A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....12-07-05....Christmas in New York

GodBlessUSA

[GodBlessUSA]

A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day

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The Christmas tree at Rockerfeller Center is usually between 75 and 90 feet tall, a Norway Spruce. Norway Spruce that grow in forests don't usually reach this size, so the Christmas tree is often from someone who donates it from their yard. Over five miles of lights are used to decorate the tree every year.

The famous lighting ceremony took place this year on on Wednesday, November 30th and will continue to shine through January 6, 2006.

The skating rink first opened in 1936. Ice Skating takes place in the evening at Rockerfeller Center, as the golden God Prometheus looks on just below the tree.

Radio City Christmas Spectacular starring the world-famous Rockettes present stunning costumes, stage effects and perform remarkable precision tap routine. The Rockettes perform show favorites like the "Parade of the Wooden Soldiers" and the majestic "Living Nativity"

Christmas Windows
Macy's Miracle on 34th Street Display

Lord & Taylor - Yes Virginia, there is a Santa Clause (2003)

09-27-05 ~ Hall of Fame #13

THIS WEEK'S THREADS 12-05-05 Military Monday 12-06-05 Finest Christmas Tables, Part I

Opinions by our own 'King of Ping' Every Thursday at the Finest The guy's good, folks!

[GodBlessUSA]

I Pledge Alligence To the Flag
Of The United States of America
And to the Republic
For Which it Stands
One Nation Under God
Indivisible
with Liberty and Justice for All

[GodBlessUSA]

Dean Martin ~ Silver Bells
A Charlie Brown Christmas ~ Christmas Time is Here
Jewl ~ Hark The Herald Angels Sing
Johnny Mathis ~ The Most Wonderful Time of the Year
Whitney Houston ~ Joy to the World
Ashanti ~ We Wish You a Merry Christmas
Kenny G ~ Sleigh Ride
Barbara Mandrell ~ It Must Have Been the Mistletoe
Celine Dion ~ Silent Night

[StarCMC]

WOOOHOOO!!! GBUSA -- it looks GREAT!!!


*HUGS!*

[pcottraux]

Wow, I'm surprised they still have Christmas in New York.

[GodBlessUSA]

Thank You Star! :)

[GodBlessUSA]

Despite those liberals in office, we still have a wonderful Christmas here. :)

[LUV W]

OH, MY GOODNESS, GB, THIS IS ABSOLUTLY GEORGOUS!!!! YOU OUT-DID YOURSELF!!!!!!!

[pcottraux]

Yeah, a bunch of Happy Holidays displays would be pretty boring. Or a "Holiday Tree" in Rockefeller Plaza.

[GodBlessUSA]

How nice! Thank You so much Luv! :)

[GodBlessUSA]

I was trying to find a good photo of the St. Patrick's Cathedral at Christmas. I wasn't lucky to find one that showed it's beauty. I watch midnight mass from St. Patrick's, every Christmas Eve on tv. :)

[LUV W]

You did an absolutly stunning job at this...and trust me, I am NOT surprised. You are so talented. And to post the music, too, we are very fortunate to have you here or anywhere else! ((((hugs))))

[GodBlessUSA]

Thanks Luv! HUGS!

[LUV W]

You're welcome! Has your family seen it yet? They will be so proud of your accomplishments!

[GodBlessUSA]

No they haven't seen it yet, just me working on it. :)

[GodBlessUSA]

St.Patrick's Cathedral in NY. :)

[LUV W]

You'll have to show it to them in the morning. They'll think it's beautiful! Like we do!

[Diver Dave]

Terrific presentation, Ms.USA (I don't feel comfortable using your first name). :)

The holly and ivy in the table looks really cool and I love how you failed to use "holiday".

Merry Christmas!!!

[GodBlessUSA]

I will. I think they will get a kick out of it. We haven't visited the city in a long time. We may go between Christmas and New Years. So this is fun to show my kids. :)

[GodBlessUSA]

Thank you very much Diver Dave!
Merry Christmas to You! :)

[LUV W]

Man, I would just love to visit NYC some day!

[GodBlessUSA]

Come visit me and we can go into the city. Then we can come back and go to the beach. :)

[LUV W]

I could soooo do that! Wouldn't we have a blast!

[LUV W]

GB...I just showed it to my hubby and he said you did a wonderful job! So, there you have it!

[Darksheare]

Dropping by the Finest to see how everyone is before I head off to sleep.

[MEG33]

I love it...Thank you!

[GailA]

Good morning FInest FRiends. Merry CHRISTmas everyone.

[The Mayor]

December 7, 2005

Forgotten In The Gifts

Read:
John 3:13-21

For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. —John 3:16

Bible In One Year: Ephesians 1-3

In Western culture, the Christmas season is a time for a revelry of gift-giving. A world-famous department store annually issues a catalog of gifts of value beyond extravagance. One of them was a $10 million zeppelin—a 230-foot-long, 50-foot-wide airship capable of flying for 24 hours without refueling.

A gift like that seems unbelievably ostentatious—especially when we compare it to the lowly manger where God sent the gift of His Son. All too often, in the midst of our exchange of presents, God's gift is forgotten.

We can avoid this negligence by remembering to give from our heart. We can be inspired by love and gratitude not only for our loved ones but especially for the Supreme Giver of all good gifts—our heavenly Father.

Even the smallest, least expensive gifts can take our memories back to Bethlehem, where God gave to the world His love-gift of infinite value, His only begotten Son, Jesus Christ (John 3:16). With each present we give and receive, we can say from our heart, "Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift!" (2 Corinthians 9:15). —Vernon Grounds

As they offered gifts most rare
At that manger rude and bare,
So may we with holy joy,
Pure and free from sin's alloy,
All our costly treasures bring
Christ, to Thee, our heavenly King. —Dix

The most important part of Christmas is the first six letters.

FOR FURTHER STUDY
Why Does It Make Sense To Believe In Christ?

[GodBlessUSA]

[GodBlessUSA]

Good Morning GailA
Merry Christmas! :)

[GodBlessUSA]

Hi Darksheare!
I must have just missed you. How are you? :)

[GodBlessUSA]

Tell Hubby, Thanks! And you will be visiting NY. :)

[GodBlessUSA]

Good Morning
Thanks so much Meg! :)

[Mrs.Nooseman]

Good Morning GBUSA!

Beautiful thread.Love your table and your theme.

{{{HUGS}}}

[LUV W]

LOL! Thanks...I will! How did you know I was up?

GB..it's 15 degrees here...colder than Alaska! Cold and clear. I dread getting outta bed!...and going outside!

[GodBlessUSA]

What???? 15 degrees. It was 25 degrees here, last time I checked. That's incredible. I can't believe it. Are you sure. LOL! Maybe it will be 80 degrees tomorrow. :)

[Mrs.Nooseman]

Good Morning LUV.
{{HUGS}}

Didn't GBUSA do a wonderful job on this thread?

[LUV W]

I couldn't believe my eyes, but there it was on the Weatherbug!

It's supposed to snow...but it's clear right now. Weird huh?

[LUV W]

Absolutely! She just amazes me! (((hugs)))

[Mrs.Nooseman]

I know.
In a short period of time she has learned to post tables,music and now threads.

I am so proud of her.:)

[LUV W]

She has lots more courage than I do! LOL!

[GodBlessUSA]

Thank you so much. You two are always so good to me. :)

[GodBlessUSA]

It's all your's fault for introducing me to Billie and tables and all the great people of the FR's Finest . :)

[Mrs.Nooseman]

LOL.

We are only stating the truth.:)

[Mrs.Nooseman]

LOL.

Same here.:)

[LUV W]

Only because you deserve it! ((((hugs))))

[Mrs.Nooseman]

LOL.

Well,my evil plan worked.~chuckle~

You are now officially a FR Finest.;)

I am so glad you have learned to do all those things and I wish I had the time to start doing the same thing.Maybe after all this craziness at work is over I'll be able to start doing things like this.

[LUV W]

TO ALL WHO HAVE BEEN LOST
IN ALL OUR CONFLICTS
AND ESPECIALLY..TODAY..PEARL HARBOR
YOU ARE MY HEROES

[GodBlessUSA]

LOL! Yes, once your schedule returns to normal. You will have no trouble doing it at all. I had trouble but Billie is very patient and so kind to spend time with me. Amazing teacher she is!

You are excellent with tables and will find it much easier than I did. I know you will be posting music too, right. :) That will be fun!

[Mrs.Nooseman]

Yup,I will do all of that.:)