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  Royal Insight > December 2003 > Focus > The Christmas Broadcast
The Christmas message was started by The Queen's grandfather, King George V. King George had reigned since 1910, but it was not until 1932 that he delivered his first Christmas message, which was then made possible by new radio technologies.
The next Christmas, that of 1937, the King made it clear that he did not want to carry on the broadcast, as he felt it to be irretrievably linked to his father in the minds of the people.
In 1957, the 25th anniversary of the first Christmas Broadcast, delivered by her grandfather, King George V in 1932, the Christmas Broadcast was televised.
www.royal.gov.uk /output/Page2780.asp   (1257 words)

  
 Royal Christmas Message - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The idea for a Christmas Message from the Sovereign to the Commonwealth was originally mooted in 1932 by the founding father of the BBC, Sir John Reith.
Her first Christmas Message to the Commonwealth took place from the study at Sandringham House at 15:07 GMT on 25 December 1952 and was broadcast to the nation by BBC radio.
The 2005 message was particularly sombre, with the Queen reflecting on such tragedies as the Asian tsunami, Hurricane Katrina, the 2005 Kashmir earthquake and the 7 July 2005 London bombings.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Royal_Christmas_Message   (2263 words)

  
 A Christmas Message from the Archangel Gabriel
And so my message for you this Christmastime, whenever you read these words, is this: I am the angel of birth and have been present at the birth of all of mankind in all of their incarnations.
Christmas time, which lies towards the end of your year, is a dark time of light and can be for some a dark time of heart.
Acknowledge that you are part of this Christmas miracle and each year decide how much you will surrender yourself to the birth of light that transpires inside you with all your knowledge of the difficulties as well as the loves that this will bring.
www.lightparty.com /Spirituality/GabrielaChristmasPrayer.html   (1573 words)

  
 Royal Insight > December 2006 > Focus > Princess Alexandra
At the advent of World War Two, Her Royal Highness became a Royal 'evacuee' when she was sent to the countryside to live with her grandmother, Queen Mary, who became a great influence in her life.
Her Royal Highness is involved with the Alzheimer's Society, the British Red Cross Society and the Cystic Fibrosis Trust.
Her Royal Highness is also Patron of both the PDSA (the People's Dispensary for Sick Animals) and the Guide Dogs for the Blind Association.
www.royalinsight.gov.uk /output/Page1729.asp   (1162 words)

  
 Merry Christmas from England!   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Carols are often sung on Christmas Eve by groups of singers to their neighbours, and children hang a stocking on the fireplace or at the foot of their bed for Santa Claus (Father Christmas) to fill.
Christmas dinner consists traditionally of a roast turkey, goose or chicken with stuffing and roast potatoes.
The Christmas tree is central to England's holiday celebration and, although it had been seen in various places in England, it grew extremely popular when Queen Victoria's husband, Prince Albert, brought the tradition to the Royal Family from his native Germany in the mid-nineteenth century.
www.nanjay.com /DillyDoodles/Christmas/MerryEngland.htm   (1130 words)

  
 A Touch of Christmas Magic by Ming
Christmas dinner consists of that large Christmas turkey meal with mashed potatoes and turnip, dressing, gravy and cranberry sauce, wine and dessert (I like the rum cake) all served on the colourful tablecloth with all the decorations.
Christmas morning we play carols on the cd player, make the dressing and prepare the turkey for stuffing and get the turkey cooking in the oven early on, make dessert, listen to the Queen's Royal message, open our presents under the tree and try to squeeze in a bit of breakfast (usually all at once!).
Christmas Eve midnight mass is attended and hundreds of thousands of Russians take part in the "walking the cross" ceremony that is a candle-lit procession of priests and congregates that parade around the church and then return inside for caroling.
www.geocities.com /smilesming/ChristmasMagic.html   (12433 words)

  
 The Physics of Christmas
Christmas is a time for the crunch of snow, spiced wine, and tinseled trees.
Christmas is a time for carols, family gatherings, gaudy greeting cards, and all the jollity of the seasonal spirit.
His invention, the first Christmas card, was published in 1843 and cost a shilling, the equivalent of a day's wages for a laborer.
partners.nytimes.com /books/first/h/highfield-christmas.html   (1878 words)

  
 Travelsleuth's Diary: December Highlights
The Queen's Christmas message to the Commonwealth is broadcast across the world on Christmas Day at 3.00pm GMT on radio and TV.
The Sovereign's Christmas Message was begun by The Queen's grandfather, King George V. He broadcast the first royal Christmas message from a makeshift studio under the stairs at Sandringham on 25 December 1932.
Royal engagements are scaled down before the New Year, though the Princess Royal and Princess Alexandra, The Hon.
www.suite101.com /article.cfm/food_travel_UK/85453/1   (434 words)

  
 Royal Christmas Message   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
The Royal Christmas Message (currently coined The Queen's Christmas Message) is broadcast by the British Sovereign to the Commonwealth at Christmas.
The first Royal Christmas Message was issued by His Late Majesty King George V in 1932.
The present Queen's first Christmas Message to the Commonwealth took place from the study at Sandringham House at 15:07 GMT on 25 December 1952 and was broadcast to the nation by BBC radio.
royal-christmas-message.iqnaut.net   (1787 words)

  
 Christmas
In many countries of the world, the celebration of Christmas on December 25th is a high point of the year.
In many countries, most people post Christmas greeting cards to their friends and family, and these cards will be hung on the walls of their homes.
Christmas cards from different countries often show Mary, Joseph and Jesus in the landscape of that country, and with the racial appearance of that nationality, be it fl African, Indian, or Japanese.
www.letsdiscussjesus.org /christmas.htm   (1979 words)

  
 CNN.com - Queen pays holiday tribute to British troops - Dec. 25, 2003
In her annual Christmas message to the nation, the queen said the teamwork of Britain's armed forces was admirable and a "lesson to us all."
Wearing a royal blue dress and a pearl necklace, the queen was shown chatting with troops who took part in the campaign to topple Saddam Hussein.
Earlier in the day, the queen, 77, attended a Christmas Day church service with other members of the royal family on the royal Sandringham estate, showing signs of an operation she underwent earlier this month to remove torn cartilage from her knee.
www.cnn.com /2003/WORLD/europe/12/25/queen.christmas.troops.ap   (490 words)

  
 GA District Web Site
Royal Rangers reaches across the United States and is currently in over 63 nations around the world.
Royal Rangers is designed to meet the physical, spiritual, mental and social needs of boys and young men ages five through 17.
The Royal Rangers Emblem may not be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means-electronically, mechanically, photocopies, recording, or otherwise-without prior written permission from the national Royal Rangers Department.
ga-royalrangers.org   (935 words)

  
 Kids' Zone > ABC of the Monarchy > X
The Queen celebrates Christmas with her family, often at her home in Norfolk, which is called Sandringham.
Every year she films a short message which is shown on television on Christmas Day at 3pm.
In her Christmas Message, The Queen talks about things which have made the year special and wishes everyone a happy Christmas.
www.royal.gov.uk /output/page298.asp   (77 words)

  
 Kids Domain - Christmas In England
In the days leading up to Christmas, groups of carol singers holding candle lanterns, dressed in their hats and scarves to fight off the cold, go from door to door performing traditional Christmas songs for a small charitable donation to their cause.
Christmas is very much a time for families to be together, so everyone gathers for the Christmas meal.
However, Christmas in England wouldn't be the same without the anticipation of opening the curtains on Christmas morning, in the hope of seeing a beautiful blanket of white snow covering everything in sight.
www.kidsdomain.com /holiday/xmas/around/england.html   (1118 words)

  
 Prince Edward Island: A Christmas Message from the Anne Shirley
For the first time in my existence I teetered on speechlessness, just staring at the luxurious, silky, brown gloria, the dainty frilled skirt, that beautiful lace collar and the sleeves - those immaculate puffed sleeves that were the height of fashion in those days.
I instantly imagined myself being escorted to a royal ball on the arm of a handsome prince and all the other girls in attendance were looking at me and wishing they too could be adorned in such regal attire.
To all my kindred spirits on the Island and around the world, may your Christmas star shine brighter this year than in any other and may you be blessed each and every day with the love of family, the devotion of friends and the passion of youth.
www.gov.pe.ca /christmas/messages/anne.php3   (471 words)

  
 Christmas Events, Christmas Progammes, Christmas Celebrations, Christmas Occasions, Christmas Events With Reindeer
Christmas is a festival, which is always associated with the celebrations.
Christmas events tend to be a meeting point for all the family members and friends.
Christmas is a real fun, when people forget all the worries and tensions surrounded in their life and live life to the fullest.
dgreetings.com /gift-ideas/christmas-gifts/christmas-events.html   (297 words)

  
 Beach-Net Message Boards and Forums, The Boardwalk On The Internet - Delaware Maryland Beaches   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Beach Message Boards and Forum, where Delaware and Maryland beach go-ers can swap info on what is happening at the beach, what events and activities to attend and what is happening with the nightlife.
Christmas or Christmas Day is a holiday celebrating the birth of Jesus, the central figure of Christianity.
Examples of winter festivals that are believed by some to have influenced Christmas include the pre-Christian festivals of Yule and Saturnalia, and many of the traditions associated with the holiday have origins in these pagan winter celebrations.
www.beach-net.com /beachnetboard/modules.php?name=Christmas-MM   (611 words)

  
 EnfieldMotorcycles.com - Message Boards
Message: could you please help me ID this motor the numbers are as,right front case number is J 1397, left side is 2215,back of case is 413,Metal tag on motor says MANUFACTURED BY ENFIELDCYCLE CO. LTD.
Message: i have a Royal J2 of 1947, and i£§m restaurng it, I need to know about books, manual, and the colors paint of this motorcycle.
Message: I bought it new and equipped it with leg bars and fl leather saddle bags and it was a Dandy.
www.enfieldmotorcycles.com /Mb2002/message_february.html   (1390 words)

  
 The Royalist - Merry Christmas From Andrew, Beatrice & Eugenie   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
The Queen's second son, who doesn't always receive a positive Press, is shown in happy and relaxed mode, sat on the grass in the Scottish highlands between his increasingly glamorous daughters, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie.
Of especial interest to royal fans and journalists alike is the fact the royal photograph was snapped by Andrew's ex-wife Sarah.
Despite her public image, she is a very warm lady and so she is genuinely sad to be facing the prospect of leaving her family home of many years, Nether Lypiatt.
www.theroyalist.net /content/view/250/1   (389 words)

  
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The first ever Christmas card was posted in England in the 1840's.
The traditional Christmas dinner consists of roast turkey, goose or chicken with stuffing and roasted potatoes.
Every year she delivers a Christmas Message to the Nation.
www.cvc.org /christmas/england   (368 words)

  
 The Royal Institution of Great Britain
In the mid 1820s Michael Faraday, a former Director of the Royal Institution, initiated the first Christmas Lecture series at a time when organised education for young people was scarce.
As the Christmas Lectures are extremely popular, if you are unable to attend one or more of the lectures, we would be grateful if you could return your unwanted ticket(s) to us so that we can re-allocate the seats.
It may be necessary for reasons beyond the control of the Ri to change the content and the timing of events, or the identity of the speakers.
www.rigb.org /rimain/events/christmaslectures.jsp   (1104 words)

  
 CNN.com - Photo of new royal baby released - Jan. 10, 2004
The tiny baby is seen dressed in white and nestled in the arms of her parents, two months after her premature birth by emergency Caesarean section.
The portrait was taken by her uncle, amateur photographer Prince Andrew, as the royal family gathered at their Sandringham estate for Christmas.
He has previously taken pictures of the queen to mark her 60th birthday and a portrait for her Golden Jubilee, the celebration of her 50 years on the throne.
www.cnn.com /2004/WORLD/europe/01/10/britain.royal.ap   (226 words)

  
 christmas message in Answering machines at Machines.Coderdir.com. Page 1
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machines.coderdir.com /Answering%20machines/christmas%20message   (187 words)

  
 Royal Caribbean at Christmas - Cruise Critic Message Boards
We'll be on the Voyager for Christmas 2007.
The dining room was open but it had to be casual because most did not get their bags until 10 or so that night.
Christmas morning, Santa visited and had pics taken and gave all kids a gift.
messages.cruisecritic.com /showthread.php?p=8312140#post8312140   (349 words)

  
 www.myspace.com/semiroyalblood
The Christmas Period...2 big gigs and 3 fresh tracks to be recorded (view more)
This Semi Royal Blood is for everyone, and they're already showing tons of promise.
Semi Royal Blood came into The UnderScore in New York City like a runaway train and put on a great performance playing to the crowd and keeping everyone in awe.
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 Queen Elizabeth reflects on 'full year'
Queen Elizabeth's traditional Christmas message reflected a year that saw incredible highs and lows for the monarch: she celebrated her golden anniversary on the throne, but was also saddened by the death of her mother and her sister.
The Queen ended her message with a call for people throughout the Commonwealth to remember the less advantaged.
The Queen is spending Christmas with her family at Sandringham and is not expected to miss any of her official engagements.
www.cbc.ca /news/story/2002/12/25/queen021225.html   (1303 words)

  
 CVC Christmas Page Christmas History International Christmas
Although it was never celebrated in biblical times, Christmas is celebrated in local churches here in Visalia, California in praise of the fact that God loved us so much, he sent his one and only son to earth.
He was wholey god and wholey man. Whereas we have succumbed to the temptations of this earth, Jesus was able to overcome all temptations and live a sinless life.
Christmas was declared a Federal Holiday in America on June 26, 1870 under the government headed by President Ulysses S. Grant during the period of reconstruction following the American Civil War.
www.cvc.org /christmas/index.html   (2598 words)

  
 BBC News | UK | Queen considers festive text message
Mobile phones could be buzzing with royal greetings if the Queen decides to send her Christmas message by text.
But Buckingham Palace says proposals to send a version by text message to mobile phone users in the UK are being considered.
Customers would be able to receive the message by visiting a website or by replying to a text-based invitation sent to their mobile phone in advance.
news.bbc.co.uk /1/hi/uk/1707903.stm   (310 words)

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