Beautiful family Diane,you're blessed. And that picture on the stairs does remind me of the brady bunch(: Love the snuggie on Bob,so cute! Merry Christmas.
Hi Diane, I wasn't sure what boxing day was myself, know we it is another Christmas holiday in the uk. So looked it up. I learned something new today,yeah!
Boxing day was traditionally a day the servants had a day off from their duties. Because of this the gentry would eat cold cuts and have a buffet style feast prepared by the servants in advance. In modern times many families will still follow this tradition by eating a family style buffet lunch, with cold cuts rather than a full cooked meal. It is a time for family, parlour games and sports in the UK. The traditional recorded celebration of Boxing Day has long included giving money and other gifts to boxing organizers, who were needy and in service positions. The European tradition has been dated to the Middle Ages, but the exact origin is unknown and there are some claims that it goes back to the late Roman/early Christian era; metal boxes were placed outside churches used to collect special offerings tied to the Feast of Saint Stephen.[1] In the United Kingdom it certainly became a custom of the nineteenth century Victorians for tradesmen to collect their "Christmas boxes" or gifts in return for good and reliable service throughout the year on the day after Christmas.[2] The exact etymology of the term "Boxing" is unclear, with several competing theories, none of which are clearly true.[3] The establishment of Boxing Day as a defined public holiday under the legislation that created the UK's Bank Holidays started the separation of 'Boxing Day' from the 'Feast of St Stephen' and today it is almost entirely a secular holiday with a tradition of shopping and post Christmas sales starting.
Thew, now you can have a cuppa, after all that,lol!
Oh it soo" Brady" and Bob is he a little french bull dog? My husband and I love them!!! We just got a new rescue pup .He is a mix of yorkie and maltese. Good thing he is cute as his name is Scooter but should be "toot and puddles" because all he does is pass gas and all over the house !!
Hi Diane- Thanks for visiting my blog and leaving such a nice comment. We're almost neighbors. I grew up just south of Erie on the other side of Meadville! I now live in Hermitage, Pa. What a good looking family and that little dog is soooo cute! Smiles- Melissa
Great pics Diane!! Looks like you had a very warm, happy Christmas with your family. I have to say that Frenchie is just too too cute! I almost bought one of those snuggies for my dogs...
You have a very attractive family! Love the Brady Bunch Picture. Your pictures are beautiful, you can tell your family had a wonderful Christmas. My best wishes ,Thanks for sharing, Sincerely, Jonny
Hi Diane! I agree with everyone, your family is beautiful. Love the the pic with Bob and his new Snuggie too! Hope all your Christmas wishes came true. Have a wonderful New Year's Celebration!
What a gorgeous family!! And a gorgeous Mom to boot....ok Dad...you too! Diane your blog is wonderful and so interesting!!...when I settle in after the New Year....I want to blog more and especially yours!! You are better than an expert and you just started!! Congratulations!! sherry
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Beautiful family Diane,you're blessed. And that picture on the stairs does remind me of the brady bunch(: Love the snuggie on Bob,so cute! Merry Christmas.
ReplyDeleteLove the photos!!!
ReplyDeleteThe one thing I told everyone NOT to get me was a snuggie!! We have a running joke about them! It does look cute on Bob though! :)
What beautiful photos of you and your family! great doggie photo's too. Have a great day!
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Julie
Merry Christmas, Diane!! You have such a beautiful family, and I love the new Snuggie for Bob!!
ReplyDeleteHi Diane, I wasn't sure what boxing day was myself, know we it is another Christmas holiday in the uk. So looked it up.
ReplyDeleteI learned something new today,yeah!
Boxing day was traditionally a day the servants had a day off from their duties. Because of this the gentry would eat cold cuts and have a buffet style feast prepared by the servants in advance. In modern times many families will still follow this tradition by eating a family style buffet lunch, with cold cuts rather than a full cooked meal. It is a time for family, parlour games and sports in the UK.
The traditional recorded celebration of Boxing Day has long included giving money and other gifts to boxing organizers, who were needy and in service positions. The European tradition has been dated to the Middle Ages, but the exact origin is unknown and there are some claims that it goes back to the late Roman/early Christian era; metal boxes were placed outside churches used to collect special offerings tied to the Feast of Saint Stephen.[1]
In the United Kingdom it certainly became a custom of the nineteenth century Victorians for tradesmen to collect their "Christmas boxes" or gifts in return for good and reliable service throughout the year on the day after Christmas.[2] The exact etymology of the term "Boxing" is unclear, with several competing theories, none of which are clearly true.[3]
The establishment of Boxing Day as a defined public holiday under the legislation that created the UK's Bank Holidays started the separation of 'Boxing Day' from the 'Feast of St Stephen' and today it is almost entirely a secular holiday with a tradition of shopping and post Christmas sales starting.
Thew, now you can have a cuppa, after all that,lol!
Wonderful Family Photos, Diane. Looks like a Merry Christmas at your house. Have a wonderful week and Happy New Year.
ReplyDeleteThanks Diane, I love arranging rooms!!
ReplyDeleteOh it soo" Brady" and Bob is he a little french bull dog? My husband and I love them!!! We just got a new rescue pup .He is a mix of yorkie and maltese. Good thing he is cute as his name is Scooter but should be "toot and puddles" because all he does is pass gas and all over the house !!
ReplyDeleteThank you for your comments. What a lovely family! Beautiful, soft work as well. Have a wonderful New Year!!!
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Hi Diane-
ReplyDeleteThanks for visiting my blog and leaving such a nice comment. We're almost neighbors. I grew up just south of Erie on the other side of Meadville! I now live in Hermitage, Pa.
What a good looking family and that little dog is soooo cute!
Smiles-
Melissa
Hello Diane! Thanks so much for commenting on my blog! Your's is absolutely wonderful. And what a wonderful family you have! Have a great new year!
ReplyDeleteGreat pics Diane!! Looks like you had a very warm, happy Christmas with your family. I have to say that Frenchie is just too too cute! I almost bought one of those snuggies for my dogs...
ReplyDeleteOh wow! What a gorgeous family you have!!
ReplyDeleteLove the pup with the snuggie too! I got one also :)
Happy New Year Diane!!
OMG...gorgeous family and the most precious face on Bob...and the snuggie....aaawwwww...!!I want to go get one for Ozzie too..!!
ReplyDeleteYou have a very attractive family! Love the Brady Bunch Picture. Your pictures are beautiful, you can tell your family had a wonderful Christmas. My best wishes ,Thanks for sharing, Sincerely, Jonny
ReplyDeleteDiane, you have a beautiful family! Such a great idea to do the Brady Bunch picture. I especially liked Bob in his snuggie! Twyla
ReplyDeleteHi Diane! I agree with everyone, your family is beautiful. Love the the pic with Bob and his new Snuggie too! Hope all your Christmas wishes came true. Have a wonderful New Year's Celebration!
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Lisa :)
What a gorgeous family!! And a gorgeous Mom to boot....ok Dad...you too! Diane your blog is wonderful and so interesting!!...when I settle in after the New Year....I want to blog more and especially yours!! You are better than an expert and you just started!! Congratulations!! sherry
ReplyDeleteSuch beautiful family photos. What can one say about Bob. He is just too cute!
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