vidocka
Today, the first good man to visit our children – St. Nicholas. In doing so, I think about how wasteful we are, how we show up expensive gifts, but also how peaceful, serene, family-friendly and happy December can be. In my childhood years, only a very humble Saint Nicholas came in December, who, at most, put some oranges, a bag of sweets, dried figs – and that was that. We were raised modestly and were able to look forward to small gifts. Nowadays, we instill in children or even impose, the thought that in December nothing is impossible, that by pressing parents (and grandparents) they can fulfill all their wishes. It seems that there are really no reasonable boundaries in families. In fact, the circus begins as early as November, when the shops shine in the glow of plastic toys and everything that makes us feel the arrival of Christmas and New Year. We often say that the anticipation and preparation for the holidays are much more exciting than the holidays themselves.
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Question of
Do you know this good man?
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No
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Question of
Do you buy expensive gifts?
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No
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I have never heard of the man and I agree with you. The anticipation appears more exciting than celebrating the holiday.
I totally agree. The most beautiful is the anticipation and preparation for the holidays.
Expense is relative to one’s income but joy can be gained by small gifts…Nice post, agree with you
You are right. I used to buy presents today. We can buy a very nice gift for a little money.
Such a wonderful traditions. Here, we celebrate St. Nicholas’ Day by eating dishes with fish.
I agree. I love the old traditions and also try to maintain them so they don’t go into oblivion.
Thank you very much. I agree with you.
No problem, I understand. ?
According to the pictures, we were at the same event, dear Vidocka
Yes, Lado. Too bad we did not meet.
It really is a pity and would drink one cooked wine together
I would rather drink tea ?
Well, tea is not important at all, it is important that you drink it together
There is a lesson in life, that we wish our children to go to get as far as we get. That we wish, to help our children have the things we once wished we had.
Based on that we have to be careful that we lay a foundation of joy. That we teach our children that more is in the giving than the receiving.
Thank you. I agree with you. We all wish our children all the best. And we can quickly make some “mistake”. Children know how to “wrap their finger around us,” so we say. ?
that is very true, they have the ability to make us feel like we aren’t doing enough!
Christmas has become so commercial . I don’t believe in buying expensive gifts and breaking the bank. we buy what each one needs but over time we do not give gifts we spend time together as a family.
Thank you so much for your wonderful comment. I totally agree with him. I look at these celebrations exactly the same as you do. I like to be in the circle of my family.
Very well said Vidocka. The excitement about the holiday season is bigger than the holiday itself.
Yes, sometimes we expect too much and then we are disappointed.
I sure could use a man like St. Nicholas to bring me presents and some money to get through the holidays
You are right. I also would not be defending this man.
Not ready for the holidays.
Thank you. You are right.
I am waiting for St Nicholas to come!
I hope you received some gift from St. Nicholas ?