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Julieboo
Member
02-05-2002
| Thursday, November 25, 2004 - 7:35 am
"mikelash" Does anyone know anything about it? I guess mikelash (not sure of spelling) is the checlosovakian (sp?) st nicholas. Anyway, i guess a long time ago they used to put out a shoe & get fruit or nuts, something in it. then i guess they used to put an ornament in it. A friend of mine wants to carry on this tradition. She was trying to look it up on the internet, but since she's not sure of the spelling she wasn't coming up with anything... Any links or suggestions?
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Skootz
Member
07-23-2003
| Thursday, November 25, 2004 - 7:48 am
Julie..I did a search for St. Nicholas traditions around the word under google and I got this link that may help (it also shows correct spelling ) http://www.stnicholascenter.org/Brix?pageID=84
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Julieboo
Member
02-05-2002
| Thursday, November 25, 2004 - 8:19 am
Thank you so much Skootz!!!
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Lumbele
Member
07-12-2002
| Thursday, November 25, 2004 - 9:58 am
Julie, growing up in Germany we used to put our boots outside our bedroom doors the night of Dec 5th. Dec 6th is St. Nicholas (European verison of Santa Claus) day. Next morning, if you had been good, you'd generally find sweets, an apple, orange and/or nuts inside. If you had been bad a rod (usually a tree branch), kinda like the coal in North American tradition.
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Hippyt
Member
06-15-2001
| Thursday, December 02, 2004 - 10:17 pm
I know we have all probably read this before,but I think a refresher for the holiday season can't hurt. I was in a store two days ago,and left my purse quite a bit away from me while I grabbed something. A friendly salesperson reminded me,it wasn't such a great idea. I was a little annoyed,then realized he was totally correct. Here are some holiday safety tips for women,although I think some of them are good for everyone. SAFETY TIPS FOR WOMEN We can now add to the list of victims the retired 77 yr. old TCU professor from Ft Worth whose body was found last week in Oklahoma--and the 11 yr.old in Sarasota, FL. Because of these recent abductions in daylight hours, refresh yourself of these things to do in an emergency situation... This for you, and for you to share with your wife, your children, everyone you know. It never hurts to be careful in this crazy world we live in. 1. Tip from Tae Kwon Do: The elbow is the strongest point on your body. If you are close enough to use it, do! 2. Learned this from a tourist guide in New Orleans. If a robber asks for your wallet and/or purse, DO NOT HAND IT TO HIM. Toss it away from you....chances are that he is more interested in your wallet and/or purse than you, and he will go for the wallet/purse. RUN LIKE MAD IN THE OTHER DIRECTION! 3. If you are ever thrown into the trunk of a car, kick out the back tail lights and stick your arm out the hole and start waving like crazy. The driver won't see you, but everybody else will. This has saved lives. 4. Women have a tendency to get into their cars after shopping,eating, working, etc., and just sit (doing their checkbook, or making a list, etc. DON'T DO THIS!) The predator will be watching you, and this is the perfect opportunity for him to get in on the passenger side, put a gun to your head, and tell you where to go. AS SOON AS YOU GET INTO YOUR CAR, LOCK THE DOORS AND LEAVE. 5. A few notes about getting into your car in a parking lot, or parking garage: A.) Be aware: look around you, look into your car, at the passenger side floor, and in the back seat. B.) If you are parked next to a big van, enter your car from the passenger door. Most serial killers attack their victims by pulling them into their vans while the women are attempting to get into their cars. C.) Look at the car parked on the driver's side of your vehicle, and the passenger side. If a male is sitting alone in the seat nearest your car,you may want to walk back into the mall, or work, and get a guard/policeman to walk you back out. IT IS ALWAYS BETTER TO BE SAFE THAN SORRY. (And better paranoid than dead.) 6. ALWAYS take the elevator instead of the stairs. (Stairwells are horrible places to be alone and the perfect crime spot). 7. If the predator has a gun and you are not under his control, ALWAYS RUN! The predator will only hit you (a running target) 4 in 100 times; And,even then, it most likely WILL NOT be a vital organ. RUN! 8. As women, we are always trying to be sympathetic: STOP. It may get you raped, or killed. Ted Bundy, the serial killer, was a good-looking, well educated man, who ALWAYS played on the sympathies of unsuspecting women. He walked with a cane, or a limp, and often asked "for help" into his vehicle or with his vehicle, which is when he abducted his next victim.
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Jmm
Member
08-16-2002
| Thursday, December 02, 2004 - 10:29 pm
Thank you, Hippy.
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Wink
Member
10-06-2000
| Saturday, December 04, 2004 - 9:20 am
Wow Hippy some of that is pretty scary stuff but very vital information. Thanks for posting it.
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Julieboo
Member
02-05-2002
| Tuesday, December 07, 2004 - 9:54 am
Not sure where to put this, but it's kinda of an fun and unusual gift/item. It is pretty cheap too. For $29.95 you send in a photograph to Lego and they will make a hangable picture of it out of Legos. Although you may have to put it together. Looks very cool. I have a mac so I guess I can't "try" it. If someone can test it out and report back (I guess if you put in a photograph, you can see online what the finished product will look like...) I would appreciate it. Here is the website: LINK
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Jmm
Member
08-16-2002
| Tuesday, December 07, 2004 - 10:14 pm
Julie - Here's what I got. First the original picture then the mosiac.

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Deesandy
Member
08-12-2003
| Tuesday, December 14, 2004 - 7:06 am
Oh My Goodness, that is the perfect gift Julieboo! I have a serious Lego Lover in my house... My 34 year old husband! 
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Tuesday, December 14, 2004 - 12:54 pm
I AM FINISHED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i am done with all my shopping!! everything is wrapped and under the tree!!!!!! DH just has to go to Blockbuster and get his dad some movies and do stockings but i am done!!!! i will do my baking next week!
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Reader234
Member
08-13-2000
| Tuesday, December 14, 2004 - 3:11 pm
aw Texannie, dont make me want to stick my tongue out and pffffffffffft!! (ok, its just jealousy talking!)
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Tuesday, December 14, 2004 - 3:22 pm
Of course, my darling (not) daughter pointed out to me within 10 minutes of walking in the door from school today that the number of the presents for her and her brother were NOT even and that he had more!!! grrrrrr
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Deesandy
Member
08-12-2003
| Friday, December 17, 2004 - 7:12 pm
Quick Question: Do you save the requested and very much wanted gift your child asks for to the very end of the opening (hidden in the back) or do you have it in the front, so it is opened right away?
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Friday, December 17, 2004 - 7:39 pm
It kind of depends. Usually the 'big' gift is a Santa gift so that is front and center. But, I also give out the wrapped presents from us in an order building up to a cool one at the end! LOL
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Deesandy
Member
08-12-2003
| Friday, December 17, 2004 - 8:02 pm
You are not helping! LOL It is a small gift, but the very one and only that has been asked for!
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Friday, December 17, 2004 - 8:06 pm
ROFL!!! sorry. well, do you want credit or do you want to give Santa credit ;)
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Costacat
Member
07-15-2000
| Friday, December 17, 2004 - 8:31 pm
Dee, why don't you do it in the middle? Kinda sneaky that way, but... 
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Deesandy
Member
08-12-2003
| Friday, December 17, 2004 - 8:49 pm
Texannie, we already gave Cassie her "from us" gifts and Santa is coming tomorrow (we leave for a vacation out of state on Sunday) so we are setting up everything tonight. My dh wants it to be the last gift so that is what we have done...so far!
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Saturday, December 18, 2004 - 5:01 am
Sounds like a plan!!!
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Schoolmarm
Member
02-18-2001
| Saturday, December 18, 2004 - 6:37 am
We always have the youngest person who can read the tags hand out the presents. They go in whatever order the kids picks them. And are opened one at a time. There are lots of times when someone gets wrapped up batteries or something that doesn't make sense without the "good" part!
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Goddessatlaw
Member
07-19-2002
| Saturday, December 18, 2004 - 8:22 am
Tex, first of all PPPPPTHHTHHTHTHTTT!! for having all your shopping done. I have SOME done, but certainly not all. Still have to finish my dad, one of my goddaughters, one of my nieces, my law partner/matron of honor, and my BIL (he's my family draw). On the UP side, I have two nieces, two nephews, my mom and Colossus covered, and I'm hoping they're as happy with their gifts as I was to pick them for them. Also, there's a family joint gift for the P's. New front door and storm door. Sounds weird, but it's what they want. Also, Tex - I LOL'd at your post about counting presents. My younger brother's kids were age 6, 9 and 11 last Xmas, and my sister's kids were 1.6 and 6 mos. Well, the bro's kids, the older ones, had counted presents, and were intensely and vocally displeased with the fact that the new interlopers had received more gifts than they had. Pouting, unhappines, whatnot. They were finished opening their gifts save one well before the rest of the family (we open one at a time from oldest to youngest). At the end of the night, my brother opened their last gift - it was an all-inclusive weeklong trip to Disneyworld for their entire family - a gift from my parents. My brother and his wife burst into tears (they've never had a vacation, all their money goes to putting the kids through Catholic school), and taking their cue, so did the kids. We all put money into their savings accounts for their birthdays and other occasions so they'd have flash cash for their trip, which took place about a month ago. Of course, Colossus and I were gagging but reckoned with the fact that for a family with young ones, Orlando has a few things to offer. Anyway, from tears to joy to tears again!! Eventually they'll realize it's not the number, it's the quality and the thought behind it.
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Saturday, December 18, 2004 - 8:52 am
What a sweet story, GAL!!!! I am hoping my dd has a great lightbulb moment Christmas day too! But, I do have hope. She and a friend of hers decided to go caroling for charity last night in our neighborhood. The friend played the violin and dd sang. They raised $73!!!!!! I was very awed by their thoughtfulness and the generosity of our neighbors. They are donating the money to a local animal shelter (which coincidentally is where our older dog came from but she doesn't know that's where Santa got her!)
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Marysafan
Member
08-07-2000
| Saturday, December 18, 2004 - 8:58 am
Our Christmas is nuts, but so much fun that no one seems to care and everyone looks forward to it all year. We stopped worrying about having the perfect Christmas years ago when we found out that the they thought the best Christmas was the one where we ate Spaghetti and sat on the floor all day in our pajamas playing board games and Atari! (But I digress). We all gather in the living room and after the gifts have all been taken out from under the tree and "rearranged" (I have no idea what their system is...but they do this every year and it's quite a production and takes quite some time) We all get one gift handed to us by the youngsters. We adults just get to sit by and watch them do the honors and they get a kick out of selecting which gift to hand to each person. We open one at a time starting with the oldest to youngest. In round two, the second oldest starts while the oldest moves to the end. The third round, the third oldest starts...so everyone has a turn at being first. The presents never come out right and no one cares. They know that even if they got fewer gifts it is because they got something more expensive than the others...so no complaints as they know there would be an offer to exchange the more expensive item for two cheaper ones! The main thing is that 1) We are all together and 2) We are all having fun. Someone usually is so touched by something that they cry...and we can count on someone to say something hysterically funny so that the laughter bounces off the walls. And yes...we often have those perplexing moments too like last year when hubby opened these jars of whole peppercorns...not knowing that later he would be opening the pepper grinder that they went with them! Also last year, hubby had bought an old cedar chest at an auction and had refinished it for our daughter. I had wrapped it...but it was still quite obvious what it was...so hubby put my name on it so that daughter wouldn't know it was for her. Then when it came time to open it...I feigned a sore back and asked her to do it for me...and then after she ooohed and awwed over it...we said surprise!!! It's for you! My girls did me one better though. They had brought in this gift bag with tissue paper in it and told me that it was very fragile so that I had to be very careful with it. When the youngsters were passing out gifts and it was time for me to receive the fragile item in the gift bag...I was reminding the little ones to be very careful with it. I separated the tissue paper ever so carefully only to discover a note that said..."Look behind the sofa." Then they pulled out a large framed print titled "Reflections". I had seen it in an art store over 10 years ago...and my youngest daughter was with me and she remembered that it brought tears to my eyes so she and her sister got it for me! What a surprise...and yes...lots of tears...then I realized that I had been gingerly handling a piece of paper!!! What a goof! I better get a move the time is drawing near! They will be here before I know it!
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Draheid
Moderator
09-09-2001
| Sunday, December 19, 2004 - 9:25 pm
Snow Globe 
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