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Thursday, December 16, 2010

Christmas is here ....


I do wonder what X'mas is all about with it being so commercialized these days .....



Having said that, I still made a trip down to Orchard Road to catch a glimpse of & take in all the mesmerizing lightings (pictures below didn't do justice to the magical, warm ambience felt).  









 





X'mas is definately not all about the wonderful, creative x'mas trees we see in the shopping malls.  But I do appreciate them anyway.





Modern X'ams tree at a Jewellery exhibition in Orchard Road



 Sultry X'mas tree outside Wisma Atria, Orchard Road



Traditional X'mas tree at Raffles Hotel, City Hall



4-storey high X'mas tree at Takashimaya, Orchard Road






Errhmmm .... Snoopy trying to decorate his kennel




Not too sure how did this santa claus persona come about this blessed time though.... ??





 and his ..uhhh..... reindeers 


And is it about gathering around an awesomely decorated Pine or Fir tree .... 




& exchanging presents ? (the thought behind it is rather sweet though) 





Snowman ....  hmmm ......





When I was a kid, I grew up with images that X'mas is about stuff like Santa Claus & his reindeers, X'mas trees, presents, Snowman (it's but only rain & sunshine in equitorial Singapore).  Didn't really think much about it's origin.


I got to learn that 'Santa Claus' is actually daddy-in-disguise & there are no reindeers to bring him around the globe to 'distribute presents', although that was a wonderful tale to keep kids occupied.  Snowman - the result of too much time with abundant snow found only in temperate countries to keep them warm & active ---> my pet theory.  Fictional characters of Santa Claus & the likes.   * Bubble burst*



Oh!! You are NOT REAL! You deceived me!!!! 



I do know that Carols are needed to herald the Christmas season






The First Noel


The First Noel, the Angels did say
Was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay
In fields where they lay keeping their sheep
On a cold winter's night that was so deep.
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel
Born is the King of Israel!

They looked up and saw a star
Shining in the East beyond them far
And to the earth it gave great light
And so it continued both day and night.
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel
Born is the King of Israel!

And by the light of that same star
Three Wise men came from country far
To seek for a King was their intent
And to follow the star wherever it went.
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel
Born is the King of Israel!

This star drew nigh to the northwest
O'er Bethlehem it took its rest
And there it did both Pause and stay
Right o'er the place where Jesus lay.
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel
Born is the King of Israel!

Then entered in those Wise men three
Full reverently upon their knee
And offered there in His presence
Their gold and myrrh and frankincense.
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel
Born is the King of Israel! 


Then let us all with one accord
Sing praises to our heavenly Lord
That hath made Heaven and earth of nought
And with his blood mankind has bought.
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel
Born is the King of Israel! 





There is no Christmas without ......... Christ. yup.












BLESSED CHRISTMAS, FRIENDS!!!! :-)

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