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Christmas Becomes Xmas

No one has to shop in stores in a way I spose that's fine "The heck with old tradition" let's all shop - On-Line! No more exchanging seasons pleasantries with other people that you meet as you go from store to store as you travel down the street. They've eliminated creativity when you just buy stuff off the shelf it has so much more meaning when you design it by yourself! It used to be such fun to see the imagination some folks had with their clever decorations some great, some not so bad! What once was Christmas season a Holy time of year has gotten so commercial it's more like - Xmas time - I fear! Technology is wonderful in it's time and place but it has dampened Christmas spirit which is simply a disgrace! Now it's artificial Christmas trees plastic wreaths and such sure it makes decorating easy but it don't feel like Christmas much!

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Date: 12/18/2010 4:00:00 PM
by the way, Ralph, read my blog on the real meaning of Xmas if you have time! Now I will try to find a poem of yours to comment on, one I have not seen yet! and I am SO glad about the recent news for your wife!! Luv,Andrea
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Date: 12/5/2010 10:10:00 PM
Great write and welcome back my friend.....I'm glad you had a good time.....I get sea sick in the bathtub......Larry
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Date: 11/24/2010 4:17:00 PM
Happy thanksgiving day with this write on Christmas, Ralph
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Date: 11/23/2010 8:27:00 PM
Many thnx Ralph for taking time out and reading my poem "Die as if lived forever". Wish u happy time on cruise. Happy Thanksgiving ............. Luv/Best wishes......Hitendra Mehta
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Date: 11/23/2010 8:16:00 PM
Your words echo true in this one Ralph.. Happy Thanksgiving and enjoy the cruise ;) xxxWilma
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Date: 11/23/2010 7:33:00 PM
hmmm, I agree with much of this, but I LOVE my artificial tree. ahhaha. this really captures the essence of the contest and I wish you best of luck in the contest NOW. I am so jealous of you, Ralph. Going on a cruise. I LOVE cruises. ONly went on one short one, but my dream is to get Joe to try one with me. WIsh me luck. LUv, Andrea
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Date: 11/23/2010 4:24:00 PM
Excellent piece Ralph... bringing attention to taking Christ out of Christmas and replacing with that X.. wonderful words my friend.. enjoy your cruise .. missing u already luv..
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Date: 11/23/2010 3:02:00 PM
Like Sara, I'm not sure if this is 4 a contest, enjoyed the truthful thought about our artificial x- mass. This Year I hope 2 have a real one, enjoyed the brightness of your poem. Oh! I just hope not 2 hit a disgrace this year. Hopeing you'll enjoy your boat cruise! I have a boat trip myself, a cruise to Jamica & beyond, but I want 2 sell my tickets instead. Be safe, think safe, It's a good thing your computer will not go,lol, they need vacations 2! Funny I took mine on my vacation. Later,.p.d.
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Date: 11/23/2010 2:27:00 PM
Hi Ralph, have a wonderful time on your cruise! Indeed, this would have made a fine entry for the contest if it had been a little shorter. Love, Carolyn
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Date: 11/23/2010 1:34:00 PM
Great one.I don't know if this is an entry for Carolyn's contest but if so reads like a winner.I am glad that I chose it to read this afternoon.Thanks for stopping by my work and commentting .I hope that you have a great time on your cruise.We all need time to time to do something different and put aside what we do from day to day.I believe that it will open doors to creativity.Take your pad and pen and if inspiration comes jot down a few thoughts to bless us here on soup when you return.Sara
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Date: 11/21/2010 10:15:00 AM
The reason for celebrating the holiday seems to have been lost, Ralph. Even the emotions seem to have become artificial. Soup mail in a moment. Love, Carolyn
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Date: 11/20/2010 8:01:00 PM
great entry for the contest Ralph
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