Yourself? It means that when you’re done shopping for others and have money left over go buy yourself something to reward yourself or just because you deserve it. If you choose not to buy anything for yourself, you can always use the following ideas.
- Put The Extra Money In Your Checking And/Or Savings Account.
- Hide It Somewhere In Your House.
- Give The Excess Money Away.
I remember when I was working I would start my Christmas shopping in January and have it completed by October. Now I start later like July and finish by the middle of December. A Big difference I know. At the end of the post I’m adding a contact form so you can let me know when you start your Christmas shopping and finish it. You can leave it in the comment section too.
Happy Christmas shopping and don’t forget to Elf yourself.
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