Beautiful friend, your gracious support has deeply touched me. I am humbled by your open heart and your creative spirit. This is a big place and I am exhilarated by the vastness of it’s reach.
Christmas Cheers
Japan… For many Japanese, the traditional Christmas dinner consists of Kentucky Fried Chicken. So popular and well-marketed is the concept that most KFC restaurants accept reservations on Christmas day.
May we remember that we are all children of the earth; kindred spirits, brothers and sisters, members of the great family of love. May our hearts and minds be joined as one; unified within, so without.
Norway… Norwegian legend has it that hoards of witches and evil spirits come out on Christmas Eve searching for brooms to ride on. Thus, to this day, Norwegian women traditionally hide their brooms, mops and brushes from sight on Christmas Eve, while men sometimes fire a shotgun outside the house to scare the witches away.
May we choose love over fear; unity and harmony over separation and discord. May we have the strength to claim our authentic power; standing true in word, action and deed, and with firm resolve be the change we wish to see in the world.
Czech Republic… On Christmas Eve, unmarried Czech women carry out an annual tradition to predict their relationship status for the forthcoming year. Standing with their backs to a door, they toss one of their shoes over their shoulder. If, when it lands, the toe faces the door, the thrower will marry within the year but if the heel faces the door, they will remain unmarried for another year.
May we have courage to look for the blessing in every moment, and the audacity to celebrate it! May we breathe prayers of thanks into each moment, and with reverence honour the gift this life brings… this is my prayer,,, it is so, and so it is!
Australia… On Christmas Eve, baby kangaroos gather in the towns centre prepareing to pull Santa’s sleigh… ok, ok, ok… that ones a myth. Mostly it’s beach, bathers and more beach,,, with an array of sumptuous food in-between, all wrapped up in an abundance of delicious thick LOVE… ahhh!
ONE love sent TWICE!!! I’ll be in touch again in the New Year… Rest up! PERFECT PEACE TO ALL!
P.S. Thanks honey for filling my visual gaps with your divine artwork… you’re totally RAD!
Adriana Cortazzo 
amandahickeyblog
/ December 22, 2012What a beautiful post!! Jim’s artwork is stunning and I love your around the world Christmas tales. Keep these posts coming because they make us smile. 🙂
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saliviamore
/ December 23, 2012Good work 🙂
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Robyn Lee
/ December 23, 2012Lovely Lovely to learn ~Thank you for your warm heart ~ Holiday Blessings From Across the World ~ x Robyn
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Jason Anderson
/ December 23, 2012Merry Christmas, and thanks for the beautiful holiday picture postcards! That sound was NOT me throwing a shoe over my shoulder… 🙂
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Denise Hisey
/ December 28, 2012That was fun learning about different cultures and the Christmas traditions!
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humanTriumphant
/ December 29, 2012I’ll never be able to lick my fingers over a KFC bucket the same way again…
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bentpeople
/ December 29, 2012it’s odd, right!
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sofiasiberia
/ December 30, 2012Nice one! felt very cozy! 🙂 i love the images and art on your site by the way!
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bentpeople
/ December 30, 2012Thank you, It’s handy having a creative husband…
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Maxima
/ December 31, 2012Let this New Year be the one, where all your dreams come true, so with a joyful heart, put a start to this year anew. Wishing you a happy and prosperous New Year 2013.
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bentpeople
/ December 31, 2012and to you too, sweet one! may we all feel enlightened and complete with deep peace. deep gratitude for your beautiful love… I appreciate it!
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marrymeknot
/ January 3, 2013I love the Japanese KFC tradition. I come from a large family and I have friends who say KFC reminds them of my family because we always had it growing up…I don’t tell a lot of people that.
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bentpeople
/ January 3, 2013thank you for stopping by and for the follow. It’s a funny one, but nothing to be ashamed about… it’s just kooky… right! says the vegetarian…
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Ameena
/ January 5, 2013Great post…KFC? I had no idea!
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bentpeople
/ January 6, 2013Funny huh!!! Australia is full of sushi trains. I’m sure they much think of us as ‘low brow’….
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The Other Side of Ugly
/ January 6, 2013I have nominated you for the Shine On award, please go to: http://theothersideofugly.com/2013/01/07/shine-on-award/ and follow the SUPER SIMPLE INSTRUCTIONS
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bentpeople
/ January 6, 2013Wow, this is very generous! I’m overwhelmed that you thought of me for such a beautiful award. I seem to be collecting a few now and I’m yet to follow them through. If only there where more hours in the day…. I’ll do my best to get to this ASAP. It’s been a hell of month… Deep gratitude beautiful soul..
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sofiasiberia
/ January 7, 2013I’ve nominated you for Liebster Award 🙂
Please, accept it if you like!
http://sofiasiberia.com/2013/01/08/my-2013-first-awards/
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bentpeople
/ January 8, 2013WOW! thank you for thinking of me. You’re beautiful!
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sofiasiberia
/ January 8, 2013You have a great blog and a lovely personality! I’m glad we got connected! All the best to you!
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bentpeople
/ January 8, 2013same…
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Paula
/ January 7, 2013Peace to you Adriana 🙂 I loved reading about Christmas traditions 🙂
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Alarna Rose Gray
/ January 8, 2013Beautiful! Look forward to getting to know you more in 2013. A weird and wonderful world we live in, huh? Peace to you 🙂
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bentpeople
/ January 8, 2013same! good to have your energy back.
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Yavidan V
/ January 29, 2013I love the couple’s illustration!! and Butterfly they are soooo romantic and beautiful
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bentpeople
/ January 30, 2013All the illustrations are from my beloved, husband Jim Tsinganos. He’s so clever and a romantic at heart. Thank you so much for stopping by.
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Yavidan V
/ January 30, 2013They are lovely! he must a true romantic!
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