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34 thoughts on “Christmas Card 2014”

1. Jean Collen 04/12/2013 at 7:15 AM

   Thank you for your beautiful Christmas card, Charles. I would never have thought of something so original and meaningful myself. The collages and the lovely traditional carols and Christmas songs complement each other and certainly reflect the true spirit of Christmas. A very happy Christmas to you too!

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2. Diane Barnett 04/12/2013 at 8:26 AM

   Hi, Charles
   Many thanks for your original Christmas Card. I took my daughter down to Tooting on Saturday for lunch at the Lebanese restaurant I told you of and showed her the Salvador sign.
   Best wishes
   Diane

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3. Bona Starkeson 04/12/2013 at 11:08 AM

   You really outdid yourself. It is the nicest Christmas card I have ever received. You make me feel inadequate. Here I am, struggling to choose the perfect Christmas gifts for Gerry, Mark and Sam, and I have not even THOUGHT about Christmas cards yet. Thank you so much. You deserve the best Christmas ever.

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4. alex solomon 04/12/2013 at 3:47 PM

   Hi Charles !
   What a way to share the heart-warming joys of this Great Holiday ! You may not believe it , but Christmas was, is, and it will always be one of the most cherished and enjoyed Holidays for me! And it was always my deepest hope that the unique spirit of this Holiday brings serenity and Peace to most lands ! It is such a troubled little planet, our world…
   Warmest Wishes for A Merry Christmas !…And thank you for this ageless Collection !…

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5. Bob Sanders 04/12/2013 at 9:32 PM

   Thank you for the great Christmas card Charles. What an excellent idea. I will enjoy it throughout the Christmas period.

   All good wishes to you for Christmas

   Bob

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   1. Charles Post author05/12/2013 at 2:15 AM

      I am grateful to all of you for your kind comments. Charles

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6. John Arno 05/12/2013 at 5:05 AM

   Many thanks and season’s greetings to you.

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7. judy berardinone 05/12/2013 at 12:52 PM

   What a beautiful start for the Christmas holiday. How thoughtful of you to send them to me. I am going to forward your wonderful gift to my home and show everyone to enters my house on Christmas. Have a wonderful, blessed Christmas Doctor Jenkins!

   Judy Berardinone

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8. Kenneth Henderson 05/12/2013 at 8:18 PM

   Great montage, which we enjoyed in our house. There has been a lot of complaints this year here in Australia(at a time when less and less cards are being sent. Our list is two shorter this year due to death and I handed my first over last night to local friends) that the theme of Charles page is hard to find on cards anymore. I still have some and at least one shop let it be known that they stock same still. It reminds me of Christmases past that were more traditional in our family but times have change and the old sit down to a turkey or goose roast with Christmas pudding and custard are long gone. Not of my doing. At least a lot of the family still gets together at one or other of my families’ homes. We are passed it now at my house so it is good my nieces love to keep these things up. We feel for my American family who are spending their first Christmas without Mum’s sister who passed tragically at 89 a couple of months ago with a fall from bed and hit her head. Having to take blood thinners(warfarin) because of heart surgery in the past does not help with survival. There is such a large family there.

   I always like to watch Christmas story movies at this time of year and still get a kick out of repeated viewings.

   Best Wishes to All

   Ken/Australia

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9. Steve Walker 05/12/2013 at 8:57 PM

   Thanks Charles. Seasons Greetings to you too.

   Regards

   Steve

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10. Linda Fineman 06/12/2013 at 12:48 AM

    Dear Charles,

    What a feast for the eyes and the heart! The images are simply glorious and I could revel in them for hours. What a delightful start to the holiday season. I am sure that this project took a lot of time and effort, but the results were well worth it. You’ve created a beautiful keepsake.

    I wish you much joy in the holiday season! Thanks for thinking of me.

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11. Charles Post author06/12/2013 at 1:11 AM

    To others that left a comment ….. many thanks for doing so. I am happy that you all enjoyed the card. Charles.

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12. Gina 06/12/2013 at 2:48 PM

    Dr. Jenkins,

    Thank you for your blessings and beautiful e-card pictures! Were any of those black and white pictures you? That had to be time consuming. Wishing you a joyful and blessed holiday season! I will be seeing you soon 🙂 Have a wonderful weekend & hopefully you are enjoying the 80 degree weather we have today!

    Grace and Blessings,

    Gina

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13. Andrew Gilbert 07/12/2013 at 8:50 AM

    Many thanks for producing the card, Charles, a very enjoyable start to he season!

    All the best to you and yours for Christmas and the New Year!

    Andrew

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14. Anthony W. Kalberg 07/12/2013 at 9:30 PM

    Charles, Thank you for this lovely display of vintage Christmas cards and snaps! As Kenneth said, cards like these are hard to find. I usually order my Christmas cards from the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. The museum still has a fair selection of religious cards. Let me take this moment to wish you and yours a Merry Christmas and a New Year filled with God’s blessings. Take care, Anthony P.S. Love your stories about London!

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15. Stan Shapiro 07/12/2013 at 9:48 PM

    Thanks Charles – and Season’s Greetings to you too and all of the best for 2014.

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16. Rita 08/12/2013 at 5:24 PM

    Thank you Charles, Christmas when I was growing up was always special, Chestnuts on the open fire, lit candles on the tree, (yes really!) a sing song around the piano, Mum cooking lots of goodies, and getting wonderful presents. How they managed it? working very hard in the markets and making hand made gifts and “Fairy dolls” to sell. hard times for them but Happy. Merry Christmas!

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17. Charles Post author08/12/2013 at 5:38 PM

    To those who have since written, many thanks for your kindness and consideration. Glad that you enjoyed the card. Charles

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18. mark 17/12/2013 at 12:53 AM

    Charles, the cards are beautiful and the colors and images are fantastic….I’m not sure I recognized all the references and images (as you can imagine), but the picture of Santa was Spot On!

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19. Irene Pugh 18/12/2013 at 2:01 PM

    Charles, I am so pleased to have received the delightful Christmas greetings. So enjoyed listening to the Carols. You truly produce amazing articles via internet. I wish I had the ability to return the compliment. Therefore, we wish you further success for the New Year. And hope you have a very pleasant and enjoyable Christmas.

    Irene & Jamie

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20. Jean Collen 13/12/2014 at 7:15 PM

    Thank you once again for the delightful Christmas card. I thoroughly enjoyed the beautiful selection of Christmas music. I wish you a very merry Christmas too, Charles. After our 4 month-long post office strike in South Africa I am not sending any cards this year, so I’m glad to be able to greet you here.

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21. Linda Fineman 13/12/2014 at 10:19 PM

    Charles, how do you manage to top yourself every year? This is a splendid collection of music and images. Some of the paintings took my breath away–so luminous and evocative. Thanks for including the Gamages photos, which added the perfect personal touch!

    Best wishes for a happy holiday season and joyful New Year.

    Linda

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22. Barry & Iris McCanna 14/12/2014 at 6:39 AM

    Dear Charles, What a wonderful greetings card, which has lifted our spirits even higher. We wish you and yours every joy this festive season.

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23. Andrew Gilbert 14/12/2014 at 12:46 PM

    Many thanks for this Charles, really enjoyable! All the very best for Christmas and for a Happy 2015.

    Andrew

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24. Clair Sedore 14/12/2014 at 12:47 PM

    I am always in awe of your work, both your website, and your Christmas card. Makes me so glad to be a friend, just to listen to the sensational music you give us. Wishing you and yours a joyous Christmas season, and a healthy and happy 2015. 2015 can you believe it?

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25. Ian W in Oz 14/12/2014 at 1:08 PM

    Great job Charles. (if i could hear it!) My PC is playing up, at the moment – NO SOUND – – bugger!!!!

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26. Trevor Lee 14/12/2014 at 3:18 PM

    Thank You for your seasons greetings and ALL the music Charles.
    “Hallelujah He WILL reign forever and ever. Hallelujah, Praise God he is WORTHY!!!”
    Love, Joy and Peace be all yours this Christmas and throughout 2015
    From Trevor and Gillian

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27. Joanne Hammond 15/12/2014 at 9:49 AM

    Wishing you a Very Happy Christmas Charles and hoping to see you in England in the New Year.

    Best wishes

    Jo
    Herschel Grammar School

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28. Rick Seifert 15/12/2014 at 10:35 AM

    Dear Charles,
    Wishing you a very Merry Christmas.
    I am so glad that we finally had our “Meet Me At The Eagle” experience and an inside look at the great Wanamaker Organ.
    More to come in 2015.
    Sincerely,
    Rick Seifert

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29. Rita 15/12/2014 at 5:48 PM

    Thank you Charles its always a pleasure to listen to these Christmas songs and the pictures are wonderful.
    Best wishes for Christmas 2014 and the New Year.

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30. Charles Post author17/12/2014 at 2:43 PM

    From Anton Stormlund, Denmark…:

    Dear Charles,
    I also want to bring a “Merry Christmas and Happy New Year” to you and your family!
    I am so very impressed by your skill to create such good web-sites: Your Christmas card and especially your sites about cinema organs with lot of information. In part II I am showed sitting at my CHRISTIE 3/9 + grand piano. Sorry to say that this is the ONLY cinema organ in Denmark!

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31. Mark Featherstone 18/12/2014 at 11:22 AM

    Dear Charles

    Many thanks for your wonderful Christmas greetings card that must of taken you ages to put together, I will look forward to listening to all the songs over the holiday !

    I hope you have an enjoyable Christmas and a very happy and healthy New Year.

    Best wishes

    Mark Featherstone

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32. Irene Pugh 20/12/2014 at 10:15 AM

    Charles, thank you for your thoughtfulness. Artistically displayed. Unfortunately, my computer has been causing bother and I cannot hear the sound.

    Here’s wishing you a great Christmas and an even more happier New year!

    Irene & Jamie

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33. Jacqueline Walden 27/12/2014 at 5:16 PM

    Your…Christmas cards…were very impressive…thank you for sharing them with me…Have a Happy New Year!
    Jacqueline…

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