The Christian festival celebrating the birth of Jesus.
The English term Christmas (“mass on Christ’s day”) is of fairly recent origin.
The earlier term Yule may have derived from the Germanic jol or the Anglo-Saxon geol,
which referred to the feast of the winter solstice. The corresponding terms in other languages—Navidad in Spanish,
Natale in Italian, Noël in French—all probably denote nativity. The German word Weihnachten denotes “hallowed night.”
Since the early 20th century, Christmas has also been a secular family holiday, observed by Christians and non-Christians alike,
devoid of Christian elements, and marked by an increasingly elaborate exchange of gifts. In this secular Christmas celebration,
a mythical figure named Santa Claus plays the pivotal role.
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viviankirkfield
December 22, 2012
Jake…this is a wonderful topic for this weekend! I will be back to post.
I am confused, though. Last week you had a Sunday Post that seemed like you weren’t going to post anymore..and people didn’t link up with their posts the way they usually do. I was disappointed because I had a guest poster with a wonderful book that tied in with ‘Follow Your Dreams”. Maybe I should link it up there anyway.:)
Caddo Veil
December 22, 2012
This is so wonderfully inviting, Jake–I just want to settle in for Christmas at your place!! I’ll see what I can do for a special poem for you–in any event, Merry Christmas to you, my friend! God bless you BIG! love, sis Caddo
Karen Wan
December 22, 2012
Merry Christmas and a happy new year to you!
scrapydo
December 22, 2012
Thank you for all your interesting challenges. I want to wish you a joyful festive season.
dadirri7
December 22, 2012
lovely soft look for xmas jake, thanks for a really fun year of challenges , blessings and good health for the new year
christine
drmarkose
December 22, 2012
Thank you for the soft Xmas greetings….Jake…..Wishing you also Merry Xmas and Happy New year.
Tracy Campbell
December 22, 2012
A perfect post for the Christmas season, Jake!
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
bananabatman
December 22, 2012
And a Merry Christmas to you as well Jake.
marina kanavaki
December 22, 2012
Merry Christmas, Jake!!!
Madhu
December 22, 2012
Beautiful Christmas theme Jake! Happy to be joining this one
http://theurgetowander.com/2012/12/22/tis-the-season-in-bangkok/
jmeyersforeman
December 22, 2012
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays Jake, all the best to you and your family and your loyal followers in 2013.
http://jmeyersforeman.wordpress.com/2012/12/21/happy-holidays/
thirdeyemom
December 23, 2012
Thanks for inspiring me this year Jake! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Nicole
http://thirdeyemom.com/2012/12/22/twas-the-night-before-christmas/
adinparadise
December 23, 2012
Beautiful Christmas images, Jake. Wishing you a blessed Christmas time, a very happy holiday, and a peaceful and prosperous New Year.
Thanks so much for all of your wonderful 2012 themes. Hugs to you.
Northern Narratives
December 23, 2012
Merry Christmas to everyone
http://wp.me/p1pus6-BO
Jo Bryant
December 23, 2012
beautiful graphics Jake…thank you for all your challenges during 2012…and a very Happy holidays !!!!
adinparadise
December 23, 2012
Here is my contribution, Jake:
http://adinparadise.wordpress.com/2012/12/22/christmas-for-jakes-theme/
rimassolosailingaroundtheworldm
December 23, 2012
You was first person on my blog,since I open in October 2012 for first time in my life. I open becouse next year I am going to sail solo around the world.Now, I getting so many emails my friend I am so so happy. Stop please on my blog you see big changes.Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Marylin Warner
December 23, 2012
Beautiful! Thank you, Jake, and may you have a wonderful Christmas and a happy, healthful and creative new year!
poppytump
December 23, 2012
Lovely dreamy animations Jake
Wishing you a wonderful Christmas and good wishes for the coming year .
This is mine this week … http://poppytump.wordpress.com/2012/12/22/sunday-post-christmas/
Gemma
December 23, 2012
Merry Christmas, Jake. Love that mug!
cobbies69
December 23, 2012
Hi Jake here is my piece for your challenge thank you and wish a great Christmas..
http://wp.me/p1j16x-yJ
petit4chocolatier
December 23, 2012
Jake, beautiful post! Merry Christmas to you!!
wordswithpurpose
December 23, 2012
Hi Jake! It’s great to be back again at your blog! It’s been a while since I have blogged, but it’s always a joy to drop by your cool blog. That being said, I really love this post. I especially love the illuminating light and snow effects in the first image. The second image with the mug is pretty awesome too. They both exude so much warmth and coziness. The only thing missing is the fireplace! Ha! Ha!
I hope you and your family have a beautiful Christmas (including all of your pets)! By the way, I haven’t had a chance to do a new post yet, but I’ll make it my New Year’s resolution to do so soon. Stay blessed Jake!
Jo Bryant
December 23, 2012
here is mine Jake…not half so good as yours…but: http://jobryantnz.wordpress.com/2012/12/23/sunday-post-christmas/
firstandfabulous
December 23, 2012
Didn’t know if I would make it back, but YAY!
https://firstandfabulous.wordpress.com/2012/12/22/sunday-post-christmas/
frontrangescribbles
December 23, 2012
Christmas scenes from Denver http://wp.me/p2Ce06-iS
viviankirkfield
December 23, 2012
Hi Jake…just love your theme this week…and of course your images are fantastic!
Here is my entry for Sunday Post: Christmas: http://viviankirkfield.wordpress.com/2012/12/23/sunday-post-christmas-a-holiday-of-gifts/
canoe & communications
December 23, 2012
the cup of hot cocoa looks tasty, my try at it: http://canoecommunications.wordpress.com/2012/12/22/baby-its-cold-outside/
Indira
December 23, 2012
Nice theme Jack, Marry Christmas to you and your family.
kz
December 23, 2012
oh jake this is fantastic!! can’t wait to post photos of Christmas Pinoy style ^^
kz
December 23, 2012
noche buena ^^ http://theeclecticeccentricshopaholic.wordpress.com/2012/12/23/sunday-post-christmas-pinoy-style/ Merry Christmas Jake!!
The Wanderlust Gene
December 23, 2012
You’ve outdone yourself this time Jake – wonderful graphics for Christmas. Blessings to you and your family for a safe and happy Christmas season. Thanks for the stimulating challenges and the memory drifting they afford me. It’s a trifecta post today Jake – http://thewanderlustgene.wordpress.com/2012/12/23/decked-out-for-christmas/
eof737
December 23, 2012
Peace and blessings in 2013!
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Eliz
Tahira
December 23, 2012
Have a wonderful Christmas, Jake. Here is my contribution this week: http://tahira007.wordpress.com/2012/12/23/sunday-post-christmas/
cuoreq
December 23, 2012
Here’s my contribution to this season of cheer: http://wp.me/p2d9xu-jf
Blessed Christmas, Jake!
patriciaddrury
December 23, 2012
Merry Christmas Santa Jake!!! Ho, ho, ho… glad to know… He, he, he… you’re a friend to me!
Hope this year is the best yet for us all!!!
patriciaddrury
December 23, 2012
http://patriciaddrury.com/2012/12/23/sunday-post-christmas/
A story about an adopted family who are truly in need of love and support. A loving group of friends who think giving is much better than receiving and who went out of their way to spread the love to this family! A true Christmas story…
Carol Carlisle
December 23, 2012
Here’s a batch of Christmas Cookies to go with your sweet cup of love you sent ushttp://piecesofstarlight.wordpress.com/2012/12/23/sunday-post-christmas-baking/
videoandpicture
December 23, 2012
Happy Holidays to all!
Amy
December 24, 2012
Merrry Christmas to you, Jack! Here is mine: http://shareandconnect.wordpress.com/2012/12/23/merry-christmas/
Claudia
December 24, 2012
Jake,
Beautiful Christmas graphics. Merry Christmas to you and your family!!!
Claudia
mpejovic
December 24, 2012
One of my favorite things about Christmas in the USA is the Christmas lights on so many houses. Here’s a gallery of Christmas lights to put you in the mood.
http://milkapejovic.com/2012/12/23/sunday-post-christmas/
sued51
December 24, 2012
It doesn’t look like we’ll have a white one, but it is Christmas none-the-less…Merry Christmas everyone!
http://sued51too.wordpress.com/2012/12/23/sunday-post-christmas/
Georgia
December 24, 2012
Oh Jake, you pictures this week are simply stunning. Merry Christmas to you my friend. http://rainbowbakery.wordpress.com/2012/12/23/winter-wonderland/
restlessjo
December 24, 2012
Love the twinkling star and the steam coming off your cuppa. Coffee? Hope Christmas is kind to you, Jake. Very best wishes for the year ahead.
magsx2
December 24, 2012
Hi,
Beautiful Christmas tree that you have done, and I love your quote and steaming cup just fabulous.
I would like to wish you and your family all the Best for Christmas and a Very Happy New Year.
fotograffer
December 24, 2012
Peace, Love, Joy
http://ronmayhewphotography.wordpress.com/2012/12/23/peace-love-joy/
mara4africatoalgarve
December 24, 2012
Merry Christmas / Happy holidays, everyone!
Here’s my contribution:
http://africatoalgarve.blogspot.pt/2012/12/christmas.html
Playamart - Zeebra Designs
December 24, 2012
http://playamart.wordpress.com/2012/12/23/christmas-at-latitude-zero/
FELIZ NAVIDAD!
Z
fgassette
December 24, 2012
MERRY CHRISTMAS JAKE! Love your tree and hot drink. Here is my entry. http://wp.me/p23TG1-1TS
BE ENCOURAGED! BE BLESSED!
Indira
December 24, 2012
Hi Jack, I’m taking this opportunity- to wish you all a Merry Christmas-http://amaltaas.wordpress.com/2012/12/24/sunday-post-christmas/
40again
December 24, 2012
Perfect theme for this week Jake and here’ s my offering http://40again.wordpress.com/2012/12/24/christmas-traditions-then-and-now/
Thank you for bringing everyone together throughout the year via your blog, such a great idea
Merry Christmas everyone and a Happy and Healthy 2013
spilledinkguy
December 24, 2012
Wishing you a very Merry Christmas, too Jake!
happysherlock
December 24, 2012
Merry Christmas Jake!
Happy to be joining in this week:
http://jugorum.wordpress.com/2012/12/24/santas-lil-workshop/
J. A. Robinson
December 25, 2012
Jake–Love your Christmas animations. –Just dropping by to wish you and your family a wonderful Christmas and a happy, prosperous, and healthy 2013! –John
Caddo Veil
December 25, 2012
Merry Christmas, Jake!! Wishing you a blessed New Year.
http://caddoveil.com/2012/12/24/sunday-post-christmas/
Imelda
December 25, 2012
Merry Christmas and a happy new year to you, Jake.
Cathy G
December 25, 2012
Hi Jake! Have a wonderful and merry Christmas! Here’s my entry!
http://wp.me/p1OXNv-ws
rommel
December 25, 2012
Manigong Bagong Taon at Maligayang Bagong Taon sayo, Jake.
Marianne
December 25, 2012
Merry Christmas Jake and everyone!
Here’s my response to your Christmas challenge : http://eastofmalaga.net/2012/12/25/feliz-navidad/
Sunshine
December 25, 2012
I want to wish you a very blessed Christmas Jake to you and your family. Thank you, and my contribution for this week:
http://wp.me/p1RzUf-1Sg
Jenn
December 25, 2012
Merry Christmas Jake
http://the-serenity-space.com/2012/12/25/sunday-post-christmas/
Ming_4yen_4ever
December 26, 2012
http://chikawithyeneyes.wordpress.com/2012/12/25/merry-christmas-darling/#comments
http://chikawithyeneyes.wordpress.com/2012/12/21/paskong-pinoy-sa-abroad/#comments
Hi Jake,
Hows your Christmas?
Hopefully the above link can deliver the Thame you hand us. Those link of mine are showing how we celebrate Christmas here in Czech Republic. It’s kind of pretty much not same as we celebrate Christmas there in P.I but hey we do what we can do.:) I wish next year my Husband and I would have the chance to celebrate the season there in P.I.:)
I miss P.I so much.:(
Merry Merry Christmas to you and to your family,
YenYen
http://www.youtube.com/user/BloggerYenYen?feature=mhee = My YouTube videos:)
Claudia
December 26, 2012
Jake,
Here’s my Christmas entry.
http://motherwifestudentworker.wordpress.com/2012/12/25/merry-christmas-to-all/
scrapydo
December 26, 2012
Wew, this is a lot for Christmas.
http://scrapydo.wordpress.com/2012/12/26/sunday-post-christmas/
Island Traveler
December 26, 2012
Love this day above all holidays. Merry Christmas my friend. I wish you and your family all the love, happiness, peace, great health and many awesome adventures today and everyday.
mariadesuede
December 26, 2012
Hope your Christmas is great… Nominated you for The Versatile Blogger Award http://mariadesuede.wordpress.com/2012/12/26/versatile-blogger-award-ma-2eme-recompense/
Imelda
December 27, 2012
I hope you had a great Christmas, Jake. Here is my post for you – http://mywordwall.wordpress.com/2012/12/26/sunday-post-christmas/
lingeringvisions
December 27, 2012
Merry Christmas to you Jake!
http://lingeringvisions.wordpress.com/2012/12/26/sunday-post-christmas/
dadirri7
December 27, 2012
here is mine jake! http://dadirridreaming.wordpress.com/2012/12/24/santa-at-the-fireshed/
Reena
December 27, 2012
Merry Christmas to all of you!
http://reenareigns.wordpress.com/2012/12/24/merry-christmas/
Reena
December 27, 2012
Here’s another post about Christmas: http://reenareigns.wordpress.com/2012/12/27/everyday-is-christmas/
Angelia Sims
December 28, 2012
Hi Jake! Hope you had a very Merry Christmas.
Patti Kuche
December 28, 2012
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year wishes to you and your family Jake!
johnandmarylivingitupinecuador
December 29, 2012
Hope you had a blessed Christmas Jake..heres our post, well actually part one
http://johnandmarylivingitupinecuador.wordpress.com/2012/12/25/christmas-in-s…mente-part-one/
Yen-Yens-Passions
January 1, 2013
Hi Jake,
Heres mine and may you have a wonderful blissful New Year.:)
http://chikawithyeneyes.wordpress.com/2013/01/01/sunday-post-new-year-2013/#respond
Cheers,
YenYen