Give Us This Day Our Daily Thread December 1st through December 31st 2025

[TootsieFootsie]

Ah the solo white hair.

I have had one for many years in one of my eyebrows.
I make a point of checking for it every so often and then ouch!!!

It's very slow growing which lulls me into thinking i've finally got it out roots and all.
Then wham! There it is again.

 

[Dotta]

13 December
is Łucja/Lucia/Lucy's Name Day.

It is Santa Lucia's of Syracuse Day.

Luciadagen in Scandinavia

All of Scandinavia,
honours Santa Lucia/Saint Lucy
- the Queen of Light.

On this day,
there are processions of children in white costumes,
led by a girl adorned with a wreath of burning candles.

Santa Lucia Day
"Queen of Light"
December 13
is celebrated as the Day of Light
that illuminates the darkness
because it coincides with the winter solstice
(the shortest day of the year).

Happy Santa Lucia's Day!

 

[TootsieFootsie]

Our Summer Solstice is coming up between the 21st and 23rd December.
Our longest day.

 

[TootsieFootsie]

I like when the days become longer after the shortest day, but I have a sad feeling once the longest day is here and the days start to become shorter.

I can't help feeling it's like a countdown to another cold miserable winter.

 

[303gmf]

13 December
is Łucja/Lucia/Lucy's Name Day.

It is Santa Lucia's of Syracuse Day.

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Luciadagen in Scandinavia

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All of Scandinavia,
honours Santa Lucia/Saint Lucy
- the Queen of Light.

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On this day,
there are processions of children in white costumes,
led by a girl adorned with a wreath of burning candles.

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Santa Lucia Day
"Queen of Light"
December 13
is celebrated as the Day of Light
that illuminates the darkness
because it coincides with the winter solstice
(the shortest day of the year).

Happy Santa Lucia's Day!

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Beautiful!
Our daughter had the American Girls doll Kirsten, a Swedish immigrant. We learned all about Santa Lucia with the book that came with, even had the wreath headdress
Lovely photos

 

[303gmf]

Beautiful!
Our daughter had the American Girls doll Kirsten, a Swedish immigrant. We learned all about Santa Lucia with the book that came with, even had the wreath headdress
Lovely photos

I live about an hour from Lindsborg, Kansas, known as Little Sweden
Just noticed this weekend is their Santa Lucia celebration!

 

[Dotta]

I live about an hour from Lindsborg, Kansas, known as Little Sweden
Just noticed this weekend is their Santa Lucia celebration!

In Poland!
The Swedes celebrate with us Poles here

Lucia,
Latin for "Lux"- meaning Light.

"Night comes with heavy steps through our land, calling.
Sunlight, the earth forgets; shadows are falling.

However dark the night, rising with candles bright,
Santa Lucia! Santa Lucia!

Though long may be the night, hope, she is bringing,
Hear now, the maid in white, silently winging,

Hushed wonder in the air, Lights glowing in her hair,
Santa Lucia! Santa Lucia!"

 

[tricia]

GIVE US THIS DAY OUR DAILY THREAD
SUNDAY DECEMBER 14TH 2025
Let's go a bit more off the center when it comes to this day in history, shall we?
TODAY IS...​

• National Monkey Day
  Yes, really. Scientists started it. The internet finished it.
• The first recorded use of “OK” as slang dates back to the 1800s U.S.
  • It stood for “oll korrect” — Americans have always loved misspelling things on purpose.
• Ugly Christmas sweaters are in full swing
  • Not official history, but culturally undeniable.
• December 14 is peak “office holiday party regret” season
  • Entirely anecdotal. Entirely true.

 

[TootsieFootsie]

Christmas jumpers.

Or as we know them here, not as Christmas jumpers but just as winter clothing as our winter is mid year.

Here we get the Christmas shirts that dazzle your eyes.

I told a man I loved his shirt at a Christmas lunch the other day.
He did make sure I knew he only wears it at Christmas.
I replied if I had that shirt I'd wear it all year round

Both winter and summer Christmas clothes so ugly, they are beautiful to my eyes :

 

[killarney rose]

Remember the 90s when we wore all those Christmas sweaters and shirts because they looked good to us….

 

[Megnut]

On this day

OMG

Rob Reiner and wife found murdered with knife wounds in LA home

Rob Reiner and his wife Michele Singer have been found dead in their home in what police are investigating as a double homicide.

www.dailymail.co.uk

 

[tricia]

NO. The man is 78. Rob is 78. OMG

 

[tricia]

GIVE US THIS DAY OUR DAILY THREAD
MONDAY DECEMBER 15TH 2025
​

Ugh. I do not feel like getting out of bed. What a horrible weekend. To top it off, Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele, were murdered by their son, Nick. Nick had major substance abuse issues ever since he was a young teen. He is 32 years old.
CLICK HERE to get caught up.
Please be safe out there. Reach out if you need help. Check on your neighbors.
Take care
Tricia

 

[Dotta]

15 December

Did you know it is

International Tea Day?

A Day celebrated since 2005
in tea-producing countries to honour this drink.

I tea!!!
Especially with a slice of lemon

...and sugar of course!

"Tea tastes bitter - sweet.
Just like Life."

 

[MrsWatson]

Today is Bebe's seventh birthday!

 

[Dotta]

Today is Bebe's seventh birthday!

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So Bebe should get 7 tasty Treats every day from now on
No excuses Mummy!

Happy Birthday

 

[LetsSolvIt]

GIVE US THIS DAY OUR DAILY THREAD
MONDAY DECEMBER 15TH 2025
​

Ugh. I do not feel like getting out of bed. What a horrible weekend. To top it off, Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele, were murdered by their son, Nick. Nick had major substance abuse issues ever since he was a young teen. He is 32 years old.
CLICK HERE to get caught up.
Please be safe out there. Reach out if you need help. Check on your neighbors.
Take care
Tricia

Allegedly, Nick?

OMO.

 

[killarney rose]

Good morning! Sunny and an arctic blast of 27* here in south AL. That’s COLD for us! Not a fan!

@Tricia I hope your day gets better!

 

[Gators North]

Today is Bebe's seventh birthday!

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Happy birthday Bebe!

 

[Gators North]

This morning on the Frozen Tundra. And that’s after the six inches of snow we got yesterday.