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#MarketFriday has been busy! It is a busy time of year for me, especially as it is always about the family and there are many - and then a few more than that. I wouldn't have it any other way. I adore the warm and wonderful feeling of being surrounded by all that love.
Today is #MarketFriday initiated by @dswigle (Denise, that's me!!) Join me as we share our markets across the globe. I always look forward to seeing what you send me! It is amazing to see the different markets and cultures of our friends here on Hive.
My elves are helping me wrap. We are on a mission! The wrapped packages that are being done now are destined for the Salvation Army’s Angel Tree program. Every year, thousands upon thousands of gifts are given to needy children and the elderly. Almost every person in the US is familiar with the Angel Trees at the local Walmart or mall hallways with trees, and paper angels with names on them hanging off of them. D you have that program where you live?
When I became interested in donating to the Angel Program, I went to a store that sponsored the tree and removed a paper angel from the tree, adopting it. It has a first name, age, and suggestions on things they need. This is helpful so that you can purchase and donate an item that is needed instead of guessing. There is a number associated with the paper angel you selected, so you must number your gifts so that they can meet up. When the window is open for the Salvation Army Drop off locations, you can drop off the item(s) for distribution. Normally, I drop them off at the same location where I got the angel to begin with.
The Salvation Army Angel Tree program helps provide Christmas gifts for hundreds of thousands of children around the country each year. Once a child or senior adult has been registered and accepted as an Angel their Christmas wish list is shared with donors in your community who purchase gifts of new clothing and toys.
My family and I set aside time and money to participate in the program. We have been fortunate in life to not have ever been in need. It has always been important to me to give back and I am happy that my kids do it on their own now. They all donate different things to their community, one tutor's math, one donates time in a food kitchen, and although it is only once or twice a month, it is what she can afford to give. My son leans towards the elderly. It matters not what you do, as long as you do it out of love for mankind.
As always, there must be flowers to color my world. #alwaysaflower The beauty of the poinsettia is forever engraved on the blockchain. I dedicate this post to all of you. You bring joy to my soul and spread your love across the world. For this, I thank you. And just like that, these musings are done. If I don't see you, I want to wish you a warm and wonderful Christmas. ❤️
An unusual #MarketFriday, but, a market all the same. In light of the season of giving, I Purchased much-needed clothing and a few fun items for a few younger kids. I donated my time and food to the Food Pantry, You never know how lucky you are until you work in one. I am very aware that many people are one check away from being homeless. It is usually not something people choose.
Compassion /kəmˈpaSH(ə)n/ noun
sympathetic pity and concern for the sufferings or misfortunes of others.
"the victims should be treated with compassion" as per the Oxford dictionary.
Fridays are all about the #MarketFriday Challenge! Looking to take part in it?
Rules of the Road to Join #MarketFriday!
- Go to the market, or anywhere that you pay money for a service.
Take pictures! Be creative!
- Tell us a little bit about the market or the event. What brought you there? What did you buy? How much did it cost? Was it expensive? Did it go up or down? I need something other than 50 pictures of the market.
- Post the pictures. Of course, you should tell a little bit about the ones you post, it is too difficult to guess about some
- Use the MarketFriday Community Platform to post (#hive-196308) This is not required but appreciated.
PLEASE Drop the link into the MarketFriday comment section so I can find it!!
- Following me and reblogging the post would be appreciated, but not a rule, more vision for more views on the #MarketFriday posts!
- You must put #MarketFriday by @dswigle somewhere on your post.
As always, please remember! #MarketFriday loves you!
Thank you for visiting my post 💖 Don't ever forget what a wonderful world we live in, people. Some days, it is not as easy to see, just how wonderful it really is. Me, I try to do my part. Kindness counts. Wherever you go, whatever you do.
How the Grinch Stole Christmas
So he paused. And the Grinch put his hand to his ear.
And he did hear a sound rising over the snow.
It started in low. Then it started to grow.
But the sound wasn't sad! Why, this sound sounded merry!
It couldn't be so! But it WAS merry! VERY!
He stared down at Whoville! The Grinch popped his eyes!
Then he shook! What he saw was a shocking surprise!
Every Who down in Whoville, the tall and the small,
Was singing! Without any presents at all!
He HADN'T stopped Christmas from coming! IT CAME!
Somehow or other, it came just the same!
And the Grinch, with his grinch-feet ice-cold in the snow,
Stood puzzling and puzzling: "How could it be so?"
"It came with out ribbons! It came without tags!"
"It came without packages, boxes or bags!"
And he puzzled three hours, till his puzzler was sore.
Then the Grinch thought of something he hadn't before!
Maybe Christmas," he thought, "doesn't come from a store."
"Maybe Christmas...perhaps...means a little bit more!”
~Dr. Suess
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Thank you for the repost @pixresteemer! Much appreciated!
Merry Christmas to you and the Mrs.
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Awwww that is awesome , any program that promotes love and care and unity is something that should be applauded.
I agree! They really do get a lot of support and I think it is well-deserved! Thank you so much for stopping by and reading the post! Merry Christmas to you!
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You are welcome..merry Xmas to you too
Happy friday maam @dswigle and Merry christmas ,heres my @marketfriday entry https://peakd.com/hive-196308/@mitch18/market-friday-preparing-some-gifts
Merry Christmas to you @mitch18 ! Thank you for taking the time to read my post and drop your link!
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Wow! What a great idea! I wish we had similar project like this here. The veterans are well looked after and entitled to various social and health services. But they don’t get New Year gifts from other people.
It works very well here and gives it a more personal touch when you know who/where you are helping. This program is not aimed at veterans, they have other agencies taking care of them and those needs, as Angel Tree is for children and the elderly.
Thanks for stopping by and I look forward to seeing all the upcoming posts on Chinese New Year, always a great time!
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Best post of today by a mile.
I just love helping and seeing others do the same. We used to do this in Florida, I loved the idea you knew who you were donating for.
We don't really have the same global countrywide program over here.
So we do it through one of the churches.
Merry Christmas Denise to you and your family
I am very pleased with the way Angel Tree works its details, keeping with the original plan and expanding it without changing its mission of children and the elderly. While nobody should be omitted, ever, but, especially the season of joy, there are other agencies that provide for adults.
I have done it through my church and I have to admit, they usually provide well for their own. So, either way, it is all good.
Merry Christmas to you and your lovely wife, Ed!!! Happy New Year cometh! Will there be haggis in your future? :)
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Well Christmas for me has always been about the kids, whereas New Year is for the adults, so Angel Tree is fantastic.
Thank you and funnily enough I has some fried haggis on my fry up yesterday morning that I made us hehe.
Merry Christmas to you and your family Denise, time for me to pop that turkey in o the oven now :)
You are so kind to participate in this gift-giving.. I wish those less fortunate kids and elderly will be happy this Christmas with the gifts they will be receiving.. Merry Christmas to you 😊
Btw, here's my entry for this week's #MarketFriday
https://peakd.com/marketfriday/@jane1289/carbon-neutral-and-zero-waste-products-at-slowood
Thank you! There are many that participate, and that is why it is so successful! It definitely is a good thing.
Merry Christmas to you and thank you so much for stopping by and dropping your link!
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Wine bought: check
Wine drunk: Check
Ok, maybe not all of it, but a glass or seven right?
Maybe, but, warning: probably not. Denise is a cheap drunk. 🤣
It's a mental checklist, but, I have it. It keeps it flowing and even if I am a little busier, it's not a stressful busy. Easy does it. It's the Season of Joy.
I hope you are enjoying your nephew and brother. How long will they be staying?
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Lol, one and you're done?
I picked up my nephew from the airport last night. He's such a good kid, so funny and thoughtful. It was late in the evening so we came home, I showed him around and we chatted for a bit. The fun starts today. He'll be here for just under a couple weeks and I'm so happy to have him and his parents here. It's going to be a good Christmas.
Yes! How lucky am I? :) Not.
You are going to have such a good time. I hope you are making videos and pictures, which I know you are. Put together something for him so he can watch it over and over. He will love it!
I know you are so busy! Don't let the kid run you down. :)
It is a rush Christmas this year. I think the day after Christmas, many stores here which hasn't change over for Chinese New Year will do so.
Check out the lunch as I started out on a staycation few days ago.
https://hive.blog/hive-105017/@ace108/prawn-noodle-for-lunch-video-or-by-ace108
You are on a staycation? How wonderful! Sometimes it is nice to be off and not have any real plans. I hope your wife is off too! :)
Thanks so much for stopping by, Ace @ace108! Have a wonderful staycation!
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You're welcome. Actually, i don't understand the logic of staycation but the lady's office have some money for her to spend on holiday and we didn’t plan on travelling
I don't understand staycation, but people like to relax at home instead of traveling. Why??? :)
I can relax at home or outside without going to a hotel. 😎
I had not heard of the angel tree program but love the idea and next year I am going to find a location here that takes part
In Milford we would donate gifts to the toys for Tots but haven’t seen a drop off spot for it here
Here is my post for this week https://peakd.com/hive-194913/@tattoodjay/market-friday-an-art-shop
It's easy to miss as it is usually displayed as a tree with paper angels on it. I passed it for a few years before I stopped to see what it was. I think the first I saw was not in Connecticut - mostly because we didn't have a lot of malls and no WalMarts to speak of, years ago. :) That is where they live. :)
So, I understand! There used to be something called the Giving Tree in the Connecticut Post Mall, and it worked sort of the same, but, with a different agency. We need them all!
You can find the facility closest to where you live by entering your ZIP code in the location finder at SalvationArmyUSA.org.
Thanks so much for your participation, JJ! @tattoodjay
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I think I have seen the tree with paper angels but never looked to see what it was all about
Next year I am building up a list of things to do, find a giving tree and Toys for tots here, the Christmas tree ornaments and I am sure there was something else but have forgotten what it is at the moment
The company I work for has always had "Angel Trees" that the employees can help out with if they want. They will put up Christmas Trees in several of our main locations where anyone can take an angel and then bring back the presents by a certain date to be pick up by those associations that will distribute them. The employees normally step up in a big way, Some years they have run out of angels quickly and asked for more. I'm sure if there were ever any left, our corporate made sure the requests were filled.
It's nice to give when you can. Even if like you and me, we have never needed such a service, life isn't over yet and one never knows what the future could hold.
It's a good thing.
I love companies that participate! They depend on them to reach their goals. Some companies give incentives to participate, but, I think most just put out the tree and people participate. Kudos to the corporate that most likely fill in the blanks of what was left.
A company with a heart.
It is nice to give if you can, I have to agree and I am thankful every day that I have never needed it. But, the truth is, we are all just a paycheck away from homelessness. I have volunteered at a couple of shelters in different places. I was taken back that some in there were once living the life
Thanks so much for stopping by and leaving your words. I wish you a warm and wonderful season of joy! Merry Christmas! ❤️
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My entry post of the week. Thank you.
https://peakd.com/hive-196308/@hsidik/market-friday--to-leather-craft-store
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Hello Denise !
The Christmas period is also the blessed time for checked lists ^^ !
It's great that you're involved in this operation, the equivalent must probably exist in France, I'll look into it... But you don't see this without supermarkets, or at least not in the ones I go to.
I wish you and your family a wonderful end of year period, take care of yourself and see you soon for discoveries and curious and colorful Friday markets !
Here, my modest journey of the day :)
I am sure there has got to be something there. In Eastern Europe, the Salvation Army is there also and they call it the Wish Tree so I am sure you have something. I never see them in supermarkets, but, I do see them in the Malls. Or in our Walmart stores. They buddy up with them in a good way.
Thank yu for dropping your link!
Thank you for your wishes and I also wish you and your wife Good tidings, and good cheer, for a wonderful end to the year!
Joyeux Noël!!
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I'll look about it !
You're welcome dear Denise, I hope you enjoyed the gatherings this year :)
Need some rest on my side haha, this explaining my late answer ^^ 😘
No explanation is needed! We are all in the same boat. Let me know if you find a place we can buy more time!
Allow that rest to come! :)
That is for sure haha !
I still questing for such a place :) Yep, I will just let me dive in 😘
Wonderful Denise 👋🏻😊🎄giving is so great when you can. We try to do so too and donated to charity this year for people that need it more then we do.
Great little helpers for the wrapping. 🎁🎁🎁
My list isn’t done yet hahahaha still need to wrap pressies. I have bought them during the last 2 days. So busy busy… besides everything else that’s going on.
I managed to just post our flight out of Spain last Monday for this MarketFriday 😎
Have wonderful Christmas days @dswigle 🎄🎄🎅🏻🎅🏻☃️☃️
✈️ Our flight out of Spain 🇪🇸 ~ “Market Friday” we are in transit of moving countries 📦🚛✈️
I agree, and I wasn't always able to give, but, I was able to volunteer. Either way, I think we do what we can.
That was a pretty nice post. I got to the post before here for a change. :) You really are burning the candle at both ends! I am excited that you are back in the UK and know you will have a wonderful time! Family is always great to have around you at this time of year. Have a warm and wonderful time, my friend! You certainly deserve it. ❤️
Kiss the UK for me!
Merry Christmas!!
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Indeed that works too. We do what we can.
Thank you so much, much appreciated Denise. Yes, you already read it. I’m behind and catching up now.
Hehehe maybe just how I am… can’t just sit still !LOL
Visiting friends is great and my in-laws are super sweet. To bad I can’t visit my family in the Netherlands right now. Hope one day soon…
Thank you from the bottom of my heart ❤️
I will kiss England for you 😘
Merry Christmas 🎄
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Cool post!
Thank you!! Have a wonderful weekend!
Thank you for dropping your link!
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Wine √ Wine√ and more Wine √ .... yep that sums my list up nicely!!! Your family is awesome to do so much for others in need. We have the Angel Tree program here and everyone is so wonderful to empty the trees which are always amazing to see. Oh, more Wine √ ;-)
They are good lists, yes? I have been given so much in life and been blessed many times over that there is no end to my gratitude.
I love when that tree gets empty!!!
Bartender! More wine! Keep it coming!
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Here's mine! and Merry Christmas
https://peakd.com/hive-196308/@macchiata/market-friday-story-a-walk-through-teras-malioboro-2
Thank you for stopping by and reading the post! May your Christmas be merry and bright.
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My inlaws have already expressed an interest in doing some kind of donation thing next year instead of buying a bunch of presents for each other. I think that makes a lot of sense. It is silly to buy stuff just so you can say you gave a gift. That's my thinking anyway. No presents under our tree yet this year. Just this:
That makes perfect sense to me. I actually dont buy a gift for someone who needs nothing, just to cover the square. I might make a dinner for them, giving them a free night off, we have given gift coupons for something you can do for a grandparent, such as mowing.... and the golden one you mention, donating in their name.
That's awesome!! May you have a merry and bright holiday!
Merry Christmas!!
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And I would rather THAT than any present! :)
I have never heard of such a program of assistance. this is a great act of kindness! and it's so right that you know exactly what these people need. How often does it happen that someone gives others something that they do not need at all. I admire those people who are willing to volunteer their time and money to help those who really need help. you and your children have a very good heart, dear!
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I love that you can get something they really want! They give several ideas on what would be good. I have never seen any that get ridiculous with their requests. So, it is fun to try to find the perfect gift.
I think most people enjoy giving and there is no limit on what a person can do for another. It doesn't even have to cost anything. My son mowed a neighbors lawn for two years (the older gentleman had a heart attack when we first moved there) and it cost my son nothing but time. He was too young to work, so this worked for him. Besides, the man didn't need money. He needed help. He could have hired someone, but, I am glad he let my son do it. He learned many lessons by doing it. Compassion, responsibility, how to schedule his life around it, friendship and love... much more too. So now I will be quiet. I wrote too much already. :)
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this is wonderful! your son is great! you're right! sometimes what someone needs is worth nothing to us. but what we get in return is much more expensive than any money
You look very serious in preparing some of these gifts, hope everything goes well,
And here's my entry for this #marketfriday
https://peakd.com/hive-196308/@roronoa46/buying-business-supplies-and-sports-shoes
That is not me. :) Are you sure you read it right?
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Sorry, I mean you're the person behind it all, and the fairies did it 🙏
A meat eater after my own heart; yep it is red meat for us too; though perhaps a Cornish game hen as well. Your photos are FAB as always and the beauty of your heart shines through. You are the brightest and best. Love you:)
https://peakd.com/photography/@prydefoltz/feathers-and-flurries-fiction-market-friday-and-feathered-friends-blog-new-digital-art-and-photography-revisited-poetry-and-fict
We are having a turkey as well, it makes the meat go further to have a mix. I just love the holiday, the magic, the outpouring of love and generosity. Let's just carry it through the year. Can you imagine how lovely it would be to live among that?
Le sigh.
Heaven on earth. I wish you an amazing holiday, the best of the merries. Love you too!
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We all have unlimited treasure inside us but it must be shared to be enjoyed:)
Merry Christmas, Beautiful:)
Hello, I am with you again, here is my entry...😊
https://peakd.com/hive-196308/@jelenaa/christmas-market-on-the-roof
I like the program you wrote about, I've never heard of it before, it's beautiful. I like to give gifts and I think that the greatest joy is when we see a smile on the face of the one we made happy with a gift. Greetings to you!🤗
I think you misunderstood in your reading. The gift is given anonymously, the only thing you know is their age, gender, and suggested gifts.
You donate it to the agency for them to give.
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Oh wow what a busy time of year. Just reading your list of to-do's was enough to make me tired! I think I am snowed in here for a few days and am glad I have no where to be. As long as the power stays on and the furnace holds out, we will be hunky dory.
Warm holiday wished to you! Sit back and put your feet up a spell! You deserve it.
Wanted to get my Market Friday up!!
https://peakd.com/hive-196308/@old-guy-photos/buying-some-yum
Haha! Not nearly. :) I am pretty sure it makes your list look like I am goofing off. I am happy to see you haven't lost your power and it is going to be warmer than what you had predicted. Well, later this week anyway.
I know you didn't put up a tree, but, you can enjoy the log in the fireplace on TV, throw a little Christmas on the app and let yourself experience the jolly.
A #MarketFRiday! Thank you!
Merry Christmas Old Guy!
Hi my #MarketFriday shopping experience for my general store is here: https://ecency.com/hive-196308/@akmalshakir/business-shopping
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You are welcome ☺️
Seasons's Greetings to you 😍
Hope you and yours are safe for the midwinter festival.
Wishing for a better world in the coming year.
Christmas Treats 🎄
Thank you!! Warm wishes for a wonderful holiday!! A better world is tops on my list too! 😍
Thank you! ❤️
Your so kind hearted ma'am @dswigle and may God continue to bless you with abundant blessings. The kids and elderly your helping is sure to be happy because not everyone can afford to help.
And I'm happy to be part of this wonderful community. Merry and blessed Christmas ma'am
https://peakd.com/hive-196308/@usagigallardo015/my-day-after-friday
Thanks @dswigle. The Angel Tree program is a beautiful initiative, it is a great gesture of love and kindness for so many beings who need a ray of light to illuminate their lives this Christmas. God bless you for all you do, you are earthly angels. 🎅😇
I share my purchase from Friday on Christmas Eve. I am from El Tigre, Venezuela. Merry Christmas to all!! 🎄❤️
https://ecency.com/hive-196308/@annafenix/shopping-on-christmas-eve
Reading this brings me so much joy.
I like the Angel tree program since one is able to buy the very much needed items.
Although we do not have such programs here directly, individuals take up charity course like this on a personal note.
My friends grandma and families have a widows ministry she runs and all through the year there is fund raising from herself and individuals who care to donate,
these funds are used to buy a new change of clothes, food supplies and others for widows in our communities at christmas.
We usually hold christmas carols with the disabled and people of special needs giving out gifts to them...
Most of the Christmas love and giving in on individual level.
Am just happy and glad that you have taught the kids that virtue, its a blessing to have a heart of giving.
I did a general survey of peoples financial activities during this festive period and gave a piece of how we can stay happy and contented with whatever we have if we cannot afford all we need in this season..
Christmas is more about love rather than worldliness and search for fun.
https://peakd.com/hive-196308/@monica-ene/christmas-shopping-and-why-financial-activities-increases-at-this-season
That's a great program or initiative to help the needy. And it's amazing that your children are onto it as well, doing what they can for others. We do not have the same program but we do have donation boxes in the locality, mostly done privately or through different local organizations.
Have a fantastic Christmas❤️
Here's my #MarketFriday post for the week by the way, thank you :)
https://peakd.com/hive-196308/@ifarmgirl/tiangge-at-metropoint
Hi! My link to this week post
https://ecency.com/hive-150329/@kaminchan/market-friday-visiting-the-famous
Happy holidays.
It's wonderful that you donate in such a direct way :) I also like to know that gifts are actually received rather than it being spent on paperwork ♥️
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It's such a wonderful time of the year. Enjoy your holiday season @dswigle
Here's my post
https://hive.blog/hive-196308/@nainaztengra/visiting-the-winter-market-fair