Posted 5 years ago
IronLace
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May this season bring peace, kindness, & simple joys to you all.
Be kind to yourselves.
Find precious moments of calmness & unexpected sources of wonder in this unsettled world.
Treasure each day.
Be a little light in the darkness.
Don't forget to play & have fun, whatever age you are!
Wishing you all lots of lovely loot, & happy days,
Marin. XXX
Many thanks, foseatme, & the same to you!
Merry Christmas! :-)
Michael
Happy holidays Marin, your tree is beautiful & love your ornaments esp the lovely birds!
All the best, Jenni
Happy Holidays from an atheist who has never owned a Christmas tree and doesn't "do holidays"! It's still a heartfelt wish from me to all CWers, though! Have fun!
Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas!
Thanks to all that have commented, much appreciated. We all have our different ways of approaching this time of year, & find different meanings in it. For the record I am not religious, & personally I view this season as one of reflection on the past year & spending time with those who are important. I'm not going to pass any judgement on anyone, as I am probably the kind that some people prone to making such judgements might judge harshly (look closer at the non traditional ornaments on my tree & you might understand).
At the moment there are fires burning all around where I live, & it may be that I lose my home & all my collection. Life is short, so make the best of it while it's in your hands.
No matter your beliefs or mine . Enjoy seeing your collection and I share your passion for collecting. Your right life is sort so please consider Gods free gift at this Christmas time . Purvis
Merry Christmas
Peace,love and joy for you,Marin,and your closest.Thank you for your wonderful wishes.
What a beautiful sentiment! A very happy holiday season to you too, Marin!
Like most atheists we still have a tree, after all I think it may be a German pagan tradition.
I like yours!
I hope 2019 has been a year of peace for you Marin, and may 2020 continue to be so.
Thanks so much everyone!
racer, yes, it predates as a midwinter festival, midsummer here, though...
Glad you're enjoying my tree! Yes, it's been a good year, a bit tense at the end due to the fires but hopefully it will end well.
Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year.... I hope the fires leave you alone, and that you and your collection proceed into a new year unscathed.
I love everything about your tree—a black star above a white tree—it instantly identifies it’s owner as unique, quirky, fun-loving with discerning taste.
My favorite ornaments are the huge medication capsules....like a note to self: “take the meds to get better but keep a great attitude, all the while”.
Indeed wonderful and most gracious sentiments to go with the season, no matter anybody's personal beliefs. Thank you so much Marin! --Tim
Many thanks, welzebub, the last few days have brought calmer weather conditions & an important opportunity for firefighters to manage the situation. We're due for more hot & windy weather over the next week, & let's hope we can ride it out. Just hanging out for some decent rainfall...
Thanks also, Watchsearcher...the star was hot pink originally but I painted it black in honour of David Bowie's last album, Blackstar. The capsules are called "chill pills" which I found most amusing. For those anxious moments that we all have from time to time...& every year I buy a few new ornaments that fit in with my aesthetic.
AnythingObscure/Tim - thank you most kindly!