tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3060237114571991862.post8090868179599372711..comments2024-02-10T10:11:44.827+00:00Comments on Babblings of a Bookworm : A Jane Austen Christmas by Carlo DeVito - Excerpt and GiveawayCerihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01908542708518435282noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3060237114571991862.post-91595308538620042182015-11-07T04:44:55.239+00:002015-11-07T04:44:55.239+00:00Just enter Polish Star and you will find images pl...Just enter Polish Star and you will find images plus YouTube tutorials. <br />Sheila L. Majczanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07308617199570745026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3060237114571991862.post-87925786824313251642015-11-06T23:31:22.032+00:002015-11-06T23:31:22.032+00:00I've posted the winner of the giveaway here: h...I've posted the winner of the giveaway here: http://babblingsofabookworm.blogspot.co.uk/2015/11/winner-jane-austen-christmas-by-carlo.htmlCerihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01908542708518435282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3060237114571991862.post-56322318552352395802015-11-06T19:48:28.489+00:002015-11-06T19:48:28.489+00:00Oh Sheila, that sounds lovely! I love the idea of ...Oh Sheila, that sounds lovely! I love the idea of new decorations each year, and it's wonderful that you give to charity too. I will have to google Polish Star decorations to see what they look like.Cerihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01908542708518435282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3060237114571991862.post-51481876451352759902015-11-03T14:35:54.848+00:002015-11-03T14:35:54.848+00:00Older not holder! Older not holder! Sheila L. Majczanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07308617199570745026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3060237114571991862.post-67487395365887546332015-11-02T22:33:46.855+00:002015-11-02T22:33:46.855+00:00I have to add to what I said about how we celebrat...I have to add to what I said about how we celebrate Christmas now vs when my children were young. We used to always go and cut down a fresh tree about 2 weeks before Christmas as we didn't want it to dry up and have a lot of needles fall before that day. I always gave my children special Christmas ornaments each year and continue to do so but now also give to my grandchildren. So each would have a side of the tree on which to hang their ornaments (we got a tall one in our last house as the ceiling was high). And when the children got holder I joined our church choir and we always sang at the midnight mass. So I do have those memories. I now make and give away Polish Star ornaments and raised money for Turning Point 1 year...a shelter for abused women. So while it is not an ongoing tradition I remember it in my heart every year.Sheila L. Majczanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07308617199570745026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3060237114571991862.post-48303263074560088902015-11-01T23:05:28.737+00:002015-11-01T23:05:28.737+00:00I only put lights on the tree, because I'm laz...I only put lights on the tree, because I'm lazy, but I love seeing all the trouble some people go to to brighten up their neighbourhoods :)Cerihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01908542708518435282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3060237114571991862.post-50423775578990420852015-11-01T23:04:05.542+00:002015-11-01T23:04:05.542+00:00I've never heard of that tradition, it's a...I've never heard of that tradition, it's a good one. We've never had a real tree only plastic, so we can't try that one :)Cerihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01908542708518435282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3060237114571991862.post-79834916849000950992015-11-01T22:58:37.596+00:002015-11-01T22:58:37.596+00:00That is lovely. I wish I'd done that, but it&#...That is lovely. I wish I'd done that, but it's a bit late now :(Cerihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01908542708518435282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3060237114571991862.post-87592335342001542652015-11-01T22:56:32.801+00:002015-11-01T22:56:32.801+00:00That's the only shame with a growing family, i...That's the only shame with a growing family, isn't it, when people begin to go their own way. My husband's family don't celebrate Christmas, so we always spend each Christmas with my mum still :)Cerihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01908542708518435282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3060237114571991862.post-43407807142411342082015-11-01T22:50:05.979+00:002015-11-01T22:50:05.979+00:00That is a nice tradition. We open all ours on Chri...That is a nice tradition. We open all ours on Christmas day. I tried doing a special breakfast but usually Father Christmas leaves some chocolate in the stocking so they are too full for much breakfast!Cerihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01908542708518435282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3060237114571991862.post-2822408923010029612015-11-01T22:45:52.030+00:002015-11-01T22:45:52.030+00:00I agree, it sounds like it will be an interesting ...I agree, it sounds like it will be an interesting read. Thanks for commenting, Carol!Cerihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01908542708518435282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3060237114571991862.post-40510969621161982312015-11-01T22:44:52.647+00:002015-11-01T22:44:52.647+00:00I agree, no two families celebrate Christmas the s...I agree, no two families celebrate Christmas the same even now, so it's always interesting to learn about other Christmas traditions.Cerihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01908542708518435282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3060237114571991862.post-68973866010143451002015-11-01T22:43:18.282+00:002015-11-01T22:43:18.282+00:00Yes, I think so too, Patty!
Yes, I think so too, Patty!<br />Cerihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01908542708518435282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3060237114571991862.post-85594410886396894042015-11-01T22:41:33.332+00:002015-11-01T22:41:33.332+00:00Hi there Dung. I'm looking forward to learning...Hi there Dung. I'm looking forward to learning more about Christmas in Jane's time too.Cerihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01908542708518435282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3060237114571991862.post-54936552392536473732015-11-01T22:34:36.931+00:002015-11-01T22:34:36.931+00:00That sounds lovely, Mary! We usually open the pres...That sounds lovely, Mary! We usually open the presents in chaos because my children are still quite young :)Cerihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01908542708518435282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3060237114571991862.post-50985455629306136542015-10-31T20:01:29.222+00:002015-10-31T20:01:29.222+00:00I love all the lights, on the trees and the bushes...I love all the lights, on the trees and the bushes. They light up the longest nights of the year. We always put candles in the windows, too.<br /><br />NovEllaandBanannabelle (at) GMail (dot) comNovEllahttp://novellaandbanannabelle.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3060237114571991862.post-84050525686548091742015-10-31T13:27:15.782+00:002015-10-31T13:27:15.782+00:00We always saw off a slice of our Christmas tree tr...We always saw off a slice of our Christmas tree trunk to make into a keepsake ornament! We mark it with the year, where we spent that Christmas, and everyone's names. They look lovely on the tree each year!<br /><br />allison_p_krzastek at yahoo dot comAllisonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3060237114571991862.post-39722095546752785022015-10-29T14:59:07.853+00:002015-10-29T14:59:07.853+00:00We started buying special ornaments every year whe...We started buying special ornaments every year when my oldest was born. It's the only time I love shopping with the kids. Now with three little ones, our tree is always decorated with memories. Thanks for the giveaway!Pamela Lynnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00484100097235276565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3060237114571991862.post-6712339005570896622015-10-29T13:19:31.390+00:002015-10-29T13:19:31.390+00:00As my children have grown and had children of thei...As my children have grown and had children of their own they want to spend Christmas in their own homes and I did the same when they were little. So we get together for dinner on Christmas Eve. But this year, sadly, my oldest and her husband will not be flying in from Washington State. We will miss them. So family togetherness was, and is for the most part, my favorite Christmas tradition.Sheila L. Majczanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07308617199570745026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3060237114571991862.post-67312107985726296222015-10-29T08:33:26.710+00:002015-10-29T08:33:26.710+00:00Our family tradition was to open one present
on C...Our family tradition was to open one present <br />on Christmas Eve and the the others the<br />next morning early and then have eggs and<br />pancakes and hot chocolate. I have always loved Christmas and would justly adore this book! Thank you for the giveaway. PdxIrishGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01367550486862047659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3060237114571991862.post-54268359832743211512015-10-29T05:30:29.376+00:002015-10-29T05:30:29.376+00:00Sounds like a very interested and informative book...Sounds like a very interested and informative book. Love Christmas stories, but spending the day with Jane Austen's family sounds wonderful.Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16240121430827478380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3060237114571991862.post-43236900403938464842015-10-29T05:28:57.902+00:002015-10-29T05:28:57.902+00:00Sounds like a very interested and informative book...Sounds like a very interested and informative book. Love Christmas stories, but spending the day with Jane Austen's family sounds wonderful.Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16240121430827478380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3060237114571991862.post-5974771591955315222015-10-28T23:20:27.019+00:002015-10-28T23:20:27.019+00:00I love reading about different ways to celebrate C...I love reading about different ways to celebrate Christmas. It ls always so interesting.tgruyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12279227421062352998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3060237114571991862.post-6494092741232764742015-10-28T23:19:10.035+00:002015-10-28T23:19:10.035+00:00Seeing how Christmas was done two hundred years ag...Seeing how Christmas was done two hundred years ago would be cool to read. Pattyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11984859751855367445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3060237114571991862.post-71690513136443183232015-10-28T23:14:05.392+00:002015-10-28T23:14:05.392+00:00Sounds like a wonderful read, especially experienc...Sounds like a wonderful read, especially experiencing the Christmas season during that time with Jane and her family!Dunghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15638829530164701361noreply@blogger.com