Apparently the more westernized parts of China such as Shanghai and Beijing celebrate Christmas, although this is not a public holiday! Some will invite friends and relatives to their homes for meals and exchange of presents. And to create a conducive atmosphere, such homes are well-decorated with Christmas paraphernalia, especially the Christmas tree.
Play Badminton indoor when it is snowing outside . Sorry, I mean playing Badminton indoor (at a Badminton venue) when it is snowing outside. .
Buy gifts for your family, relatives and friends, the shopping centres say . It is not really a surprise. Since Christmas is the grandest celebration in the Western world, most westernised parts of Asia and Africa are influenced to celebrate Christmas. Regarding exchanging of presents; I think some people have been greatly influenced by shopping centres; Buy gifts for your family, relatives and friends, the shopping centres say. .
white and heavy snow???..i think only in some parts..here in California, it's looking more like a wet christmas..
And in Singapore, the occasional and unannounced rain can catch many unawares. It is better to be armed with a collapsible umbrella just in case. But so far, the weather has not been chaotic and certainly no floods yet.
ctjcad and Loh, we here feel your pain. Halifax Forecast December 20-27: "All I want for Christmas is a Dry Basement!"
..yes, unfortunately we have had some heavy flooding also, although in some parts of the state, cities..there are even land & rock slides.. For snow, i think one would have to travel up to the local mountains in California (Norcal or Socal)..yes, in a way, Californians have everything here; snow, rain, flood, all kinds of land/rock slides and even sunshine at the beach, all within driving distance..
I can't believe it. Even Christmas can be kawaii . [video=youtube;HDN3QokN9io]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HDN3QokN9io[/video]
Hey AKB48.. i have pics of them from japanese hotel tv... Anyway, Merry Christmas and A HAPPY NEW YEAR 2011 to everyone here
AKB48 singing a song for Christmas . Thanks phil-mm for the video clip of AKB48 singing a song for Christmas. They are most adorable, precious, and lovable. BTW, as I type, we have already arrived at Christmas eve in Melbourne, Australia. May I send greetings to all BCers: Have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. .
As I type ( 11.30 pm), I am 1/2 hour to Christmas eve. May I wish all Bcers a "Merry Christmas", from Malaysia. I shall save the "Happy New Year" until next week.
merry christmas to every bc members and the moderators, hope santa grants you all the wish i wish you all wish
London is going to be a white Christmas! Woooooo But indeed, a Merry Christmas and a wonderful holiday season to ALL our members and badminton players! May all your 21-0 wishes come true
