tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31176502.post1492686843784431066..comments2023-10-17T08:59:57.852-04:00Comments on Body Soul and Spirit: Christmas Customs and CultureRuthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15892804871759397018noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31176502.post-74188015935325685092016-12-12T20:58:20.487-05:002016-12-12T20:58:20.487-05:00Nice post. I enjoyed reading about the other trad...Nice post. I enjoyed reading about the other traditions. Was glad to read of the Hindu nurse celebrating Christmas as a Canadian tradition. Years ago, I think that would have been unheard of. <br /><br />I like your interpretation of Mary and Joseph staying with relatives and Mary being attended by a mid-wife. So much more comforting that the old story. Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14788733654505792266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31176502.post-74106235396917001202016-12-08T06:55:10.484-05:002016-12-08T06:55:10.484-05:00You certainly have access to various traditions. M...You certainly have access to various traditions. Makes life interesting.Anvilcloudhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07974744042579564912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31176502.post-22315291606058932072016-12-07T09:29:27.924-05:002016-12-07T09:29:27.924-05:00Fascinating, Ruth! I was surprised a few years ago...Fascinating, Ruth! I was surprised a few years ago when I learned of the manger in the lower part of the house. It certainly does challenge the depictions I grew up with, and is fun to ponder. Your area sounds like such a diverse and stimulating one to celebrate the Christmas season in. I'm running too fast to blog, but am dying to get about 5 posts out there. Maybe during the Christmas Gingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14826899900356202742noreply@blogger.com