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Post by tomas on Dec 24, 2016 15:14:37 GMT -8
I'm getting ready to enjoy Kūčios and just wanted to wish everybody a wonderful Christmas Eve, Happy Hanukkah, or Blessed Festivus. To those with whom I have shared a hike or will at some point in the future, Happy Kūčios to you and all those you love. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/K%C5%AB%C4%8Dios |
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Post by absarokanaut on Dec 24, 2016 16:42:46 GMT -8
Priecīgus Ziemassvētkus un laimīgu Jauno gadu
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Post by autumnmist on Dec 24, 2016 16:44:36 GMT -8
That sounds like a nice tradition for the "gathering of the clans." Is there any special significance to cleaning the house and bathing on that day, beyond just good sanitation?
I miss those days when there were so many more family members alive and we had wonderful Christmas get-togethers. The food and camaraderie were wonderful.
it's nice that you're keeping the tradition alive and in practice.
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Post by bluefish on Dec 24, 2016 17:06:54 GMT -8
Thant's wonderful, thanks for sharing that. I hope you and yours have boundless joy in each others company.
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Post by rebeccad on Dec 24, 2016 18:12:14 GMT -8
And a Happy Kūčios back at you! We are having a bit of a gathering of the clan tonight. 14 for dinner. Good thing no one is too wide; the table is really only designed for about 8  That would be my in-laws, their 4 sons, 3 daughters-in-law, 3 grandsons, and 2 girlfriends. |
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Post by fifeplayer on Dec 24, 2016 18:38:37 GMT -8
Vesele vianoce! Just finished Viliga dinner (traditional Slovak variations on themes of cabbage, dough, poppyseed and mushrooms) at our house as well.
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Post by swimswithtrout on Dec 24, 2016 19:21:50 GMT -8
Happy Kūčios to you and everyone else still carrying on old family traditions. We are a Nation built on immigrants. I'm 2/3rd's 2nd gen German, 1/4 2nd gen Swedish, and a bit of Old English and Norwegian in the rest. Tomorrow will be duck stuffed with sauerkraut, Klasse ( a type of German potato dumpling), and sweet and sour carrots, the dishes from my childhood. I'm making my Brussels Sprouts casserole and a few other German styled sides that I've developed through the years as well but it's all about traditions.
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