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A Christmas To Remember

December 23rd, 2004 - Thursday (83 views)

Put two little friars, one cute santarina, four guitarists and a group of adults in red hats together and you get a really merry time. I wondered how they could squeeze into my apartment, all twenty three of them, carollers from the various churches who had come to share Christmas jollity with me. Their sweet voices singing favourites like The First Noel, Feliz Navidad, The Little Drummer Boy and Silent Night filled this little space with such joy. That certainly cranked my mood up a few notches. I have not felt as spirited as this evening for a long time. Thank you all who took the time and effort to come and spread so much love and cheer to me. I shall remember this fellowship for a long time to come. God bless you all for having me in your thoughts during this festive season. Here is wishing you a Blessed Christmas.


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19 Responses to “A Christmas To Remember”

  1. Marita Paige Says:
    December 24th, 2004 at 01:07

    Nice photos, PT. A blessed Christmas to you too.

  2. Peter Says:
    December 24th, 2004 at 01:25

    Marita,
    Thank you. Merry Christmas.

  3. Cherry Says:
    December 24th, 2004 at 02:36

    Merry Christmas Peter!! I love Christmas carols too! :)

  4. Desmond Loo Says:
    December 24th, 2004 at 04:32

    Hi there Peter,

    Hope you have a lovely Christmas and may God guide you through the New Year.

    All the Best!!!

  5. kervin Says:
    December 24th, 2004 at 07:15

    Merry Christmas. Looks like you had plenty of fun carolling :D

  6. Peter Says:
    December 24th, 2004 at 09:46

    Cherry,
    Merry Christmas. May you find peace and happiness always.

    Desmond,
    Thank you. Merry Christmas to you too. Peace be with you.

    Kervin,
    Yes, it was really fun carolling last night. Have a Blessed Christmas.

  7. Sashi Says:
    December 24th, 2004 at 09:50

    Merry Xmas and Happy New Year, Peter. May you continue to inspire us all. :)

  8. Peter Says:
    December 24th, 2004 at 09:57

    Sashi,
    Merry Christmas to you too. I will try. :)

  9. JustMe Says:
    December 24th, 2004 at 09:57

    I like the little santarina. She’s so lovely.

  10. lilian Says:
    December 24th, 2004 at 10:04

    What a happy crowd, Peter! Looks like you have an early Christmas at home. Cya!

  11. Peter Says:
    December 24th, 2004 at 10:18

    JustMe,
    Indeed, she is. But the adults in red hats are cute too, are they not? Merry Christmas.

    Lilian,
    It was a merry crowd. Evening Mass today? A Blessed Christmas to you and family.

  12. lucia Says:
    December 24th, 2004 at 14:02

    ah i see some familiar faces there. glad you had a wonderful time singing together with the carollers, peter.

    the only time i experiences home carolling started last year, when i was at my brother’s house. his son and daughter are members of the chinese carols group (from the cathedral too) and they went around houses carolling, and of course one of the house was their own. my brother always invited my mother, sister and i over to their house when the carollers call upon them. it was fun listening to them singing and more fun when santa and santarina pulled us along to dance to some of the hymns! being sporting, i joined in of course.

  13. Peter Says:
    December 24th, 2004 at 14:34

    Lucia,
    A long time ago I joined the Scouts and Rangers carolling group as one of their guitarists. We sang at hotels, Penang Plaza and Loh Guan Lye Specialists Centre. It was really fun. The carollers last night reminded me of those days. Still, I go to enjoy some of that again. I am truly thankful for that. Merry Christmas Lucia.

  14. twinsmom Says:
    December 24th, 2004 at 15:04

    Hi Peter,
    just stop by to wish you Merry Christmas :).

  15. Peter Says:
    December 24th, 2004 at 15:35

    Twinsmom,
    That is very thoughtful of you. Thank you and have a Merry Christmas.

  16. momof2 Says:
    December 24th, 2004 at 17:49

    Hello Peter,
    I’ve been following your blog regularly for quite some time (and enjoy reading them) after getting the link from Lilian’s blog. Just would like to wish you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

  17. Peter Says:
    December 24th, 2004 at 18:09

    Momof2,
    Thank you. Here is wishing you a Merry Christmas too. God bless.

  18. CheeWai Says:
    December 25th, 2004 at 00:33

    Hi Peter.
    Merry Christmas to you, and wishing you lots of joy, health and happiness always. :)

  19. Peter Says:
    December 25th, 2004 at 03:16

    CheeWai,
    Merry Christmas to you too. Thank you for the good wishes. Peace be with you.