Aussie Christmas
In the heat and sand we make a stand.13 total reviews
Comment from Gert sherwood
Thank you Aussie for telling us of how you celebrate Christmas if was fun to read. Smiles to you and your family having your Christmas celebration on the beach.
Gert
reply by the author on 22-Nov-2020
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Thank you Aussie for telling us of how you celebrate Christmas if was fun to read. Smiles to you and your family having your Christmas celebration on the beach.
Gert
Comment Written 21-Nov-2020
reply by the author on 22-Nov-2020
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Hi Gert, It's good to hear about different customs. I wish I was in England in the snow! Blessings, Kay XX
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Smiles Aussie
Being in the North East we always look for snow so we can have a white Christmas.
Gert
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Show off! I am jealous, no snow here. Hee, Hee.
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Smiles and thank you Aussie.
I'll be thinking of you having your Thanksgiving in the warm sun.
Love Gert
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Sweetie-Pie we in Aust. don't celebrate Thanksgiving. I look forward to celebrating Christmas and He is the hope of our World. Blessings, Kay xx
Comment from tfawcus
Love this description of the Aussie Christmas. I can just picture the scene and all of the characters in the family. Been there, done that once or twice when the kids were small!
reply by the author on 18-Nov-2020
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Love this description of the Aussie Christmas. I can just picture the scene and all of the characters in the family. Been there, done that once or twice when the kids were small!
Comment Written 17-Nov-2020
reply by the author on 18-Nov-2020
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Hello my friend, Yep, bet it brought back childhood memories too. Thanks for reading and I hope you have a very Happy Christmas! Love, Kay xx
Comment from mermaids
I would love to celebrate Christmas at the beach. Your Christmas tale is fun and you give a clear scene of an Aussie Christmas holiday. There is a happy feeling in your words. Love the pic of Santa with a koala bear.
reply by the author on 18-Nov-2020
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I would love to celebrate Christmas at the beach. Your Christmas tale is fun and you give a clear scene of an Aussie Christmas holiday. There is a happy feeling in your words. Love the pic of Santa with a koala bear.
Comment Written 16-Nov-2020
reply by the author on 18-Nov-2020
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Hello Elaine, Thanks for reading, glad you enjoyed. Very different to the cold countries. Blessings, Kay xx
Comment from Debbie Pope
I love this, Aussie. Are these Christmas memories and is this an up to date version? My memories of Christmases are quite different than the ones I've enjoyed over the last couple of decades.
My favorite line of this is a strange one to choose--Grandpa, hands on hips solid stare. That is so realistic. Why do they do that? Are they unhappy that their routine is busted? Or, are they unhappy with money spent?
I also like ice on top stop the hot. That's such a clever way to put it.
I enjoyed seeing Christmas in Australia. I think a Christmas picnic is a wonderful idea.
Enjoyed your poem, Aussie. Thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 18-Nov-2020
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I love this, Aussie. Are these Christmas memories and is this an up to date version? My memories of Christmases are quite different than the ones I've enjoyed over the last couple of decades.
My favorite line of this is a strange one to choose--Grandpa, hands on hips solid stare. That is so realistic. Why do they do that? Are they unhappy that their routine is busted? Or, are they unhappy with money spent?
I also like ice on top stop the hot. That's such a clever way to put it.
I enjoyed seeing Christmas in Australia. I think a Christmas picnic is a wonderful idea.
Enjoyed your poem, Aussie. Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 16-Nov-2020
reply by the author on 18-Nov-2020
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G'day Debbie, No, not up to date (childhood memories) I'm 75 now! It still goes on though, too hot inside. Some families have BBQ's at home. Our time was much more simple. I think grandpa was just in a hurry to get to his beer and the beach and get away from screaming kids! We didn't have a lot of money post war - we made our decorations from colored paper. Boy, haven't things changed? Kids today are so spoilt, give me, get me etc. We had to work for anything we got and helping mum gave us 50c! Thanks for reading my friend. Love, Kay xx
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My favorite Christmas memories are of my extended family getting together. I don't even remember the first gift that I ever got. It was the family parties that still warm my heart--all the cousins--all the food.
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I remember the first gift you got...the tooth fairy told me you got sixpence! Hee, Hee.
Comment from aryr
Good luck with the contest Kace. I loved the picture of Santa and a Koala and the background color you chose. Nice rhyme. You created a Christmas day at the beach and all the events involved. Great job.
reply by the author on 15-Nov-2020
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Good luck with the contest Kace. I loved the picture of Santa and a Koala and the background color you chose. Nice rhyme. You created a Christmas day at the beach and all the events involved. Great job.
Comment Written 14-Nov-2020
reply by the author on 15-Nov-2020
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Thank you so much for reading. Glad you enjoyed. Blessings, Kace xx
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You are very welcome Kace, it is never too early for Christmas, lol.
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You are very welcome Kace, it is never too early for Christmas, lol.
Comment from RGstar
Bravo Aussie.
Funny, reading ...sand and sea to spend Christmas makes one realize how different Christmas can be, but how the common denominator is love , family, togetherness, and God for many, but not for all.
Love hearing about the small things that become so important...wonderful.
Well done my dear friend...good to read from you.
Wishing you a very happy Christmas if I don't get the chance to say.
Best wishes.
RG
reply by the author on 15-Nov-2020
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Bravo Aussie.
Funny, reading ...sand and sea to spend Christmas makes one realize how different Christmas can be, but how the common denominator is love , family, togetherness, and God for many, but not for all.
Love hearing about the small things that become so important...wonderful.
Well done my dear friend...good to read from you.
Wishing you a very happy Christmas if I don't get the chance to say.
Best wishes.
RG
Comment Written 14-Nov-2020
reply by the author on 15-Nov-2020
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Thank you RG. Glad you enjoyed Aussie Christmas. All the god-fearing family together enjoying Christmas. Mind you, all my family are in heaven now, there's only me and my dog. A very Happy Christmas my friend. Blessings, Kay XX
Comment from Sandra du Plessis
A very well-written poem about an Aussie Christmas that are like a South African Christmas in summer time, usually very hot and we prefer spending the day outdoors nearby water to cool off.
reply by the author on 15-Nov-2020
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A very well-written poem about an Aussie Christmas that are like a South African Christmas in summer time, usually very hot and we prefer spending the day outdoors nearby water to cool off.
Comment Written 14-Nov-2020
reply by the author on 15-Nov-2020
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Ah, so you spend Christmas outdoors like we do. Who wants a hot dinner when it's 38c? Thanks so much for reading. Happy Christmas friend. Blessings, Kay xx
Comment from l.raven
Hi Kace, this one put a smile on my face...
sounds like when we were kids...living in Florida....a good summers day at the beach...
I love your story told sweetie pie...sounds like a wonderful relaxing Christmas Day...and after a long day at the beach...the traditional snooze...no matter where you live...
so very well written my wonderful friend...and I love your poem...and loveeeeeee this picture...God Bless...Linda xxoo
reply by the author on 15-Nov-2020
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Hi Kace, this one put a smile on my face...
sounds like when we were kids...living in Florida....a good summers day at the beach...
I love your story told sweetie pie...sounds like a wonderful relaxing Christmas Day...and after a long day at the beach...the traditional snooze...no matter where you live...
so very well written my wonderful friend...and I love your poem...and loveeeeeee this picture...God Bless...Linda xxoo
Comment Written 14-Nov-2020
reply by the author on 15-Nov-2020
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Hello Linda Louie! Thanks for reading. Who wants a hot dinner in 38c? Much better outdoors by the beach. All my family are gone now, it's just me and Toby, he loves ham! Thinking of you, much love, Kace xx
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your soooo welcome you...and you and Toby Dog have a great week...thinking of you too...much love back at you...xxoo
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
Spending Christmas in the sun is unique and it is just not the same and as much fun as spending it in the cold weather! But when I was a kid I dreamt of have Christmas by the beach one day, my dreams came true, you brought your Christmas experience to life here, much enjoyed, love Dolly x
reply by the author on 15-Nov-2020
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Spending Christmas in the sun is unique and it is just not the same and as much fun as spending it in the cold weather! But when I was a kid I dreamt of have Christmas by the beach one day, my dreams came true, you brought your Christmas experience to life here, much enjoyed, love Dolly x
Comment Written 14-Nov-2020
reply by the author on 15-Nov-2020
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Hi Dolly, I'll swap you and have the snow instead. Sometimes the temperature can go to 38c - who wants a hot dinner then? All my family have passed over; only me and my dog. He loves ham! Blessings, Happy Christmas if I don't catch you before. Love, Kay xx
Comment from blondie560
So interesting to learn about someone else's Christmas traditions. I have a hard enough time feeling festive in Florida at Christmas where it's still mild in the winter. Then to think of you being in the middle of summer is even harder to imagine, but it sounds like you have fun. I'm a Midwestern girl who likes her snow for Christmas(it can melt the next day!) Good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 14-Nov-2020
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So interesting to learn about someone else's Christmas traditions. I have a hard enough time feeling festive in Florida at Christmas where it's still mild in the winter. Then to think of you being in the middle of summer is even harder to imagine, but it sounds like you have fun. I'm a Midwestern girl who likes her snow for Christmas(it can melt the next day!) Good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 14-Nov-2020
reply by the author on 14-Nov-2020
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Hello Blondie, Well, Christmas falls in high summer here. When I was growing up (many moons ago) mum cooked baked dinners with cold hams. It's interesting the customs of different countries. Thank you.
