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do we you believe that people from foreign countries should try to change the ways of their adopted country to their own customs, food etc
What are members of the community going to do to celebrate the Christmas season with family & friends
When is the best time to put up Christmas decorations and the idle date to take them down. As everyone has a different opinion on when to do Christmas decorations in different countries.
Family traditions are an important part of our Christmas celebrations. What are some of your family Christmas traditions?
Sometimes I find it difficult to get a gift that can make people appreciate mostly due to that they already own one or not interesting enough. But I discover that since COVID people tend to like plants as gift. Any take for this?
Given we have hardly any cases in the country now, if all stays the same it looks like Christmas here will not be too different from usual We are out of lockdowns and restrictions are lifting all the time. The employment situation is still not great, with quite a few needing govt support, until they can get back on their feet. Things are starting to pick up locally, so hopefully this will be soon. I will be spending less this year on presents, as I need to save due to a...
Hi All, just wanted to know your views and how you feel about Christmas this year with all the uncertainty we have had with covid. Personally no matter what year it is I feel it has lost its "magic", it has become very commercialised with retailers advertising their Christmas sales weeks before the actual event and in doing so I think this puts lots of pressure on many people to buy gifts for others, which they cant really afford. Now fast forward to this year, as...
I have a boyfriend who is from Africa and I'm white nz women and he has lived in nz for 30 yrs but gets alot of racial comments even from nz people. It's so sad that people worry about the colour of someone's skin. He is part of nz like I am.
With all the stress associated with being able to afford Christmas gifts, I and my and extended family all try to make an original present - like a hand done painting - sprinkled with 'gold' dust you can get from the dollar shop, home made granola or just painted glass bottles with dried herbs from the garden. So much more satisfying than an expensive present and much more appreciated. Lots of fun as well. :)
The aim is to remove all the cards in the least number of moves. However the points awarded don't reflect this. Why?
It has been awhile I thought I would update on my progress. I am 8 pounds shy to be in onderland as they call it. I began at 258 pounds when I started. I am at 209 pounds now
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