New Christmas SMS 2010

Joy resounds in the hearts of those who believe in the miracle of Christmas!

Wishing you all the peace, joy, and love of the season! Season’s Greetings!

Christmas is not a time nor a season, but a state of mind.

To cherish peace and goodwill, to be plenteous in mercy,

is to have the real spirit of Christmas.

Bless us Lord, this Christmas, with quietness of mind;

Teach us to be patient and always to be kind.

Lets welcome the year which is fresh and new,

Lets cherish each moment it beholds,

Lets celebrate this blissful New year. Merry X-mas.

New Christmas SMS collection-1

Have an ideal Christmas;
an occasion that is celebrated as a reflection of your values, desires, affections, traditions.

Heap on the wood!-the wind is chill; But let it whistle as it will, We'll keep our Christmas merry still.

Can I have your picture, so Santa Claus knows exactly what to give me. Happy Christmas.

If one night a big fat man jumps in at your window, grabs you and puts you in a sack don't worry I told Santa I wanted you for CHRISTMAS.HAPPY CHRISTMAS

Try christmas new Spicy Olive Spread recipes

Ingredients

* 6 ounces cream cheese, softened
* 1/2 cup mayonnaise
* 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
* 1 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
* 1/2 cup toasted chopped pecans
* 3-4 tablespoons chopped jalapeno stuffed olives (add whatever kind of goumet olives you may have on hand)
* 1 cup chopped pimento stuffed olive

Directions


1
Combine cream cheese, mayonnaise, black pepper and Tabasco in food processor or by hand.

2
When smooth add remaining ingredients.

3
Pulse if using processor.

4
DO NOT OVERPROCESS!

5
The olives and pecans should still be identifiable.

6
Refrigerate till ready to use.

Christmas gift wrap but in new way....

In Japan, cloths called furoshiki serve as an elegant and reusable alternative to wrapping paper. Almost any size or type of fabric or fleece -- from your craft closet or a store's bargain bin -- will work. For detailed directions on how to fold and tie your own furoshiki, click here.

Be sure to check out our other eco-friendly ideas for a Happy Green Holiday.
CRAFT MATERIALS:
Fabric
Needle and thread or fabric glue
Pinking shears

Time needed: Under 1 Hour
1. We used two pieces of fabric sewn back-to-back to form a reversible swatch (adhering the pieces with fabric glue works too), and printed cotton trimmed with pinking shears.

Happy friendship Day sms

Time might lead me to nowhere; Fate might break me apart; I'll always be thankful that once, along my life's journey I found a friend like U...
HAPPY FRIENDSHIP DAY!!!,



I want u 2 know that our friendship means a lot 2 me. U cry, I cry. U laugh.. I laugh. U jump out of d window.. I look down n then.. I laugh again.. hahaha
happy frndship day !!


A day is going to end again. It is nice to have a friend like U making my everyday seems so great. Thank U my good friend lastly gd nite n sweet dreams...

I would not call myself important, but I am convinced that when I was not born, everyone would like to know why.

I MaY Not Be a cLocK ThaT maY TexT yOu 24hrs a DaY But My HeArt Will bE LikE a CloCk ThAt will nOt sToP CarIng & SayInG U r aLwaYs RemeMbEreD. TakE CaRe.


The times we shared is like shooting star... the time is short but really beautiful moments.... Forever engraved in our hearts.... Friends forever~!!!

The sun is glazing, upon the sunlight i see the path of our friendship shining brightly knowing that it is so great to have a friend like YOU! :) HAPPY FRIENDSHIP DAY!!!

Women's Day Special SMS and MESSAGE

if u can stay calm while every1 else is goin mad ... u probably havnt completely understood the situation!

FRIENDS are like stars…you do not ALWAYS SEE them but you know they are always there!..

A Person Who Asks A Question Is A Fool For Five Minutes. A Person Who Doesn't Is A Fool Forever


Dont b afraid 2 expose yourself.Reach out and tell sum1 wot they mean 2 u coz when u decide its the right time it might b 2 late!

Sumtimes its harder 2 say no wen u really mean yes.Its hard 2 close ur eyes wen u really want 2 see.But the hardest thing 2 do is to let go wen u want to stay

What do you do when the only person who can stop you crying, is the person who makes you cry in the first place?

You might regret what you do- but you'll you regret what you don't do SO much more

2 let go doesnt mean 2 stop carin.2 let go is to learn theres sumthin beyond.2 let go means acceptin reality.2 let go is lovin more coz u only want the best.

If you are the flame you can't be burned

Yesterday is history tomorrow is a mystery.today is a gift that is why we call it the present!

international woman's day sms

Women is symbol of Shakti, God's finest & beautiful creation without whom no creation is possible. One who gives birth n nurtures. Happy women's day

On a silent night when friend r few, i close my eyes and fink of u, a silent nite, a silent tear, a silent wish,dat u were here!

stars have 5ends, squares have4 ends, triangles have3 ends, lines have2 ends, life has1 end, but i hope our friendship has no end

Although its quite a statement, Well it happens 2 b true. The best friend i ever had, Im glad 2 say its u!

Smiles 'n' Tears, Giggles 'n' Laughs, Late nite calls 'n' Cute fotographs, ill b rite here till da day of ma death best friends forever till ma very last breath!!

The years will come the years will go but with each 1 i wil always know whichever way the road may bend u wil always be my best friend

when it hurts 2 look back & ur scared 2 look ahead, just look beside u & i will b there.

i cant txt u roses or fax u my heart.id email u kisses but wed stil b apart.i luv u 2 pieces n just wish ud c dat i care 4 u so much coz u mean da world 2 me.

I wish I was a teddy bear, that lay upon your bed, so everytime you cuddled it, you cuddled me instead

An Exotic Christmas Dish, Brisket with Apricots and Apples

Here is a dish that is a little on the exotic side for most of us in the US. Why not give it a try, it actually sounds delicious. When cooking the brisket there is two things to keep in mind. Cook it long, and cook it with the fat. Since the meat comes from the grainier forequarters of the steer, slow cooking is required to tenderize it.

Okay we’ll start with the ingredients. This will give you 8-10 servings:
2 onions, chopped
4 cloves garlic
1 tablespoon ground ginger
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
One 5-6 pound brisket
Salt and pepper to taste
2 apples, chopped (about 2 cups)
1 cup dried apricots, halved
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1 cup dried plums, pitted
12 cups apple juice
1-2 cups canned beef or chicken broth

Now lets prepare the brisket:
1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
2. Brown the onions, garlic and ginger in the oil until the onions are golden. Then scatter the mixture in a roasting pan.
3. Season the brisket with salt and pepper and gently lay it on top of the onions. Add the apples, apricots, dried cranberries, dried plums and enough apple juice and beef or chicken broth to almost cover the brisket. Cover the roasting pan with a lid or aluminum foil and cook for 3 hours, basting occasionally.
4. Remove the brisket, cool, and refrigerate overnight.
5. Just before serving, reheat the oven to 350 degrees. While the brisket is still cold, skim off any fat that has accumulated on top of the juices, and slice off the excess fat from the meat. Slice the meat against the grain, place in a baking dish with the reserved juices, cover, and reheat for about a half hour. Remove brisket to a platter, surrounded by the fruits and the sauce. Now all you need is your side dishes and you’re ready to eat.
HAPPY HOLIDAYS

Poinsettia- the Christmas flower

There are number of flowers and herbs associated with Christmas like Mistletoe, Wreath,
Poinsettia. Of them , my favorite flora for Christmas decor is the last one, Poinsettia.
While the most common ones are the red Poinsettia with three to six blooms, there are other shapes, sizes and colors.
Lots of myths and stories are associated with this flower. These are actually native of Southern Mexico, Central America and Africa. The Mayan Indians believed that poinsettias are powerful creatures from another world while for the Aztecs the poinsettia was a symbol of purity.
According to a Mexican legend a child picked up some weeds from the side of the road as she could not afford a gift for Christ on Christmas. As she entered the church with the weeds, it blossomed into red and green flowers.

Tags: Christmas Flowers, Christmas flower ecards, Myth of Poinsettia, Christmas wishes

Legends about Mistletoe

Thanksgiving is just on day after tomorrow. I think everyone has finished preparations for it. I have completed my invitations and decorations. Actually there is not much to decorate on Thanksgiving day. Just the usual Autumn flowers in a vase and using the Thanksgiving special card holders and mats. There is hardly any myth associated with any flower, tree or shrub on Thanksgiving. Whereas in Christmas, I don't know how many myths and legends are there about different plants. The most famous plant associated with Christmas is perhaps the mistletoe. Hanging of a artificial mistletoe bunch at the door or at the room is a common scene in Christmas.

The most popular custom around this plant is to exchange kiss by a man and a woman that signifies their marriage in the near future and life long happiness. This event can b e traced back to the old Greek Greek festival of Saturnalia and later with primitive marriage rites. In Scandinavia, mistletoe was believed to be the plant of peace under which the enemies made peace and the quarreling couples kissed and made up. In the eighteenth century the English started the custom of creating a mistletoe ball under which a young lady cannot refuse to be kissed. Such kiss would mean deep love and everlasting friendship.

Even before getting associated with Christmas, mistletoe has been considered as a sacred and magical tree by the Greeks and other Europeans. In the medieval age, people used to hang mistletoe on the ceiling with this believe that it would keep away the evil spirits. Even the Europeans used to put it before the doors having such belief. It is quiet clear the association of Mistletoe with Christmas has roots in the Pagan rites and rituals. The mistletoe has number of other legends and folklores, but that is to be discussed later.

Tags: Mistletoe myths, Christmas myths, Christmas legends, Christmas cards

Mistletoe - some more facts & funny Christmas video

As I have promised I am here with some more information on mistletoe.
The plant itself is an interesting plant to the botanist for study. It is an partially parasitic as it grows on branches and trunks of other trees , but it can also make it's own food through photosynthesis. There are two types of mistletoe- while one type is the native of North America and are mainly used for Christmas decorations, the other type is European in origin with looks like green shrub with yellow, white flowers and berries that are said to be poisonous.

The Greeks and the Europeans considered mistletoe, specially those which grew on oak trees as sacred and magical. Most of us perhaps heard about the myths that the Druids in Britain believed. They considered mistletoe to be the miracle plant giving fertility and life to man and animals. After the winter solstice, on the sixth after the new moon, the Druid priest would cut the mistletoe from the oak tree with a golden sickle and would place it on a white cloth. A ceremony followed where two bulls were sacrificed and prayers were said for the well being of the mistletoe receivers.

Then there was the legend among the Viking people about Balder, the god of the summer son. Once Balder had a dream that he would die. His mother , Frigga was panic stricken and asked sky, air, water, animals and plants not to kill her son. But Balder's enemy Loki found that Mistletoe is not a plant as such as it has no root inside the ground. So he made a poisoned dart with the plant and made Balder's blind brother to shoot at Balder. When all the elements failed to bring back life to Balder, Frigga's tears changed the red mistletoe berries to white, restoring life to her son. Frigga then changed the bad reputation of the mistletoe and kissed everyone who worked underneath the mistletoe as a mark of her gratitude.

I have found a funny Christmas video about mistletoe. Here it is -

Tags: Funny Christmas video, Mistletoe myths, Christmas legends, Christmas myths

Counting Down to Christmas

There's nothing like getting an early start on your Christmas by decorating your whole place. I'm starting off my 'blog decor' with this cool Christmas count down widget. And of course the count down really starts right after Thanksgiving! I'm so exicted. I love the whole decorations, dressing up, and yes, even my grandma's badly designed sweaters for gifts. Hey, it's the thought that counts right?

So here's my Christmas countdown check it out!

Tags: Myspace Christmas countdown, Christmas countdown, Blogger Christmas countdown

Funny Christmas Jokes new

Christmas is the time to have fun with your near ones. Tickle the funny bones of your friends by cracking these funny jokes in the Christmas party and have a good laugh. Enjoy!

Why does Santa always go down the chimney?
Because it soots him!

What do snowmen eat for breakfast?
Snowflakes.

Why does Santa like to work in his garden?
Because he likes to hoe, hoe, hoe!

What do you call someone who doesn't believe in Father Christmas?
A rebel without a Claus!

What's red & white and red & white and red & white?
Santa rolling down a hill!

What nationality is Santa Claus?
North Polish!

What does Santa get if he gets stuck in a chimney?
Claustrophobic!

What would you call Father Christmas if he became a detective?
Santa Clues!

Where do elves go to vote?
The North Poll.

And finally here is a detail of the Clause family.

St. Nicholas is the main Claus. His wife is a relative Claus. His children are dependent Clauses. Their Dutch uncle is a restrictive Claus. As a group, they're all renouned Clauses. Santa's elves are subordinate Clauses.

Tags: Funny Christmas Jokes, Funny Christmas facts, Christmas jokes, Christmas fun, Christmas

Christmas gift ideas for grandparents and parents

So 10 days are only left for Christmas! The mood has already set in. On this weekend I am going to try out my hand in making a Christmas cake. I wish my first attempt in baking a cake turns out well. If it's going to be good one, I will share the recipe with all of you. Yesterday I completed buying the Christmas gifts for my grandparents. This year, for both of them I bought a lap writing desk.
After extensively searching the net for latest Christmas gifts for grandma and grand dad, I found some unique gifts that can be given on this holiday 2007.

Digital frames - This gift is for everyone of every age. Let your grandparents have a slide show of their favorite moments with you in the digital photo frames.

Computer books - Is your grandparents not so Computer savvy? Do they still get confused in sending the mails and chatting in the net? Then don't worry. Present them on this Christmas a tutorial book on Computer and Internet.

Battery operated letter opener - Today is the age of hi-tech systems. Why not give your grand dad or grand ma a lightweight battery-operated letter opener which is easy to handle and safe.

Photo album book - I think this a photo album book for grandma or grand dad is the most common Christmas gift. However, it can be personalized by engraving the name of the grandchildren of the old couple.

Giant pill box or pill organizer- Medicines are an integral part of the old age. So help your grand pa in remembering taking the pills and grand ma in organizing the medicines by giving them a giant box for pills

So, if you are still wondering what to buy for your grandparents, you can check these things out.

Tags: Christmas gifts for grandma, Funny Christmas comments, Christmas gifts for granddad, Christmas gift ideas for grandparents, Christmas gifts, Christmas greeting cards

Christmas cake recipe for all

I made the Christmas cake on this weekend. This is the first time that I baked a cake in my lifetime. It was not bad even though I was not too good in beating up the mixture or know the small tips that makes a cake fluffy. Anyway, I am giving you the Christmas cake recipe and if you follow it exactly, it must be a yummy cake for this holidays.

Ingredients

250g plain flour, Grated zest of 1 lemon, Grated zest of 1 orange, 1 teaspoon mixed spice, 100g almonds roughly chopped, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg, 4 eggs, beaten, 250g brown sugar, 250 butter, 200ml brandy, 1/2 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 100g red cherries, quartered, 100g finely diced candied peel,
250g sultanas, 250g raisins, 250g currants, Pinch of salt

Preparations

All the fruits, almonds, mixed spices, vanilla and lemon are mixed.After the brandy is mixed with it, it has to be covered with plastic wrap and kept for at least 5 hours so that the fruits can absorb the brandy. Best is to leave it overnight. preheat the oven to warm 160°C. Line the base and sides of the tin with buttered baking paper, which should be 2.5cm taller than the side of the tin. Wrap a strip of brown paper around the tin and tie with a string. The sugar and butter are beaten well until light and creamy. Eggs are added one by one, beating well after each addition. Sift together the flour, bicarbonate of soda and salt.The butter mixture is added to the soaked fruits and is stirred until thoroughly combined. put the mixture into cake tin and bake for about 30 mins. Then reduce the heat to 150°C and cook for another 3 hours. Remove from the oven and allow to cool. It is wrapped in a plasitc wrap and should be stored in a cool place overnight before icing. Do the icing as you please.

Tags: christmas cake recipe, christmas present cake, christmas cake ideas, cakes for christmas

Top Ten Reasons to Celebrate Christmas!

Lists, lists, and more lists,
And here's one more--
As you drag and drop
At the Christmas door!

Lists, lists, and more lists,
And here's one more--
As you drag and drop
At the Christmas door!
10.
The economy needs my money!


9.
I love Santa Claus!

Free Letter from Santa
Bring smiles to any child's face with a Free Santa Letter!
Personalize with up to seven details specific to your child!

8.
My in-laws are going to Maui for the holidays--and not MY house!

It's NOT Maui? Then where in the world IS it?

7.
I'm not politically correct!

"A Case for Christmas" - A Pastor speaks out on Political correctness!

6.
I like to shop.

Apple City Mall
Christmas Guide - All About Christmas
Faith2Go.com--a Christian Christmas shop
Mall of America
The Gift Certificate Store

Alternative: I HATE to shop...let SANTA do it!!

5.
I like to eat!

And so does my friend Barb! Tell her I sent you!
Tis The Christmas Season--a wonderful Christian family page!

AND so does Mrs. Claus! Mrs. Claus' Cookbook!!

Puddings.net - Christmas recipes
Christmas Cookies
Free Christmas Recipes

On a diet? Try some Virtual Dessert!

4.
Think I'm gettin' an iMac under my tree --don't tell Bill Gates!

The 12 Microsoft Days of Christmas
A fun spoof on Microsoft by a MAC lover, I'm sure! Enjoy!

If you don't like Macs, how about a Big Mac!

3.
The kids don't have enough toys!

Feature: W.A.T.C.H. - World against Toys Causing Harm (Toy Safety)

Family Fun: Award-Winning Toys of the Year
Perfectly Puzzled--a Treasure Hunt

Toys R Us

Toys.com -- The Most Convenient Toy Store in the World!

2.
I like angels!
Earth-angels included-- my two kids don't qualify! Do yours?

Always an Angel - Handcrafted Angels
Patricia's Angel Babies

1.
I love Jesus!

It is HIS Birthday, remember?

The Nativity Story - awesome!

"God's Christmas Present" - Remembering the Reason for the Season
from Wanda's Country Home.

"If Christmas Is Only for Children"
Annie's Wisemen Page

Top 10 Christmas Quotes and SMS

Bridge

Christmas is a bridge. We need bridges as the river of time flows past. Today’s Christmas should mean creating happy hours for tomorrow and reliving those of yesterday.

Honor Chirstmas

I will honor Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year.

Charles Dickens

Charity


Christmas is the season for kindling the fire of hospitality in the hall, the genial flame of charity in the heart.

Washington Irving

Christmas Tree

Never worry about the size of your Christmas tree. In the eyes of children, they are all 30 feet tall.

Larry Wilde, The Merry Book of Christmas
Peace

December 8, 2007

May Peace be your gift at Christmas and your blessing all year through!

Author Unknown
Childhood

December 7, 2007

Our hearts grow tender with childhood memories and love of kindred, and we are better throughout the year for having, in spirit, become a child again at Christmas-time.

Laura Ingalls Wilder
Romp

December 6, 2007

A Christmas gambol oft could cheer
The poor man’s heart through half the year.

Walter Scott
Anniversaries

December 5, 2007

There has been only one Christmas - the rest are anniversaries.

W.J. Cameron
Childish Days

December 4, 2007

Happy, happy Christmas, that can win us back to the delusions of our childish days; that can recall to the old man the pleasures of his youth; that can transport the sailor and the traveller, thousands of miles away, back to his own fire-side and his quiet home!

Best Inspirational Christmas messages

Christmas is the time to spread the message of love, harmony and peace. Of course it is a time to get showered with gifts and wishes, but in the midst of all the commercialism, we should not forget the real spirit of the Christmas. Here are some of the best message from known and unknown men that reminds us that Christmas is not only about fun and gifts, but of love and generosity.


He who has not Christmas in his heart will never find it under a tree.
Roy L. Smith

Gifts of time and love are surely the basic ingredients of a truly merry Christmas.
Peg Bracken

Christmas is not a time nor a season, but a state of mind. To cherish peace and goodwill, to be plenteous in mercy, is to have the real spirit of Christmas.
Calvin Coolidge

I truly believe that if we keep telling the Christmas story, singing the Christmas songs, and living the Christmas spirit, we can bring joy and happiness and peace to this world.
Norman Vincent Peale

Christmas is a necessity. There has to be at least one day of the year to remind us that we're here for something else besides ourselves.
Eric Sevareid

The only real blind person at Christmas-time is he who has no Christmas in his heart.
Helen Keller

Christmas is the season for kindling the fire of hospitality in the hall, the genial flame of charity in the heart.
Washington Irving

There is no name so sweet on earth, no name so sweet in Heaven,
The name, before His wondrous birth, to Christ the Savior given.
George W. Bethune

The best of all gifts around any Christmas tree: the presence of a happy family all wrapped up in each other.
Burton Hillis

Best of all, Christmas means a spirit of love, a time when the love of God and the love of our fellow men should prevail over all hatred and bitterness, a time when our thoughts and deeds and the spirit of our lives manifest the presence of God.
George F. McDougall

Christmas is not in tinsel and lights and outward show. The secret lies in an inner glow. It's lighting a fire inside the heart. Good will and joy a vital part. It's higher thought and a greater plan. It's glorious dream in the soul of man.
Peterson, The Art of Living

"My idea of Christmas, whether old-fashioned or modern, is very simple: loving others. Come to think of it, why do we have to wait for Christmas to do that?"
Bob Hope

"What is Christmas? It is tenderness for the past, courage for the present, hope for the future. It is a fervent wish that every cup may overflow with blessings rich and eternal, and that every path may lead to peace."
Agnes M. Pharo

Meanwhile, one of my buddies birthday is on Christmas eve and I have to find some nice birthday gift for him. I got some useful tips from a birthday and you can check it out too.

Top Five Christmas books

Top Five Christmas story book ever written.

A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens

Letters from Father Christmas by J.R.R. Tolkien

The Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg

How the Grinch Stole Christmas by Dr. Seuss

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever by Barbara Robinson

NEW Christmas SMS Collection

I am dreaming of white Christmas , with every christmas card i write, May your days be merry and bright, and May all your christmases be white.Marry Christmas.

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May your world be filled with warmth and good chear this Holy season, and throughout the year.Wish your christmas be filled with peace and love. Merry X-mas.

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May the good times and treasures of the present become the golden memories of tomorrow.Wish you lots of love, joy and happiness. MARRY CHRISTMAS.

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May the joy and peace of Christmas be with you all through the Year. Wishing you a season of blessings from heaven above. Happy Christmas.

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Chritmas ka yeh pyara tyohaar jeevan mein laye khushiyan apaar, santa clause aaye aapke dwar, subhkamna hamari kare sweekar. Merry Christmas.