Saturday 22 December 2012

Christmas - Kiwi Style


My dear friend Wilma has been trying to encourage me in finding the Christmas spirit recently.  Lucy has also joined in by sending me some lovely Christmassy Snoopy pics.  The idea being to replace Scrappy with a happy Snoopy.

Wilma posted this the other day and I commented that I had indeed found the Christmas spirit now.  She didn't seem overly convinced so I thought what better way to convince her that her efforts had worked than by posting some Christmas pics?  Also, I realised I haven't posted anything Christmassy yet!  Shame on you Roz!  ....

... well, there was my last spank free Christmas post, but I guess that doesn't really count.  By the way, it seems most of you actually want a Christmas spanking!  Here was me trying to do something helpful and nice for my fellow submissive wives!  Sheesh - you guys are a tough crowd!

Anywaaay, I digress.  I wanted to find a picture, or clip of a Christmas Scrappy, but alas, that mission appeared um somewhat unsuccessful (oh shush Wilma!)

He really isn't that grumpy you know.  He just wants to be the good guy and fight injustice and the bad guys.

I hope this convinces you that Scrappy isn't always that bad :)


Now for a little Snoopy.  This is really for me :)  I love listening to Snoopy's Christmas every year.  I hope you enjoy


and more Snoopy.  This is the picture sent by Lucy.  Thank you Lucy :)


I want to share a bit of Kiwiana with you.  The tree below is the Pohutukawa tree, or New Zealand Christmas tree.  So named because it flowers at Christmas time


And because it's summer here, a nice scene of a New Zealand beach and a pair of uniquely kiwi jandals  (or thongs, depending on where you're from)















Pukeko in a Ponga Tree 



This is the New Zealand version of the 12 days of Christmas.  Here's what you need to know:

Pukeko: NZ native bird know as  swamp hen
Ponga: NZ tree fern
Kumera: Sweet potato
Piupiu: Skirt or kilt made from strips of flax
Haka: Traditional Maori war dance
Pipi: Small clam or shellfish
Puha: A type of sow thistle eaten as a vegetable in NZ
Pois: Maori word for ball - two balls of the end of rope that are twirled around to make patterns during a Maori dance
Huhu Grub: Small edible bug or beetle found in NZ


On the first day of Christmas

My true love gave to me
A pukeko in a ponga tree
On the second day of Christmas
My true love gave to me
Two kumera
And a pukeko in a ponga tree
On the third day of Christmas
and so on, until
On the twelfth day of Christmas
My true love gave to me
Twelve piupius swinging
Eleven haka lessons
Ten juicy fish heads
Nine sacks of pipis
Eight plants of puha
Seven eels a swimming
Six pois a twirling
Five big fat pigs!
Four huhu grubs
Three flax kits
Two kumera
And a pukeko in a ponga tree!

and just to finish, a slightly more 'traditional' scene for you






19 comments:

  1. Merry Christmas Roz!

    We finally had a dumping of snow yesterday...to the tune of 30 cm in a 15 hour period!

    It sure does look beautiful there! I (hangs head low in shame) don't really know that much about New Zealand, except for what my mother has told me from her travels there. I aim to change that fact after Christmas!

    I hope you hold on to your Snoopy, and NOT the one yelling at Woodstock!

    I know Scappy is not a grump, he just wants to take on the World...but that's Rick's job (wink)!

    I wish you, and Rick continued happiness, a very, very, Merry Christmas- and all the best in 2013!

    Much, much Love and giggles

    Willie
    PS. We really must get back to our coffee/tea routine. I miss it!

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    1. Hi Wilma,

      Merry Christmas to you, Barney and family! Rick and I wish you safe, happy and blessed Christmas and hope you enjoy the time with family and friends.

      I'll be away from the blogs between Christmas and new year and will sure miss you a lot :(

      Hanging onto Snoopy for dear life here Lol - Nah, not really, I got this now! Good point about taking on the world being Rick's job, not mine. I must remember that!

      I agree, we must get back to our 'chat' routine, I miss it too.

      Much love and Christmas Hugs from the warm (at the moment anyway!) climes of NZ

      Roz

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  2. I used to love Scrappy when I was a kid watching Scooby Doo. Merry Christmas Roz!

    P.S. Snoopy is also awesome. Bucko says my happy dance looks like Snoopy Dancing.

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    1. Hi TL, Scrappy was always my favourite character too. Lol Snoopy dancing - big meanie :)

      Merry Christmas to you, Bucko and family. I wish you a safe, happy and blessed Christmas and hope you have an enjoyable holiday with family and friends.

      Love and Hugs
      Roz

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  3. You do indeed have the christmas spirit and I hope you have a merry one.

    Hugs,
    PK

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    1. That PK I do (finally!) Lol

      Merry Christmas to you and yours. Wishing you a safe, happy and blessed Christmas with family and friends.

      Love and Hugs
      Roz

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  4. Beautiful images....ALL of them.

    I have someone close moving to your part of the world (temporarily) and now I know a tiny bit more about New Zealand.

    Merry Christmas!

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    1. Hi Minelle, Glad you enjoyed :) I hope he/she will enjoy there time and be able to spend some time enjoying some of our lovely scenery.

      Merry Christmas to you and your family. Wishing you a safe and blessed Christmas.

      Love and Hugs
      Roz

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  5. I am, this very minute, wearing a nightie that my hubby got me for Christmas that has all the Peanuts characters all over it. When I first put it on I laughed and remembered that Lillie's Ian would really hate it if she had one like this. On it Snoopy is snuggling with Woodstock and dancing with Charlie Brown.

    Have a blessed Christmas Roz! I love your Christmas spirit.

    BTW, I'm with you in NOT needing a Christmas spanking.

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    1. Hi Sue, awe that is adorable, made me smile. Yay, another vote for NOT getting a Christmas Spanking.

      Merry Christmas to you and MM. Have a safe, happy blessed Christmas. I hope you have an enjoyable time with friends and family.

      Thank you for all your support and advice, I can't tell you how much I appreciate it.

      Love and Hugs
      Roz

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  6. I would love to be on that boat in the cove. Is it available. I love your pictures and your spirit. I especially enjoyed the New Zealand lore.

    Have yourself a Merry Little Christmas too. May you and your family enjoy all the blessings of the season.

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    1. Hi Sunny, glad you enjoyed :) the cover is beautiful isn't it? it's in the far north of the North Island.

      A very Merry Christmas to you and your family. Wishing you a safe, happy and blessed Christmas with family and friends.

      Thank you for your support, encouragement and advice over the year.

      Love and Hugs
      Roz

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  7. Here is hoping you have a blessed AND spank free Christmas. I have had a bit of trouble finding the holiday spirit this year. Sigh....seems like so much to do, and so little time. Today is all about making yummy treats and trying to be the fun mom and not worry so much about the little details....

    I do love Scrappy-Doo....such a cute and feisty little guy! I agree he is not always bad :) Snoopy is just a character, and I always enjoy The Peanuts holiday shows. My fave is the Thanksgiving episode where they have toast, popcorn and other nontraditional goodies for dinner....funny!

    Have a wonderful day....and a WONDERFUL holiday :)

    ~Lucy

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    1. Hi Lucy, thank YOU for encouraging me to find the Christmas spirit. I sincerely hope you have found it yourself now. It it such a hectic time isn't it, so much to do! Ooh, can you send me some of your yummy treats?

      I'm glad you too see through Scrappy's bravado :) Snoopy is great isn't he.

      Merry Christmas to you, Ryan and family. Thank you so much for your support, encouragement and advice during the year.

      Wishing you a safe, happy and blessed Christmas. I hope you have a relaxing and enjoyable holiday with family and friends.

      Love and Hugs
      Roz

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  8. Merry Christmas Roz and husband and family! I, too, featured good ole Snoopy:) Thanks for your nice comment on my blog. I feel the same and it is always great to stop by your blog. May you enjoy your holidays. We'll catch up in the new year! Hugs and MERRY CHRISTMAS!

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    1. Hi SNP, your Christmas post was lovely, and I giggled at Snoopy :)

      Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Thank you also for your friendship, support and encouragement during the year. It is truly appreciated.

      Merry Christmas to you, Musicman and family. Wishing you a safe, happy and blessed Christmas. I hope you have a relaxing and enjoyable time with family and friends.

      Love and Hugs
      Roz

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  9. Great Christmas Post! Happy Christmas to you and yours too!!

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    1. Thank you Fondles :)

      Wishing you and yours a safe, happy and blessed Christmas. I hope you have a relaxing and enjoyable time with family and friends. Thank you for your support and encouragement during the year.

      Merry Christmas!

      Love and hugs
      Roz

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  10. Awesome, Roz, thanks I hadn'[t realized the Maori hadties to the Polynesian peoples. I love their breath of life tradition. I hope your Christmas and the coming year is as beautiful as the land in which you live. Blessings from Ward, myself and our children to you & yours!

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