http://allholidaysarein.gather.com Recent Articles on Gather by Holidays - all and every - year after year en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 Fri, 01 Jan 2010 23:05:25 GMT 2010-01-01T23:05:25Z en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 http://www.gather.com/images/header/logo_gather.gif http://www.gather.com/ http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977971121&grpId=3659174697251625&nav=Groupspace Just want to say a quick Happy New Year to all my Gather friends! Fri, 01 Jan 2010 06:02:51 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977971121&grpId=3659174697251625&nav=Groupspace Selene N. 2010-01-01T06:02:51Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977971028&grpId=3659174697251625&nav=Groupspace It's about 10am here in Missouri. Two hours until the ball drops and rings in a new year. My kids are at their grandparents until Saturday, so my husband and I could get a much needed break for a . . . Fri, 01 Jan 2010 04:13:02 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977971028&grpId=3659174697251625&nav=Groupspace Monica H. 2010-01-01T04:13:02Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977970900&grpId=3659174697251625&nav=Groupspace I was in the middle of things and put down the digital camera's SD memory card on the couch. When I came back, it was gone. Kyleigh was playing by the stairway at that time, but I knew she was playing . . . Fri, 01 Jan 2010 00:57:54 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977970900&grpId=3659174697251625&nav=Groupspace Selene N. 2010-01-01T00:57:54Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977970687&grpId=3659174697251625&nav=Groupspace The ending and beginning meet face to face in January. For a brief moment history and future collide producing hope for the path before us. Happy New Year ! Thu, 31 Dec 2009 21:11:57 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977970687&grpId=3659174697251625&nav=Groupspace Terry M. 2009-12-31T21:11:57Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977970431&grpId=3659174697251625&nav=Groupspace Here are the lyrics to the traditional New Year's song Auld Lang Syne.  For those who don't know, the phrase auld lang syne can be translated to mean "times gone past" or "the good old days."  . . . Thu, 31 Dec 2009 17:46:41 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977970431&grpId=3659174697251625&nav=Groupspace Holly Hollenbeck 2009-12-31T17:46:41Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977970412&grpId=3659174697251625&nav=Groupspace As we ring in the new year, many of us look for words of encouragement and hope for this symbolic marker in our lives.  Here are some excellenct New Year's quotes to keep in mind for 2010. . . . Thu, 31 Dec 2009 17:23:41 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977970412&grpId=3659174697251625&nav=Groupspace Holly Hollenbeck 2009-12-31T17:23:41Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977921846&grpId=3659174697251625&nav=Groupspace So you chose to stay home rather than brave the large rowdy crowd that assembles in New York's Times Square for hours, even days in advance of the infamous "Ball drop".  That's alright you can watch . . . Thu, 31 Dec 2009 16:13:37 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977921846&grpId=3659174697251625&nav=Groupspace M C. 2009-12-31T16:13:37Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977970171&grpId=3659174697251625&nav=Groupspace Politically Correct 12 Days of Christmas On the 12th day of the Eurocentrically imposed midwinter festival, my significant other in a consenting adult, monogamous relationship gave to me: TWELVE males . . . Thu, 31 Dec 2009 13:59:59 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977970171&grpId=3659174697251625&nav=Groupspace Michael C. 2009-12-31T13:59:59Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977969833&grpId=3659174697251625&nav=Groupspace Unfortunately, the wonderful vacation was always too short.  Originally we were going to head back to DC after the Sunday morning's church service.  But the weather report said there would . . . Thu, 31 Dec 2009 08:30:14 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977969833&grpId=3659174697251625&nav=Groupspace Selene N. 2009-12-31T08:30:14Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977969863&grpId=3659174697251625&nav=Groupspace (12/30/2009) This afternoon, Kyleigh sang the ABC song from A to Z, including the last part, "Now I know my ABCs, next time won't you sing with me!" All by herself!  I didn't sing a word with . . . Thu, 31 Dec 2009 08:23:31 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977969863&grpId=3659174697251625&nav=Groupspace Selene N. 2009-12-31T08:23:31Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977969775&grpId=3659174697251625&nav=Groupspace I forgot to post these pictures I found on another memory card - After the first round of gift opening on Christmas Day, Kyleigh was playing with the ornaments on the Christmas tree with aunt . . . Thu, 31 Dec 2009 07:12:35 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977969775&grpId=3659174697251625&nav=Groupspace Selene N. 2009-12-31T07:12:35Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977969764&grpId=3659174697251625&nav=Groupspace Today (12/30/2009) is Kyleigh's birthday and she turns 3! We baked a cake and had a small private party with just us and grandparents on the phone. I will be posting some pictures as soon as I can (but . . . Thu, 31 Dec 2009 06:42:59 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977969764&grpId=3659174697251625&nav=Groupspace Selene N. 2009-12-31T06:42:59Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977969274&grpId=3659174697251625&nav=Groupspace There were three favorites this year. In the order of my preference here goes.   The first one is of my sister-in-law sitting, looking at her child and grand children. Admiring them and at the . . . Wed, 30 Dec 2009 22:58:07 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977969274&grpId=3659174697251625&nav=Groupspace Vivian P. 2009-12-30T22:58:07Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977969170&grpId=3659174697251625&nav=Groupspace New Year's Eve 2010 - those looking to the sky will see hope, fireworks and a blue moon.  According to National Geographic, the last time a blue moon graced the sky on New Year's Eve was in . . . Wed, 30 Dec 2009 21:05:26 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977969170&grpId=3659174697251625&nav=Groupspace Holly Hollenbeck 2009-12-30T21:05:26Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977969143&grpId=3659174697251625&nav=Groupspace   Happy New Year! Feliz Año Nuevo! Hau`oli Makahiki Hou!       Wed, 30 Dec 2009 20:59:05 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977969143&grpId=3659174697251625&nav=Groupspace Sonia M. 2009-12-30T20:59:05Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977969119&grpId=3659174697251625&nav=Groupspace Click here for a New Year's Trivia Test .   I only got 38% right.     I guess New Year's Eve/Day is not my favorite celebration, nor one on which I've ever . . . Wed, 30 Dec 2009 20:28:44 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977969119&grpId=3659174697251625&nav=Groupspace Marilyn M. 2009-12-30T20:28:44Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977968745&grpId=3659174697251625&nav=Groupspace Whew, there were about 450 photos submitted for the Looks A Lot Like Christmas theme. That's a lot to chose winners from. I tried to select the best taken and most creative photos, that when combined . . . Wed, 30 Dec 2009 15:50:29 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977968745&grpId=3659174697251625&nav=Groupspace Marianne R. 2009-12-30T15:50:29Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977968736&grpId=3659174697251625&nav=Groupspace Continuing with the second round of gift opening... Grandma got a collage of grandkids photos. "Wow," it looked like cousin A had never seen this before. He got off his mom's laps and walked over . . . Wed, 30 Dec 2009 15:34:18 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977968736&grpId=3659174697251625&nav=Groupspace Selene N. 2009-12-30T15:34:18Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977968658&grpId=3659174697251625&nav=Groupspace In the evening, we headed to uncle J's house for a second round of gift opening. They had already done their own gifts, so Kyleigh got to play with some brand new toys cousin J had just received. . . . Wed, 30 Dec 2009 14:38:08 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977968658&grpId=3659174697251625&nav=Groupspace Selene N. 2009-12-30T14:38:08Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977968134&grpId=3659174697251625&nav=Groupspace Today was such a wonderful day. I spent the day with my boyfriend, Christian. We wandered around the mall just talking and holding hands. We went shopping a bit in the stores and he bought me a beautiful . . . Wed, 30 Dec 2009 04:33:25 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977968134&grpId=3659174697251625&nav=Groupspace BellaTwine 23 2009-12-30T04:33:25Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977968079&grpId=3659174697251625&nav=Groupspace Kyleigh was playing with Daddy's vocabulary cards from back when he was taking Chinese class.  The vocabulary she pulled out was "Boy", so we started asking her whether someone is a boy or a girl. . . . Wed, 30 Dec 2009 03:41:59 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977968079&grpId=3659174697251625&nav=Groupspace Selene N. 2009-12-30T03:41:59Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977967691&grpId=3659174697251625&nav=Groupspace It's a silicone tea infuser, just one of the great gifts I got. I think it is so cute. It's soft and flexable and has a lid/saucer .I also recieved several special teas.  I love tea hot or cold. . . . Tue, 29 Dec 2009 21:21:48 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977967691&grpId=3659174697251625&nav=Groupspace Vivian P. 2009-12-29T21:21:48Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977966468&grpId=3659174697251625&nav=Groupspace This is the quickest and easiest dip recipe you'll ever find!  3 ingredients and 3 steps!   Depending on the size of your party, you can adjust the amount of the ingredients.  . . . Tue, 29 Dec 2009 17:59:50 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977966468&grpId=3659174697251625&nav=Groupspace Holly Hollenbeck 2009-12-29T17:59:50Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977967397&grpId=3659174697251625&nav=Groupspace Get your new calendars and get ready for the New Year!  Here is a list of all the holidays coming up in 2010.       January Friday, 1st - New Year's . . . Tue, 29 Dec 2009 17:54:18 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977967397&grpId=3659174697251625&nav=Groupspace Holly Hollenbeck 2009-12-29T17:54:18Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977967370&grpId=3659174697251625&nav=Groupspace Whether you're looking for an easy entree for your New Year's party or just looking for a tasty dinner for your family, you've found it!  This Creamy Greek Chicken and Rice is a twist . . . Tue, 29 Dec 2009 17:16:18 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977967370&grpId=3659174697251625&nav=Groupspace Holly Hollenbeck 2009-12-29T17:16:18Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977967299&grpId=3659174697251625&nav=Groupspace The stars twinkling reflect off of everything The smile on your face spreads across to mine Away from the madness the holidays can bring Finally everything is fine Presents wrapped around our Christmas . . . Tue, 29 Dec 2009 16:15:04 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977967299&grpId=3659174697251625&nav=Groupspace BellaTwine 23 2009-12-29T16:15:04Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977966496&grpId=3659174697251625&nav=Groupspace Continuing with the gift opening...    I got a set of Cold Stone ice cream flavored lip balms. Grandpa got something but I can't remember what it was. Now this.  It . . . Tue, 29 Dec 2009 04:59:26 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977966496&grpId=3659174697251625&nav=Groupspace Selene N. 2009-12-29T04:59:26Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977966434&grpId=3659174697251625&nav=Groupspace Continuing with the gift opening...    "Wow! What's this?" The next gift Kyleigh got was a construction worker's hat and tool set. Now Kyleigh has her own . . . Tue, 29 Dec 2009 03:47:18 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977966434&grpId=3659174697251625&nav=Groupspace Selene N. 2009-12-29T03:47:18Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977966410&grpId=3659174697251625&nav=Groupspace Continuing with the gift opening...  Aunt R got a set of cute Snowman salt and pepper shakers.  I got a similar set as well. It's Daddy's turn again and he got a tomato planter. . . . Tue, 29 Dec 2009 03:01:07 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977966410&grpId=3659174697251625&nav=Groupspace Selene N. 2009-12-29T03:01:07Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977966399&grpId=3659174697251625&nav=Groupspace Three Steps Forward, Two Steps Back by Marilyn Mackenzie It happens every year. Just a few days after our New Year’s celebrations, we begin to give up hope for achieving . . . Tue, 29 Dec 2009 02:41:20 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977966399&grpId=3659174697251625&nav=Groupspace Marilyn M. 2009-12-29T02:41:20Z