I know you are all busy with family festivities today, but through the miracle of setting a time to publish, I can still get my cards and wishes out there even as I am presently visiting the kid and opening gifts with them. The timing feels right to me, even though this post may not be seen by many.
We have two cards for you today, but you have already seen both base photos without the added text.
Why two cards, you may ask. Well because after I prepared the first, I had the urge not the waste the second image that came my way. I've told the story of the second image previously, so I shan't repeat myself. What I will say, is that I have embraced the Happy Christmas variation more and more because that is what I hear on all of the British telly that I watch. After Happy sounding odd at first, it now seems very right.
If you actually get here on Christmas Day, I hope you are having a good one. If you happen to drop by later, I hope you had a good Christmas.
Merry Christmas, AC! A quiet morning here, by muttered that will change around noon!
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas! Here having my Christmas toast and Christmas coffee. At noon son arrives and we feast!
ReplyDeleteYes, I did get here on the actual day and we send our good wishes to you, Sue and the rest of your family. We're celebrating in our own home today having seen family members last month and we will do so early in 2026 again. It's a peaceful day in NJ with a bit of snow left over from a light snowfall the other day.
ReplyDeleteI always say Happy Christmas because I'm British. Merry Christmas just doesn't sound the same. So...... Happy Christmas everyone!
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas, AC, always good to read your column.
ReplyDeleteI wish you all a very merry and happy Christmas! I never realized where happy and merry might have originated. Let’s do both!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful images. ❤️ Merry Christmas 🎄 to you, dear friend.
ReplyDeleteHave a Merry and Happy Christmas!
ReplyDeleteI love that you’re using the "magic" of scheduled posts to be in two places at once. It’s the perfect way to stay connected while fully enjoying that quality time with your kid. Both card styles are great. I'm with you on the "Happy Christmas" vibe; it definitely has a cozy, classic feel to it. Thanks for sharing these base photos again with the festive touch.
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas to you and your family! I hope the gift-opening was a blast and that you’re having a wonderful, relaxed day. Cheers.
Happy Christmas to you and your family.
ReplyDeleteMay it be a magical Christmas and a wonderful year ahead for you both. Aloha
ReplyDeleteA thoughtful and quietly generous Christmas message and Merry Christmas to you and your family
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas, AC! I especially like the red berries.
ReplyDeleteHope you had a great day, AC!
ReplyDeleteIt was a nice day. Thank you for your good wishes.
ReplyDeleteI use both salutations, as well...depends on the mood.
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Donna
Well, I love them both! I hope your day was happy -- and Happy Boxing Day! Let the celebrations continue!
ReplyDeleteWe did have a happy Christmas here. All quiet now. We are dog sitting and rabbit feeding and chicken checking for the next week.
ReplyDeleteWell both of those are very nice in my view. Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteI love both the cards. I would rather be happy than merry if I had to choose. Merry sounds artificial and happy is more genuine.
ReplyDeleteYep. We did. Almost time for the new year wishes. I will take Merry or Happy or even Joyeux. (?SP?).
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