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10/17/2009 1:43 pmLast Read: |
I got this info and pic on my mail from India today and would like to share them with you. They came just in time to brighten my mood on a grey, cold and wet Saturday of 9*C/50*F. Unbelievable, last weekend people here were on the beach and even in the sea water. Such a shocking drop of temps  ...But obviously I won't stop whining the whole winter, so let's read the pleasant part: Festival of lights...From Darkness unto Light...!!!! ! Deepawali or Diwali is certainly the biggest and the brightest of all Hindu festivals. It's the festival of lights (deep = light and avali = a row i.e., a row of lights) that's marked by four days of celebration, which literally illumines the country with its brilliance, and dazzles all with its joy. Each of the four days in the festival of Diwali is separated by a different tradition, but what remains true and constant is the celebration of life, its enjoyment and goodness. Historically, the origin of Diwali can be traced back to ancient India, when it was probably an important harvest festival. The illumination of homes with lights and the skies with firecrackers is an expression of obeisance to the heavens for the attainment of health, wealth, knowledge, peace and prosperity. According to one belief, the sound of fire-crackers is an indication of the joy of the people living on earth, making the gods aware of their plentiful state. DIWALI GREETINGS to all who celebrate this tradition and a Sunday full of light to the rest of us  Love,  Keep love in your heart ! SL |
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10/17/2009 2:49 pm |
hi sl! i think harvest is celebrated all over the world, just differently. here in the philippines, each province celebrates it through organized tribal dances, mardi gras, etc. if you get too cold.. get over here and you can sun to your heart's content enjoy your sunday! rose   "when much is taken, something is returned." terry pratchett
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10/18/2009 12:15 am |
hi dear sl sounds cool, love lights enjoy a better week filled with peace love happiness hugs and smiles do you get indian summer there? it did rain the other day,.. i had to go outside to see it again with my own eyes haha was refreshing and the smell was crisp clean enjoy dear sl dan     
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10/18/2009 7:18 am |
 It is indeed a pleasant part....By my repeating to two pointers:"but what remains true and content is the celebrations of life,it's enjoyments and goodness" The illumination of homes with lights and the skies with firecrackers is an expressions of obeisance to the heavens for the attainment of health, wealth,knowledge,peace and prosperity"... I guess that in it self says a lot... It is gray wet and cold here....Down to 6 grad...I plan to make the best out of it...A fine dinner of lasagna later,but before we do,we shall entertain ourselves with games,and funny home DVD'S..They make a dull day seems so alive...   I shall journey with you through out this winter and keep you warm  ..Your not alone...  It is the truth in man that sets him free.. 
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10/18/2009 1:35 pm |
hi sl! i think harvest is celebrated all over the world, just differently. here in the philippines, each province celebrates it through organized tribal dances, mardi gras, etc. if you get too cold.. get over here and you can sun to your heart's content enjoy your sunday! rose ..Thanks for the invite. It warms my heart just to know that I'm welcome by so many of my friends to their countries  What is mardi gras ? I love to know people's traditions. Hope your Sunday has been enjoyable, too. SL Keep love in your heart ! SL
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10/18/2009 1:44 pm |
hi dear sl sounds cool, love lights enjoy a better week filled with peace love happiness hugs and smiles do you get indian summer there? it did rain the other day,.. i had to go outside to see it again with my own eyes haha was refreshing and the smell was crisp clean enjoy dear sl dan It has been raining for several days here and very foggy, bad for the bronchis  , I'm on the verge of getting ill...No hope for better weather soon ..Glad you enjoy the rain, amigo, it must be still warm with you.Enjoy the rest of the Sunday SL Keep love in your heart ! SL
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10/18/2009 2:00 pm |
It is indeed a pleasant part....By my repeating to two pointers:"but what remains true and content is the celebrations of life,it's enjoyments and goodness" The illumination of homes with lights and the skies with firecrackers is an expressions of obeisance to the heavens for the attainment of health, wealth,knowledge,peace and prosperity"... I guess that in it self says a lot... It is gray wet and cold here....Down to 6 grad...I plan to make the best out of it...A fine dinner of lasagna later,but before we do,we shall entertain ourselves with games,and funny home DVD'S..They make a dull day seems so alive... I shall journey with you through out this winter and keep you warm ..Your not alone...Yes, what a lovely dedication this festival has ! I like the way it is described a lot. Lasagna is yummi...Hope you and lil man enjoyed it. I also cooked a delicious meal with aubergine and vegetable marrows. Ah, it has been raining the whole weekend...So I downloaded two films to watch - "The Ugly Truth" and "Wedding Crackers" - romantic comedies, watch them, you will like them  ...But I still painfully need the fresh air, these confinement in the room leaves me short of breath.Thanks, my friend, for making me company during the winter. Hope you don't get tired of my whining I'm very glad you're leaving for Spain in Nov Warm hugs, SL Keep love in your heart ! SL
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10/19/2009 1:31 am |
Thanks for information- didn't knew about Diwali festival. So, is cold now there, down to the Black Sea? Well, after some long months, it will be warm again. Take care,V
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10/19/2009 1:39 am |
hello mariya, have a great week ahead to you, miss talking to you ## the most beautiful view is the one I share with you
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 10/19/2009 12:31 pm |
totaly new thing to me. Do they have the lights on for 4 days? Shorter than we do by Christmas  by the way, I went to the supermarket today, there are plenty of Christmas stuff there. Ins't that too early 
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10/19/2009 1:50 pm |
Thanks for information- didn't knew about Diwali festival. So, is cold now there, down to the Black Sea? Well, after some long months, it will be warm again. Take care,V You take care, too, Vora SL Keep love in your heart ! SL
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10/19/2009 1:57 pm |
hello mariya, have a great week ahead to you, miss talking to you ##SL Keep love in your heart ! SL
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10/19/2009 2:13 pm |
totaly new thing to me. Do they have the lights on for 4 days? Shorter than we do by Christmas by the way, I went to the supermarket today, there are plenty of Christmas stuff there. Ins't that too early ...I heard it's already snowing in Denmark? I hope you find some time from work to go to a warm place for a vacation SL Keep love in your heart ! SL
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10/19/2009 4:58 pm |
Hi Pretty picture.
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10/20/2009 1:01 am |
Hi Pretty picture. ...Thanks for dropping by, glad to see you againSL Keep love in your heart ! SL
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10/20/2009 2:51 am |
Hi Viola, glad to see your smile here ..Thanks for the invite. It warms my heart just to know that I'm welcome by so many of my friends to their countries What is mardi gras ? I love to know people's traditions. Hope your Sunday has been enjoyable, too. SL mardi gras is some sort of carnival that originated in europe (not sure where, french word literally translated as "fat tuesday"). we have a local version of it in bacolod (my birth place)called the masskara festival. people wear masks and join in the dance parade. celebrated annually every week of the charter anniversary (october 19, which is this week). very colorful celebration actually. sunday i had to work but had wonderful get together with girl friends enjoy the rest of the week, rose "when much is taken, something is returned." terry pratchett
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10/20/2009 10:58 am |
Deepavalli is a big thing in Malaysia too beside Chinese New Year, Christmas, Harvesting Festival and or course Eid!
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10/20/2009 2:31 pm |
hi sl, mardi gras is some sort of carnival that originated in europe (not sure where, french word literally translated as "fat tuesday"). we have a local version of it in bacolod (my birth place)called the masskara festival. people wear masks and join in the dance parade. celebrated annually every week of the charter anniversary (october 19, which is this week). very colorful celebration actually. sunday i had to work but had wonderful get together with girl friends enjoy the rest of the week, rose That's your real name?...Thank you very much for the description of marda gras. Fat Tuesday! He-he, what a funny name! ...Yes, the masskara festival must be very colourful...The only dance parade in my city is during the International Folk Festival that takes place every August. I never miss it..So happy belated mardi gras !SL Keep love in your heart ! SL
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10/20/2009 2:34 pm |
Deepavalli is a big thing in Malaysia too beside Chinese New Year, Christmas, Harvesting Festival and or course Eid! ...A kiss back from me SL Keep love in your heart ! SL
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10/22/2009 2:46 am |
Hi Rose, That's your real name?...Thank you very much for the description of marda gras. Fat Tuesday! He-he, what a funny name! ...Yes, the masskara festival must be very colourful...The only dance parade in my city is during the International Folk Festival that takes place every August. I never miss it..So happy belated mardi gras !SL yes, rose is part of my real name (one of two) very colorful and fun indeed rose "when much is taken, something is returned." terry pratchett
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10/22/2009 12:18 pm |
hi sl, yes, rose is part of my real name (one of two) very colorful and fun indeed rose ....I think I will call you Viola, Viola-Rose , I find it not that common and very melodic SL Keep love in your heart ! SL
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