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  • #16
    Christmas here in York came early as we had snow at the start of the month but, sadly, we have none now and now sign of it on the horizon.
    I shall be heading down to my family who live near Cambridge once school has broken up. As always I have come down with the teachers end of term cold and I have to say that despite the fact that I am usually a christmasophile I am actually not in the spirit this year.
    In order to know virtue, we must first aquaint ourselves with vice!

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    • #17
      Hello Celesta,

      I'd hate to have tha problem, but we have a fake tree Hopefully you can get that tree in by saturday. If not...well... thats no good.

      Kat,

      I am sorry to hear that. Perhaps that will change at the end of this week.
      Washington Irving:

      "To a homeless man, who has no spot on this wide world which he can truly call his own, there is a momentary feeling of something like independence and territorial consequence, when, after a weary day's travel, he kicks off his boots, thrusts his feet into slippers, and stretches himself before an inn fire. Let the world without go as it may; let kingdoms rise and fall, so long as he has the wherewithal to pay his bills, he is, for the time being, the very monarch of all he surveys. The arm chair in his throne; the poker his sceptre, and the little parlour of some twelve feet square, his undisputed empire. "

      Stratford-on-Avon

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      • #18
        Thanks Corey, I am dosing up on Day Nurse and Manuka honey, Ginger, Lemons etc so it should be gone soon!
        In order to know virtue, we must first aquaint ourselves with vice!

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        • #19
          Best wishes for getting better Kat, and have a happy Christmas.

          Merry Christmas everyone, happy holidays.
          Washington Irving:

          "To a homeless man, who has no spot on this wide world which he can truly call his own, there is a momentary feeling of something like independence and territorial consequence, when, after a weary day's travel, he kicks off his boots, thrusts his feet into slippers, and stretches himself before an inn fire. Let the world without go as it may; let kingdoms rise and fall, so long as he has the wherewithal to pay his bills, he is, for the time being, the very monarch of all he surveys. The arm chair in his throne; the poker his sceptre, and the little parlour of some twelve feet square, his undisputed empire. "

          Stratford-on-Avon

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          • #20
            What it might have been like for them.

            This is an interesting site that might give us an idea about how the people of the East End may have eeked out the Christmas period.
            The history of the workhouse by Peter Higginbotham
            http://www.workhouses.org.uk/
            In order to know virtue, we must first aquaint ourselves with vice!

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            • #21
              Hello Kat,

              Thanks much for that. Out of interest, this was in the Western Gazette, 1887

              The inmates, thanks to the liberality of the Guardians and the kindness of Mr and Mrs Pallin, spent a very enjoyable time on Christmas Day and Boxing day. The pretty chapel was nicely decorated with holly and over the Communion-table was a cross of Christmas berries. On the walls were the words "Emmanuel, God with us". The inmates afterwards had cake and tea, which was much enjoyed. On Monday the usual festivities took place. The dining hall was elaborately decorated with evergreens, mottoes, gilded stars and Prince of Wales' plumes. ...The mottoes were of the usual; festive character but one, expressive of esteem, "Long Life to Mr and Mrs Pallin" showed the feeling entertained by the inmates towards those put over them. Dinner was served at two p.m. and consisted of prime roast beef, potatoes, baked and boiled, and each adult had a pint of beer. One ounce of tobacco was given to each man, snuff to the old ladies, and oranges and sweets to the children. After tea, which comprised cake and bread and butter, a capital magic lantern display was given and was thoroughly enjoyed by young and old. Then followed some ancient ditties, sung by the old people, and those who liked tripped it merrily. Songs were sung by the Master, Porter and several friends, and a very enjoyable evening came to an end. Cheers were given for those who had strived to make them happy

              What makes me wounder the most is that people who have almost nothing, can be this happy in times of good festivity it seems, like on Christmas. Such a wounderful holiday.
              Last edited by corey123; 12-20-2010, 04:20 PM.
              Washington Irving:

              "To a homeless man, who has no spot on this wide world which he can truly call his own, there is a momentary feeling of something like independence and territorial consequence, when, after a weary day's travel, he kicks off his boots, thrusts his feet into slippers, and stretches himself before an inn fire. Let the world without go as it may; let kingdoms rise and fall, so long as he has the wherewithal to pay his bills, he is, for the time being, the very monarch of all he surveys. The arm chair in his throne; the poker his sceptre, and the little parlour of some twelve feet square, his undisputed empire. "

              Stratford-on-Avon

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              • #22
                Just bumping this.
                Also wanted to say Merry Christmas to all!!
                In order to know virtue, we must first aquaint ourselves with vice!

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                • #23
                  Originally posted by KatBradshaw View Post
                  Just bumping this.
                  Also wanted to say Merry Christmas to all!!
                  and a happy new year!
                  "Is all that we see or seem
                  but a dream within a dream?"
                  -Edgar Allan Poe


                  "...the man and the peaked cap he is said to have worn
                  quite tallies with the descriptions I got of him."
                  -Frederick G. Abberline

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                  • #24
                    Hello Kate, Abby,

                    Happy holidays, christmas, honika, knoikaquanza, you get the picture.

                    Oh.. and a happy new year!
                    Washington Irving:

                    "To a homeless man, who has no spot on this wide world which he can truly call his own, there is a momentary feeling of something like independence and territorial consequence, when, after a weary day's travel, he kicks off his boots, thrusts his feet into slippers, and stretches himself before an inn fire. Let the world without go as it may; let kingdoms rise and fall, so long as he has the wherewithal to pay his bills, he is, for the time being, the very monarch of all he surveys. The arm chair in his throne; the poker his sceptre, and the little parlour of some twelve feet square, his undisputed empire. "

                    Stratford-on-Avon

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                    • #25
                      A Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all board members.

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                      • #26
                        Bump.

                        "Happy Christmas" to you too,Robert...and everyone else on Casebook.

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                        • #27
                          Have a good christmas Anna, and Robert.
                          Washington Irving:

                          "To a homeless man, who has no spot on this wide world which he can truly call his own, there is a momentary feeling of something like independence and territorial consequence, when, after a weary day's travel, he kicks off his boots, thrusts his feet into slippers, and stretches himself before an inn fire. Let the world without go as it may; let kingdoms rise and fall, so long as he has the wherewithal to pay his bills, he is, for the time being, the very monarch of all he surveys. The arm chair in his throne; the poker his sceptre, and the little parlour of some twelve feet square, his undisputed empire. "

                          Stratford-on-Avon

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                          • #28
                            Yuletide Felicitations!

                            Wishing a very seasonal Christmas to all those members of Casebook.

                            I hope its a good one for all.

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                            • #29
                              Merry Xmas and Happy New Year

                              Festive greetings etc

                              Jenni and Neal
                              “be just and fear not”

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