El árbol de Navidad de SD / SD's Christmas Tree

Question

Se acerca la Navidad y con ella los regalos. Pensé que sería bueno crear un árbol de Navidad en SD para regalarnos entre nosotros los foristas. Un mensaje, una foto, un deseo de prosperidad y bienestar podrían ser buenas opciones. Empiezo yo:

A mis queridos amigos de SD les regalo un mensaje de paz, armonía, esperanza, salud y amor. Gracias por participar y esforzarse en aprender mi hermoso idioma: el español.

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Christmas is round the corner. I thought it would be a good idea to have our own SD Christmas tree, underneath which we could put all of our presents. A note, a picture, well-wishes messages may all be good choices. I'll get us started:

To all my dear SD friends I bring a message of peace, harmony, hope, good health, and love. Thanks for your continued participation on the forum and striving to learn my beautiful Spanish language.

Awww...what a beautiful post, Franco. - --Mariana--, Dec 2, 2012

Muy bien, gracias Franco. - RichSean1725, Dec 2, 2012

Nice, thanks. - katydew, Dec 2, 2012

We have a beautiful tree; thanks Franco! - rac1, Dec 2, 2012

Muchas gracias Franco. - pmikan-pam, Dec 3, 2012

Es un sentimiento precioso francobollo. Eres un 'softie'. - 0095ca4c, Dec 3, 2012

Sí que lo soy, Margherite... ¿Qué puedo hacer? lol - francobollo, Dec 3, 2012

It's really an amazing Christmas tree .... Thanks franco .!!:). - shish75, Dec 3, 2012

Answer 1

For starters, I bought some nice pens for all who took the trouble to correct my Spanish so patiently this past year: Carlos, Cordobesa, Francobollo, ...
Thank you all so much for helping me out! I really appreciate it!!

¡Gracias, me encantan esos bolígrafos con adaptadores U S B! - francobollo, Dec 2, 2012

I'd love to give you 1000s of them, because I really appreciate the corrections ;-))) - mcl020, Dec 2, 2012

Excellent stocking filler! - annierats, Dec 2, 2012

¿Puedo elegir el rojo, porfa? Aunque el azul también me gusta mucho... ¡¡Muchas gracias, amiga!! :)) - Cordobesa, Dec 2, 2012

Boy do I need some of these. Thank you! - 0095ca4c, Dec 4, 2012

Very nice, MC! - rac1, Dec 4, 2012

Answer 2

Under the tree I put my wishes for peace for all my SD friends and family all around the world.

Paz en la tierra a los hombres y mujeres de buena voluntad. - francobollo, Dec 2, 2012

Amen to that! - mcl020, Dec 2, 2012

Tu tambien, muchas gracias. - pmikan-pam, Dec 3, 2012

Thank you Mariana. Those are lovely wishes. - 0095ca4c, Dec 4, 2012

Thank you Mariana, and peace to you. - rac1, Dec 4, 2012

Answer 3

Chocolate brains and hearts go out to Martha and the moderators for keeping SD safe, peaceful and enjoyable!
Thanks!!

More chocolate!! Love it!! - --Mariana--, Dec 2, 2012

Very kindof you,mlc, I think we all join in ( you pay!) - annierats, Dec 2, 2012

Thank you MC. : ) - rac1, Dec 3, 2012

Yes, they do a great job! - 0095ca4c, Dec 4, 2012

Yo quiero una gruesa de cada uno. - -cae-, Dec 6, 2012

¿Es una indirecta? Jaja. - -cae-, Dec 6, 2012

Answer 4

And of course I bought some (Hershey) chocolate bars for all those who participated in my games this past year: katydew, Castor77, Cheskasullivan, Heliotropeman, BigBrother (where are you???), Mariana, rac1, gringojrf, Nilda, Shish, ........ (these are just a few of the names that spring to my mind right now, no offense to all the others, please) ALL of you: thanx!!

Ooooooooooh, thank you, Marijke! - --Mariana--, Dec 2, 2012

You're more than welcome, Mariana ;-) - mcl020, Dec 2, 2012

Muchas gracias amiga!! - rac1, Dec 2, 2012

Thanks Mc looks very delicious !!:). - shish75, Dec 3, 2012

I wish I could find a spanish word for yummy! Gracias amiga. - 0095ca4c, Dec 4, 2012

Answer 5

This is my box for you all.

Whatever you need is inside - so just open it and be happy.

Feliz Navidad.

Pandora está de fiesta esta Navidad. ¡Gracias, Ian! - francobollo, Dec 2, 2012

Are you getting rid of your spare medals in this manner? - annierats, Dec 2, 2012

Gracias Ian. - RichSean1725, Dec 2, 2012

Gracias Ian, - pmikan-pam, Dec 3, 2012

Muchas gracias, Ian! : ) - rac1, Dec 3, 2012

Wow...what an amazing gift. You should get the vote of the day for this one! Thank you. - 0095ca4c, Dec 4, 2012

Awwwww!!! - --Mariana--, Dec 7, 2012

Answer 6

Vale, amigos, no podemos pasar una buena Navidad sin tomar algo. Ofrezco un buen vino para todos. ¡Saludos!

Well, friends, we can't pass a decent Christmas without sharing a glass or two, I offer up a decent wine for everybody. Cheers!

Skål!

¡Salud, amiga! - francobollo, Dec 2, 2012

Gracias y ¡ que nos econtremos todos un día! I hope we will all meet one day. - annierats, Dec 2, 2012

Cheers amiga! - pmikan-pam, Dec 4, 2012

Espero sea vino tinto annie! Gracias. (White gives me heartburn!) jaja - 0095ca4c, Dec 4, 2012

Margherita, claro tendremos tinto, y blanco también y un poco de champán! - annierats, Dec 4, 2012

Gracias Annie. We do need a good wine. - rac1, Dec 4, 2012

¡Me gusta vino tinto! - 002262dd, Dec 6, 2012

Skål amiga - ian-hill, Dec 7, 2012

Answer 7

It is not Christmas without tamales.

No es Navidad sin tamales.

Feliz Navidad

Gracias Andreknue! I shall add them to the Christmas table. :-) - 0095ca4c, Dec 4, 2012

I vote, without knowing what they are, I'm sure they will add a certain Je ne sais quoi.. - annierats, Dec 4, 2012

I think we need your recipe. Gracias! - pmikan-pam, Dec 4, 2012

I love good tamales!!!! - rac1, Dec 4, 2012

Tamales, pasteles, hallacas... they are all yummy Christmas food. - francobollo, Dec 4, 2012

Ya me estaban haciendo falta. =D - -cae-, Dec 6, 2012

Tamales--one of my favorites. - GraceM, Dec 6, 2012

Answer 8

¡Feliz Navidad y lo mejor en el año nuevo a todos mis nuevos amigos en SD! Merry Christmas and the very best to all my new friends at SD!

My youngest son, Sean, was born Christmas morning , six weeks early, and he is turning 10 years old this year. Best Christmas present I ever received! My other son, Richard, was born October 17, the day before my birthday, and is now 12. Best Birthday present I ever received! I wish that same joy and excitement to all of you!

¡Felicidades a ti y a tu hermosa familia. Eres un hombre afortunado, amigo! - francobollo, Dec 2, 2012

Muchas gracias, Franco. Felicidades! This picture is not of my son, but reminds me a lot of Sean. - RichSean1725, Dec 2, 2012

Muchas gracias! - pmikan-pam, Dec 4, 2012

Gracias and thank you. - 0095ca4c, Dec 4, 2012

Very good memories amigo! - rac1, Dec 4, 2012

Answer 9

I wish you all love this year!

¡Feliz Navidad! - francobollo, Dec 2, 2012

Gracias sugar. - RichSean1725, Dec 2, 2012

Salud! :-) - pmikan-pam, Dec 4, 2012

Wonderful gift cfs! Gracias - 0095ca4c, Dec 4, 2012

Gracias amiga - rac1, Dec 4, 2012

Answer 10

Pongo dinero debajo del árbol. Puedes viajar, comprar, pagar los gastos, donarlo....

¡Muy bien! - francobollo, Dec 2, 2012

¡Fantástico, ahora no sé qué poner yo! - -cae-, Dec 2, 2012

¡Más plata, amigo, que nunca sobra! lol - francobollo, Dec 2, 2012

Amigo mío, te quiero muchísimo! - annierats, Dec 2, 2012

Gracias amigo! - pmikan-pam, Dec 4, 2012

¡uau!....eres muy generoso. Gracias. - 0095ca4c, Dec 4, 2012

Thank you Steve!! - rac1, Dec 4, 2012

Answer 11

Voy a poner libros en español debajo el arbol de navidad. Creo que leer en español les vaya a ayudar mucho en aprender el idioma. Además, se puede ver el mundo en una manera diferente y la lectura llenará el alma con regocijo.

I'm going to put books in Spanish beneath the Christmas tree. I believe that to read in Spanish will help a lot in learning the language. Moreover, one can see the world in a different way, and reading will fill the soul with joy.

Gracias amigo - rac1, Dec 6, 2012

Gracias. Ya tendremos mucho que teer. - francobollo, Dec 6, 2012

Agradezco la intención, don José, pero sé de alguien a quien no le va a gustar mucho su detalle. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ePyUXs4pr2U - -cae-, Dec 6, 2012

Yo había pensando en regalar libros también, ahora tendré que pensar en otra cosa. =( - -cae-, Dec 6, 2012

Gracias Don José. - 0095ca4c, Dec 6, 2012

Thank you Don, I hope you have a blessed Christmas! - pmikan-pam, Dec 7, 2012

Answer 12

Merry Christmas everyone!! I made a rum cake!!

¡Una de mis tartas favoritas, Annie. Gracias! - francobollo, Dec 2, 2012

De nada, mía también! - rac1, Dec 2, 2012

It looks yummmmy, Annie ;-) - mcl020, Dec 2, 2012

You are the best Annie! - pmikan-pam, Dec 3, 2012

¡Que riquísimo! :d - cola_jet_set, Dec 3, 2012

Thank you rac! I see you are bound and determined to make us all a little chubbier this Christmas. :-) - 0095ca4c, Dec 4, 2012

You just have to have this cake...with whipped topping. Yum!!! - rac1, Dec 4, 2012

I just put on two pounds looking at it! - 002262dd, Dec 6, 2012

Answer 13

Feliz Navidad

Feliz Navidad

Feliz Navidad

Prospero año y felicidad.

I wanna wish you a Merry Christmas

I wanna wish you a Merry Christmas

I wanna wish you a Merry Christmas

From the bottom of my heart.

Cheers! - annierats, Dec 3, 2012

Sí, ¡Feliz Navidad y Próspero 2013! - francobollo, Dec 3, 2012

Gracias amigo! - pmikan-pam, Dec 4, 2012

Great song Shish...it would be nice if we could all sing it together. Gracias! - 0095ca4c, Dec 4, 2012

Very special, Shish!! - rac1, Dec 4, 2012

Keep them coming Shish :) - ian-hill, Dec 7, 2012

Answer 14

Dear SD , (Meaning all moderators and members)

Thank you all so much for all you do for me. I have an incredibly long journey in my quest to learn spanish,and I know I would'nt have got to here without you. I will need your help and support in the next year and I know that you will provide that for me. What a gift. You incredible bunch of people from all over the world. My wish is that we all reach a point of happiness in our lives that we can spread it to others. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all. Buena Suerte,and May the Force be with You.

This wrapped gift is for each and everyone of you.I hope and pray it contains what you want or need. You don't even have to open it.

Thanks Franco for the awesome post. - heliotropeman, Dec 6, 2012

Gracias a ti, Helio por tu dedicación, constancia y buenos deseos. ¡Felices fiestas! - francobollo, Dec 6, 2012

Thank you so much Heli. Abrazos para ti! (big ones!) - 0095ca4c, Dec 6, 2012

Thank you Helio. Kisses and hugs!! - rac1, Dec 6, 2012

Same to you Helio, have a very blessed Christmas! - pmikan-pam, Dec 7, 2012

Answer 15

My Christmas wish under the tree is world peace. Todo el mundo de la paz.

Do we dare to hope? Great wish amiga. - 0095ca4c, Dec 4, 2012

We all raise our glass to that one. - annierats, Dec 4, 2012

Gracias amigas, we must never lose our hope. - pmikan-pam, Dec 4, 2012

Yes, indeed!! - rac1, Dec 4, 2012

Paz y bienestar. Gracias por tus buenos deseos. - francobollo, Dec 4, 2012

Gracias Annie y Franco :-) - pmikan-pam, Dec 4, 2012