The last few days has been mad trying to find presents for everyone and nearly every shop I visited I seen items I wouldn’t mind buying for myself including a lovely dark/chocolate brown suede coat that would have looked great when I attend the new years party.

I actually hate shopping; I think I am probably one of the very few ladies whom dread going in to supermarkets and buying the weekly groceries. Christmas is the one time of year I despair more so as every where I go there is a queue!

I felt saddened this week, my friend’s daughter was supposed to have been performing a nativity play for the first time in her life at her local Church of England school, but it had to be cancelled because the local council thought it would offend those whom are not of Christian beliefs. I think that is really stupid! I have friends and family who are of different religions, Jewish, Muslim, and Hindu. For years I have exchanged Christmas cards, invited my friends to attend Christmas parties, never once have they been offended in fact the some of the minority religions celebrate Christmas because they believe Jesus to have been a profit. I am not very religious, I am sceptical but I don’t understand why one religious activity can offend another especially as the nativity play was held in a religious school that is of the Church of England faith and the actors in the play are children under that age of 10 years.

I am not prejudiced to any religion or its beliefs I think it is important to understand many different cultures, to allow the celebrations of different faiths to take place so people can learn and understand other cultures. I have been lucky to have friends from different beliefs, I have visited there places of worship and been part of their celebrations. That is the way to stop hatred of different cultures not by cancelling ones relgious celebrations.

I found this on the net, I decided to post it and copy it here. I think it is funny. There is an Irish guy, can't think of his name but I have been searching the net everywhere who actually sings the song, I have heard it played on the radio last year and it was one funniest christmas songs I had ever heard.

14 December 1990

My Darling,

I went to the door today and the postman delivered a "Partridge in a pear tree." What a thoroughly delightful gift. I couldn't have been more surprised. You're an angel.

With all my love and devotion,

Agnes

15 December 1990

Darling,

Today, the postman brought your very sweet gift. Just imagine "Two turtle doves." I'm delighted at your very thoughtful gift. They are adorable and I love you for them.

All my love,

Agnes

16 December 1990

Dear Fred,

Oh! Aren't you the extravagant one? Now I really must protest. I don't deserve such generosity as "Three French hens." They are just darling but I must insist, you've been too kind.

Love,

Agnes

17 December 1990

Dear Fred,

Today the postman delivered "Four calling birds." Now really, they are beautiful but don't you think enough is enough? You're being too romantic.

Affectionately,

Agnes

18 December 1990

Dearest Fred,

What a surprise! The postman just delivered the "Five golden rings"; one for every finger. You're just impossible, but I love it. Frankly, all those birds squawking were beginning to get on my nerves.

All my love,

Agnes

19 December 1990

Dear Fred,

I couldn't believe my eyes this morning as I walked out onto the front porch and there were "Six geese a laying" on my front steps. So you're back to the birds again - huh? Those geese are huge. Where will I ever keep them? The neighbors are complaining and I can't sleep through the racket. I love your thoughtfulness, but -

Please Stop!

Cordially,

Agnes

20 December 1990

Fred,

What's with you and those xxxxxxx birds??? Today I received "Seven swans a swimming." What kind of a goddamn joke is this? These birds $X&@ all over the house and they never stop with that awful goddamn racket. I can't sleep at night and I'm a nervous wreck.

Stop your laughing damn you! It's not funny. Just knock it off with those xxxxxxx birds, OK?????

Sincerely,

Agnes

21 December 1990

OK Buster,

I think I prefer the birds. What the hell am I going to do with "Eight maids a milking??" It's not enough with all those birds and the 8 maids milking, but they had to bring their goddamn cows! There is $X&@ all over the lawn and I can't even move in my own house. Just lay off me, smartass!!

Agnes

22 December 1990

Hey $X&@ head,

What are you??? Some kind of sadist??? Now I've got "Nine pipers playing" and Christ do they play! They haven't stopped chasing those maids since they've arrived this morning. The cows are getting upset and they're stepping all over the screeching xxxxxxx birds. What the hell am I going to do?? The neighbours have already started a petition to have me evicted.

You'll get yours, xxxxxxx,

Agnes

23 December1990

You Rotten xxxx,

Who in hell needs "Ten ladies dancing??" I can't imagine why I call these xxxx "ladies." They've been balling the pipers all night long. Now the cows can't sleep and all the goddamn racket around here has given them diarrhea. My living room is a river of $X&@! The Commisioner of Bldgs. has subpoenaed me to give cause why the building should not be condemned!

I'm sticking the police on you, &$$hole!

One who means it!!!

24 December1990

Listen xxxxhead,

What's with the "Eleven lords a leaping" on those maids and ladies??? Some of these poor girls will never walk again. The pipers ravaged the maids, jumped the ladies, and the cows are rampaging all over the place. All 23 birds are dead. They were trampled to death by the cows. I hope you're satisfied, you rotten vicious xxxxxxx!

I hate your guts, you $X&@,

Agnes

26 December 1990

Dear Sir:

This is to acknowledge your latest gift "Twelve fiddlers fiddling" which you have seen fit to inflict on our client, Miss Agnes. As you no doubt have guessed, the destruction of her property was total. You are advised that all future correspondence with our client should be cleared through this office.

I feel compelled to warn you that if you should attempt to reach Miss Agnes at Happy Dale Sanitarium, the attendants of that institution have instructions to shoot you on sight. With this letter please find attached a warrant for your arrest.

Season's Greetings,

J. Frank Cahole Attorney