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Thursday 25 December 2008

The Vatican “goes green” for Christmas

The largest Christmas tree ever to be placed in St Peter's Square in Rome will be recycled to make toys for needy children.

The 33-meter-high tree, which came from the forests of southern Austria, was lit at an afternoon ceremony as rain that has brought the nearby Tiber River to one of its highest levels in decades started again after a one-day break.

The Vatican said all the wood from the 120-year-old tree will be recycled to make toys for needy children and garden furniture such as benches for schools.

The decision to recycle the wood from the tree was the Vatican's latest effort to go green.

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Wednesday 24 December 2008

Christmas Logs, Not Trees In France?

The Christmas tree has never been particularly popular in France, and though the use of the tree has faded, the French make a traditional Yule log-shaped cake called the buche de Nol, which means "Christmas Log." The cake, among other food in great abundance is served at the grand feast of the season, which is called le rveillon. Le rveillon is a very late supper held after midnight mass on Christmas Eve.

French children receive gifts from Pere Noel who travels with his stern disciplinarian companion Pre Fouettard. Pre Fouettard reminds Pere Noel of just how each child has behaved during the past year. In some parts of France Pere Noel brings small gifts on St. Nicholas Eve (December 6) and visits again on Christmas. In other places it is le petit Jesus who brings the gifts. Generally adults wait until New Year's Day to exchange gifts.

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Tuesday 23 December 2008

Novena and the Feast of Epiphany in Italy at Christmas

In Italy, the Christmas season goes for three weeks, starting 8 days before Christmas known as the Novena and lasts till after the Feast of Epiphany.

Italian Christmas traditions are based on Christianity. The opening of the Holy Season is announced by the sound of cannons firing from the
Castle of Saint Angelo in Rome. Eight days before Christmas, a special service of prayers and church worship begin which ends on Christmas Day. This Christian service is known as the Novena, a Roman Catholic worship service consisting of prayers on nine consecutive days.

A week before Christmas, poor children dress up as shepherds complete with sandals, leggings tied with crossing thongs and shepherds’ hats. They go from house to house reciting Christmas poems, singing Christmas songs and playing them on shepherds’ pipes. In return they are given money to buy presents and treats.


During Christmas, small presents are drawn from a container known as the “Urn of Fate". In this lucky dip, there is always one gift per person. But the main exchange of gifts takes place on January 6, the feast of the Epiphany, the celebration in remembrance of the Magi's visit to the baby Jesus. Homes are covered with stockings filled with toys.

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Monday 22 December 2008

The Patron Saint at Christmas for Sailors

St. Nicholas is important in Greece as the patron saint of sailors. According to Greek tradition, his clothes are drenched with brine, his beard drips with seawater, and his face is covered with perspiration because he has been working hard against the waves to reach sinking ships and rescue them from the angry sea.

In the Greek Eastern Orthodox Church Christmas ranks second to Easter in the roster of importance. Yet there are a number of unique customs associated with Christmas that are uniquely Greek. On Christmas Eve, children go from house to house offering good wishes and singing kalanda, the equivalent of carols. Often the songs are accompanied by small metal triangles and little clay. The children are frequently rewarded with sweets and dried fruit.

Christmas trees are not commonly used in Greece. In almost every home the main symbol of the season is a shallow wooden bowl with a piece of wire is suspended across the rim; from that hangs a sprig of basil wrapped around a wooden cross.

Gifts are exchanged on St. Basil's Day (January 1). On this day the "renewal of waters" also takes place, a ritual in which all water jugs in the house are emptied and refilled with new "St. Basil's Water." The ceremony is often accompanied by offerings to the naiads, spirits of springs and fountains.

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Sunday 21 December 2008

Christmas in the Birthplace of Jesus

The biggest event during the holiday season is at the Church of Nativity in Bethlehem. It is festively decorated with flags and arrangements. On Christmas Eve, crowds swarm to witness the annual procession were horsemen and police on Arabian horses begin the parade. Churchmen and government officials precede them in this celebration. Once the procession has entered the church, they follow along a staircase that leads them into a grotto where a silver star marks the spot where Jesus was born.

As people venture into the city of Bethlehem, one may notice crosses painted on the doors of homes and many, many manger scenes. These stars and manger scenes represent the homes of Christians.

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Saturday 20 December 2008

Christmas in Pakistan

In Pakistan Christmas is celebrated on December 25th. They have all the familiar activities of gift exchanging, dressing up and visiting friends.

Gift giving is one of Pakistan’s old traditions. Traditional presents are glass bangles for women who create beautiful designs in henna on their hands and feet. On Christmas day they attend church for Bara Din or the big day wearing other jewellery like swaroviski crystal earrings.

Organizations and institutions also observe this holiday in Pakistan. Schools in this country normally give third exams in December, but due to the holiday they are moved to the month of November. This gives children time to practice for plays and make other necessary preparations for the season. Groups like Faisalabad Caritas prepare meals for prison inmates.

Despite discrimination against non-Muslims, the Christmas spirit still shines bright.

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Friday 19 December 2008

Divorced Families Remain Cheerful through the Season

In countries around the world children are forced to deal with the upheaval of family and security during the Christmas season. Divorce has become more common than marriage in many countries, particularly the US. As this occurs, now more than ever, children have to learn to cope with the new dynamics of what family can be and what it means to them.

Divorces are hard enough to go through without the holiday season contributing to the chaos. So try to look on the bright side of things and immerse yourself in the holiday spirit. I am not saying forget about what is going on in your life, but remember all the things that you have to be thankful for, specifically your children. Not only are they a great source of positive thoughts and feelings, but it is Christmas. The holiday children love the most. In an article on about.com, the author mentions that she heard a friend tell her kids that this is their first Christmas as a broken family. So of course her children fed off her negative attitude and did not enjoy their Christmas because she was angry with her ex-husband the whole season.

If you are a divorced family make the most out of the time you have with your children this Christmas. Don’t bring up divorce. Involve your children in decision making. This way, they can feel a sense of control in a situation that thus far they have had no control over. Make them feel special with symbolic gifts like a stainless steel choker or glass bead necklace. These items are durable. They can be gift that last for many more Christmases to come.

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Thursday 18 December 2008

Denmark's Christmas Guest

Denmark has a naughty little prankster called Nisse who stirs up trouble during the holidays. He lives in the lofts of old farmhouses and plays jokes on people during the holidays. If given a bowl of rice pudding he will keep the pranks within reaonable limits. But don't be fooled by the pranks that he plays on you, Nisse is very kind and helpful when it counts.

In Denmark there is a lot of focus on the children during Christmas time. Nisse himself is very good with kids and keeping them entertained during their break. Children in Denmark do not decorate the tree. Known as Juleaften, the tree is revealed after dinner time on Christmas day. It is decorated by their parent with wood and straw baubles. Under the tree you can find gifts of leather wrist bands for boys and cute little studded keychains for young girls.

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Wednesday 17 December 2008

Americans Put a Hard Year behind Them

This year the United States has faced countless number of natural disasters. Hurricanes ravished the gulf coast, destroying homes in New Orleans, Mississippi, and Texas. Many people lost their valuables like crystal wedding jewellery and graphic pendants.Although many children and parents lost their homes, through the storm one house remained among miles of devastation in the town of Gilchirst, TX.

The home of Pam and Warren Adams was built on a sturdy foundation that meets windstorm standards. Currently the couple lives in an apartment. But every weekend they travel to their home to make renovations in hopes of again living in the home they so dearly love.

After Hurricane Ike hit, it left this community with no electricity. This did not stop the Warren from decorating their house with Christmas trimming. Powered by a generator, their home showcases Christmas lights and a tree. This is a family that truly knows the blessing of togetherness, sacrifice, and holding on to the things that are meaningful. Homes reflect family and comfort.

If you have nothing else, be thankful for having a place to all home. Many families do not.

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Dave Brown and Lorraine Crispin

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Tuesday 16 December 2008

Have a Holly, Jolly, Stress Free Christmas

The holidays sometime have a tendency to place stress on parents, friends, and other loved ones to give great gifts. Some people like to out-do the shopping and presents they gave the previous year. Others search stores vigorously to find every gift on their child’s wish list. On some occasions even children feel the stress of the season. For all of you who have children experiencing Christmas stress, follow the suggestions on this list for a happy, stress free holiday:

1. Observe the true meaning of Christmas.

Tell the story of Bethlehem and your children will see that Christmas is a dynamic holiday that extends beyond Santa, presents, and decorations.

2. Reaffirm your love.

During the holidays many families have relative who visit from out-of-town. It can be overwhelming for kids who are not use to sharing their parents love with others.

3. Explain your Christmas traditions and celebrations to your children before the

Holiday begins.

If you are doing something new this Christmas or if your children have come to an age were they are aware of this holiday, speak with them before hand and let then know what to expect. Also, plan for your children to help with fun holiday activities that get everyone involved.

If this does not get your little ones out of the holiday funk, remind them that mommy and daddy have a special present for them on Christmas Day. The feeling of joy as they open your special presents of pearl necklaces or leather keyring will alleviate any feeling of stress had during Christmas.

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Monday 15 December 2008

Feliz Navidad

Christmas is a very religious time in Spain. The feast of Immaculate of Conceptions marks the beginning of the holiday. Boys dress up to dance and sing in the Los Seises in front of the Seville Cathedral. Families gather on the night before Christmas or Nochebuena to play, give thanks and eat traditional treats like turron.

Unlike like most cultures where there is one person to distribute gifts, children in Spain view the Three Wise Men as gift bearers. On Janurary 6th, they take out straw and barely placed in shoes by children. The straw filled shoes represent the weary camels that carry riders. The morning after The Eve of Epiphany the Three Wise Men place presents in the shoes for children to enjoy. Another animal believed to be sacred here is the cow. It is said that the cow breathed on baby Jesus to keep Him warm through the night.

Articles on Christmas in Spain did not say the size of the shoes where presents are stored, but if this is the actual size of a child’s shoe jewellery would be the perfect gift. It is small and meaningful. So leave glass beads in emerald or a buffalo leather keyring.

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Sunday 14 December 2008

Christmas in Poland

The Polish Christmas season begin with Roraty. These are church services held for four Sundays which represent waiting 4000 years for Christ. On Christmas Eve everyone watches the skies, as they hope to be the first person to spot Gwiazdka or little star to commemorate the star of Bethlehem.

Many special traditions are performed during advent. Fortunes are told from the shapes hot wax make after being poured into water. Pierniki is baked and cut into shapes of St. Nicholas and animals. Christmas supper is called Wigilia. This meal is considered sacred and is very carefully planned. While no meat is served with this meal, the children eat up as the excitement builds to open their presents, an event that they have been waiting for all year.

Many children hope to receive presents of toys, but the occasional gift of a pear shaped locket pendant or stainless steel pendant are surprises that add a touch of glamour to your holiday.

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Saturday 13 December 2008

From: UK To: Children Everywhere

Operation Christmas Child brings gifts to children around the world. This program begins in the UK, where donors collect shoe-boxes filled with gifts. Children everywhere have a chance to enjoy Christmas day because these shoe-boxes are sent to hospitals, poor countries, orphanages, homes, shelters, and refugee camps.

Many companies and families work with this organization. So if you are a school teacher this is great holiday themed assignment for elementary students. It gives them the opportunity to learn about different cultures. Many businesses take part in this as their charitable contribution. Some families fill their boxes with their children’s old toys and some new ones as well.

Check out Operation Christmas child to extend happiness to another. Be mindful to make your shoe-boxes specifically for a boy or girl. Some ideas for boys are trucks, toothbrushes, gloves, markers, horoscope pendant. Every little girl loves jewellery, so fill her shoe-box with chandelier earrings, dolls, tights or hats.

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Friday 12 December 2008

An Irish Christmas

On St. Stephen’s Day, celebrated the day after Christmas, young boys travel from door to door with a wren singing songs as they beg for treats. This group of boys is called the Wren Boys Procession.

On Christmas Eve children stay with their families. At home many kids like to leave snacks for Santa. For Ireland kids, this of course, includes a bottle of Guinness and a slice of pie or Christmas cake. They also make sure to leave a light in their window. No matter by candle or electric light, this symbolizes the help you are extending to the Holy Family and other poor individuals who are forced to travel this night.

On St. Stephen's Day adorn your young men in presents of jewellery to acknowledge the blessed year that they've had. They do not have to be draped in diamonds and gold. Try modest pieces like suede wrist bands. If you have other children, don't forget about them, you'll never here the end of it. Get you little girls inexpensive costume jewellery like diamond earrrings.

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Thursday 11 December 2008

Christmas in Nigeria

Nigeria is the perfect place to travel if one wants to escape the cold air of Christmas, but still celebrate its meaning.

Religion in Nigeria divides the population into half Muslim and Christian. In some instances, both Muslim and Christian holidays can fall on days very close together. This only makes for extra long holidays.

During this time children play with firecrackers during this holiday. Even some Muslim children celebrate Christmas because they feel it is a fun time of year. The excitement over Christmas gifts is replaced with dressing up in your finest attire. Friends and family try to out-dress one another on Christmas Day. Festivals in the streets provide free entertainment and they also reflect the African tradition. Bright images of vibrant colors, costumes and masquerades mark these events.

If the economy has affected the way you traditionally spend your Christmas, explore another country this season. Dress up in your best jewellery and clothes instead of buying a multitude of expensive gifts. Place an art deco multi-colour emerald brooch on your best dress. You fellows can wear a stainless steel black graphic pendant to compliment your favorite suit.

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Wednesday 10 December 2008

Junkanoo celebrated in the Bahamas, where it means John Canoe. It is said to be the name of a man who insisted he be allowed to celebrate with his family after being sold into slavery in the
West Indies.

Since then slave were given a holiday to celebrate with their family. Junkanoo has turned into a holiday of festivities including dancing and singing in African tradition.

Like England, Bahamians commemorate Boxing Day. Here, it is a time where bands who
perform for Junkanoo rush the streets dressed in costumes hoping to win
thousands of dollars in prize money. Children have the pleasure of listening to music and
deciding which band deserves the top prize.

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Tuesday 9 December 2008

How Christmas Came to Hawaii

In 1843 children celebrated Christmas in Hawaii because, as the missionaries recorded, “ the children thought it would be doing God's service to devote this day to merriment".

It remains the happiest day of the year.

At the Chief’s Children School in 1843, the girls mixed the cakes and the boys made candy in the best tradition. In another three years, there was another tradition. Alex and his brothers were in England but their classmates carried on with the celebration. "This evening," the schoolmaster's diary read, "all are making ready presents for Christmas." Children ages 3 and older with a parent or caregiver are invited to wear a Santa hat and enjoy a high-energy, musical performance by the Celtic Keiki, who will sing and dance to Christmas songs from around the world. Goody bags will be presented to the first 50 children who dress up.

Imagine the look on the faces of the girls today they could make jewellery presents for their friends. Costume jewellery like necklace and matching earring sets in black and white cloisonné. Or the boys could make personalized key rings with their favorite Celtic symbol.

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Monday 8 December 2008

A Warm Christmas in the Southern Hemisphere

Australians celebrate Christmas in the heat of early summer and it has an impact on the way they celebrate Christmas.

At Christmas houses in Australia are decorated, greetings cards are sent out and the
usual carols sung. Christmas trees are put up in homes, schools and public places, and children anticipate Santa Claus. On Christmas Day family and friends gather to exchange gifts and enjoy special Christmas food.

Many Australians spend Christmas out of doors because of the heat.
It has become traditional for international visitors in Sydney to go to Bondi Beach where up to 40,000 people visit on Christmas Day.

Australian children grow up enjoying traditional Christmas stories such as Clement Clarke Moore's 'Twas the Night Before Christmas and Charles Dickens.' A Christmas
Carol, but children's authors and illustrators are beginning to create truly
Australian children's Christmas literature.

One favourite is Wombat Divine by Mem Fox and Aussie Night Before Christmas by Yvonne Morrison.

With just a few days left, everyone is beginning to get ready for the "silly season," as the children call it in Australia.

Everyone is busily planning Christmas break-up parties.
Children are writing letters to Santa Claus. Decorations are being set up. Shopping centres and malls are experiencing record breaking crowds.
In homes children are helping to decorate the family Christmas tree.

We have yet to follow the American ritual of getting "real" Christmas trees......though some do use gum tree branches.
Children are learning Christmas Carols so that they may be sung at festive occasions such as public "Carols by Candlelight" and school concerts.

Christmas stockings are being hung in homes....though fireplaces are in short supply. Cards galore are being written and posted.

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Sunday 7 December 2008

How Chinese Children Celebrate Christmas

Most people who live in China are not Christian and therefore they do not celebrate Christmas as we know it.

If you walked around a major Chinese city 20 years ago, you probably wouldn't have seen many signs of Christmas.

However, when you visit China today, you'll see signs of Christmas everywhere! On the Avenue of Eternal Peace in Beijing, China, there are Christmas displays.

Many Chinese people celebrate by decorating their homes with Christmas trees, cooking and eating special foods, and spending time with family and friends.

In Hong Kong, the figure who visits children is known as Lan Khoong or Dun Che Lao Ren. There are church services given in Chinese as well as English. Children send Christmas cards depicting the Holy Family in a Chinese setting. Public areas are decorated with Nativities, poinsettias, streamers, and paper chains.

One boy went up a Christmas tree made of 4,500 cans of preserved food, on show at the Hong Kong International Christmas Fair. The tree was built over four days by 10 people including children. Organizers said it's the first of its kind in Asia. (AP Photo/Lo Sai Hung)

Here are some ideas on how children celebrate Christmas in China:

They make paper lanterns to decorate their homes.

They set up a Tree of Light, or Christmas tree, and adorn it with paper chains, paper flowers and paper lanterns.

Children hang muslin stockings to be filled with small presents.

Parents buy children new clothes and toys for the occasion.

In China, understand that it's appropriate to honor your ancestors during the New Year's celebration by hanging portraits in your home of relatives from past generations.

Families display bowls of oranges and tangerines, which symbolize wealth and good fortune.

Do children wearing costume jewellery symbolize wealth and good fortune, or is it
just for show, to get them used to looking dressed up for the outside world to see.
What do you think?

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Saturday 6 December 2008

Brazil: Three Kings of Christmas

Many of Brazil's Christmas traditions originate from Portuguese customs. Including one where a nativity scene is created called Presepio. Brazil has one holiday that precedes Christmas that still focuses on its meaning, this is Three Kings Day.

Celebrated on Janurary 6th, individuals dance and sing to indulge in the festivities. This holiday marks the day that the three wise men visited Jesus bearing gifts.

Think about three wise men in your life. Whether it is a brother, husband, father, or friend, take the time to acknowledge what they mean to you. Say this with something practical like a six stud brass keyring. Who knows, you might get an unexpected get in return for those pink stud earrings you have been eying.

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Friday 5 December 2008

A Finland Tradition for the Whole Family

Researching Christmas traditions in Finland gave me a good gift giving idea that can get the whole family involved. On Christmas day here, Santa Claus comes to the homes of children accompanied by six elves and distributes presents.

So gather the family to visit a local hospital, church, or shelter and distribute Christmas gifts that kids dream about receiving like a special piece of jewellery. Pick out two gifts for a little boy and girl. A black graphic pendant and a glass gold necklace are some ideas of inexpensive yet exciting gifts of jewels. Your whole family will experience the amazing feeling of bringing happiness to someone’s life. It is a great lesson for the little ones and those who have forgotten the meaning of this holiday.

Children ask 51 questions about Santa Claus at Virtual Finland. Listen to the children singing classic tunes for the Holidays.


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Thursday 4 December 2008

Russian Christmas Traditions

While we are focusing on gift giving to less fortunate kids this Christmas, let’s remember that you do no have to be in grade school to classify yourself as a kid. This is the greatest part about Christmas. It is time for the old to become young at heart, and like my mother says no matter how old you get you are always someone’s child. Today, we will present Russian Christmas traditions.

Christmas in Russia can be characterized by the abundance of food as a major festivity. Thirty-nine days before Christmas Eve, individuals fast as they prepare to enjoy a feast with family and friends. On Christmas day Babushka delivers present to children. As the legend goes, she was supposed to see Jesus with the wise men but did not due to the cold weather. Regretting her decision, she presents gift to children this time every year.

This Christmas season consider the legend of Babushka and give a gift to someone that you have become very upset with over the year. If it is a girlfriend, give her a turquoise red stone Tibetan bracelet. For parents who have young men home from college, give them a gift they can wear while away like a men’s stainless steels barrel shaped pendant. It’s a funky design that friends back at school wont suspect came from mom.

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Wednesday 3 December 2008

Christmas Traditional Jewellery in the UK

This year people everywhere should focus on bringing joy to a child. These tips for the latest fashion trends in jewellery are to be worn any season no matter what country you are in. But since this is the season of giving, let’s focus on your country! We will highlight a specific country’s Christmas traditions and creative ways to present gifts of jewellery to a child in that country starting with England.

Christmas in England reminds me of holidays in the United States. Now I know why. England’s Christmas traditions are hundreds of years old and many holiday traditions in the US were adopted from this country. These traditions include Christmas card giving, mistletoe, and carols. However, one English tradition that distinguishes itself is the love that is still spread the day after Christmas after all the excitement ends. Known as Boxing Day, a gift of food or money is given to delivery men or sales people who keep in touch regularly during the year. Instead of money, give a gift that is a bit more meaningful like jewellery. Also extend your gift giving on Boxing Day to other people in your life. Why not give the young girl you pass every morning on the way to work a box with and antique silver bangle bracelet. A suede watch strap wristband would an unexpected gift to find inside your box, but for a young boy who is less fortunate it gives him another chance to receive a Christmas gift during the season.

We have a nice selection of costume jewellery bracelets for both men and women, girls and boys. There are many styles, colours and shapes to choose from. Discover
Holiday shopping at Janeo and make someone's Christmas very special this year.

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Simon Brodie (Devon) & Donna Woolford

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Tuesday 2 December 2008

Christmas For The Children at JaneoJewels

Christmas is a time to appreciate our children and teach them our values and the way we want them to live their lives. In some countries poverty is so intense parents have a difficult time sharing expensive gifts like jewellery with their children at Christmas time.

We in the west are fortunate to have the means to express our gratitude and appreciation to our loved ones by giving them the gift of fine jewellery with Swarovski Crystals, Sapphires, especially in bracelets.

This year, make it a point to save your money for the poor at Christmas and invest in fineSwarovski crystal jewellery bracelets at Janeo. That’s a novel idea.

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1st December Winners are: VICTORIA WILSON and LIEN SPEIRS(Stirlingshire)

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Monday 1 December 2008

Janeos Jewellery Advent: Prizes Each Day

Its the First Day of Advent, at Janoejewels.com, we celebrating with a true advent spirit.

2 Great Prizes To Be Won Today; and Everyday for the 25 Days of Advent.
50 fabulous gifts from us to you!

Starting Today, we giving away two costume jewellery items a day…. See our home page for the full selection. A womans and a mens costume jewellery item daily.

YOU ARE ALREADY ENTERED IN THE DAILY PRIZE DRAW IF YOU HAVE PURCHASED BEFORE OR REGISTERED; IF YOU ARE NEW TO US, SIMPLY REGISTER NOW, HERE.

Each day winners will be posted on our Blog daily.

We will send you a copy of the blog and the daily winners to your email each day for a extra opportunity to have a 2nd chance. ....All you have to do is post a comment on the topic of the day and you will be entered for the SECOND time to win the prize drawing for that day. So when you send your comment each day, you will have 25 chances to win on the 25th day.

This is true Advent.

Theres a host of great gift ideas on our site, exclusive to janeo and all wonderfully gift wrapped as standard.

Enjoy.

The Janeo team.