tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post6289150992885626403..comments2023-06-10T22:42:19.087+10:00Comments on Australasian Christian Writers: CHRISTMAS SURVIVALUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post-12591105440887683242013-12-23T15:01:22.654+11:002013-12-23T15:01:22.654+11:00Time with family is a special joy, singing Christm...Time with family is a special joy, singing Christmas carols and especially those that don't just leave the baby in the manger but tell more of what Jesus did on the cross, eg What Child is This which goes to the tune of Greensleeves - an absolute favourite for me. Reading yes, and especially re-reading the Christmas story in the Bible. And I'm with you about shopping early-- far less stressful. All the tips are good Catherine but I especially love the first one.Dalehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14217918666756258037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post-15413809484917168652013-12-22T21:59:54.794+11:002013-12-22T21:59:54.794+11:00I always relax with a book, including usually afte...I always relax with a book, including usually after my head full of the day still hits the pillow at night and I need to switch off. However, these days I am thankful for the Kindle so I don't disturb my husband with the beside lamp on - and can read longer too. A great post, Catherine..Mary Hawkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12603850711168486457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post-25620724583598989062013-12-22T21:56:05.259+11:002013-12-22T21:56:05.259+11:00I am a list maker too, Andrea,. Perhaps not doing ...I am a list maker too, Andrea,. Perhaps not doing one properly this year is why I have been feeling pressure this last week. Mary Hawkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12603850711168486457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post-73621639533357210862013-12-22T16:38:01.097+11:002013-12-22T16:38:01.097+11:00I'm with Dorothy. I read. Books are the escapi...I'm with Dorothy. I read. Books are the escapism I crave and need all year round.<br /><br />Your post helpful reminders of how we should keep our attitude sweet. Enjoy the season, Catherine. May you and your family have a blessed time.Elaine Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15724607299832750567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post-61765350383309729222013-12-22T15:41:06.799+11:002013-12-22T15:41:06.799+11:00My favourite survival tip is READ. This has kept m...My favourite survival tip is READ. This has kept me same most of my life. Not just at Christmas time, but year long. :) <br /><br />But there's something extra delicious about reading on the beach or a quiet, cool nest somewhere inside, away from the flies. <br /><br />Thanks for the fun post, Cat. xxDorothyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13622521834128746217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post-27738864147275249872013-12-21T20:07:57.965+11:002013-12-21T20:07:57.965+11:00Cat, great survivial tips! I really like #2. If yo...Cat, great survivial tips! I really like #2. If you work in retail, nothing steals your Christmas cheer faster than a bunch of grumpy customers. Thanks for sharing :) Narellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07665380446283721576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post-51235193185501789372013-12-20T15:39:45.185+11:002013-12-20T15:39:45.185+11:00God bless you Andrea!! Better let you go check tha...God bless you Andrea!! Better let you go check that list....again xCatherine Hudsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03947906623825971761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post-54469843188446271402013-12-20T13:47:58.194+11:002013-12-20T13:47:58.194+11:00What keeps me sane at Christmas? Lists! (And I'...What keeps me sane at Christmas? Lists! (And I've been checking them more than twice, let me give you the tip.)<br /><br />Love your survival list Catherine, especially numbers 1,2 and 10. God bless you and yours from me and mine this Christmas xoxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04449342827457837314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post-77234647862032428202013-12-20T11:05:11.881+11:002013-12-20T11:05:11.881+11:00Yes it's easy to get side-tracked. Have a wond...Yes it's easy to get side-tracked. Have a wonderful Christmas remembering our saviour CarolCatherine Hudsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03947906623825971761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post-9574077612898497132013-12-20T11:04:00.128+11:002013-12-20T11:04:00.128+11:00Yes - let's get a whole world in on it!
Merry ...Yes - let's get a whole world in on it!<br />Merry Christmas to you IanCatherine Hudsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03947906623825971761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post-11963237338284217642013-12-20T11:03:02.960+11:002013-12-20T11:03:02.960+11:00Bless you too, Chris! Have a love-filled Christmas...Bless you too, Chris! Have a love-filled Christmas Catherine Hudsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03947906623825971761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post-80453355653422406902013-12-20T10:42:43.795+11:002013-12-20T10:42:43.795+11:00Great advice Catherine. All really important thing...Great advice Catherine. All really important things. Another for me is to stop often and remember what Christmas is really all about. Have a blessed Christmas Carol Preston https://www.blogger.com/profile/00306981583283008014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post-48613401798845642272013-12-20T10:33:55.955+11:002013-12-20T10:33:55.955+11:00Hooray Catherine. What a joyful post. We should ad...Hooray Catherine. What a joyful post. We should adopt your list for 365 days of the year.<br /><br />Wishing you a wonderful Jesus-full Christmas.<br /><br />Ian Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00192687613923596829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post-12174541859672291582013-12-20T10:15:50.746+11:002013-12-20T10:15:50.746+11:00I love what you wrote,,,, God bless you
Please ha...I love what you wrote,,,, God bless you<br />Please have a beautiful God-filled Christmas<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17957295057243140443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post-70624964515397664092013-12-20T08:31:33.493+11:002013-12-20T08:31:33.493+11:00You're absolutely right, Jo. I normally get my...You're absolutely right, Jo. I normally get my shopping done throughout the year but this year I've been one of the mad shoppers going to the late night sales. Nearly all done now though and I'm off to my church for Christmas lights tonight.Catherine Hudsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03947906623825971761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post-42698885627336350702013-12-20T08:02:10.804+11:002013-12-20T08:02:10.804+11:00Thanks for your entertaining survival techniques, ...Thanks for your entertaining survival techniques, Catherine! One thing that has helped me is to get gift shopping done early ie November. That way, you avoid the crowds and your mind can be at peace and able to focus on what Christmas is really about! By the way, love that phrase 'this space is for the freedom of a creative heart'. Sounds wonderful--I'm looking forward to that space after Christmas.Jo-Anne Berthelsenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09775045057529728396noreply@blogger.com