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       Re: Preparing for Christmas 2020?
       By: oogyda Date: December 29, 2019, 9:18 am
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       Another choice
       Eika Box of 20 Finest Beeswax Tree Candles Honey Yellow 100
       Percent Beeswax High 10.5 Centimeters
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       Re: Preparing for Christmas 2020?
       By: Amara Date: December 29, 2019, 1:06 pm
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       What do they mean by saying those candles are not for ears?
       That's got to mean something other than what I think it might
       mean.
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       Re: Preparing for Christmas 2020?
       By: violinp Date: December 29, 2019, 1:13 pm
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       [quote author=Amara link=topic=1459.msg44407#msg44407
       date=1577646371]
       What do they mean by saying those candles are not for ears?
       That's got to mean something other than what I think it might
       mean.
       [/quote]
       Some people candle their ears to get wax to come out.
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       Re: Preparing for Christmas 2020?
       By: Aleko Date: December 29, 2019, 1:24 pm
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       [quote]Another choice
       Eika Box of 20 Finest Beeswax Tree Candles Honey Yellow 100
       Percent Beeswax High 10.5 Centimeters
  HTML https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DECO30E/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_vnmcEb6668J4F[/quote]
       Jackpot! That's exactly what I needed, and I have ordered them
       already. (I should have figured that the Germans wouldn't give
       up using real candles for the Weihnachtsbaum as feebly as the
       British have.) Thank you!
       [quote]I'm interested in what kind of holders you use for
       thise.[/quote]
       They look a bit like this, except that mine have a clip to hold
       the candle, instead of a socket.
       
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       The bottom part clips on to a branch, and there's a ball joint
       between the clip and the candleholder part; so that even if the
       clip isn't vertical, you can twist the candleholder so that the
       candle is vertical.
       #Post#: 44412--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Preparing for Christmas 2020?
       By: otterwoman Date: December 29, 2019, 3:11 pm
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       I never found my Christmas curtains or table runner, so I will
       be looking for clearance Christmas fabric to make new ones for
       next year. This will also guarantee that I find the original
       ones before next December. I also want to find more decor for
       the house. I just never got into the spirit this year, I think I
       need more decorations.
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       Re: Preparing for Christmas 2020?
       By: Kimberami Date: December 30, 2019, 9:42 am
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       Right after Thanksgiving this year, a pipe in the bathroom
       burst. The back half of the house was soaked. I hadn't gotten
       much done for Christmas, and I was overwhelmed with the time,
       mess, and expense of the repairs and replacement. Luckily our
       insurance came through, and we were able to get back to normal
       by Christmas eve. DD's bathroom and bedroom were in the part of
       the house that was ruined. Her Christmas present was letting her
       pick out her paint & flooring for the two rooms. I got her some
       new curtains and a bathroom curtain/rug combo to round it out. I
       was really at a loss for everyone else. I scrambled for everyone
       else, and it was so stressful. It was hard to get into the
       spirit.
       I already have put together a list for 2020. I'll do a little
       bit every month. It will be my own Christmas club. I don't want
       to take the chance of something ruining Christmas again.
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       Re: Preparing for Christmas 2020?
       By: Amara Date: December 30, 2019, 10:53 am
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       Kimpossible, your mention of the Christmas Club rang some vague
       memories in me and I googled it. I had actually forgotten all
       about it for decades but reading about it brought it all back.
       What a great idea you have of making your own by doing your
       holiday shopping ahead of time. I kind of do it as well, as I
       come across things, but I like the sense of bringing a formality
       to it as it were. I'm going to do the same thing..
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       Re: Preparing for Christmas 2020?
       By: gmatoy Date: December 30, 2019, 6:42 pm
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       [quote author=Amara link=topic=1459.msg44449#msg44449
       date=1577724792]
       Kimpossible, your mention of the Christmas Club rang some vague
       memories in me and I googled it. I had actually forgotten all
       about it for decades but reading about it brought it all back.
       What a great idea you have of making your own by doing your
       holiday shopping ahead of time. I kind of do it as well, as I
       come across things, but I like the sense of bringing a formality
       to it as it were. I'm going to do the same thing..
       [/quote]
       I do this with my sewing projects for Christmas. I start early
       and just keep plugging along. I got side tracked this year with
       a surgery and now I'm having another one soon. But before I go
       in, I will cut out and serge lounging pants for everyone! I have
       3 weeks and I'm determined!
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       Re: Preparing for Christmas 2020?
       By: Rho Date: December 30, 2019, 9:39 pm
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       If you are starting so early in the year I insist on sharing
       some of the memorable gifts I sent to a friend in the past.
       Different years I sent themed socks, paper napkins, or stickers.
       I shopped the entire year prior to find everything
       Jan--snowmen, winter
       Feb ---valentines, Mardi Gras, or Academy Awards
       March--St Patricks Day
       April--Easter
       May---spring flowers
       June---graduation
       July---- Independence Day, baseball
       August---beachy or travel
       Sept--back to school
       October--Halloween, Fall
       November--Thanksgiving, football
       December--Christmas
       Can you tell we are American?  ;~)
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       Re: Preparing for Christmas 2020?
       By: Jayhawk Date: December 31, 2019, 1:12 pm
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       Pruning my Christmas card and letter to list so we only send to
       those who say they enjoy our letter or who reciprocate. Bah,
       humbug.
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