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Noche Buena On Christmas Eve

Noche Buena…a feast arrayed On Christmas Eve , when we all praise The grandeur of Nativity, Rekindling a blest season’s rite. On Christmas Eve, when we all praise Dear Jesus’ hymn as church bells toll… And neighbors drop by for cheers With million lights gracing the skies. The grandeur of Nativity Drapes our table… candles aflame Offering wishes of kin’s love, As scents of homemade treats waft on. Rekindling a blest season’s rite , We dash for ham, pinch the lechon Till arms gather under a star, Where dreams are blown in a manger! Debbie Guzzi’s Shall We Retourne ------------------ *In our country, December 24 is highlighted by a pre- Midnight Mass, and thereafter, the traditional Noche Buena-- Christmas Eve feast-- is celebrated . * Lechon—roasted suckling pig. -------------------- By nette onclaud

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Date: 11/26/2015 7:35:00 PM
Sounds like a wonderful celebration, Nette!Congrats on your 1st place win! Love, Kim
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Date: 11/25/2015 9:07:00 AM
Shall We Retourne sounds like a dance on Dancing With The Stars but this winner will stand forever!!! Way to go with this win..Congrats..Sara
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Date: 11/23/2015 9:27:00 PM
Nette, congratulations on a stunning 1st place win!! You are so dang talented!
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Date: 11/22/2015 11:25:00 AM
Hi nette: beautify poem and noel. Yes, I am familiar with lechon, one of my favorite meats during the Christmas holidays.
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Date: 11/22/2015 9:20:00 AM
Conrad's and thanks so much for trying & brilliantly succeeding at a new form! As well as sharing your own special type of Christmas! Light & Love
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Date: 11/21/2015 11:14:00 PM
Hi Nette, Congratulations on your win. ...Love SKAT
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Date: 11/18/2015 11:41:00 PM
So so so so beautiful, you have me imaging a white Christmas as a little kid! A7
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Date: 11/18/2015 4:19:00 PM
Felt as if was there!!!!Great descriptions and imagery. Thanks for visiting my poetry!!
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Date: 11/18/2015 3:22:00 PM
The festive mood was really captured in these lines...the lechon made me smile.:-) Another awesome write, Nette. hugs!
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Date: 11/18/2015 9:37:00 AM
Your night of goodness sounds wonderful. Knowing the colors of Christmas, yours must be especially grand. Love, daver
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Date: 11/17/2015 4:30:00 PM
So lovely to learn the customs of other countries - good luck in the contest Nette a delightful write:-) hugs Jan xx
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Date: 11/17/2015 4:17:00 PM
you did a great job with this challenge, Nette. All of us have such fun customs.
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Date: 11/17/2015 2:31:00 PM
- A lovely poem, Nette - I'm just starting on November :))) - hugs and love //Anne-Lise :)
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