tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8957989888391752290.post6466489259073519884..comments2024-03-24T06:22:21.069-07:00Comments on Peter Wilkin's BLOG: Christmas PastPeter Wilkinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12955283590189985306noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8957989888391752290.post-30695319215628692962010-12-03T14:13:55.555-08:002010-12-03T14:13:55.555-08:00Thanks for your lovely comment, Quirina. There is ...Thanks for your lovely comment, Quirina. There is a German Christmas market every year in Manchester that we always try to go to & which does have a lovely, seasonal atmosphere. And you're right ... the cooking smells are irresistible. As for the painting, it is called 'The Mystery and Melancholy of a Street' by Giorgio De Chirico.Peter Wilkinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12955283590189985306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8957989888391752290.post-71092153245200082492010-12-03T13:14:08.099-08:002010-12-03T13:14:08.099-08:00What a beautiful blog post. I enjoyed reading it v...What a beautiful blog post. I enjoyed reading it very much. You should try and experience Christmas in Germany. It is rather special. As far as I know, most people have real Christmas trees. Here in Saxony, there is a tradition for hand made wooden Christmas decorations and ornaments. We also have the Christmas market, with music and lights, and cinnamon in the air ... and most of all ... a vibe, an atmosphere.<br /><br />I loved the painting too. Who painted it?Quirinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16452348531020187202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8957989888391752290.post-44528351963835817952010-12-02T13:15:56.669-08:002010-12-02T13:15:56.669-08:00Thanks Helen. Yes, we try to make our own cards &a...Thanks Helen. Yes, we try to make our own cards & always put a special poem inside too. And I remember the excitement of enjoying my childhood Christmases with all my aunties, uncles & cousins as we sat round three tables pushed together, covered by several large tablecloths. People used to bring chairs with them knowing that there wouldn't be enough to go round! As you say, the most memorable Christmases are the ones that embrace family gatherings. Perhaps you'll be doing a little star gazing of your own, too, on Christmas Eve?Peter Wilkinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12955283590189985306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8957989888391752290.post-40885752377712016482010-12-02T13:04:00.005-08:002010-12-02T13:04:00.005-08:00As I finished reading this my soul sighed in agree...As I finished reading this my soul sighed in agreement.<br />It is so incredibly sad to me that by extending the 'season' the message has been diluted and lost. In fact the whole consumerist society seems to have been diluted in passion (other than for shopping) and lost.<br />At age 38, Christmas last year was one that meant more to me than many had in years past. I think it is because my family was together, we had reduced our budgets and therefore made presents more meaningful, and I attended several Church services as well as Midnight Mass, just to appreciate the true meaning. My wander in a churchyard yesterday had me contemplating the season, the birth of Christ, death and the Solstice too. So it was nice to see a like mind having similar thoughts today. Thanks for posting this.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com