tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244865727892186735.post6385482123480275543..comments2024-03-26T01:31:05.260-04:00Comments on The Root Connection: Merry Christmas!Sujata Shahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08342637667662268215noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244865727892186735.post-61413553925230808122014-12-28T20:57:40.371-05:002014-12-28T20:57:40.371-05:00Lovely post. One of my presents (from me to me;))...Lovely post. One of my presents (from me to me;)) this year was your book - and I am enjoying it so much!! Cynthia@wabisabiquiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04468196616148458645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244865727892186735.post-50196784750337241242014-12-28T01:30:25.251-05:002014-12-28T01:30:25.251-05:00What lovely Christmas traditions. Happy Holidays t...What lovely Christmas traditions. Happy Holidays to you and yours.janequiltsslowlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14079952744650435885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244865727892186735.post-27882453195164266882014-12-26T12:06:30.212-05:002014-12-26T12:06:30.212-05:00What a lovely posting. I think you've found wh...What a lovely posting. I think you've found what I believe to be the essence of the season, to be with those we love and eschew the commercial aspect of it all. Good food and family; what more could one ask for? Taos Sunflowerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14858962854162972354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244865727892186735.post-20623628739838596952014-12-26T02:11:39.707-05:002014-12-26T02:11:39.707-05:00Having also lived outside my own country, I can sa...Having also lived outside my own country, I can say that you made of Christmas time the best of it : When in Rom, do as the Romans do :-) but also : in your home, do as you like it!<br />My Christmas time is quite close to yours, first is gathering our three children and have good meals that may remind them of their childhood in a welcoming decorated home!Quilteuse Foreverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13179324412942419093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244865727892186735.post-9358681331417375652014-12-25T16:45:36.082-05:002014-12-25T16:45:36.082-05:00Interesting to read your thoughts and changing tra...Interesting to read your thoughts and changing traditions regarding Christmas. Enjoy your time with all your family together for this makes any celebration all the more special.Karen @ Pieces of Contentmenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00719349569606790410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244865727892186735.post-88998473770643139502014-12-25T15:55:12.769-05:002014-12-25T15:55:12.769-05:00We aren't Christians but we enjoy Christmas an...We aren't Christians but we enjoy Christmas and the way you mark the occasion is is exactly how my family celebrates - good food and good times shared together with loved ones. We've had years when we couldn't do Christmas on December 25. One year we didn't do it until March but the memory of it is just as sweet! Happy holiday to you and how nice that you will have all of your children around you at the same time!Karen Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01166374693095867682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244865727892186735.post-82746159452357683132014-12-25T14:21:28.891-05:002014-12-25T14:21:28.891-05:00Terrific post -- you are celebrating for SO many v...Terrific post -- you are celebrating for SO many very right reasons! Hope you and your family have a WONDERFUL Christmas day!Quiltdivajuliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15593385265961892847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244865727892186735.post-63981133279149707782014-12-25T12:48:38.367-05:002014-12-25T12:48:38.367-05:00Sujata you are so right, its not about the extreme...Sujata you are so right, its not about the extreme present frenzy. Its all about sharing laughter and family discussions. Merry Christmas to all. Carlithequilter@gmail.comCarli The Quilterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00733894801130646276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244865727892186735.post-10567428784654855802014-12-25T11:49:57.286-05:002014-12-25T11:49:57.286-05:00Making the best of a difficult situation brought j...Making the best of a difficult situation brought joy to your family. You inspire me.O'Quiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350950712546652314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244865727892186735.post-91772255256359564692014-12-25T10:48:27.537-05:002014-12-25T10:48:27.537-05:00Regardless of the time of year... whenever you can...Regardless of the time of year... whenever you can get the "kids" under one roof its a celebration. I am thinking of moving "Christmas" to June so that weather is not a factor and the "kids " fly home. Rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06651396265516069702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244865727892186735.post-9628274998572448112014-12-25T10:14:33.667-05:002014-12-25T10:14:33.667-05:00Isn't it wonderful when all your kids are in o...Isn't it wonderful when all your kids are in one place? It happens so rarely now. I'm sitting by our tree waiting for people to wake up. There's a gift for me that looks suspiciously like your book! Enjoy!Dianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00026045566930615920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244865727892186735.post-3666416614588313422014-12-25T10:09:25.890-05:002014-12-25T10:09:25.890-05:00What a lovely post sharing your take on Christmas ...What a lovely post sharing your take on Christmas and how it works for you and your family. You have a wonderful understanding and spirit for not only Christmas time but for life in general. It's all about family and enjoying the time. <br /> Merry Christmas to you! Enjoy your "melting pot of piecing" immensely. Creative for sure. dianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17410538842377334712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244865727892186735.post-72602541107259652652014-12-25T09:19:30.323-05:002014-12-25T09:19:30.323-05:00So enjoyed your Christmas memories and story...tha...So enjoyed your Christmas memories and story...thanks for the share--Happy Jolidays to you and yours hugs, JulieroseJulierosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04079686021190332890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244865727892186735.post-50754651468314306492014-12-25T06:27:32.124-05:002014-12-25T06:27:32.124-05:00Hi, Sujata. I finally found the time to stop by an...Hi, Sujata. I finally found the time to stop by and wow! you've been so busy! Congratulations on your book--what a great accomplishment. Wishing you a Happy Holiday Season with your loved ones!<br />best, nadiaMulticoloredPieceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06161913409399066123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244865727892186735.post-31515837683535200982014-12-25T04:03:45.217-05:002014-12-25T04:03:45.217-05:00That's a very interesting read, I cam complete...That's a very interesting read, I cam completely understand your point of view! I think it's nice to get swept up in a new-to-you celebration and then to enjoy doing it year after year. I know I am still grasping what we're supposed to do on the big Australian public holidays!! I am sure we'll get a better understanding of all the traditions once the kids head off to school!! EShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10686427998376770549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244865727892186735.post-78605536217926820642014-12-25T02:40:48.897-05:002014-12-25T02:40:48.897-05:00Joyeux Noël Sujata XXXJoyeux Noël Sujata XXXBéahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18154146745955522469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244865727892186735.post-38585173784126206982014-12-25T01:12:00.816-05:002014-12-25T01:12:00.816-05:00I really enjoyed your post- at the heart of it, Ch...I really enjoyed your post- at the heart of it, Christmas (many holidays) are about connecting with family, developing traditions, and taking a break from the busy world. Have a wonderful holiday with your family!!!Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04542316557930857074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244865727892186735.post-5815116500846828672014-12-24T23:59:43.212-05:002014-12-24T23:59:43.212-05:00Merry Christmas, Sujata! I'd say you perfectl...Merry Christmas, Sujata! I'd say you perfectly grasped the true meaning of Christmas! Wishing a fun time with your family.Janhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05308304528741934038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244865727892186735.post-77551406069268638592014-12-24T21:35:21.797-05:002014-12-24T21:35:21.797-05:00Merry Christmas to you, too! Thank you for sharin...Merry Christmas to you, too! Thank you for sharing your story. I am glad that all of your children will be home with you. :) sarah@forrussia.orgSarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17483384474529466482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244865727892186735.post-69938463626847472992014-12-24T18:57:10.866-05:002014-12-24T18:57:10.866-05:00What a lovely perspective! Hope you enjoy your fa...What a lovely perspective! Hope you enjoy your family gathering!!<br />Looking forward to knowing you better at the Cultural Fusion blog. Jeannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06597301644404678019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244865727892186735.post-33792290515798908042014-12-24T17:48:26.285-05:002014-12-24T17:48:26.285-05:00I would say that you have the best of the Chrstmas...I would say that you have the best of the Chrstmas spirit - family and loved ones. I am certain that your children are really looking forward to your home cooked meals. Having time to spend with each other, good food, playing board games sounds absolutely perfect!Mary Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04066177625064170284noreply@blogger.com