Christmas is THE season for nostalgia and imagination. It always amazes me how humankind has certain pictures in its collective head which seem to be culturally pre-programmed. For instance, in this driest continent on earth we hanker for green lawns and European style gardens - even when we use native plants. People who live in tropical and sub-tropical Australia seem to have this deep yearning to plant palm trees - in spite of the fact that there are only one or two species native to Australia - and they are not coastal and nor do they bear coconuts. A drop of Anglo blood seems to program one for a predeliction for a Victorian or Dickensian Christmas even if it can never be a white one in Australia.
So, dear Reader, if you have not yet discovered Victoriana magazine, get yourself over there for inspiration on trimming the tree, different cards, and activities for children. It is a delight.
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Victoriana magazine looks enticing!
Oh how I miss Australia and miss the days when I was younger and in Australia... I need to come home... I am just to homesick... over here in Florida, USA...
I see from the ticker on your blog that it won't be too long before you come home. To stay? And if so, in Toronto? Or somewhere else.
Thank you for dropping on by. And if you and Mike want a rant and rave on the political scene, pop across to The Eagle's Nest. The Anzac Bikkie recipes are on Oz Tucker.
Blessings and bliss
BTW, forgot to mention - Fliss. I love the Bib and Bub avatar.
Blessings and bliss
HI Miss Eagle, just dropping by to say HI, and also to say thank you for the lovely afternoon I had with you and Gina today. It was great fun, and it was wonderful to finally meet you in person.
Hope you have a wonderful Christmas and a safe and happy New year.
Take care, hugs, Meow
Hi Miss Eagle.
Just popped over from Meow's to
wish you a very Merry Christmas.
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