Christmas' Past
The Ghost of Christmas Past is a character in what is one of the best-known works of the English novelist, Charles Dickens, A Christmas Carol.
The Ghost of Christmas Past was the first of the three spirits (after the visitation by Jacob Marley) that haunted the miser Ebenezer Scrooge in order to prompt him to repent. It showed him scenes from his youth, that occurred on or around Christmas, in order to demonstrate to him the necessity of changing his ways, as well as to show the reader how Scrooge came to be the person he would become.
According to Dickens' novel, the Ghost of Christmas Past appears to Scrooge as a white-robed, androgynous figure of indeterminate age. It had on its head a blazing light, reminiscent of a candle flame. It carried with it a metal cap, made in the shape of a candle extinguisher, with which Scrooge finally banishes it by extinguishing the light on its head. While the ghost is often portrayed as a woman its gender is never specified.
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Pete's family flew in from Connecticut to join us for Christmas in California escaping the cold eastern US weather! We all went to Disneyland and then on a three day cruise to Mexico! Kat, Otis and Edith visited.
Great time to visit with good friends. Memories of a life time are made with friends and family!
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Good year, busy at work, starting to think about retirement! It's only a few years off and then relax and enjoy life.
Cassie and Jacquie are doing great, growing into young women.
Sue's back continues to get worse so we are going to have to do something, probably major back surgery!.
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We are getting close to back surgery. The wheel chair is used most of the time now. We did the usual Candlelight Dinner Theater Christmas Play... Our families favorite tradition.
This Christmas Pat and Diane joined us at Disneyland along with Hannah and Lisa.
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Year of the back surgery. Our family proceeded on with the festivities and we got the feedback via the phone.
An exciting year for our future. Christmas was laid-back this year with the recovery going on. We do not have many pictures this year as going out entailed a lot of care and little time for taking pictures.
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Recover well underway now. We are still careful but wheelchair is no more! We walk slower but we can see light at the end of the tunnel.
The annual Christmas Play was again super with Michele and Franklin joining the happy band of merry (or mischief) makers. We had a large crew this time with almost 28 people!
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Sue is back in the kitchen which is an excellent sign!
Bad year as families are starting to split up. This is the last one like this we will see with everyone "together".
On the brighter side, Sue and Paul are happier than ever with retirement just around the corner!.
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We are retiring soon! As it turns out, 120 days from Christmas... just which year is the question!! Yeah! Robin, Bob, and Nick are joining the happy band for Christmas!
Laurie joins us for Christmas dinner.
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This year was different with Thanksgiving away from home and the entire family not together all the time. Life changes and we must adapt.
Sue and the US Marines decorate for Christmas but a wine and beer break is mandatory!
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This year was great year.
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This year was great year.
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This year was great year.