Hi Paul,

Thank You for the Maori greeting.

I'm still hoping that others will join in - even those
that are not Christians. There are other celebrations
in December apart from Christmas that people can mention.
Hanukkah is one that comes to mind - even though it's
now over - it's worth acknowledging.

Warmth of Joy
Glow of Prosperity
Sparkle of Happiness
May you be Blessed
With All of these
And More!

Wishing You
happy
Hannukkah!

Full of Beauty and Light.

Thank You Paul for Mele Kalikimaka.

Mele Kalikimaka is the thing to say
On a bright Hawaiian Christmas day
That's the island greeting that we send to you
From the land where palm trees sway...

Hi Foxy,

2021 has not been a great year for many Australians, a disaster for some here and elsewhere. Spoke with our "family" in Fiji, my good mate there has had no income for nearly 2 years now, but he continues to help out with the charity 'Fiji Kids', delivering much needed Xmas hampers to needy families this week. Xmas is a special time for most of us, and we should be thankful we live in such a good country.

To all Australians of all political persuasions and faiths,

Merry Christmas and a Happy New year.

Here's a few more Aussie Christmas songs:

Across the plains one Christmas night
Three drovers riding fe, fey, fley
Looked up and saw a starry light
More radiant than the Milky Way

And on their hearts such wonder fell
They sang with joy, "Noel! Noel!"

The air was dry with summer heat
And smoke was on the yellow moon
But from the heavens faint and sweet
Came floating down a wondrous tune

And as they heard they sang full well
Those drovers three, "Noel! Noel!"

The black swans flew across the sky
The wild dogs called across the plain
The starry lustre blazed on high
Still echoed on the heavenly strain
And still they sang "Noel! Noel!"
Those drover three "Noel! Noel!"

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Out on the plains the brolgas are dancing
Lifting their feet like warhorses prancing
Up to the sun the woodlarks go winging
Faint in the dawn light echoes their singing
Crana! Orana! Orana to Christmas Day

Down where the tree ferns grow by the river
There where the waters sparkle and quiver
Deep in the gullies bell birds are chiming
Softly and sweetly their lyric notes rhyming
Orana! Orana! Orana to Christmas Day

Friar birds sip the nectar of flowers
Currawongs chant in wattle tree bowers
In the blue ranges lorikeets calling
Carols of bush birds rising and falling
Orana! Orana! Orana to Christmas Day

The Telegraphists Greeting;

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