Friday, December 16, 2011

Question to the Universe: Christmas Gifts?

Hello Friends...
It's FRIDAY!
It's Pay Day so it's an extra fantastic 
BUT there are 9 days until Christmas...
Do not press the panic button because everything will turn out find 9 mornings from now.
It will still be Jesus' birthday (Christmas) if the kiddies, hubbies, mamas, daddies, 
aunties, uncles and secret santas get their gifts or not!

Source

Speaking of giving gifts in 9 days...
ever wonder where the idea for Christmas gift giving originated from?
Well according to the Nativity Story, the wise men brought three gifts to honor Jesus, 
which had prophetic meaning:  

1. Gold--a gift for a king
2. Incense--a gift for a priest
3. Myrrh--a burial onintment for one who would die


Christmas gifts were meant to remind people of the offerings to Jesus 
and God's gift of Christ to the world.  

According to some research, in the 4th century, St. Nicholas, a bishop, 
had a repuation for his generosity and kindness, especially toward children.  
St. Nicholas has evolved into the magical Santa Claus today!  

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It's been so fun researching all these traditions.  
Go here for more history on Christmas gift giving including why we hand stockings by the fire place.
I am hopeful that most or all of what i read is true!

 But now onto my Question to the Universe:

1. What time is it where you are?
2. Are you finished your Christmas shopping?
3. What's on your Christmas wish list this year?

My Answers:
1. 11:19pm (on 12/14/11--i scheduled this post)
2. No, I still have a few items to buy
3. Gym outfits and new running shoes (geesh when did i become so grown up?!)


Now it's your turn to answer the three questions...Happy Fridays Friends!


(p.s: im also giving the gift of guest post today @ MsBabyPlan about godparenting and the awesome responsibilities...click here to visit! your kindness overwhelms me).
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33 comments:

  1. AdrienneDecember 16, 2011 at 6:38 AM

    1. 5:38am
    2. Pretty much!
    3. Not a single thing! LOL

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  2. JessDecember 16, 2011 at 6:51 AM

    1. 6:50 AM
    2. I have 3 more gift cards to buy
    3. gift cards

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  3. NatalieDecember 16, 2011 at 7:56 AM

    1. 6:55 AM
    2. 2 gifts left to purchase
    3. UGGS

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  4. Hilliary MeisnerDecember 16, 2011 at 9:23 AM

    its 8:22 Am
    I still have a few gifts left to buy! Including a birthday present for my dad!
    And I asked for a Michael Kors watch!

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  5. Law_FalDecember 16, 2011 at 10:08 AM

    1. It's 9:06 am
    2. I still have gifts to get but I plan to shop next wed after work
    3. I'd love some jewelry and a brief case or attaché for court

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  6. DeeDecember 16, 2011 at 10:25 AM

    1. 10:25 AM
    2. Shopping is done. Anything other gifts will be cold hard cash!
    3. just to enjoy the season in good health with my loved ones. . . so many people have not made it this far

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  7. Hannah {Culture Connoisseur}December 16, 2011 at 10:30 AM

    It's 10:29 on Dec 16th.

    We finished our shopping.

    On my list? NOTHING. We aren't even exchanging gifts this year. God has blessed us with everything we need! :)

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  8. Mrs. EckelmannDecember 16, 2011 at 10:35 AM

    1. 9:37 am
    2. Almost almost! Just some finishing touches on my grandparents. Then all the wrapping....
    3. To finally shake this cold! And an Erin Condren planner and some fun new gadgets for the kitchen.

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  9. HeatherDecember 16, 2011 at 11:17 AM

    1) 11:17 a.m.
    2) Yes!
    3) Traveling to see family & friends

    Happy Friday!

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  10. NicoleDecember 16, 2011 at 12:18 PM

    1) 10:17 a.m.
    2) I have 1 gift card left to buy for my sister, but the rest is done!
    3) North Face gloves, new boots and a new jacket.

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  11. AliciaDecember 16, 2011 at 1:34 PM

    Interesting post!

    I've been doing research on Christmas, too, and understand that Jesus was definitely not born on December 25th, for one thing. And the wise men didn't give gifts to Him until a year or two after His birth! : )

    It is fun to give gifts, though!

    1. It's 12:33pm
    2. Yup, all done!
    3. Mainly beauty products : )

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  12. Elle SeesDecember 16, 2011 at 1:35 PM

    135
    done
    clarisonic
    Hurry! My Stylemint giveaway for 5 shirts ends today!

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  13. Jen UmmDecember 16, 2011 at 2:11 PM

    1. 19.10
    2. nope!
    3. too much stuff which i cant afford!

    this is incred, love the photos
    Great post, thanks for sharing!

    if you like we can follow each other on bloglovin :)
    let me know!
    STYLE DECORUM

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  14. KimDecember 16, 2011 at 2:34 PM

    1. 2:33 pm
    2. I'm finished!
    3. Nothing at all!

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  15. CarlieDecember 16, 2011 at 4:21 PM

    1-3:20 PM
    2-Yes! I finished this week!
    3-I want a rosegold watch...so pretty!

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  16. Liz MaysDecember 16, 2011 at 8:59 PM

    I've always been completely fascinated with the history of Christmas traditions, so thank you for refreshing a little for me!

    My answers:

    1. 10:38 AM
    2. Done except my mom
    3. Nothing. I don't need gifts. I just like to give them.

    Happy Friday!

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  17. Fashion PadDecember 16, 2011 at 9:05 PM

    1. 9:03pm
    2. Nope...still have 2 items left..then it's cash/gift card city, lol.
    3. Nothing on my Christmas wishlist....but I do keep a revolving wishlist because I just love fashion and shopping period :-)

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  18. Mrs. TunaDecember 16, 2011 at 9:54 PM

    1. 7:55 PM
    2. Pfft...done, don't be silly
    3. How about an actual job.

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  19. K. Elizabeth @ YUMMommyDecember 16, 2011 at 10:34 PM

    I wish I was done shopping. I'm buying back up gifts since some of my online gifts may be delayed. Sucks! But I love to give and see my family's face light up with excitement.

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  20. MeganDecember 16, 2011 at 11:36 PM

    It's 10:36 pm and I am definitely NOT done buying Christmas gifts. I basically haven't even started. Haha.

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  21. AnonymousDecember 17, 2011 at 9:06 AM

    9:05am
    Not really. lol I usually go into panic mode on the 23th.
    My wishlist is for some new doors to open in 2012. ;)

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  22. LVDecember 17, 2011 at 12:57 PM

    9:57 am
    Yes
    Gift Cards

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  23. Nellie @ Brooklyn Active MamaDecember 17, 2011 at 1:39 PM

    1"39 pm on a lazy saturday
    one more for the bestie, but at least I finally figured out what to get her!
    An xbox kinect...which happened to be my xmas gift to hubby (LOL)

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  24. ArrDecember 17, 2011 at 1:54 PM

    1. 1:55 PM
    2. I rarely buy gifts so that's a YES
    3. A new job

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  25. UnknownDecember 17, 2011 at 2:10 PM

    It's 1:09 pm
    No I haven't done my Christmas shopping :( Mrs. P I am such a huge slacker lol
    On my wish list is a pair of Toms

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  26. Bravoe RunwayDecember 17, 2011 at 7:58 PM

    It is 6:56 pm, Saturday December 17. I am done with my christmas shopping. I would like a smooth career transition for xmas.

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  27. Heather{Our Life In a Click}December 17, 2011 at 11:18 PM

    11:17 pm 12/17/11
    Just need to get the kids' pjs
    an iphone

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  28. MoniqueDecember 18, 2011 at 1:07 AM

    good luck finishing up your shopping. i'm almost done...just a few more.

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  29. MarilynDecember 18, 2011 at 7:40 AM

    7:39am
    Absolutely NOT
    A Cricut : ))

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  30. Jazzy E (Hivenn)December 18, 2011 at 7:48 AM

    <3

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  31. Theodora OfosuhimaDecember 19, 2011 at 10:43 AM

    9.37
    some left to do, I don't want much anything will do- I want hubby to wait for the sale to buy my gift (i want a nice jacket for less cost and some new outifts)

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