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SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS...............
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nephi2kph said
christmas in our hearts.. ...Christymas in our heart
by: jose mari chan
Whenever I see girls and boys selling lanterns on the street
I remember the child in the manger as he sleeps
Whenever there are people giving gifts exchanging cards
I believe that Christmas is truly in their hearts
Let's light our Christmas trees for a bright tomorrow
Were nations are at peace,
And all are one in God
[Chorus:]
Let's sing Merry Christmas and a happy holiday
The season may we never forget the love we have for Jesus
Let him be the one to guide us as another new year starts
And may the spirit of Christmas be always in our hearts
In every prayer in every song
The community unites celebrating the birth of our savior Jesus Christ
Let love like that starlight on that first Christmas morn
Lead us back to the manger where Christ the child was born
So come let us rejoice
Come and sing the Christmas carol with one big joyful voice
Proclaim the name of the Lord
[Chorus:]
Let's sing Merry Christmas and a happy holiday
The season may we never forget the love we have for Jesus
Let him be the one to guide us as another new year starts
And may the spirit of Christmas be always in our hearts
[Chorus:]
Let's sing Merry Christmas and a happy holiday
The season may we never forget the love we have for Jesus
Let him be the one to guide us as another new year starts
And may the spirit of Christmas be always in our hearts
"ALWAYS stretch ur HEART & Expand your LOVE so that it TOUCHES not only those whom you GIVE it to, but also those who NEED it so MUCH"
britexpat said
I thought Christmas was ...I thought Christmas was about St. Nicholas ???
dHey by DhEy said
just last week we decorated ...just last week we decorated our room with xmas tree..and plan for our xmas party..
40 days to go!!
merry xmas to all!
baldrick2dogs said
Brit - it's all about ...Brit - it's all about exploitation and making as much money as possible. They "spirit" of christmas died many years ago!
cynbob said
Christmas ...Christmas is celebrating the birth of Christ, our Lord and Savior.
The commercial aspect has gone way overboard, IMHO.
The spirit lies within you and it should be shared everyday of the year.
mjamille28 said
spot on cynbob... ...spot on cynbob...
Never regret doing the things that will make you happy.. We have but one life to live and it's too short to dwell on negativities..
nephi2kph said
baldrick............. ...is that mean that you died also many yeqars ago?
Spirit of Christmas is always with us if we do good to others even in a simpliest way.....
"ALWAYS stretch ur HEART & Expand your LOVE so that it TOUCHES not only those whom you GIVE it to, but also those who NEED it so MUCH"
timebandit said
Ho Ho Ho! ...Ho Ho Ho!
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ms.cielo said
nephi2kph ...nephi2kph said, "cHRISTMAS is now quite approaching.
Obviously i never seen nor felt a spirit of christmas here. What did ya think?
duh, maybe, just maybe you are one of those dead people Baldrick is talking about.
nephi2kph said
ms. ceilo............ ...im very sure that i am not one of what baldrick is talking about...
no need to elaborate why.
"ALWAYS stretch ur HEART & Expand your LOVE so that it TOUCHES not only those whom you GIVE it to, but also those who NEED it so MUCH"
Eagle_of_Heaven said
CHRISTmas! ...Nothing is more relaxing than flying like an Eagle in Heaven !!
CHRISTmas is in our heat ... its an islamic country. its logic that u dont feel the spirit like if u r in a diff christian country. anyway may God bless u all and I love CHRISTmas. It just brings joy and happiness to me.
ABM
britexpat said
Timebandit.. ...AKA Santa, AKA, St. Nick..
just to let you know that I jhave been a good boy this year! :O)
nephi2kph said
eagle.....i dont think so ...that even we are at islamic country it affect the spirit of christmas...xmas spirit is not simply in physical aspect..one simple example is giving and loving...
"ALWAYS stretch ur HEART & Expand your LOVE so that it TOUCHES not only those whom you GIVE it to, but also those who NEED it so MUCH"
mallrat said
.guys, we are talking about ....guys, we are talking about spirit of christmas, not spirit of the dead, .....
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.in my house, i have Red christmas tree already, plus stuffed Santa Claus all over my window, i also hav Santa sitting in a chair.
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i have black christmas balls and i plan to put them on a white christmas tree....
but right now in hunting mode for that particular tree...
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Talk to my crown......
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snessy said
Christmas for me is the ...Christmas for me is the whole family getting together, eating chocolates off the tree, playing board games, eating our christmas dinner until we're stuffed, watching re-runs on TV, missing the family who are no longer with us, giving & receiving pressies and watching the Queen's monotonous speech - aaah bliss! :-)
I can't wait...
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iren said
nephi.. ...tnx 4 posting this song its one of my favorite.
"Do not wait to strike till the iron is hot; but make it hot by striking."
Eagle_of_Heaven said
nephi2kph: ur right ! ...Nothing is more relaxing than flying like an Eagle in Heaven !!
u r 100% right but this is what the one who post this meant. I feel Christmas and i feel joy even there is no lighting in the streets like in my place or no tree in the house yet. but i mean in my country or any other chrisitan country even if spiritually u dont feel Christmas, the environment helps a lot. dont worry :) i feel it deep inside of my heart and nothin will affect that even if am living with the Talban :P
ABM
Eagle_of_Heaven said
I know its abreviation but we shoudlnt. ...Nothing is more relaxing than flying like an Eagle in Heaven !!
and people :) if u can just write CHRITmas instead of Xmas. It means a lot. thanks :)
ABM
nephi2kph said
lets sing merry x.mas.... ...iren- its my pleasure posting it..really like the song also..when can i come to you to feel the spirit?...lolzzzz..keep it up.
eagle- can i fly with you in heaven? lolzzz
it my first x.mas in arab countries..dont know how to celebrate yet.
"ALWAYS stretch ur HEART & Expand your LOVE so that it TOUCHES not only those whom you GIVE it to, but also those who NEED it so MUCH"
Eagle_of_Heaven said
nephi2kph ! ...Nothing is more relaxing than flying like an Eagle in Heaven !!
yes u can but i guarantee nothin :)
i ll be back to my country to celebrate christmas in the beautiful snowy weather next to a cheminee. i already celebrated christmas 3 years in Doha. Enough :P
ABM
nephi2kph said
joy to the world..... ...Joy to the World
Christmas Carol Lyrics
Play Music !
Joy to the world, the Lord is come!
Let earth receive her King;
Let every heart prepare Him room,
And Heaven and nature sing,
And Heaven and nature sing,
And Heaven, and Heaven, and nature sing.
Joy to the world, the Savior reigns!
Let men their songs employ;
While fields and floods, rocks, hills and plains
Repeat the sounding joy,
Repeat the sounding joy,
Repeat, repeat, the sounding joy.
No more let sins and sorrows grow,
Nor thorns infest the ground;
He comes to make His blessings flow
Far as the curse is found,
Far as the curse is found,
Far as, far as, the curse is found.
He rules the world with truth and grace,
And makes the nations prove
The glories of His righteousness,
And wonders of His love,
And wonders of His love,
And wonders, wonders, of His love.
"ALWAYS stretch ur HEART & Expand your LOVE so that it TOUCHES not only those whom you GIVE it to, but also those who NEED it so MUCH"
deedee said
I personally think Christmas ...has a nicer feel here. It's not overly commercialized like it is back home. I can concentrate more on the religious aspects while at the same time enjoy the somewhat festive atmosphere. For me, I don't decorate until after American Thanksgiving (Nov 26 this year). I can only take 1 holiday at a time!
cynbob said
Brit--good boy, huh? ...What do good boys want for Christmas?
MrsTimebandit said
Deedee......I agree. Here in ...Deedee......I agree. Here in the UK, there've been mince pies for sale in the supermarkets since September........crazy.........!!
'Up there for thinking....down there for dancing.'
'Up there for thinking....down there for dancing.'
britexpat said
cynbob.. ...I can't say on a public forum.. Her indoors may be listening :O)
cynbob said
Brit ...;)
nephi2kph said
im now looking a very good. ...x-mas tree.
"ALWAYS stretch ur HEART & Expand your LOVE so that it TOUCHES not only those whom you GIVE it to, but also those who NEED it so MUCH"
Boston said
Christmas? I will get a ...Christmas? I will get a present.
"Real Love has no Enemies"
timebandit said
Only if you have been a good ...Only if you have been a good boy Boston
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Boston said
If I play and sing 'Silent ...If I play and sing 'Silent Night' I will get my present, believe me, timebandit.
"Real Love has no Enemies"
nephi2kph said
try to sing a filipino song... ...for sure your present will recognized.
"ALWAYS stretch ur HEART & Expand your LOVE so that it TOUCHES not only those whom you GIVE it to, but also those who NEED it so MUCH"
Boston said
What makes you make this ...What makes you make this statement, nephi?
"Real Love has no Enemies"
timebandit said
Luke Skywalker was a very ...Luke Skywalker was a very naughty boy... he kept feeling his fathers presents.
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nephi2kph said
filipinos really love to ........... ...hear western people sing filipino song..really love the accent...didn't ya?
"ALWAYS stretch ur HEART & Expand your LOVE so that it TOUCHES not only those whom you GIVE it to, but also those who NEED it so MUCH"
Boston said
I will consider that, nephi. ...I will consider that, nephi. Maybe I'll get two presents then.
"Real Love has no Enemies"
baldrick2dogs said
Try asking kids what xmas is ...Try asking kids what xmas is all about and I'll bet a pound to a penny they all say Santa, Presents, Turkey dinner, and very few will admit to the birth of Christ unless they are dragged kicking and screaming to mass!
Just a sad reflection of today's consumer driven society.
anitamsilvestre said
Christmas is just around the ...Christmas is just around the corner
and i can feel the loneliness..
this is my 3rd Christmas away from home..
away from my family..
;(
nephi2kph said
anita.... ...this is my 1st x.mas in arab countries..i just hope that spirit is within us...
"ALWAYS stretch ur HEART & Expand your LOVE so that it TOUCHES not only those whom you GIVE it to, but also those who NEED it so MUCH"
Boston said
You'll have a "Blue ...You'll have a "Blue Christmas" then, anita.? Do something about it.
"Real Love has no Enemies"
sir dolly said
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Ice Maiden said
Christmas is what you make ...Christmas is what you make of it.
The smells of baking, decorating the tree, waiting Christmas morning for the presents, listening to carols...aaah sheer bliss.
Also knowing that God loved me enough to send The "One" most precious to him, so that I could be saved. That gives me great hope and makes me strive to better than I am.
Life is like a combination lock;
your job is to find the right numbers,
in the right order, so you can have anything you want.
arnisador_ako said
Christmas live it everyday ...http://www.youtube.c...
bibo said
oh... Christmas.... ...Though I will be flying home, as in every year, this christmas, I must say that Qatar gave me a tremedous spiritual growth in every aspect of my life as a christian.
It peels off the festive show-offs... and what remains is what is simply in the heart.
I am sometimes saddened back at home, when I feel Christmas is so deprived of its true meaning...
With a Christmas feast, and so much attention to decorative details and to guests, I feel as a prisoner of a festive ritual, while I would have loved to do it much differently.
Oh...for those of you who are wondering why don't I do it diffferently, it's to honor my father, who is 78, and longs for having us around him on Christmas eve.
My little son already knows the full birth story, he loves Santa but he knows Santa is only a festivity, while the truth is in our Lord's birth.
Nevertheless, I've been listening to Christmas Carols and Christmas songs in my car since early October...
bibo said
and ... one thing ...I noticed some of the christian posters here refer to Christmas as Xmas.
Though I am in no position to dictate them what to say or what to do, I just thought of posting that it deeply saddens me that some christians un-intentionally remove Christ our Lord from Christmas and replace Him with an "X", an unknown..
I can totally accept this from non-christians but coming from a Christian, it simply saddens me.
I am saying this, with all love and respect to previous posters, please don't feel attacked or offended. I just felt the urge to say it out loud.
nephi2kph said
thanks for the comments bibo.... ...X does not meant something..maybe you just missinterpret..but still the presence is there.
"ALWAYS stretch ur HEART & Expand your LOVE so that it TOUCHES not only those whom you GIVE it to, but also those who NEED it so MUCH"
fresh start said
put the tree up today! ...off to lighting of Christmas Tree in Sharq - Christmas is coming!!
Spent last Christmas here and felt so bad that I have got to fly back to UK this year - shame my husband can't come too, but will be staying with friends, seeing my children eating mince pies, going to church - singing carols and feeling COLD! Just 10 days to go
Can't wait :)
This is picture is obviously NOT me, I don't smoke..
This is picture is obviously NOT me, I don't smoke..
Stone Cold said
I will be back home. Merry ...I will be back home. Merry Christmas.
Boston said
I'll be glad when the [Mod Removed] ...I'll be glad when the [Mod Removed] is over.
britexpat said
Boston.. ...You're getting cynical in your old age. Why not go with the flow. Let the people enjoy themselves for a few days :O)
Eagley said
bibo said "...It peels off ...bibo said "...It peels off the festive show-offs... and what remains is what is simply in the heart.
I am sometimes saddened back at home, when I feel Christmas is so deprived of its true meaning...
With a Christmas feast, and so much attention to decorative details and to guests, I feel as a prisoner of a festive ritual.."
Didn't grow up in the faith and thus, no traditions to get ingrained. To each his/her own and most people have good reasons to do what they do. Some people celebrate but do not really show it as there is nothing to prove to anyone else.
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mjamille28 said
it ain't that bad.. maybe ...it ain't that bad.. maybe only to those who will be celebrating here on their own..
Never regret doing the things that will make you happy.. We have but one life to live and it's too short to dwell on negativities..
britexpat said
I used to love the nativity ...I used to love the nativity plays.. Children full of innocence and without any cynicism participating and enjoying themselves..
TraceyBoots said
Me too BritExpat ...I always tear up at the Christmas plays and the look of wonder on a child's face on Christmas morning when they see that Santa did come and leave them pressies. This year my husband and I are truly blessed and received our best Christmas present ever with the early arrival of our son last week. Although a bit small, Finlay is perfect in every way from his bald little head to his minature little toes. After waitng and praying for years, we are the happiest people alive this Christmas. God Bless and early Season's Greeting to all!
snessy said
Traceyboots, congratulations ...Traceyboots, congratulations on the birth of Finlay - like you say you couldn't have asked for a better present :-)
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britexpat said
Traceyboots.. ...Congratulations. Hope he brings you lots of joy and happiness in the years to come..
blitzen888 said
ahh christmas..... ...1st time to be away with Family....:(
otep said
Merry Christmas to All! ...Merry Christmas to All!
timpet said
Merry Christmas to All!!! ...This is our first Christmas in the Middle East. I feel blessed as I have my family with me.
The true meaning of Christmas is to love and forgive those around you and give your love to God for what he did for us and the birth of Jesus Christ.
edifis said
How Best to celebrate ...How Best to celebrate Christmas at Doha?
'You must find the way!, I've found it. You must find it too...' - Lao Tzu
sandeepkadian said
edifis Get drunk... ...edifis Get drunk...
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edifis said
But where? ...But where?
'You must find the way!, I've found it. You must find it too...' - Lao Tzu
edifis said
Drink what? ...Drink what?
'You must find the way!, I've found it. You must find it too...' - Lao Tzu
sandeepkadian said
Home sweet home :) ...Home sweet home :)
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edifis said
Where is Liquor being sold? ...Where is Liquor being sold?
'You must find the way!, I've found it. You must find it too...' - Lao Tzu
sandeepkadian said
QDC... ...QDC...
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edifis said
Oooh! I don't have liquor ...Oooh! I don't have liquor permit. I guess I will have to go to a bar to enjoy a drink for christmas.
'You must find the way!, I've found it. You must find it too...' - Lao Tzu
sandeepkadian said
I don't have one either ...I don't have one either edifis.. I have some good friends though :)
Anyway let's get drunk together on Christmas, we can always hit a bar :)
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heero_yuy2 said
Don't expect a choir to sing a Christmas carol outside your door ......in any of Qatar residences. :-(
"Everything in this book may be wrong." Illusions: The Adventures of The Reluctant Messiah by Richard Bach
"Everything in this book may be wrong." Illusions: The Adventures of The Reluctant Messiah by Richard Bach
bibo said
Traceyboots... ...Congratulations... It's the best present ever, may your family be blessed!
edifis said
Good Idea Sandeep. PM me ...Good Idea Sandeep. PM me about it. I am ready.
'You must find the way!, I've found it. You must find it too...' - Lao Tzu
progression said
focusing on the spirit of ...focusing on the spirit of Christmas here in Qatar? well, to see simple decor in some department store is in a way heart warming already. considering the fact that this is an islamic country and they are allowing that is a sign of peace.
back home, though it is filled with commercialization, the fact that our family is there, there is no better spirit of Christmas but to be with your love ones.
go and get love ones here. lol
progress
progress
nephi2kph said
correct........ ...good and happy to see that dispite this is an islamic country...you can see christmas decor around and even in public places..
anyways thats a good sign...
Love to have white christmas...HOPEFULLY
"ALWAYS stretch ur HEART & Expand your LOVE so that it TOUCHES not only those whom you GIVE it to, but also those who NEED it so MUCH"
timpet said
We just had our compound's Christmas party!!! ...It was a fun filled Christmas party held in our compound today. The potluck was a bit hit, everyone shared and enjoyed the food. The main event of the party was the special appearance of Santa handling out presents for the kids while parents were so excited taking pictures of their kids sitting on Santa's lap.
With the teamwork and hardwork of everyone involved, this is a successful and unforgettable event as we felt the true spirit of Christmas.
m in doha said
i wish.... ...i wish i'm home this Christmas..... missed my children esp during this festive season.
arabic_nightingale said
We're in a islamic ...We're in a islamic country... what did you expect?
"I am not a native English speaker. So don't mock me for my grammar mistakes."
- anonymous
"Everything happens for a reason..."
nephi2kph said
..... ........(==)
"ALWAYS stretch ur HEART & Expand your LOVE so that it TOUCHES not only those whom you GIVE it to, but also those who NEED it so MUCH"
UkEngQatar said
The spirit of Christmas was ...The spirit of Christmas was lost since that infamous Coca cola Advert. I for one have boycotted Coke since then... Where is my bebsi?
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Biju Abraham said
Lyrics of Silent Night ...Silent night, holy night
All is calm, all is bright
Round yon Virgin Mother and Child
Holy Infant so tender and mild
Sleep in heavenly peace
Sleep in heavenly peace
Silent night, holy night!
Shepherds quake at the sight
Glories stream from heaven afar
Heavenly hosts sing Alleluia!
Christ, the Saviour is born
Christ, the Saviour is born
Silent night, holy night
Son of God, love's pure light
Radiant beams from Thy holy face
With the dawn of redeeming grace
Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth
Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth "
astrogirl said
its absolutely not the same ...its absolutely not the same in anyway how i feel back home when its christmas...
this is the time when i finally thought of feeling the spirit of christmas in my own ways...
I will be donating some clothes to the needy in labor camps... right now, they struggle while working in this cold weather..i hope in this little way i can bring joy in their lonely hearts...
temper is something u cant get rid of... by loosing it...
temper is something u cant get rid of... by loosing it...
nephi2kph said
good deeds astrogirl.....wish you good luck..... ...keep up the good work..thats is one of the true spirit of christmas......thumbs up for you.
"ALWAYS stretch ur HEART & Expand your LOVE so that it TOUCHES not only those whom you GIVE it to, but also those who NEED it so MUCH"
mmyke said
I have been.. ...heading to Moscow for the past few years,,,winter weather, snow at times, and a skating rink right in the middle of Red Square,,,then the Bolshoi, and a few drinks,,,its very nice.
Stone Cold said
Christmas has the obsolute ...Christmas has the obsolute meaning for peace
nephi2kph said
,,,,,,... ........('_')
"ALWAYS stretch ur HEART & Expand your LOVE so that it TOUCHES not only those whom you GIVE it to, but also those who NEED it so MUCH"
d-redd said
merry xmas 2 all Qlers..... ...merry xmas 2 all Qlers.....
nm pretty simple
debeers said
Merry Christmas everyone! ...Merry Christmas everyone!
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nephi2kph said
have a yuletide season to all... ...may this season reminds us of the true meaning of xmas...
happy xmas to all of us...
"ALWAYS stretch ur HEART & Expand your LOVE so that it TOUCHES not only those whom you GIVE it to, but also those who NEED it so MUCH"
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