Gonna link some of the past back here because i didn't get to post it. Must finish all my post with pictures before this year ends ! Went to KLBC for Undignified Concert with my church members. The concert was AWESOME ! Nice drum beats, super cool. =)

Here's one of the pictures of me, XiaoWen and JiarWen took on that day at KLBC's toilet . XD

Next, at KLBC, they have another concert which was Adore. Posted before on the 24th of December but here are some of the pictures which we've taken in the toilet again ! xP

And there's one more picture, i just came out from the toilet which i'm so not gonna post it ! Bad JiarWen.




Follow on, Preparation for Christmas. Having dance practice on December almost every Wednesday.





Lastly, went to Sunway Piramid with almost all of the youths. Kinda enjoy there but felt sad for the boys. They wanted to go to Sunway Lagoon but some of them didn't bring enough money. So, they went for archery ! And for the Girls, it was just me, Jiarwen and her sis. We went shopping, and tried a lot of outfits, some was nice but it doesn't match our size.


After Sunway, i went to JiarWen's house to stay over night and we have loads of fun ! Disturbing people at MSN, sorry bout that ! And XiaoWen introduced me to play Pet Society at Facebook, so cuteeeeeeee =)


Eve:

Woke up in the early in the morning, had my breakfast then sit around the living room watching tv. Around 12noon, started to play maple again until midnight? Spended my christmas eve playing maple and wishing everyone Merry Christmas in MSN.


Christmas:

Wasn't really excited early in the morning. Preparing to go to Dynasty Hotel for Christmas Celebration with church members. Changed my dance outfits and getting ready for 15minutes. What a rush ! Parents keep scolding because they are the ushers. Went off at 9.15am but my brothers just woke up, felt like following them but i can't ! Need to be early for another last rehersal.

At 10am, worship had started and we're on the way to the ballroom. Gonna have 4 performance this year, the 1st performance was performed by little kids which was below 12years old, followed by the chinese section not so "young" adults, next is from JCBChurch, and the last performance was by US ! The young one. YAY ! XD


The Dancers are :

• David and Xiao Wen
• Kin Ming and Soo Ying
• Ivan and Grace
• Wenn Hong and Jiar Wen

But before our performance, Amy AKA my tuition teacher and our dance teacher, helped the girls to make-up. Why the boys don't need to make-up? That's s unfair ! They would looked more handsome if they had make-up. =)

After the performance, it's sermon time ! Quite short. Didn't get to listen because we're changing in the toilet. Felt bad and sad for not listening. After the pastor prayed, everyone walked to one floor down to have their lunch buffet until 2pm.

Once everything had ended, everyone went back. I stayed at home playing maple again until 6pm. Then, at 7pm, went to Shanti's house for Christmas Dinner. Nice indian food, if you wanna try, ask me where's her restaurant, it's just behind Times Square. = ]

That's the last of Christmas Day ! Waiting for New Year now. Time just fly fast and you don't even know. Kinda sad, gonna be Form5 next year, i don't want to take SPM so fast and i hope i don't need to go to National Service.


Happy Holidays ! And have a Blessed New Year 2009 ! Cheeerz ~

The History of Christmas

In the Western world, the birthday of Jesus Christ has been celebrated on December 25th since AD 354, replacing an earlier date of January 6th. The Christians had by then appropriated many pagan festivals and traditions of the season, that were practiced in many parts of the Middle East and Europe, as a means of stamping them out.

There were mid-winter festivals in ancient Babylon and Egypt, and Germanic fertility festivals also took place at this time. The birth of the ancient sun-god Attis in Phrygia was celebrated on December 25th, as was the birth of the Persian sun-god, Mithras. The Romans celebrated Saturnalia, a festival dedicated to Saturn, the god of peace and plenty, that ran from the 17th to 24th of December. Public gathering places were decorated with flowers, gifts and candles were exchanged and the population, slaves and masters alike, celebrated the occasion with great enthusiasm.

In Scandinavia, a period of festivities known as Yule contributed another impetus to celebration, as opposed to spirituality. As Winter ended the growing season, the opportunity of enjoying the Summer's bounty encouraged much feasting and merriment.

The Celtic culture of the British Isles revered all green plants, but particularly mistletoe and holly. These were important symbols of fertility and were used for decorating their homes and altars.

New Christmas customs appeared in the Middle Ages. The most prominent contribution was the carol, which by the 14th century had become associated with the religious observance of the birth of Christ.

In Italy, a tradition developed for re-enacting the birth of Christ and the construction of scenes of the nativity. This is said to have been introduced by
Saint Francis as part of his efforts to bring spiritual knowledge to the laity.

Saints Days have also contributed to our Christmas celebrations. A prominent figure in today's Christmas is Saint Nicholas who for centuries has been honored on December 6th. He was one of the forerunners of Santa Claus.

Another popular ritual was the burning of the Yule Log, which is strongly embedded in the pagan worship of vegetation and fire, as well as being associated with magical and spiritual powers.

Celebrating Christmas has been controversial since its inception. Since numerous festivities found their roots in pagan practices, they were greatly frowned upon by conservatives within the Church. The feasting, gift-giving and frequent excesses presented a drastic contrast with the simplicity of the Nativity, and many people throughout the centuries and into the present, condemn such practices as being contrary to the true spirit of Christmas.

The earliest English reference to December 25th as Christmas Day did not come until 1043.


The Birth of Jesus

In the Western world the birthday of Jesus Christ has been celebrated on December 25th since AD 354, partly to replace the pagan worship that was commonplace in those days. However, we can be fairly sure that Jesus wasn't actually born on that date.

The Bible tells us that shepherds were staying out in the fields overnight when Jesus was born (Luke 2:8), but in that part of the world it would have been far too cold at night to do so in December. What is more likely is that He was born in the Spring, perhaps between March and May. Whatever the time of year, it is virtually impossible to identify the actual date.

This situation is further complicated by the fact that the Christian scholar Dionysius Exiguus was asked by the Pope in AD 525 to calculate new cycles for fixing the date of Easter. However, he decided to base his calculations on the date of Jesus's birth. Unfortunately, it wasn't discovered until the 9th century that he got it badly wrong, by which time it was too late to change the calendar.

He fixed the birth in the year 1 BC or AD 1 (Historians apparently can't agree which.) and began counting from the latter. But both earlier and later scholars agreed that Jesus was born at an earlier date. Indeed, it was eventually established that Herod the Great died in Spring of 4 BC. If Jesus had been born at the start of AD 1, as we currently have it, then Jesus would have been born some 4 or 5 years after Herod died. There is no way of accurately establishing the actual date of his birth, but it is most likely to have been between 5 and 6 BC.

The important thing is that he was born, and his nominal birth date of December 25th seems as good as any to celebrate his birth and his message. It also a wonderful catalyst for enjoying the precious and simple pleasures of being, if only for a brief time, close together in the warm familiarity of friends and family, renewing relationships and sharing memories.
On Monday, 22 December, my Dad gave me money to go shopping. Went to Sg.Wang to shop for Christmas clothing ! My mom fetch me to Time Square at 2pm but i need to wait for Kenneth to reach. You're LATE ! Stupid jam XD

After he had reached, we walk to Time Square's F.O.S but the choice there wasn't much. So, we went to Sg.Wang's F.O.S to shop ! Tried a lot of clothes and i love one of the shirt most. Little Miss Naughty T-shirt, IT'S CUTE !

Went to the fitting room twice holding 5 clothing at a time and that's the maximum clothing i can bring it in. The 1st time, 3 clothing was nice. The 2nd time, 1 clothes and 1 skirt was great ! In the end, bought 4 tops and 1 skirt and it just cost 180 bucks. Yay, cheap sales ! But i wanna buy more. I need shoes, PuiJing call me out for shoe shop !

After that, waited for JiarWen and XiaoWen to arrive. At 5pm, they reached and Kenneth left, so BAD ! Then, we walked around Times Square and we went to F.O.S again ! But now it's time for the two sisters to shop for shirts. They bought 2 cute and nice T-shirts.

At 6.15pm we walked to church and it was a long long way. Reached Loke Yew at 6.30pm, we went for dinner at 'Hang Gei' to have 'Man Fan'. Then at 7.10pm, went to church for dance rehersal again. Felt very tired for the whole day but luckily the dance end at 9pm.

End of my shopping day. Finally i went shopping for Christmas ! And tomorrow is Christmas, Merry Christmas to All ! Cheeeerz =D


P/S : Laura Choo, where's my Maple Cash ! and Kenneth Goh where's my Roxy Purse ? XD

Feeling bored throughout the whole day ! Sunday is always a boring day for me and i just don't know why. Wishing the day would pass faster especially yesterday and today. Kinda sad since yesterday morning until this morning ! But i felt better around 11 something. A special thanks to JiarWen and my buddies, thanks for cheering me up ! =)

Don't really know how to express my feelings. Going to church with a moody face and making my friends worried about me. Sorry guys ! x(

This morning i felt tired is because i couldn't sleep last night until 3am. When i woke up, looked in the mirror first thing in the morning and i saw one "Panda" in the mirror.

Started to remember everything that we've talk about. Wondering do you still love me? Why are you treating me like this and why you said those things to me. Normally you don't treat me like this and i was hopping the argument would just end but it couldn't stop. This made me really tired, stress and hurt. I really hope this problem won't happen again.

But no matter what happens, I'll still love you the way you are and my love to you would never ever change. If i has to choose between loving you and breathing. I would use my last breath to say I LOVE YOU.




P/S: JiarWen, thank you very much ! I'm happy now, don't need to worry about me. If you have any problems, you can find me too. I'll always be there for you ! =D

Grace Choo Ern Yeng

Gonna link some of the past back here because i didn't get to post it. Must finish all my post with pictures before this year ends ! Went to KLBC for Undignified Concert with my church members. The concert was AWESOME ! Nice drum beats, super cool. =)

Here's one of the pictures of me, XiaoWen and JiarWen took on that day at KLBC's toilet . XD

Next, at KLBC, they have another concert which was Adore. Posted before on the 24th of December but here are some of the pictures which we've taken in the toilet again ! xP

And there's one more picture, i just came out from the toilet which i'm so not gonna post it ! Bad JiarWen.




Follow on, Preparation for Christmas. Having dance practice on December almost every Wednesday.





Lastly, went to Sunway Piramid with almost all of the youths. Kinda enjoy there but felt sad for the boys. They wanted to go to Sunway Lagoon but some of them didn't bring enough money. So, they went for archery ! And for the Girls, it was just me, Jiarwen and her sis. We went shopping, and tried a lot of outfits, some was nice but it doesn't match our size.


After Sunway, i went to JiarWen's house to stay over night and we have loads of fun ! Disturbing people at MSN, sorry bout that ! And XiaoWen introduced me to play Pet Society at Facebook, so cuteeeeeeee =)


Eve:

Woke up in the early in the morning, had my breakfast then sit around the living room watching tv. Around 12noon, started to play maple again until midnight? Spended my christmas eve playing maple and wishing everyone Merry Christmas in MSN.


Christmas:

Wasn't really excited early in the morning. Preparing to go to Dynasty Hotel for Christmas Celebration with church members. Changed my dance outfits and getting ready for 15minutes. What a rush ! Parents keep scolding because they are the ushers. Went off at 9.15am but my brothers just woke up, felt like following them but i can't ! Need to be early for another last rehersal.

At 10am, worship had started and we're on the way to the ballroom. Gonna have 4 performance this year, the 1st performance was performed by little kids which was below 12years old, followed by the chinese section not so "young" adults, next is from JCBChurch, and the last performance was by US ! The young one. YAY ! XD


The Dancers are :

• David and Xiao Wen
• Kin Ming and Soo Ying
• Ivan and Grace
• Wenn Hong and Jiar Wen

But before our performance, Amy AKA my tuition teacher and our dance teacher, helped the girls to make-up. Why the boys don't need to make-up? That's s unfair ! They would looked more handsome if they had make-up. =)

After the performance, it's sermon time ! Quite short. Didn't get to listen because we're changing in the toilet. Felt bad and sad for not listening. After the pastor prayed, everyone walked to one floor down to have their lunch buffet until 2pm.

Once everything had ended, everyone went back. I stayed at home playing maple again until 6pm. Then, at 7pm, went to Shanti's house for Christmas Dinner. Nice indian food, if you wanna try, ask me where's her restaurant, it's just behind Times Square. = ]

That's the last of Christmas Day ! Waiting for New Year now. Time just fly fast and you don't even know. Kinda sad, gonna be Form5 next year, i don't want to take SPM so fast and i hope i don't need to go to National Service.


Happy Holidays ! And have a Blessed New Year 2009 ! Cheeerz ~

The History of Christmas

In the Western world, the birthday of Jesus Christ has been celebrated on December 25th since AD 354, replacing an earlier date of January 6th. The Christians had by then appropriated many pagan festivals and traditions of the season, that were practiced in many parts of the Middle East and Europe, as a means of stamping them out.

There were mid-winter festivals in ancient Babylon and Egypt, and Germanic fertility festivals also took place at this time. The birth of the ancient sun-god Attis in Phrygia was celebrated on December 25th, as was the birth of the Persian sun-god, Mithras. The Romans celebrated Saturnalia, a festival dedicated to Saturn, the god of peace and plenty, that ran from the 17th to 24th of December. Public gathering places were decorated with flowers, gifts and candles were exchanged and the population, slaves and masters alike, celebrated the occasion with great enthusiasm.

In Scandinavia, a period of festivities known as Yule contributed another impetus to celebration, as opposed to spirituality. As Winter ended the growing season, the opportunity of enjoying the Summer's bounty encouraged much feasting and merriment.

The Celtic culture of the British Isles revered all green plants, but particularly mistletoe and holly. These were important symbols of fertility and were used for decorating their homes and altars.

New Christmas customs appeared in the Middle Ages. The most prominent contribution was the carol, which by the 14th century had become associated with the religious observance of the birth of Christ.

In Italy, a tradition developed for re-enacting the birth of Christ and the construction of scenes of the nativity. This is said to have been introduced by
Saint Francis as part of his efforts to bring spiritual knowledge to the laity.

Saints Days have also contributed to our Christmas celebrations. A prominent figure in today's Christmas is Saint Nicholas who for centuries has been honored on December 6th. He was one of the forerunners of Santa Claus.

Another popular ritual was the burning of the Yule Log, which is strongly embedded in the pagan worship of vegetation and fire, as well as being associated with magical and spiritual powers.

Celebrating Christmas has been controversial since its inception. Since numerous festivities found their roots in pagan practices, they were greatly frowned upon by conservatives within the Church. The feasting, gift-giving and frequent excesses presented a drastic contrast with the simplicity of the Nativity, and many people throughout the centuries and into the present, condemn such practices as being contrary to the true spirit of Christmas.

The earliest English reference to December 25th as Christmas Day did not come until 1043.


The Birth of Jesus

In the Western world the birthday of Jesus Christ has been celebrated on December 25th since AD 354, partly to replace the pagan worship that was commonplace in those days. However, we can be fairly sure that Jesus wasn't actually born on that date.

The Bible tells us that shepherds were staying out in the fields overnight when Jesus was born (Luke 2:8), but in that part of the world it would have been far too cold at night to do so in December. What is more likely is that He was born in the Spring, perhaps between March and May. Whatever the time of year, it is virtually impossible to identify the actual date.

This situation is further complicated by the fact that the Christian scholar Dionysius Exiguus was asked by the Pope in AD 525 to calculate new cycles for fixing the date of Easter. However, he decided to base his calculations on the date of Jesus's birth. Unfortunately, it wasn't discovered until the 9th century that he got it badly wrong, by which time it was too late to change the calendar.

He fixed the birth in the year 1 BC or AD 1 (Historians apparently can't agree which.) and began counting from the latter. But both earlier and later scholars agreed that Jesus was born at an earlier date. Indeed, it was eventually established that Herod the Great died in Spring of 4 BC. If Jesus had been born at the start of AD 1, as we currently have it, then Jesus would have been born some 4 or 5 years after Herod died. There is no way of accurately establishing the actual date of his birth, but it is most likely to have been between 5 and 6 BC.

The important thing is that he was born, and his nominal birth date of December 25th seems as good as any to celebrate his birth and his message. It also a wonderful catalyst for enjoying the precious and simple pleasures of being, if only for a brief time, close together in the warm familiarity of friends and family, renewing relationships and sharing memories.
On Monday, 22 December, my Dad gave me money to go shopping. Went to Sg.Wang to shop for Christmas clothing ! My mom fetch me to Time Square at 2pm but i need to wait for Kenneth to reach. You're LATE ! Stupid jam XD

After he had reached, we walk to Time Square's F.O.S but the choice there wasn't much. So, we went to Sg.Wang's F.O.S to shop ! Tried a lot of clothes and i love one of the shirt most. Little Miss Naughty T-shirt, IT'S CUTE !

Went to the fitting room twice holding 5 clothing at a time and that's the maximum clothing i can bring it in. The 1st time, 3 clothing was nice. The 2nd time, 1 clothes and 1 skirt was great ! In the end, bought 4 tops and 1 skirt and it just cost 180 bucks. Yay, cheap sales ! But i wanna buy more. I need shoes, PuiJing call me out for shoe shop !

After that, waited for JiarWen and XiaoWen to arrive. At 5pm, they reached and Kenneth left, so BAD ! Then, we walked around Times Square and we went to F.O.S again ! But now it's time for the two sisters to shop for shirts. They bought 2 cute and nice T-shirts.

At 6.15pm we walked to church and it was a long long way. Reached Loke Yew at 6.30pm, we went for dinner at 'Hang Gei' to have 'Man Fan'. Then at 7.10pm, went to church for dance rehersal again. Felt very tired for the whole day but luckily the dance end at 9pm.

End of my shopping day. Finally i went shopping for Christmas ! And tomorrow is Christmas, Merry Christmas to All ! Cheeeerz =D


P/S : Laura Choo, where's my Maple Cash ! and Kenneth Goh where's my Roxy Purse ? XD

Feeling bored throughout the whole day ! Sunday is always a boring day for me and i just don't know why. Wishing the day would pass faster especially yesterday and today. Kinda sad since yesterday morning until this morning ! But i felt better around 11 something. A special thanks to JiarWen and my buddies, thanks for cheering me up ! =)

Don't really know how to express my feelings. Going to church with a moody face and making my friends worried about me. Sorry guys ! x(

This morning i felt tired is because i couldn't sleep last night until 3am. When i woke up, looked in the mirror first thing in the morning and i saw one "Panda" in the mirror.

Started to remember everything that we've talk about. Wondering do you still love me? Why are you treating me like this and why you said those things to me. Normally you don't treat me like this and i was hopping the argument would just end but it couldn't stop. This made me really tired, stress and hurt. I really hope this problem won't happen again.

But no matter what happens, I'll still love you the way you are and my love to you would never ever change. If i has to choose between loving you and breathing. I would use my last breath to say I LOVE YOU.




P/S: JiarWen, thank you very much ! I'm happy now, don't need to worry about me. If you have any problems, you can find me too. I'll always be there for you ! =D

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