is it one of the hottest days of summer?
is it time for our annual
christmas in july/august celebration?
absolutely.
with long-time friends
turkey dinner
wine
christmas cookies
stories
and
odds and ends re-gifts to each other
that we’re highly likely
to re-gift to someone else at a later date
no reason to keep the joy of giving all to ourselves.
—
‘christmas makes me happy no matter what time of year it comes around.”
-bryan white
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image credit: pinterest vintage, petticoats and pistols
I didn't have my glasses on.... 
Love this notion – true giving and sharing. Not too sure about waltzing with a cockroach though. That might just challenge my quota of human kindness. Happy week, Beth.
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yes, they can be tricky dance partners, that’s for sure. lucky, none of them showed up for the celebration –
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What a lovely tradition to have with your friends! ❤
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we always look forward to it. i’ve known these ladies for many years )
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Re-cheers to you all, Beth!
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cute! and thanks, mark –
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This weather makes want to stay in bed. Or maybe it’s our president that has that effect on me.
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ha! i totally get that, maybe you just need a happy holiday dinner celebration -)
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This, is a brilliant way to live life.
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and why not? )
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AMEN!!!!
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The very best holidays are the ones we make up ourselves, I think.
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i so agree -)
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I love the idea but I’m currently whimpering under the heat and drinking loads of water so a roast dinner is a hard idea to handle. I could skip the dinner and just move the presents of course: I’m always flexible!
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that’s awfully good of you, peter. i do think we could persuade you to enjoy a dinner with us, though. all part of the festivities. )
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Well I know I would love the company 🙂
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and i know we’d love your stories and you’d have some good laughs )
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Fun idea!! Love it!
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it is good fun )
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HOw delightful! And fun.
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It was fun)
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seems like
the right
time 🙂
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Exactly)
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Advance a festivity to celebrate friends, a great option and pretext to have fun. Your poetry is very good.
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thank you so much for your kind words –
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How wonderful!!!!!!
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it was )
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So does this mean we should start putting out the Christmas decorations in the stores in May?
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you can organize the holidays in any way that best fits you )
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The only time I experienced Christmas in July was when we lived in Australia. It was strange and despite it being winter was still warm. No snow in sight. Hasn’t caught on over here but I live in hope.
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🏝🎄
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What a neat tradition!
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it’s a lot of fun )
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what a cute article! love it!
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thank you –
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Christmas is family, caring and sharing… Precious times.
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❤
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