Market Friday Shapes up the Holidays

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Today is #MarketFriday initiated by @dswigle (Denise, that's me!!) I hope you will join me as we share different markets across the globe. Different and varied as the countries themselves, I always look forward to seeing what you send me. Come. Sit down. Relax. Enjoy the shortest trip around the world you ever experienced, taking in a market from somewhere different than what you have.

If you are looking for me, I am still wandering around the Christmas Market, so be prepared for a bit of Seasonal Happiness and Joy that we will be showing today. Hark!!! I hear an angel heralding! Do you hear what I hear?? It will be the experience of your day, with a slice of bliss served on the side.

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HAPPY ST. NICHOLAS DAY!!! Where St. Nicholas is prominent, his day, not Christmas, is the primary gift-giving day. Parties may be held on the eve, December 5th and shoes or stockings left for St. Nicholas to fill during the night. Children will find treats of small gifts, fruit or nuts, and special Nicholas candies and cookies. St. Nicholas's gifts are meant to be shared, not hoarded for oneself. See how children celebrate around the world. See here

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They are hanging on to my little cupid guy for me. If he would only stop attracting attention wherever he goes, whatever he does.

Le Sigh

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Who doesn't love to see what they will be selling in some foreign market, shopping in places I have never been to and some, never even heard of. There is always a curiosity attached to foreign ingredients, different produce or any product sold. So, yes! I would love to see yours! We all do!! Don't forget to take photos wherever you happen to be shopping - whether it be the grocery, art galleries, or even a Christmas Market, wherever money is exchanged for a service or for merchandise. Don't forget to use the hashtag #MarketFriday and @dswigle.

Please leave the link to your post on here so it can easily be found by others. They are easier to find in one place. Where else can you take such a quick trip around the globe? Thank you so much!! ❤


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This is my garden store that I frequently visit in the growing months. When the flowers end, the bring out select pieces of Christmas and then decorate it until it won't hold another ornament. I drift through the store, imagining what it would look like at my house and then I quickly dash those thoughts. It is so easy to get carried away when the ornaments are so beautiful.

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So many people have wondered about the true meaning of Christmas.
Sit right back and Linus will explain it to you.
Yuletide Greetings to you.

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I have learned so much from them, from making my own wreaths to arranging a scene. It is so nice to walk around, looking at what they have done and knowing how they achieved it. As a bonus, they will tell you any of their secrets. You know how a woman loves her secrets! We live for them! Don't you?

Do you know that the #ColorChallenge was one of the first challenges I tried out? It saved me time and again, not knowing what to post and wanting to keep steemin. I dedicate this picture to #FridayBlue #ColorChallenge by @kalemandra

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Christmas brings the musing out in me.
So many beautiful memories.
A lifetime of happiness and joy in my world.
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A flower! There must be a flower. Always a flower. This may be hard to believe, but, pinecones are the official state flower of Maine. Technically, it is not a flower... what's up with that, Maine?
I didn't believe it either. See here

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I want to thank you for visiting #MarketFriday! The support you show the challenge and me, just by showing up means a lot to me. I thank you for that and as always, have a great day!

#MarketFriday Loves You!


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The gift of love.
The gift of peace.
The gift of happiness.
May all these be yours at Christmas.

May the joy continue to radiate in your lives,
long after the season is gone, gone, gone.
Merry Christmas! Happy New Year!

Love to all, Denise



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I dedicate this post to all of you. You bring joy to my soul and spread your love across the world. For this, I thank you. And just like that, these musings are done...and just so you know, although we are throwing glitter around the globe, I can guarantee you that there is still a little left to take us through Christmas. Have a most fabulous day!

Thank you for visiting my post 💖 Because of you, I come back to post again and again, I am encouraged by you, for the time you take to visit, comment or even upvote. For all of these reasons, I am eternally grateful. Don't ever forget what a wonderful world we live in, people.Some days, it is not as easy to see, how wonderful it really is. Kindness counts. Wherever you go, whatever you do.

We Are The World

There comes a time
When we heed a certain call
When the world must come together as one
There are people dying
Oh, and it's time to lend a hand to life
The greatest gift of all

We can't go on
Pretending day-by-day
That someone, somewhere soon make a change
We're all a part of God's great big family
And the truth, you know, love is all we need
We are the world
We are the children
We are the ones who make a brighter day, so let's start giving
There's a choice we're making
We're saving our own lives

It's true we'll make a better day, just you and me
Oh, send them your heart
So they know that someone cares
And their lives will be stronger and free
As God has shown us by turning stones to bread
And so we all must lend a helping hand

We are the world
We are the children
We are the ones who make a brighter day, so let's start giving
Oh, there's a choice we're making
We're saving our own lives
It's true we'll make a better day, just you and me

When you're down and out, there seems no hope at all
But if you just believe there's no way we can fall
Well, well, well, well let us realize
Oh, that a change can only come
When we stand together as one, yeah, yeah, yeah

We are the world
We are the children
We are the ones who make a brighter day, so let's start giving
There's a choice we're making
We're saving our own lives
It's true we'll make a better day, just you and me


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Nice seasonal post. !trdo

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Hi @dswigle, a free $trendotoken from the TULIP Mania Game!
Round 3 will start soon and full details will follow. Thanks for playing!

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Love wandering around holiday stores like this. We have a village (Frankenmuth) here that is a winter wonderland (year-round) and it's just so much form to walk and stroll up and down main street.

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I love Frankenmuth! I used to have a summer home in the Upper Peninsula (you troll you!) and stopped there on the way up and home.

It was my first taste at a year round Christmas store!!

Thank you for stopping by and saying hello!!! Mwah!

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Wowzers. Loving your christmas posts. They are just so beautiful. Keep 'em coming, Denise:) They could become a steemit Christmas tradition:)

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Hello, Beauty! Thank you so much! I hope all is going well with you and I heard your library has your books!!? Mazel Tov!

Now that is so awesome! And thank you again for stopping by and showing your support. Mwah!

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As always gorgeous shots I had known about St Nicholas day but had forgotten about it thanks for the info and link

Have a great day and good weekend

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I love St. Nicholaus Day! So different from Santa Claus and it feels so very European to me. We celebrated it growing up, but, my parents had European roots, so they carried their parents' traditions forward.

I hope you have a most wonderful weekend !!

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Well I'm definitely right on your holiday vibe this week! Went to the local German Christmas market for the first time yesterday AND I watched A Charlie Brown Christmas last night! Spreading the spirit all around. 🎄💚🎅
https://steemit.com/marketfriday/@plantstoplanks/a-stroll-through-the-atlanta-christkindl-market-jolly-marketfriday

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Very beautiful ornaments for sale at that market, which looked great.

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Very beautiful
Ornaments for sale at that
Market, which looked great.

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You are on my Holiday! Thank you@ I love the German Markets at this time of year! And I watched Charlie Brown too! OMG!

I took a picture while I was watching it for my sister. I can hardly wait to dive right in to your post! Spreading the love!!! You do it so well!!! Thank you for being a part of #MarketFriday! I appreciate the time and effort it takes to put a post together!

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And popping back to drop of my entry for this week

https://steemit.com/marketfriday/@tattoodjay/market-friday-the-theatre-district

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Nice looking theaters, I really don't go to theaters enough anymore!!

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Thank you so much, JJ! @tattoodjay I appreciate you dropping the link! It makes it so much better than having to chase you down!:)

Have a great weekend!

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I try to remember to drop it but some weeks i forget maybe a sign of age LOL

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Well, there are a bunch of aged steemers out here then!

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LOL that could be the case I remember most times only the times I forget to remember are the times dont LOL

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waha... I did blue too and I'm trying for 7 colours this week.
need 2 more to finish off but I'm here with.... pineapples. :-)

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📸#MarketFriday Pineapples hanging in Tanjong Pagar | 凤梨吊在丹戎巴葛 😎 (by @ace108)
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Saturday is blue too, although a different blue. I usually do the colors every day. :) It is easy to insert it into a post.

Pineapples! Yay! I love pineapple!

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Yes, my blue porridge building today. :-)
Thanks for the tip.

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Wow... See those moustache.. Indeed Christmas is here again and l know you will feed us with best of the season @dswigle.

https://steemit.com/marketfriday/@mcsamm/turbonet-internet-data-hot-sale

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Christmas is definitely here again! Open wide, I will feed you all the Christmas I can! Thank you for the constant support and Steemit love!

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beautiful text , photos and feeling of love thanks May Allah bless you more happiness

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Thank you so much for the lovely comment. I appreciate the support and I thank you for stopping by and leaving your words.

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Coming with a double this week... Dessert time.

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📸#marketfriday Golden Mile Food Centre 😎 (by @ace108)
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Interesting food on sale, which I have never seen before.

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Food centre is sort of a culture here. It evolved from days of the street hawkers after they moved into buildings made for them. Initially we called them hawker centres and then food centres. A similar concept of having many different food stalls in tbe mall and they are mostly called food courts.

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Yes! They remind me of Food Courts.

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Oh!!! You are double fisted today!!Well, that is nice to see! Hi Ace! @ace108 Happy #MarketFriday!

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haha... Yes, I am pushing more time a bit before I concentrate on my course work.
So, I have at least one more post for #steemfest today and for #beautifulsunday plus #sundayviolet.

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You know you could post them on steempeak and schedule them to go in when you want them too. You could have saved one of those MarketFriday for next week! :)

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I'm out of the market for a while. I heard you can schedule on busy.org but didn't know about steempeak. Thanks for the info.

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Hello Beautiful
Merry Christmas market, always running here I leave my entry.
https://steemit.com/marketfriday/@txatxy/christmas-pleasures-market-friday

besos

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Noooo, you are killing me with all those sweets!!

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How wonderful, my beautiful friend! I love Christmas Markets and I love all of your special posts that you make for #MarketFriday!

Thank you! Besos!

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Great photos. Already want rather a New year :-)
And this is my new post.

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Thank you for the awesome support and steemit love! Also the effort for always coming up with fresh ideas! Thank you and this looks so cute!

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Happy St. Nicholas Day! We celebrate it too. Lovely post, I enjoyed it. ❤️

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How fun!!!I love this day and I wish more people celebrated the beauty of it. Thank you for your kind support! Love to you.

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Looks like a really amazing market.

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Thank you @almi!!! I look forward to reading about the railway station! Thank you for supporting #MarketFriday!

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with much pleasure, thank you!

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Amiga sigue el deleite,que gran variedad de lindos adornos para alegrar el ambiente navideño,gracias por tanta belleza,saludos y cuidese,se les aprecia asi sea a distancia ,se que esta,buen dia

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Gran parte de esto fue en un mercado navideño, aunque algunos fueron en mi casa. Esta época del año es tan hermosa y espero que estas fotos te den un poco de alegría. Ten un buen sabado.

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I really like stores like that. I would love to be able to buy out an entire room section and just move it all right in here! Maybe someday, when I hit that lottery. I buy one ticket a week and I am sure to win eventually right.

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I do too!!! I wish they would come in and do my house for me! They are always doing something wonderful there! I love their flowers too.

Don't you wish this could last the entire year? This wonderful Christmas feeling? I know I do. If life were fair and unicorns were real.

Le sigh.

Thank you for being so supportive of me and the challenge! It is always appreciated!

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Yes indeed it would be sweet if the whole thing lasted all year. Yet all we can do is what we are in control of...namely our thoughts and deeds. Every kind act rekindles the Christmas flame once again.

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Nice Christmas Market post, I also went to a Christmas Market last weekend at the German School.

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Here is my contribution for MarketFriday: German School Christmas Evening Market, I hope you enjoy it.

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Oh, you really hit my meter! I love Christmas and especially the German Markets! What a great post this must have been to make! I haven't been to the German Market yet this year! I will surely enjoy yours instead! Thank you for the awesome support and Steemit love!

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So many flowers... Yep, it's Christmas again. The confusion in the malls is starting to get insane. 🤣

Thanks for your article and photos.

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Hehehe! Really? We haven't gotten there yet. It is a little busier, but, nothing crazy. Oh, wait until it gets closer to the date!

They it will be crazy! Thank you for stopping by and giving your support! It is appreciated!

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I know. The madness is only starting! 🙃

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Thank you so much for the awesome support! It is much appreciated!

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Thank you so much for showing your support and for taking the time to drop the link here! Much appreciated! Happy Weekend!

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Some very nice Christmas decorations in your post!

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Got my Market Friday post up early for a change! Woohoo!
https://steemit.com/posh/@old-guy-photos/opening-early-christmas-gifts

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Oh, you bad boy!!! Opening up Christmas early! I can't believe it! I hope you wrapped it back up!

Thanks for being such a great supporter and for dropping your link! And being early! Stop spoiling me!

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The less still look to be in good condition!!

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I still love the decorations! One of the biggest thrills I get when out shopping this time of year is not the actual shopping, but more of the enjoying all the decorations.

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You and me both. I love how beautiful it all looks and I still to this day drive around for fun with the kids to look at lights and oooh and ahhhh. LOL

It is such a special time of year and I think it shows on how people treat one another during this time. Thank you for stopping by and showing your support. It is much appreciated!

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Awwwwww... I love love all your shots for the posts in your run-up to Christmas... Little reminders and hints of the season... they really kick start the mood for Christmas! 🎄✨🎁⛄🎅💕

My apologies for not dropping by more often, no excuse, except I have cut down my steemit time so don't go around as much...

Anyway, I hope all is well with you... and that you're having a great cheery time!! 🧡 🌼🌹🌼🌺🌼🌹 🧡

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I went on holiday for a month and when I came back, I found that my time offline was amazing. LOL So, I have actually spent less time here too. But, no apologies. I adore when you have the time to stop in for a minute and I am happy to see people living life!

I love this time of year and I hope it is doing well by you! xoxo 🧡

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Hey @dswigle, first time joining this contest. I love browsing markets particularly when on holiday so thought I'd post a market I went to back in August in Ibiza :) Thanks for hosting and wow your garden centre really goes for it on the Christmas ornaments! Great pics!

Here's my post: https://steempeak.com/actifit/@nutman/actifit-nutman-20191206t220754367z

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Welcome to #MarketFriday! Thank you for taking the time and effort to post into the challenge and also for dropping the link.

Ibiza is awesome! I can hardly wait to check it out! Have a great weekend!

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Nice big and busy market!!

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https://steempeak.com/esteem/@fitinfun/not-shopping-after-the-steemfest-dinner-cruise

Here is my entry for this week, Denise, @dswigle. It's a blockbuster!

You sure have the spirit of Christmas captured in your post, as well as some gorgeous flowers. You make me want to up my game!

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Nooo. Your posts are always awesome! I am so happy to have your support and steemit love. It doesn't get any better than that!

And you even dropped your link. Ha! I would call that a perfect day.

I do so love Christmastime, especially here in the DC area. So beautiful and ever so amazing to walkabout. Thank you for taking the time and for being a part of the challenge!

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Some nice but expensive stuff!!

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I love the #marketfriday tag!!!! So here is my entry for this week, beautiful @dswingle! Luv ya take care 🥰🌺🤙and a million hugs and kisses 🤗😍😘
Hohoho Christmas is just around the corner!!!
https://steemit.com/marketfriday/@silversaver888/market-friday-my-town-grocery-wine-aisle-and-wine-labels

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Oh, you are indeed a sweetie! Thank you so much and I adore your wonderful nature!

Thank you for dropping the post!

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I love those wine labels, looks great!!

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Beautiful place! I love my local garden store too - so inspired and educational!

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I know, right? I have learned so much from it! Thanks for dropping by and saying hello!

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How beautiful and what perfect arrangements they have there something everyone would love in there house for Christmas that's a store i would love to shop in.

The Best Bonsai , Cactus & Flower Market in Bangkok.

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I know, right? I love that place and I should let them come and do my house! :) Thank you for stopping in and dropping your link. You know how much I appreciate that! Have a fabulous weekend!

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I really do think you have much joy and fun doing yourself ...yeah 🤭

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Hehe! It shows??? :)

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Ohhhhh ...... most definitely 🤭

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Hi! This is my link for this week!

https://esteem.app/esteem/@kaminchan/market-friday-christmas-decorations-in-shopping-malls

Wow! You have many more participants!! You have your work cut out for you!!

You’ll need another holiday in spring!!!

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I always have this many participants! They just don't drop the link in here all the time and do it later in the week. :)

Thank you for dropping your link here and as always I wish you a most wonderful day!

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Congratulations @dswigle!
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Thank you so much for the mention on the #Hit-Parade @Arcange! You just made my day, so thank you! It is always an honor to make your list.

As an aside, I thank you for all the work you do to make #steemit a better place to be. Have an amazing day!

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Beautiful decorations ! it would be wonderful Denise if the goodwill generated around Christmas would stay In people’s hearts all year.

I’m smiling at the pine cones being the flower of Maine. They make lovely decorations!💗🎄 🌺

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Thank you, Jo! You are so sweet! I have to wonder how hard that is for people to be nice? You know? It is with little effort to be kind, being unkind takes way more thought, methinks.

Pinecones and Maine. I thought that was funny. Who knew? Not me! But, they do decorate beautifully!

Have a #beautifulsunday!

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Beautiful photos! I can really feel the Christmas spirit growing!

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Truth! Christmas is in the air, isn't it? I like to breathe deep and inhale the magic. Ahhhh! Thank you for stopping by and leaving your kind comment!

Have a #beautifulsunday!

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Hope my post will add more beauty to ty Christmas celebration.

https://steemit.com/marketfriday/@steemflow/multiple-shades-of-handicrafts-flowers

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Thank you! I just asked you to drop your link! So ignore that request. :) Thank you so much! Your post was perfect and I am so warmed in the soul with its beauty. The season of Christmas is so very special to me for these moments of warmth, friendship, kindness and giving thanks for all that has been given to me in terms of love in life.

Thank you for the wonderful post. Have a good weekend!

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Your wandering around the Christmas Market are really enjoyable for me. I like glittering decoration and flowers beauty photos so much. And here is my entry : https://steemit.com/marketfriday/@kamrunnahar/market-friday-several-types-of-fish-in-the-street-market
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Thank you so much! I do love the Christmas Market! I agree that all that glitter is really so gorgeous! Thank you for dropping your link! It is much appreciated!

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Wow, do many nice things! I haven't started posting Christmas stuff yet, I believe it would be wise to start it.

Here's my contribution to this week.
https://steemit.com/marketfriday/@erikah/embroidery-for-marketfriday

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I know!!! You always do beautiful Christmas posts!! You better get some of them out so we can enjoy them! It is such a wonderful time of year. I like to breathe deep and inhale the magic.

Thank you for dropping your link! Much appreciated! Have a #beautifulsunday!

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My next one will be about Christmas, I promise :)
Thanks again for your support, wishing you a nice day!

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