A compilation of Christmas Wishes - From Year to Year to Year
When I started this lens in 2008,I did a little investigating and discovered some pretty powerful wishes, and common themes in what people wish for Christmas and during the Holidays. I have to say many wishes are really special. Many people's wishes reflected hard times, others have very specific wishes, mostly in the technology sector. Some were really heartfelt and personal. Even though Christmas comes around every year, I am still awed by the inspiration I find through the Holiday spirit that abounds during this time. Hope, Love, Peace. These things are timeless!
2009 trends were about people either staying home or spending more time at home, so I'm seeing "home" as a theme, and, a lot of buzz about Christmas Cards, both in the "getting" and the "giving" ideas. .
2010 was another lean year, and though people were shopping more, it was still for more budget-friendly items. Novelty gifts were popular, handmade gifts, and gifts of nature, or relating to nature, or "green" gifts.2011 Is shaping up to be a combination of mod and vintage, silver/white & grayed blues mixed with traditional red and green, with jewel tones and peacock feathers thrown in for good measure. Sounds like quite a mix, actually, but the mood seems subdued, back to nature and less is more. It's not a sad theme but a less materialistic feel. Use the fushsia & blue for a little flair here and there. Cable knits are in, as are rough textures and imperfections. Driftwood, wire, earthy browns, raisin and plum will be on display in homes and shop windows everywhere. Gifts sure to be a hit in 2011 are the I-Pad 2, Nintendo 3DS, and Lego Ninjago. One of the smartest trends is buying decorations you can use after the holidays.
Contents at a Glance
Random thoughts from a simple Question
What do you wish for this Christmas?
Random Christmas wishes from my online community:To find someone to help...I wish to find a service opportunity.
A tiny Christmas tree.
To be Home for Christmas.
Gourmet Chocolate Pizza!
To get spring bulbs in the ground in time.
Nike's
Family, wine, food, ice skating and love.
Go Patriots.
Couple of inner tubes & reflector for used bike.
Bargain toys.
Clean floor for 25 Christmas dinner guests.
My thesis.
Crochet afghan.
A Check.
My two front teeth.
For people to Register to donate bone marrow and save a life.
Glenfiddich Vintage Reserve.
Days off.
You.
For everyone to have good manners.
A Hippopotamus.
To stay well.
Starbucks for the troops.
To build a train table.
An electric blanket.
BIKINIS & Money.
To feed seals.
Peace of mind.
A new washer
To feel like I have a place in the world even for a little bit.
To be at peace with whatever the moment brings.
The only thing that I want for Christmas Is A job.
A healthy planet.
To survive Melanoma.
Money to pay for my medical bills.
Winter membership for the family to the Children's Museum.
I wish to bring her a special gift from my heart to let her know that she has shown great courage and love...
I want to listen to my son play guitar.
An Organic Cotton Bath Robe.
And then it lasts for 12 days!
Countdown to Christmas Day 1
Hometown Favorites
from my Papa and Nana's in Jacksboro, TX
Coffee Nips held that "forbidden" flavor...what a treat! And oh those King Leo peppermint sticks that melted in your mouth? So yummy!
And don't forget the Hershey's kisses! No special fancy wrapping, just the plain silver back then!
The most beautiful of all? Ribbon candy! (I almost hated to eat it it was so beautiful!)
The most recent Christmas Wishes from Twitter
Updated every half hour
What is Christmas?
Christmas, children, is not a date.
It is a state of mind.
Mary Ellen Chase
I love Christmas Songs!
Coming Home - to Music!
Holidays at Home
Giving, in its simplest form
Can be the best gift someone receives all year.
Giving all year can be simple too. I have a friend who provides a service that will send cards for you all year long. This works not only for those on a strict budget, but also for those who are apt to forget important birthdays, anniversaries, or other important dates.
Christmas Cards on eBay
Nintendo 3D S
Eye Poppin' game time!
Play 3D games and take 3D pictures
A built-in 3D Depth Slider along the right side of the top display allows you to immediately adjust the intensity of the 3D settings on the Nintendo 3DS system to your liking
Dock your Nintendo 3DS system whenever you are not using it in the included Charging Cradle to keep it powered.
Nintendo 3DS - Aqua Blue
Amazon Price: $169.99 (as of 02/13/2012)
Great new 3d Technology
good game lineup
virtual store and Netflix
Price cut by 80 bucks!
Cute Animal Wishes
Yuletide Chorus
Peace on Earth
Goodwill to Men
Home for Christmas
I-Pad 2
2011's Hottest Gift!
1 GHz dual-core Apple A5 custom-designed processor.
Forward facing and rear facing cameras.
Apple?s iOS 4 and access to Apple?s app store.
Apple iPad 2 Tablet (16GB, Wifi,) NEWEST MODEL
Amazon Price: $502.95 (as of 02/13/2012)
The must technologically advanced version of the portable media
Reindeer Getting ready for Christmas!
Bargain Toys Galore
Christmas Wish
Lego Ninjago
Ninja, Go!
Weapons: Scythe of Quakes, Nunchucks of Lightning, Shurikens of Ice, Dragon Sword of Fire, 3 golden swords, 2 silver swords, 3 black swords, 1 spear, 1 thunder bolt, 1 bone axe, 1 staff and 2 daggers
Temple splits to release Fire Dragon
LEGO Ninjago Fire Temple 2507
Amazon Price: $116.99 (as of 02/13/2012)
Lego is great for building fine motor skills.
Kids love it! Especially the Ninjago series - for older kids.
Alternative Giving
Charitable and Eco-Friendly!
photo credit: The Daily Green "20 Ways to give without giving 'stuff'"
What's availabe from Cafe Press?
Let's see what we can find
Merry Christmas from Our House
Our Tree and Christmas Teddy
Where is home?
If you want to go anywhere in the Southeastern U.S.
You have to go through Atlanta!
Do you have a wish for Christmas?
Do Tell!
We love to add stuff to the list!
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sandralynnsparks
Jan 2, 2011 @ 6:24 am | delete
- We definitely got the wish for a White Christmas down here in Georgia this year! I hope yours was a good one!
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mukunda22
Dec 18, 2010 @ 8:01 am | delete
- Hello KK-- Peace On Earth--that is what I wish for!! Thank you and Merry Christmas!! Did I ever tell you I met Oceana F2F? That was a wonderful experience!!
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KarenKay
Dec 18, 2010 @ 11:50 am | delete
- No you didn't! How cool!
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mukunda22
Dec 20, 2010 @ 9:25 am | delete
- Yes and I thought of you the whole time!!
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rwoman
Nov 11, 2010 @ 7:46 am | delete
- I had to check out your lens as just last night I added this module: http://www.squidoo.com/christmastriviaquestionsandanswers#module131808341 which is essentially my Christmas wishes in song!
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