christmas traditions

Dear Blog,

Today is Christmas Eve. We are all busy in a secretive way; scurrying about with wrapping paper and golden ribbon, all super pumped for tomorrow. Christmas isn't about presents for us, and it isn't about god either. It's not about decorations or food (even though they do have a big part in it). It's not about snow (we are in summer anyway). No. It's about family.

And we all know family is about tradition:

Tradition 001 --

Once the tree is decorated with colourful Christmas balls, twinkling lights, and the first few presents from relatives around the world are placed under it; the star is hung by Papa. Always, whether he's in his apron because he was cooking dinner or in trakies, coming back from a bike ride. And once he's placed the shining golden star and moon, we know the Christmas month has truly begun.

Tradition 002 --

The mayonnaise eggs. That is one of things we eat on Christmas Eve. With olives and turkish bread. Always.

Tradition 003 --

The sunny Sunday. I don't know, every single Christmas turns out to be on a Sunday, and the sky is always clear and beautiful.

Tradition 004 --

7:00 A.M. When I wake up from a much too much excited and almost sleepless night. When my eyes flutter open and I watch the clock tick from 6:30 to 6:31 to 6:32. And when it's 6:57, and I just can't take it, run to my sisters room, and my sister is fast asleep. Once I've woken her up, told her three times that it's Christmas, we run barefoot in our summer PJ's to Maman & Papa. Then, and only then can we assemble around the tree and tear open colourful wrapping paper. Only then. It's excruciating.

Tradition 005 --

This tradition, isn't really a tradition as this is the first time we do it. So recap.

Newly founded Tradition 005 --

Once we've played a lot. A lot. With our presents, and had our lunch. We go over to our neighbours and have afternoon tea. Compare presents and chit chat.



What are your Christmas traditions?

Merry Christmas, have fun!

With love,
And hugs,
And presents,
And-Okay I'll just be quiet now...

Love ~
Lotus

Smileyy! :D

Smyley directory:

Smiiile!

:-| - Ambivalent
o:-) - Angelic
>:-( - Angry
(::( )::) - Bandaid
:-{} - Blowing Kisses
:-c - Bummed Out
:() - Can't Stop Talking
:*) - Clowning
:' - Crying
:'-) - Crying with Joy
:'-( - Crying Sadly
(_)? - Cup
:-9 - Delicious, Yummy
:-> - Devilish
;-> - Devilish Wink
:P - Disgusted; Sticking Out Tongue
:*) - Drunk
:-6 - Exhausted, Wiped Out
:( - Frown
\~/ - Glass Full
\_/ - Glass Empty
^5 - High Five
((((name)))) - Hug
(()):** - Hugs & Kisses
:-I - Indifferent
:-# - Lips Sealed
:~/ - Mixed Up
**** - Popcorn
&&&& - Pretzels
:^p''' - Raspberries
@>`-,-- - Rose
:-@ - Screaming
:() - Shocked
:) - Smile
=) - Smile
*;^) - Smile & Wink
:-() - Surprised
^ - Thumbs Up
:-& - Tongue Tied
:-\ - Undecided
;) - Wink
|-() - Yawning
^.^ - Cute, Happy


Cute nah? I got this from: http://www.bottomtime.net/LINGO.HTML
So today is X-mas! I was - again - spoilt. Had SO much fun! Tomorrow - Boxing Day - we're going to go shopping, me, mum and my sis. One of my fave prezzies was my gift voucher to Tree Of Life. One of my fave stores! 
Okay, well Merry X-mas to all! 


Luv,


- Zoé 

X-mas is approaching!!

Dear Santa,

Listen, overall I have had a pretty OK 2010. There were times when I'd be so so so happy and others when I'd be so so so  annoyed/P.O. But hey? That's life ain't it? So this X-mas I would like... (See I even said "Would like" not "Want").

1. Decorations for my room! Plz, oh plz!! Pretty ones. Artsy Partsy ones! Ones that are really me (kreativ, awesome + cool - LOL).
2. Books. Books. Books. Books that make me laugh when I am down. Books that I can just slip into when I am sad. Books that are amusing and exciting!! Oh ya!
3. Art equipment for me to draw or paint my feelings.
4. Writing equipment - this time to write them down [my feelings] and stationary.
5. Clothes. Like major-ly cute ones. W/Accessories. Yeah, that would be cool.
6. The 1st Modern Family season.
7. Huumm.. I'm running out of ideas.. So, surprise me! KK? Thannx!
8. Now for things that are really hard to get and that I know only you can get me (Right? Nudge, nudge, wink wink?): Wings! Oh, to fly! That would be cool. I would totally make my friends grow green w/envy.
9. A ticket ALL 'round the world. I'd <3 to go to places like India or... Spain or even Alaska.
10. Last but not least. Peace. Love. Happiness. Maybe on the 25th of December, people can forgive. Even if it is only for a couple of hours. They can be happy. Smile. Wonder. Live. Hope.

Thank you so much Santa, I know that you might not be able to give me even half of this. But, you know, even if you give me a dirty old sock the intention counts. Remember this (but plz Santa Claus, I'd actually prefer a cute bracelet or ring than a sock - Thnx!).

Well then, rock on Santa, plz spread Love all 'round the world on this special day.

Lots of love... And kisses!

xox!

Zoé

That was my letter to Santa. Now its your turn. The challenge is to write a letter to Santa with your own wish list. Be truthful and also tell Santa why you deserve your gifts this year. If you do write a letter then drop a link in the comments page, I'd love to read it. <3

Have fun!

- Zoé