It’s Christmas Day 2020
December 26, 2020
Raili
Category: Christmas Tales
Christmas stories, poems, recipes, traditions – in other words anything to do with Christmas
An Aussie Christmas Gospel
December 24, 2020
Every year our tradition is to read the Christmas Gospel before we eat Christmas dinner. For us, that is tonight. So today I want to share a very different version with you. It is an excerpt from the Gospel of Luke – “The Aussie Bible. (Well, bits of it anyway!)” re-told by Kel Richards, Bible … More An Aussie Christmas Gospel
The Lego Master and His Apprentices – Pt 2
December 31, 2019
Yesterday I gave you a glimpse into my world of Lego contruction. I am but a mere novice. The Retired Husband (from now on to be called Himself) is far more seasoned. Yet even he had to call on The Master for help. Many times. Admittedly not as many as me. In my defence, his … More The Lego Master and His Apprentices – Pt 2
The Lego Master and His Apprentices – Pt 1
December 30, 2019
This Christmas we – the two olds in the house – were gifted Lego kits by the younglins. It’s become kind of a tradition. These gifts were inspired by the newly released movie – the last of the Star Wars saga. (Himself has been given various Star Wars space crafts. And one year the Apollo … More The Lego Master and His Apprentices – Pt 1
It’s Christmas
December 24, 2019
May this season be one of peace, love and happiness for everyone, however, you choose to spend it. Thank you to all of you who have spent time with me on this blog. I love your visits. Raili Tanska
Santa is on the move …
December 24, 2019
Santa has started his reindeer trip from the snows of Lapland to deliver gifts …. Meanwhile, here in Australia we are on fire…. water is scarce …. thirst is great in Adelaide and elsewhere … Raili Tanska May it rain …
Saturday Smiles – Christmas stuff
December 21, 2019
Found this on FaceBook – A Christmas greeting to all. I wanted to send some sort of holiday greeting to my extended family, friends, so called friends and colleagues, but it is difficult in today’s world to know exactly what to say without offending someone. Anyway, I met with my lawyer yesterday, and on her … More Saturday Smiles – Christmas stuff
Christmas down south
December 20, 2019
This – ‘cos it’s HOT here And this – from a true blue Aussie Raili Tanska 4 more sleeps – ‘cos we do the Christmas Eve thing
Santa is Busy Getting Ready
December 17, 2019
Excitement is mounting… Joulupukki’s (Santa) workshop is busy I just wish it was this cold here! We are sweltering in 40+ C this week Raili Tanska Peace, Joy and Happiness
RBI – No, it’s not a Star Wars Robot!
January 3, 2019
RBI, is the newest chocolate discovery in 80 years. Ruby chocolate is the fourth chocolate type after white, milk and dark chocolate. I got a box of it for Christmas this year. Australia was one of the first countries to launch ruby chocolate back in July 2018. Kirsten Tibballs, Australia’s Queen of chocolate, says ruby RB1 “opens up a … More RBI – No, it’s not a Star Wars Robot!
