Hi Judy. I can understand you as in these speedy days is hard to keep up with traditions. They are somehow time consuming :-) But what can we do! Christmas I like a lot, but I feel like you sometimes about New Years Eve! Is great to have a party, but why such a great fuss, and as you say excess. I try to keep things in a limit. WIsh you try the same and focus on enjoing yourself. Wish you to have a great Holiday season :-)

Hi Ana Maria, Thank you for sharing your Christmas traditions with us! It's fun to find out what people do in other areas of the world. I hope it has not become as commercialized in Romania as it is here. The reason for the season is nearly buried in commerce in the western world. It has become a season of getting rather than giving. It is so important to remember that we are celebrating the greatest gift ever given, the Saviour, Jesus Christ. God bless, Dave

Hi Dave. I like very much our Christmas. But I see there some danger of loosing the sparkle if everyone has to obay some stupid rules. But I won't debate this now as I want to keep it festive. I'll continuue posting some of our customes. Sometimes technology harms. Wish you enjoy them.

Hi Ana Maria. Is Nice to know that. Thanks for that. Marry Christmas, Sarka http://www.12dailypro.com/?ref=70384 http://www.stormpay.com/?2090347

Hi Ana Maria: This was great. I have heard of many European customs throughout the years but have never heard of Romanian customs. One common custom of all the countries seems to be the sharing through song. I love the simplicity of what you have described---use what you have. A broom stick, straw, pig, singing etc. We in America think we have to buy all for the occassion. Merry Christmas! Mary http://hofs.en101.biz one language-one world learn English or Spanish--a gift that keeps giving.