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| 21. 29 Dec 2009 05:07 | ||
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The president of the Union of Butchers was interviewed on TV about the meat sales for Christmas. He said lamb was the best sold meat and added that he supposed ASADO or beef ribs will be the best sold meat on New Year according to his experience. |
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| 22. 29 Dec 2009 05:09 | ||
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I believe that God gave man free will... So who am I to judge anyones use of that free will... |
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| 23. 29 Dec 2009 05:10 | ||
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lol @ the butcher... |
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| 24. 29 Dec 2009 05:20 | ||
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OK I understand. |
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| 25. 29 Dec 2009 07:36 | ||
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(eying matthew thoughtfully....) |
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| 26. 29 Dec 2009 08:10 | ||
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Ah... Well put dearest Q... but I say to you... |
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| 27. 29 Dec 2009 08:11 | ||
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Ptttptttt... |
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| 28. 29 Dec 2009 08:30 | ||
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Should I ask forgiveness for my "Ptttpttt" Nanni-nanni-boo-boo??? |
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| 29. 29 Dec 2009 08:42 | ||
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Matthew: so according to what you say, people shpould go to church in hope of finding some beggers and thieves there? (Well, God knows you can find plenty of them in my country when you enter a church, but it still makes little sense to me. Christmas is indeed about the birth of Jesus Christ, but the word birth implies family. At least how it sounds to me.) In Romania, people spend Christmas at home, around the Christmas tree, receiving carollers , enjoying the curiosity of the little ones for the Santa's gifts and usually a joyful meal with friends, family, neighbours. There's a tradition for pork (pigs are cut the 20th of December) and Romanians usually make a special dish named 'sarmale' (it's read just as spelled for those who know Spanish. both 'a' -s are pronounced just like in'Cristmas' and 'e' as in 'smell' ..for those who dont |
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| 30. 29 Dec 2009 08:52 | ||
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I find it interesting that you home in on Christmas and Easter as dates that should be celebrated religiously but which many people celebrate in a secular manner. I say this because the actually dates of both are those of pagan celebrations which were assigned Christian sacred days to help ease the transition of pagans into Christianity. From what I understand Christ's actual birthday would be sometime in March so one could ask why you celebrate the birth of Christ on a day that isn't his birthday. |
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| 31. 29 Dec 2009 10:11 | ||
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Any read Christian knows that the dates are skewed... (Aug)... Sorry if I sounded accusatory... Was just making conversation about cultural differences... |
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| 32. 29 Dec 2009 10:18 | ||
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Hoping I didn't sound accusatory either. Just putting another point of view out there. I know well of your love for your savior and desire to share him. (And I think- like me- you enjoy a friendly debate and learning new info) |
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| 33. 29 Dec 2009 11:37 | ||
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Love hearing about everyone's traditions. My grand daughter's Christmas concert this year was devoted to exploring how other countries celebrate. Very interesting! |
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| 34. 29 Dec 2009 15:01 | ||
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When the girls were younger they would be part of the Christmas program put on at our church. So cute to watch the little ones sing, all dressed up and on their best behavior. The younger ones sing or recite pieces they have memorized. The older ones may play instruments and sing. Often they preform a little play related to the meaning of Christmas. When the program is over they are given a bag filled with nuts and candy and an mandarin orange. |
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). Sarmale are meat in cabbage actually. The traditional cake is called 'cozonac'.
