Christmas

Schedule seasonal socializing for the period immediately after Christmas, rather than trying to jam in one more party before Christmas Day.

It was at least two months before Christmas, when nine-year-old Almie Rose told her father and me that she wanted a new bicycle.

Father Christmas is a very kind hearted man. He lands on top of each house all over the world and climbs down the chimney.

This was the commitment phobic early 80s' when a monogamous relationship last through Christmas seemed like too much to ask.

He declined, explaining that being alone during Christmas was a chance for him to show that he was strong enough to live without cocaine.

I am also reminded of a time, about a year and a half ago when we took our family to Israel, the week after Christmas.

The British Retail Consortium said it had been "a poor Christmas" .

Moment, warmth, peace and happiness, the joy of covered ones near, and wishing you all the joys of Christmas and a year of happiness.

"The marijuana plant had been put in a Christmas tree stand and decorated with a string of lights, " the police said.

In the run-up to the Christmas season, Thompson decided to do some research into what the Star of Bethlehem could have been.

"Always use a little extra Christmas money, " replied Roger Junior. "Let me change clothes and I'll be over in a few minutes, " he said.

I missed you so much this day Mom, and I remembered the Christmas holidays, Santa Clause gifts and the rest of my family.

Christmas visit we made to the hospital had a huge impact on me, that's where the idea came from and a lot of people have got involved.

I remember one of my goals at the very beginning was to have Christmas dinner with him because he would not eat with us.

and for a brilliant and happy Spring Festival, send you all the blessings of a beautiful Christmas season! I wish you all the best!

Tonight she said that the only thing that would make her feel better is if "Christmas does not come. "

Christmas tends to be a particularly stressful time for families, with a huge rise in people seeking advice each January, Lloyd Platt said.

He knew he was becoming stronger and soon he would be old enough to leave. He was excited by this anticipation and excited about Christmas.

The advisory comes in the week before Christmas, a time when many companies and home users are least prepared to deal with the problems.

Moreover, she made sure she was wearing the perfume that Teddy remembered his mother wearing on their last Christmas together.

Most people take a summer job or work for the post office at Christmas to earn a bit of extra money.

After the Christmas Eve experience, Yancey had learned to trust his wife's instincts. "I'll give it a try, " he said.

The only thing better than Yi's return for New Jersey fans would be a Nets' win on Christmas Eve.

They went down to the Christmas tree, and soon the sun was creeping up to where the star had been.

I offered to help with the staff party and of all things they want me a dress up as Father Christmas!

The surface force per unit area exerted at the top of a wellbore when it is closed at either the Christmas tree or the BOP stack.

I knew then that we would have no turkey or ham for Christmas, and I felt sad. But I knew for certain that we would have French toast.

Get the children to come to the front and stick their decoration on the Christmas Tree when they've finished.

With all this, it is often said that Christmas has lost its meaning as the birthday of Jesus Christ.

Prior to Christmas day , prior to the beginning of this new era and humanity , God was not the God we know today .

One of the things that's showing up in Christmas stockings this year: Higher prices, courtesy of China.

Until a corporate acquisition in Hawaii over Christmas gives Justin the opportunity to show Amy he's interested in her as a woman.

And, by the day before Christmas, there had been a huge withdrawal by sea from the coastal city of Hungnam.

And artists and authors created the man in red with white beard who sends Christmas gifts to people on his sleigh pulled by his reindeers.

What do people do during the winter festival of Christmas? How much do you know about Christmas ? Find out with our festive quiz.

I love ya, enjoy ya and appreciate ya as always and I'm looking forward to sharing many exciting moments this Christmas with you.

Christmas hats cartoon version was first used to be a pair of large red socks, size, informality.

Becky was getting ready to wrap Christmas presents when a Marine officer called with the news.

Michelle rushed to her mother's side. On the drive over, she turned on the radio and heard "I'll Be Home for Christmas. "

We tried to stay awake as long as possible to see Father Christmas but the next thing we knew it was morning, Christmas morning!

And in fact my seventy six year old mother a year ago for Christmas as a Christmas present, she decided to publish her poems finally.

"We are confident this new range of products will prove very popular with women, particularly in the run-up to Christmas, " he said.

Mike said the Christmas snap of the dad without his shirt on and the rest of his family in pyjamas was one of his favourites.

'It looks like the perfect Christmas morning photo but the dad has just wandered into the shot, ' he said.

Christmas is just around the corner. I wonder what I'm going to get from my parents.

This huge Christmas sock, and has the relational meaning, the deaf person occurs the matter has the question difficulty.

"Oh, no, " he thought. "My friends are here for Christmas and I have no presents for any of them! "

Anyhow, " and he tried to drop his voice six octaves to match Joe's, " I'm going to take you to Christmas Past!

I was really led by her and how much she was able to handle, in the same way as I did with Father Christmas and the tooth fairy.

Clara is celebrating Christmas with her family and friends. One of her Christmas presents is a little device to open nuts -- a nutcracker.

Take Halloween candy to a community center, have each child wrap a gift for a child who would not otherwise get a Christmas present.

Christmas is only as commercial as you make it. You choose what Christmas means to you.

Rafael Benitez is being lined up for a Liverpool return by come of the club's supporters judging by the Christmas decorations at his home.

We expect him to be back in full training in a couple of weeks and available for selection before Christmas.

We made coffee, ate a bar of milk chocolate as a special Christmas Eve treat, put all our extra clothes on and went to bed.

I'd like to wish all of you and your families a Merry Christmas, a wonderful end of this year and all the best for the one lying ahead.

'The next one month will be crucial for our exporters to see the performance of the Christmas sales, ' he said.

He opened the door and there was a little angel with a great big Christmas tree.

'But, my dear, 'said her husband, 'you're forgetting the Christmas party he gave for the children. '

In a certain store where they sell puddings, a number of these delicious things are laid out in a row during the Christmas season.

The best time of the year when everyone comes home with all this Christmas tear.

The nice lady smiled at me. I didn't get any change, but she put the coat in a bag and wished me a Merry Christmas.

Just as with Christmas in the West, everyone from paupers to multinational corporations seems to have a special pitch.

A cheer Christmas greeting especially for you to wish you Merry Christmas and a happy New Year, too.

A traditional Christmas dinner is often held in the backyard for BBQ's, picnics in the garden or even on the beach.

It was hardly ever stuff for herself. Usually, it was clothes for the children or Christmas presents for her family.

People seem to like getting a card for Valentine's Day, and it's so much easier to deal with the task once Christmas is over.

If you are going to be on your own over Christmas, then see it as an opportunity for freedom and space to enjoy the festivities even more.

The old woman's grandchildren willed her to live until Christmas, but she died just short of the holiday.

Bob : I've got to start my holiday shopping. Christmas and new years are just around the corner and I have barely started.

'Cancel your Christmas vacation, ' Mr. Romney said he would counsel the president.

To a child, this may be defined as the "the time I must wait until the next Christmas. "

The busiest woman in Labrador during one bitter cold Christmas not very long ago, was an Australian nurse by the name of Kate Austen.

You know you've grown up when none of the things you want for Christmas can be bought at a store.

You could fit over half a million of them on to a standard A5 Christmas card - but signing them would prove to be a bit of a challenge.

Wolstencroft really wasn't such a bad name after all they both decided as they whirled around the Christmas tree at the front of the store.

And, try as he might, he could not come up with an idea for his mother's Christmas gift.

Although gifts are placed under the tree on Christmas Eve for the children, parents and adults do not exchange theirs until New Year's Day.

Thanksgiving was nigh and they were collecting early for the hungry and the children that would have no Christmas without them.

Their original plan was to get it out for Christmas and holiday sales. But they're being thwarted at every turn.

Wyoming woman who gave Bill a pair of stirrups she bought as a Christmas present for her grandson before he was killed in car wreck.

Jews do not celebrate Christmas or any other Christian festivals per se as these have no religious significance to their beliefs.

The company said the film was aimed at men, to help them with their Christmas shopping.

Amy Johnson from Nashville, TN sent in this photo of her beautiful Christmas tree. I think I might have been her inspiration for this one!

We may be going skiing at Christmas, but it is still all up in the air.

She was a small girl. Her name was Jean. She wanted them for her sister's Christmas present.

But it is definitely good news to see at least one Christmas tree lot switching over from fossil fuels to solar power.

The full Senate will take up the matter after this week's Thanksgiving recess, with the leadership keen to pass it before Christmas.

Shortly after we married, Jim bought me what he thought was the perfect Christmas present: an outboard motor for our sailboat.

When my mother and I stayed in America, we were invited by one of my mother's friends to have Christmas with an American family.

Although gifts are placed under the tree on Christmas Eve for the children, parents and adults do not exchange theirs until New Year's Day.

Thanksgiving was nigh and they were collecting early for the hungry and the children that would have no Christmas without them.

Their original plan was to get it out for Christmas and holiday sales. But they're being thwarted at every turn.

If you're stuck at home over Christmas, feeling humbuggy and don't feel like hanging out with your family, you can explore Prague instead.

Even if Goko, as a Muslim, does not celebrate Christmas, I wanted to get him a gift and found a t-shirt that I thought he would like.

Wyoming woman who gave Bill a pair of stirrups she bought as a Christmas present for her grandson before he was killed in car wreck.

Jews do not celebrate Christmas or any other Christian festivals per se as these have no religious significance to their beliefs.

The company said the film was aimed at men, to help them with their Christmas shopping.

Amy Johnson from Nashville, TN sent in this photo of her beautiful Christmas tree. I think I might have been her inspiration for this one!

We may be going skiing at Christmas, but it is still all up in the air.

Jews do not celebrate Christmas or any other Christian festivals per se as these have no religious significance to their beliefs.

The company said the film was aimed at men, to help them with their Christmas shopping.

Amy Johnson from Nashville, TN sent in this photo of her beautiful Christmas tree. I think I might have been her inspiration for this one!

We may be going skiing at Christmas, but it is still all up in the air.

She was a small girl. Her name was Jean. She wanted them for her sister's Christmas present.

But it is definitely good news to see at least one Christmas tree lot switching over from fossil fuels to solar power.

The full Senate will take up the matter after this week's Thanksgiving recess, with the leadership keen to pass it before Christmas.

Shortly after we married, Jim bought me what he thought was the perfect Christmas present: an outboard motor for our sailboat.

When my mother and I stayed in America, we were invited by one of my mother's friends to have Christmas with an American family.

She said she was driving to California for Christmas and that things were very hard for her right now.

The full Senate will take up the matter after this week's Thanksgiving recess, with the leadership keen to pass it before Christmas.

Shortly after we married, Jim bought me what he thought was the perfect Christmas present: an outboard motor for our sailboat.

When my mother and I stayed in America, we were invited by one of my mother's friends to have Christmas with an American family.

She said she was driving to California for Christmas and that things were very hard for her right now.

Taylor said the numbers would look worse if the study were conducted in October. "This could be a very tough Christmas, " he said.

Today George Miller actually had the nerve to ask me to go the the Christmas dance with him!

Ababa as I was trying to sneak home in time for Christmas, though I wasn't all that anxious to leave.

"I understand there needs to be additional security in light of what was attempted on Christmas Day, " Mr.

Isn't it amazing what can happen when we spread love and kindness? After all, that's what Christmas is all about.

I left Elton John's and a hefty number of half-naked chicks with their mouths open in order to hang out with you at Christmas.

Ababa as I was trying to sneak home in time for Christmas, though I wasn't all that anxious to leave.

Keira had a little role in Richard Curtis' festive portmanteau film in which various Londoners face love crises in the run up to Christmas.

"I understand there needs to be additional security in light of what was attempted on Christmas Day, " Mr.

Isn't it amazing what can happen when we spread love and kindness? After all, that's what Christmas is all about.

I left Elton John's and a hefty number of half-naked chicks with their mouths open in order to hang out with you at Christmas.

Everybody seems to be in a happy mood complementing the Christmas holiday feeling.

It had previously done so only in the quarter before Christmas, when Chinese GDP is always seasonally high.

In the West, whether Christian, had a Christmas tree at Christmas must be prepared to increase the festive atmosphere.

Robert: At least you waited until after Christmas. Thank you for that, at least.

Christmas is willing to shine the light of your every day, the sun is ready to flower Saman your life journey.

It had previously done so only in the quarter before Christmas, when Chinese GDP is always seasonally high.

In the West, whether Christian, had a Christmas tree at Christmas must be prepared to increase the festive atmosphere.

Robert: At least you waited until after Christmas. Thank you for that, at least.

Christmas is willing to shine the light of your every day, the sun is ready to flower Saman your life journey.

Anyway, Mary, the coming Christmas day makes me think of you and recall all the nice times we used to have.

I said perhaps everyone would like to receive a letter saying how much they mean to another person for Christmas.

All around the world is Christmas and I'm so glad to be sharing peace and harmony with you.

All of these wonderful thoughts lead me to affirm that Christmas is without doubt the best time of year.

This year's questions are all about China, giving it a flavour of the food Jews eat at Christmas, rather than Passover.

On Christmas Eve Santa Claus met an honest politician and a kind lawyer while riding up in an elevator of a very exclusive hotel.

All of these wonderful thoughts lead me to affirm that Christmas is without doubt the best time of year.

This year's questions are all about China, giving it a flavour of the food Jews eat at Christmas, rather than Passover.

On Christmas Eve Santa Claus met an honest politician and a kind lawyer while riding up in an elevator of a very exclusive hotel.

To make up for this in a small way, we always invited all the children on our street to our house each Christmas morning for breakfast.

My sophomore year, a senior, he felt the distance is so far away, in the Christmas of that year, fell in love.

It is always depressing to see Starbucks deploy its Christmas- themed cups at the beginning of November.

Since his arrival in Denver, Iverson has been saying that Anthony is like the Christmas present he has not been allowed to open.

He was proud to have custody of a site so holy to Christians, and he knew it would mean a lot to us to visit it close to Christmas.

You know, we used to get Christmas cards from her. . . but I haven't seen her in I don't know how long. . .

Whoa-. . . You know, I almost had tears in my eyes when you were singing and everyone joined in. Here's to a very special Christmas.

He was proud to have custody of a site so holy to Christians, and he knew it would mean a lot to us to visit it close to Christmas.

You know, we used to get Christmas cards from her. . . but I haven't seen her in I don't know how long. . .

Whoa-. . . You know, I almost had tears in my eyes when you were singing and everyone joined in. Here's to a very special Christmas.

Last Christmas I took my own family camping in Kenya and I honestly can't think of a better way of spending time with your kids.

Today, I think my friends were trying to tell me something with all my Christmas gifts being mostly perfume, deodorant, and soap. FML.

Growing inventories have plague retailers too since they stocked up in anticipation of a strong Christmas season.

The Christmas season has officially arrived at the White House in the form of a six-meter balsam fir tree.

A used book or nearly-new kitchen gadget may not be at the top of every Christmas wish list.

Takes place in the days before Christmas near a little-known border crossing on the Mohawk reservation between New York State and Quebec.

Christmas, when markets are closed and banks are tidying their year-end balance sheets, is always a time of sparse liquidity.

Takes place in the days before Christmas near a little-known border crossing on the Mohawk reservation between New York State and Quebec.

Christmas, when markets are closed and banks are tidying their year-end balance sheets, is always a time of sparse liquidity.

Isn't there anyone who knows what Christmas is all about? -Sure, Charlie Brown, I can tell you what Christmas is all about.

Though, Christmas market showed the dark side of this time as well: the poorness .

On Christmas Eve, I placed the envelope on the tree, the note inside telling Mike what I had done and that this was his gift from me.

Laura and I wish every American family the blessings of this season, happy holidays, and a merry Christmas.

My parents would never be so nosy as to ask the old man where he'd come up with such a monster on Christmas Eve.

Christmas is often seen as a Western celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ.

As our Christmas Boy grew, he made it clear that only he had the expertise to select and decorate the Christmas tree each year.

It's been a busy past few days trying to finish up filming all my scenes in time to go home for Christmas.

As our Christmas Boy grew, he made it clear that only he had the expertise to select and decorate the Christmas tree each year.

It's been a busy past few days trying to finish up filming all my scenes in time to go home for Christmas.

His mother, who was visiting for Christmas as promising, seemed apprehensive of the pending visit and tried to reassure her son.

Crossroads friends forge powerful links, links strong enough to endure with not much more contact than once-a-year letters at Christmas.

the last thing to do is to place your star or your tree topper right to the top of the Christmas tree, which we're going to do today.

One of her Christmas presents is a little device to open nuts -- a nutcracker.

Peter put the package into her hands. "There is no one else to whom I can give a Christmas present, " he said.

I asked our cashier to hold back every month a part of my salary as I shall want a lot of money around Christmas for my journey, etc.

He got a dinosaur bank for Christmas and when he acts well, I will give him a few pennies to put in there.

Christmas decorations must be taken down on the Twelfth Day after Christmas otherwise it brings bad luck for the rest of the year.

Christmas decorations must be taken down on the Twelfth Day after Christmas otherwise it brings bad luck for the rest of the year.

It's just a small, white envelope stuck among the branches of our Christmas tree.

Another woman, who found a snake in her Christmas tree, started a petition demanding that Helen get rid of her snakes.

It was not Christmas Eve then, but it came into his head to play a trick upon the bull.

Why does it seems that Christmas Eve seems to have become Christmas itself and Christmas Day seems to have been "just another day" ?

I wish the merriest of Christmas to you and your loved ones, and I wish you happiness and prosperity in the year ahead.

I'd driven out to her house one night and his Le Mans was parked in her driveway, her Christmas-tree lights blinking over his hood.

My son is going to be 15 this Christmas and is falling further behind in school. He no longer wants to even try to do better.

Bah humbug! I love Christmas, but the shopping has got to go. Here's why. Warning: This will be a rant of near-epic proportions .

In the West, the company annual party is always around the Christmas, right?

To do it before Christmas we had to do it last week so I rushed a bit my decision but it was the only opportunity.

It didn't matter how much the christmas cards cost. I just picked up those ones that I liked.

The depth of the cellar is such that the master valves of the Christmas tree are easy to reach from ground level.

"If it was an eight- or nine-week delay there would be a problem [with getting some toys on shelves in time for Christmas]. "

a year after our initiation , we were looking for a special christmas vacation to further our spiritual growth.

"The majority of that spend is going to be in the last four weeks prior to Christmas and the bulk of that in the last two weeks, " she said.

Of course there was birthdays and Christmas but in between times too if I saw something I thought he'd like I get it for him.

With his own three kids, he gave them each $10, 000 a year--the tax-deductible limit--at Christmas.

Mother saw through Johnny's excuses not to go to bed on Christmas Eve. She knew he wanted to stay up to see Santa Claus.

The best of all gifts around any Christmas tree: the presence of a happy family all wrapped up in each other.

Chan found a similar problem when he went shopping for Christmas ornaments in the store (see picture).

There is a shining-light of Christmas tree emerge from the subway , people are so small, like a great desire to do so!

Among the crowed of happy, prosperous looking Christmas shoppers, the little black figure of the old man seemed pitiful and out of place.

Christmas is all about going out of your way to make someone happy, thats the love of Jesus.

The dough snow in the night sky over Christmas, the mood is still what you want, just as you would like me you want me?

A lady lost her handbag in the bustle of Christmas shopping. It was found by an honest boy and returned to her.

Up in Lapland , Santa Claus is getting ready to leave, making his annual Christmas deliveries.

One woman told me last Christmas that she did not believe either in hell or in ghosts.

MICHAEL Owen's feet didn't touch the ground after he bought a romantic stay in a treehouse as a Christmas present for his wife.

Still, the Christmas Day attack appeared to have had an influence.

Why didn't anyone warn me that we'd have leftover Christmas goodies in the house for at least a week past the holiday?

Shilling said the U. S. markets are likely to fall dramatically by early next year, after disappointing Christmas sales.

Christmas represents the birth of Christ and the hope of a return of the light of love once known by the human species and Earth long ago.

I don't remember all the other gifts that I got from people last Christmas, but I remember every one of the "cheap" gifts.

It was as if the hundred-Arce Wood had decorated itself for Christmas.

Christmas is a little warmth in the depth of winter and a bright light in the dark.

In Italy, we did not play for a month at Christmas but I was still tired in '84. That's why I only scored nine goals [in winning the Euros]!

My husband booked this trip for me as a gift for Christmas and unfortunately he did not check its reviews prior to booking.

On this Christmas Eve, Laura and I send our best wishes to families across America as you gather in your homes to celebrate the holiday.

Volume is expected to be light in a week shortened by the Christmas holiday and an early close on Christmas Eve.

Leonard grew up to be an experimental physicist. Perhaps if she'd also denied him christmas, he'd be a little better at it.

Walk over to your neighbors' house to bring some cookies and let them know through a card or booklet what Christmas is all about.

With these christmas greeting come special thought of you and wish for your happiness today and all year through.

If your partner has a pet that she adores, at Christmas, in addition to buying a gift for your partner, buy a small present for her pet.

Happy Christmas to you and a year thats happy, too!

My grandmother gave it to me for Christmas. It's just a picture.

Christmas have to be a time of banked-up fires, the scent of flowers and wine, good talk, good memories.

A cheery Christmas greeting especially for you to wish you merry Christmas and a happy New Year, too.

On Christmas Eve or Christmas Day, put him in the fireplace and beat him with sticks until he poops out small candies, fruits, and nuts.

His Christmas album left critics and fans scratching their heads, trying to figure out if the singer-songwriter was serious.

A few things you should know: I love Christmas music and am prone to breaking it out in early November.

Connie Cronin is the kind of nurse who loves to work the overnight shift on Christmas Eve to usher in the holiday with her patients.

Laura and I are pleased to be with you at this Christmas Pageant of Peace, and we thank you all for coming as well.

Mr. Marker and his wife have invited me to a Christmas dinner .

Flights are slowly resuming but airline officials say it's likely that some of those stranded will not make it out in time for Christmas.

He took his violin and played some Christmas church music and down went the bull on his knees!

Were the last words I ever heard him say I shall return for you, my love, on Christmas Day.

Jenny Thomas, an eBay spokeswoman, said there had been a rise in sales listings after Christmas every year and this year was no exception.

I can't believe it's Christmas time already. Well, I guess I can. It's deliciously cold and magical in London right now. Just like a movie.

Harry felt in the pocket of his robes and pulled out a Chocolate Frog, the very last one from the box Hermione had given him for Christmas.

We had long ago given up the poignant Christmas services, but now, under pressure, we sat rigid in the front pew, fighting back tears.

I worked in the post office for a week or two with Bob and a classmate of his, sorting mail during the Christmas rush.

And she breaks up with me a week before Christmas.

She and I didn't resolve our situation, but she did agree to come visit me over the Christmas holidays.

On Christmas Eve when Paul came out of his office, a street boy was walking around the shiny new car, admiring it.

M: Christmas is around the corner. And I'm looking for a gift for my girlfriend. Any suggestions?

If Christmas was a private affair, more like a birthday, that would be easy to arrange.

I've cut it off and sold it. It's sold. I tell you -sold and gone, too. It's Christmas Eve , Jim. Be good to me, for it went for you.

Well, would you be horribly offended if I invited you to a Christmas party at my house?

The old man hangs up his phone and turns to his wife. "Okay, " he says, "they're coming for Christmas and paying their own way. "