Christmas Tree
Nov 14th 2009, 4:50 pm
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Christmas Tree
Hello guys 
I hope everything is okay
Does anyone know where I can find the Christmas Tree in Riyadh ??
With my Love
I hope everything is okay
Does anyone know where I can find the Christmas Tree in Riyadh ??
With my Love
Nov 14th 2009, 5:36 pm
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Re: Christmas Tree
I suppose you can get artificial ones in hypermarkets (is there a Carrefour in Riyadh?)
PS When Billy Connolly was in Australia he was taken out to see the bush...but couldn't find it !
Nov 14th 2009, 6:17 pm
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Re: Christmas Tree
yeah there's Carrefour in Riyadh,, but im not sure i will find one there
Thanks MacScot 4 ur helpin dear
t.c
Thanks MacScot 4 ur helpin dear
t.c
Nov 15th 2009, 9:20 am
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Re: Christmas Tree
Buy a large potted shrub/small tree.
Put lights on it.
Add a couple of balls with sheikhs' faces painted on them.
Let the cat break a few.
Problem solved.
Put lights on it.
Add a couple of balls with sheikhs' faces painted on them.
Let the cat break a few.
Problem solved.
Nov 15th 2009, 10:00 am
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Re: Christmas Tree
Go to the philippina souk in Bathaa, go upstairs and you will be approached by fertive men asking 'you want Christmas Tree?' - they will drag them out from under the counter - all pretty cheap looking and not really worth buying. Best bet is to get one shipped over or bring one with you when you next travel.
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Nov 15th 2009, 10:24 am
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Re: Christmas Tree
So you are a practising Christian then, are you? I suggest you ask a Filipino as they are generally into the Xmas festivities and many have good local connections. A friendly word of advice though. Don't put the tree in the front window...unless you live on a western compound.
Nov 15th 2009, 12:07 pm
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Re: Christmas Tree
Do you have to be a practicing Christian to want a Christmas Tree? I think Christmas is far more cultural than religious to the vast majority of people these days.
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Nov 15th 2009, 12:12 pm
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Re: Christmas Tree
Quite agree, my stunning green-eyed Christmas pixie. Indeed, there is nothing Christian about an X-mas tree in any case - the origins of the tradition are Celtic-Druidic, not Judaic.
Nov 15th 2009, 12:13 pm
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Re: Christmas Tree
True...many kids associate Santa Claus with Christmas rather than Jesus..even though the latter's name is in the actual name of the day !
Nov 15th 2009, 12:18 pm
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Nov 15th 2009, 12:43 pm
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Nov 15th 2009, 1:27 pm
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Re: Christmas Tree
mine will be pink and purple this year...
Nov 15th 2009, 1:32 pm
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