The snow covers the ground – finally!
(Click the pictures to see them bigger.)
(Click the pictures to see them bigger.)
Few days ago, we finally got a little bit of snow here in my area in Western Finland. Today, I took some pictures in my neighborhood, but the fact is that landscapes are not so beautiful yet. No snow enough. I want more. Haha. Well, anyway we got a white Christmas. Air temperature is about -4 °C or 24 ºF.
Otherwise, I have no special news to tell. Just the same. I have read a lot. The last two books were 'Uncle Fyodor, His Dog and His Cat' written by Eduard Uspensky and 'The Long Goodbye' written by Yury Trifonov. Both very good stories.
This year, it seems that I'm going to spend Christmas alone. Well, "so it goes like it goes". At least, I have time to read. Today, I started 'Doctor Zhivago', a huge Russian novel.
I am an Orthodox Christian, and for us, Christmas is the celebration of joy that light up the whole world. On Christmas night, the angel said to the shepherds, "Don't be afraid, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy which will be to all the people. For there is born to you, this day, in the city of David, a Savior, who is Christ the Lord" (The Gospel of Luke 2:10-11).
"Christ is born, glorify Him!" This is Orthodox Christmas greetings.
I wish a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 2015 to all my friends! May there be peace on earth. （＾—＾）
From Finland with love,
Teisuka
Otherwise, I have no special news to tell. Just the same. I have read a lot. The last two books were 'Uncle Fyodor, His Dog and His Cat' written by Eduard Uspensky and 'The Long Goodbye' written by Yury Trifonov. Both very good stories.
This year, it seems that I'm going to spend Christmas alone. Well, "so it goes like it goes". At least, I have time to read. Today, I started 'Doctor Zhivago', a huge Russian novel.
I am an Orthodox Christian, and for us, Christmas is the celebration of joy that light up the whole world. On Christmas night, the angel said to the shepherds, "Don't be afraid, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy which will be to all the people. For there is born to you, this day, in the city of David, a Savior, who is Christ the Lord" (The Gospel of Luke 2:10-11).
"Christ is born, glorify Him!" This is Orthodox Christmas greetings.
I wish a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 2015 to all my friends! May there be peace on earth. （＾—＾）
From Finland with love,
Teisuka
A later addition (December 24): Nika's Christmas video, filmed in Moscow and dedicated for me. I really like it and it makes me smile! （＾—＾） This is my best Christmas gift. Thank you very much, my dear Nikushka! Большое спасибо, мой ангел, мой Снегурочка!!! ❤
My photos (below):
Welcome to my home. :) A view from my living room.
Please note an old tube television (lol) and the painting
of Marshal Mannerheim (the Finnish military leader)
on the wall. A picture added on December 24.
of Marshal Mannerheim (the Finnish military leader)
on the wall. A picture added on December 24.
A wintry view from my balcony.
The park in my neighborhood.
Trees in the park.
One more picture from the park.
'Nativity of Our Lord', icon of the Orthodox Church.
Christmas is the Birthday of Christ.
