*Yahooooo!*
Author: Ethel9 Oct
Well Howdy All !!
I sure hope you all doing absolutely wonderful
and enjoying a very delightful weekend so far … woo hooo it’s Saturday ..
I just wuvs the weekend. :)
Things here are pretty good … except break out the
long sleeves and jackets .. cause Fall has definately arrived. Yay! nakapag post na ako :) lalala hapy happy me! ito na yong bagong layout ko, dinelete ko nalang yong drop down menu or theme selection kasi di compatible ang IE at Firefox nakakaloka, suko ako! , :) yong misyon pala namin ni hubby di pa rin tapos, pero weekend medyo rest muna. :) haaay sarap talaga pag weekend!!!
To all my beloved friends thank you sooo much muaaahh…
Ooops..hwag kayong tumawa sa music ko ha! may sumpa yan :) sabayan nyo nalang ang lyrics. :P
The first North American Thanksgiving was celebrated in 1578 when the English Navigator, Martin Frobisher, held a formal ceremony in Newfoundland. He did this to give thanks for surviving the long sea journey, and other settlers arrived in Newfoundland, and the tradition was continued by them.
In 1879, Parliament declared November 6th a national holiday of Thanksgiving. Over the years this date changed, and on January 31, 1957, Parliament declared the second Monday in October of each year to be “A Day of General Thanksgiving for the bountiful harvest with which Canada has been blessed”.
Tradition
Most families in Canada celebrate Thanksgiving with a special dinner for family and friends. The dinner usually includes a roasted turkey and pumpkin pie. Thanksgiving provides an opportunity to look at pioneer life, and it is an ideal time to celebrate the importance of Canadian farmers for all Canadians.
Many families use to have special meal, and go around the table expressing their thankfulness for during the past year. It is a special day for children to spend with their Canadian grandparents, and to appreciate the abundance in everyone’s lives.
Many friends and family members use to get together to convey their thankfulness for the past year.
Facts
Long ago, before the first Europeans arrived in North America, the farmers in Europe held celebrations at harvest time. To give thanks for their good fortune and the abundance of food, the farm workers filled a curved goat’s horn with fruit and grain. This symbol was called a cornucopia or horn of plenty. When they came to Canada they brought this tradition with them.
During the American Revolution, Americans who remained loyal to England moved to Canada where they brought the customs and practices of the American Thanksgiving to Canada. There are many similarities between the two Thanksgivings such as the cornucopia and the pumpkin pie. According to one Canadian resource the Canadian table usually features venison and waterfowl over turkey. However, a professor from Durham College tells us that in Southern Ontario eating waterfowl or venison at Thanksgiving has never happened and that the turkey or/and ham is the featured food.
Whatever is on your agenda for this weekend, may it be a safe and happy one for you.
Tender Gentle Hugs to each of you and have a great weekend…
*Busy*
Author: Ethel6 Oct
Hellow gals, di pa tapos site ko!
Yong isa ko ring site ang Ethelworld trinatransfer ko sa linux server from my windows server, kaya duble trabaho ko “brrr” gals, kong bibisita kayo dun, let me know kong my red x ‘k? Thankz! Tsaka kelan ko kaya ‘to matapos, on and off ako sa puter kasi may mission kami ni hubby in our personal life. :) :P
Uunahin ko muna life ko bago dito ok? :)
Sorry talaga gals, pag di ako makadalaw sa mga tahanan nyo, promis pag di na ako busy babawi ako. ingatz!
*Watch Your Character*
Author: Ethel3 Oct
Well, i would love to share this wonderful story, read it or else you miss something in your life! hehehe…
A long time ago, There was an Emperor
who told his horseman that if he could ride
on his horse and cover as much land area
as he likes,
then the Emperor would give him the area
of land he has covered.
Sure enough, the horseman
quickly jumped onto his horse and rode as fast
as possible to cover as much land area
as he could.
He kept on riding and riding, whipping the horse
to go as fast as possible.
When he as hungry or tired, he did not stop
because he wanted to cover as much area as possible.
Came to a oint when he had covered a substantial area
and he was exhausted and was dying.
Then he asked himself,
“Why did I push myself so hard
to cover so much land area?
Now I am dying and I only need
a very small area to bury myself.”
The above story is similar with the journey
of our Life. We push very hard everyday
to make more money, to gain power and recognition. We neglect our health,
time with our family and to appreciate
the surrounding beauty and the hobbies we love.
One day when we look back,
we will realize that we don’t really need
that much, but then we cannot
turn back time
for what we have missed.
Life is not about making money,
acquiring power or recognition.
Life is definitely not about work!
Work is only necessary to keep us living
so as to enjoy the beauty and pleasures of life.
Life is a balance of Work and Play,
Family and Personal time.
You have to decide how you want
to balance your Life.
Define your priorities, realize what you
are able to compromise but always
let some of your decisions be based
on your instincts.
(heart not mind)
Happiness is the meaning and
the purpose of Life,
the whole aim of human existence.
So, take it easy,
do what you want to do
and appreciate nature.
Life is fragile.Life is short.Do not take Life for granted.
Live a balanced lifestyle and enjoy Life!
Watch your thoughts; they become words.
Watch your words; they become actions.
Watch your actions; they become habits.
Watch your habits; they become character.
Watch your character; it becomes your destiny…
big big bear hugs to all and I love you all … May God Bless You and watch over
you and may your weekend be wonderful and relaxing and filled with lots
of love n laughter and plenty of wishes that all come true …
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