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Sleigh bells ring, do finish shopping, the countdown is on, Be kind enough to spare your precious hours two or more Being Indians, we’re quite new to this kind of celebration Welcome to my “Holiday home” at this special time of year We borrowed two whimsical trees flanking the front door A large, chunky garland ready to greet you as you will enter With Santa saying “The end of the world is home” as you enter Welcome to my “Holiday home” at this special time of year Our humble dining room features all things traditional These *Laxmi ornaments of gold bring sparkle and color Wish I could keep this glittery peacock our bird national Welcome to my “Holiday home” at this special time of year Here is our sitting room is done in a theme musical The tree filled with ornaments of gold, green and copper We’re in the kitchen; here we decided to go whimsical Welcome to my “Holiday home “at this special time of year. Oh, so hard to bypass the yummy treats for our tummies Crown Pork Roast, *Jalebi and ladoos, curry and cauliflower Baked brie, prime rib, *pakodas with Chutney, and cookies Welcome to my “Holiday home” at this special time of year. Bear with me as we are vegetarians we have our dishes. And for desserts, peanut butter cookies and candies there Fresh snow dripping out, please move to the safe recesses Welcome to my “Holiday home” at this special time of year ********* *Indian name**Indian delicacies, ========================================== Tenth Place Win in Contest: Holiday Poem by P.D. I am in India and enjoying the Diwali Holidays, today being the last day of the Diwali festival.

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Date: 11/7/2011 1:35:00 PM
Congratulations on your win in P.D.'s "Holiday Poem"contest Dr.Ram. Love, Carol
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Date: 11/5/2011 10:11:00 PM
DR RAM ;-) CONGRATULATIONS, thank you for supporting my contest... I'm just dropping by to give everyone a warm congratulations and gratitude from the heart. ((you may get this comment more than once, if you entered more than one of my contest this week)) Have a wonderful weekend, GOD BLESS,..p.d.
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Date: 11/5/2011 5:40:00 PM
Congrats Dr. Ram on another wonderful win with this outstanding holiday poetry luv..
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Date: 11/5/2011 10:08:00 AM
Congrats, Dr Ram. Awesome write. Enjoyed. Nice going, my friend. Kudos. Best to you and yours. Ralph
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Date: 11/1/2011 8:02:00 PM
Is this for LInda's contest or for PD's. In either case, it will work really well!! I seem to remember this one. It's a good one to post on this special time of year for you, Dr. Ram.
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Date: 11/1/2011 2:51:00 PM
always intresting reads from you just makes us love you more dear friend hey also not sure if you seen my renty to your latest its called the paparazzi come check and let me know if you received that entry thanks
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Date: 11/1/2011 1:51:00 PM
Sounds delicious, Dr Ram. I like vegetarian food, and Indian food too. Hope you had a great holiday : )
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Date: 11/1/2011 3:17:00 AM
Happy Diwali Festival, Dr. Ram! Safe travels back to your home....sounds like a great time of celebration and heritage. All the best, Gwendolen
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Date: 11/1/2011 2:28:00 AM
I feel very much welcome with your warm poetry.
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