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Robbie Williams | Time For Change - video and lyrics
For once in your life, make it matter
For once in your life, let it be
Why don't you hand it all over?
And sing it out loudly with me?
Soon we will all be forgotten
But while we're all still here on Earth
Sing about love and forget about loss
And shout for whatever you're worth
(Christmas time)
C'mon, spread the word
(Christmas time)
Doesn't everyone hurt?
Do you remember the good old days
When all the children would cheer?
Well, the time's around, my friends
Santa's nearly here
Christmas time, Christmas time, merry Christmas
And a happy new year
Seasons come, seasons go, winter song
A time for change is here
Mum's got a lot to get together
And dad, he provides what he can
They've been saving up forever and ever and ever
Just to do it all over again
(Christmas time)
Got me dreaming of home
(Christmas time)
Fills my heart full of hope
Do you remember the good old days
When all the children would cheer?
Well, the time's around, my friends
Santa's nearly here
Christmas time, Christmas time, merry Christmas
And a happy new year
Seasons come, seasons go, winter song
A time for change is here
A time for a change
Must be here
So send all your loving out into the world
It's your gift
Do you remember the good old days
When all the children would cheer?
Well, the time's around, my friends
Santa's nearly here
Christmas time, Christmas time, merry Christmas
And a happy new year
Seasons come, seasons go, winter song
A time for change is here
For once in your life, let it be
Why don't you hand it all over?
And sing it out loudly with me?
Soon we will all be forgotten
But while we're all still here on Earth
Sing about love and forget about loss
And shout for whatever you're worth
(Christmas time)
C'mon, spread the word
(Christmas time)
Doesn't everyone hurt?
Do you remember the good old days
When all the children would cheer?
Well, the time's around, my friends
Santa's nearly here
Christmas time, Christmas time, merry Christmas
And a happy new year
Seasons come, seasons go, winter song
A time for change is here
Mum's got a lot to get together
And dad, he provides what he can
They've been saving up forever and ever and ever
Just to do it all over again
(Christmas time)
Got me dreaming of home
(Christmas time)
Fills my heart full of hope
Do you remember the good old days
When all the children would cheer?
Well, the time's around, my friends
Santa's nearly here
Christmas time, Christmas time, merry Christmas
And a happy new year
Seasons come, seasons go, winter song
A time for change is here
A time for a change
Must be here
So send all your loving out into the world
It's your gift
Do you remember the good old days
When all the children would cheer?
Well, the time's around, my friends
Santa's nearly here
Christmas time, Christmas time, merry Christmas
And a happy new year
Seasons come, seasons go, winter song
A time for change is here
23.12.19
"O Come, O Come Emmanuel" - Pentatonix | Song and Lyrics
O come, O come, Immanuel,
and ransom captive Israel
that mourns in lonely exile here
until the Son of God appear.
Refrain:
Rejoice! Rejoice! Immanuel
shall come to you, O Israel.
O come, O Wisdom from on high,
who ordered all things mightily;
to us the path of knowledge show
and teach us in its ways to go. Refrain
O come, O come, great Lord of might,
who to your tribes on Sinai's height
in ancient times did give the law
in cloud and majesty and awe. Refrain
O come, O Branch of Jesse's stem,
unto your own and rescue them!
From depths of hell your people save,
and give them victory o'er the grave. Refrain
"All I want for Christmas is you" - by Anthem Lights - Video and Lyrics
I don't want a lot for Christmas
There is just one thing
I need
I don't care about those presents
Underneath the Christmas tree
I just want you for my own
More than you could ever know
Make my wish come true
You know that all I want for Christmas is you
I won't ask for much this Christmas
I won't even wish for snow
I'm just gonna keep on waiting
Underneath the mistletoe
There's no sense in hanging stockings
There upon the fireplace
Cause Santa, he won't make me happy
With a toy on Christmas day
I just want you here tonight
Holding onto me so tight
Girl, what can I do?
All I want for Christmas is you
I don't care about those presents
Underneath the Christmas tree
I just want you for my own
More than you could ever know
Make my wish come true
You know that all I want for Christmas is you
I won't ask for much this Christmas
I won't even wish for snow
I'm just gonna keep on waiting
Underneath the mistletoe
There's no sense in hanging stockings
There upon the fireplace
Cause Santa, he won't make me happy
With a toy on Christmas day
I just want you here tonight
Holding onto me so tight
Girl, what can I do?
All I want for Christmas is you
All the lights are
shining
So brightly everywhere
And the sound of children's
Laughter fills the air
So brightly everywhere
And the sound of children's
Laughter fills the air
And everyone is singing
I hear those sleigh bells ringing
Santa won't you bring me the one I really love
Won't you please bring my baby to me
I don't want a lot for Christmas
This is all I'm asking for
I just wanna see my baby
Standing right outside my door
I just want you for my own
More than you could ever know
Make my wish come true
All I want for Christmas is you
Is you
All I want
All I want
You...
22.12.19
Christmas Easy No-Glue Garlands
Easy and durable no-glue garlands 
You need colored rectangular pieces of paper and a pair of scissors. Besides being so easy to make, these festive garlands look merry and beautiful! Slightly older kids can surely make them alone without adult help.
An A4 sheet of colored paper is enough for 8 rectangular pieces – fold it in two, then fold again. Use different colors. Fold each piece to a quarter of its size and cut as shown. It is easier when the shape has no curved sides You can experiment with all kinds of shapes.
You can experiment with all kinds of shapes.
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12 days of Christmas
This is a set of carefully chosen web links which illustrate (or very loosely interpret)
the infamous Christmas song of the same name.
Click on the picture:
10.12.19
Fun and Easy Ideas for Christmas Toys from Colored paper strips
- 1. Paper balls – you need 7 ribbons.
How to make a ball?
- The ribbons are equal. Make the ribbons into circles and then start putting them one into another. Make sure to put glue inside each ribbon. Thus they will stick together at the cross points.
Snowman, heart and icicles
angel, circle and fir
- How to make a fir…
- How to make a snowman…
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6.12.19
Scrabble "Anagram Christmas"
TRANSCRIPT
At least once a year, magic actually happens. "Violence" has the chance to turn into "nice love". Those who live in a silent world can also start to listen. And the one you thought was a monster, can become one of your closest mentors. No matter what puts people in a fluster, it might also make them feel restful. And a misfortune, well actually, it's more fun. So if this Christmas you feel that something is untied, remember, this is the time of year to be united again.
In the ad, a father finds an abandoned dog in a parking lot, and decides to bring him home. That kindness reverberates through his family's Christmas celebrations, helping to raise everyone's spirits in different ways—though mostly by cheering up his sullen teenage daughter, who decides to actually be nice to her loved ones for a change. At every step, the narrator describes all the action using "Antigrams"—words whose letters can also form a word with opposite meaning. "Violence" becomes "Nice Love." "Silent" becomes "Listen." "Fluster" becomes "Restful." And so on.
4.12.19
"Underneath the Tree" by Kelly Clarkson - Video and Lyrics
You're here where you should be
Snow is falling as the carolers sing
It just wasn't the same
Alone on Christmas day
Presents, what a beautiful sight
Don't mean a thing if you ain't holding me tight
You're all that I need
Underneath the tree
Tonight
I'm gonna hold you close
Make sure that you know
I was lost before you
Christmas was cold and grey
Another holiday alone to celebrate
But then one day everything changed
You're all I need
Underneath the tree
You're here where you should be
Snow is falling as the carolers sing
It just wasn't the same
Alone on Christmas day
Presents, what a beautiful sight
Don't mean a thing if you ain't holding me tight
You're all that I need
Underneath the tree
I found what I was looking for
A love that's meant for me
A heart that's mine completely
Knocked me right off my feet
And this year I will fall
With no worries at all
'Cause you are near and everything's clear
You're all I need
Underneath the tree
You're here where you should be
Snow is falling as the carolers sing
It just wasn't the same
Alone on Christmas day
Presents, what a beautiful sight
Don't mean a thing if you ain't holding me tight
You're all that I need
Underneath the tree
And then one day everything changed
You're all I need
Underneath the tree
You're here where you should be
Snow is falling as the carolers sing
It just wasn't the same
Alone on Christmas day
Presents, what a beautiful sight
Don't mean a thing if you ain't holding me tight
You're all that I need
Underneath the tree
Tonight
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Learn English With Emilia Clarke | Dragons and Beyonce - video
This is a fantastic interview! Laugh and learn English with Emilia Clarke, who you probably also know as Daenerys Targaryan from Game of Thrones. She and Jimmy Kimmel talk about riding dragons, Beyonce, and the final season of GoT. You will learn American and British English vocabulary, pronunciation, culture and more!
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Learn English With Ed Sheeran & Ellen - video
In this fun and real life lesson, you will learn English with an Ed Sheeran interview on the Ellen Show! Practice both your British and American English comprehension.
16.11.19
Learn English with Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets - video
Hey Harry Potter fan!
This time you will learn English with Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets!
This scene is full of useful expressions, and in particular it's great for learning English vocabulary for in the garden.
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30 Spooky Halloween Door Decorations
It may be a ways off before October 31, but as all you Halloween-obsessed already know, it’s never too early to start spook-ifying your home. Plus, a head start might be wise if you’re planning on decking out your home with DIY decorations. But before you can set up the greatest Halloween yard decorations ever, you’ll need to start with your front porch. Luckily, these 30 spooky door decorating ideas are here to inspire yours.
1. Printable Eyeball Wreath: Get started on your decorations with this colorful eyeball wreath. Since they’re free printables, the only thing you’ll need to worry about is how to arrange the eyes on your wreath form. The best part is you can even take any extra eyeballs you have lying around and make a mask out of it! (via See Vanessa Craft)
2. Cute and Creepy Monster Mash: This li’l guy is *almost* too cute to be creepy. If you’re looking for a kids-friendly door decorating idea, this multi-eyed monster should do the trick.
3. Pom-Pom Wreath: All you’ll need is felt, a glue gun and sewing kit to create this charming pom-pom wreath. They’re so quick and easy to make that you’ll be tempted to deck your entire home with these simple DIY garlands. (via The Things She Makes)
4. Candy Corn Wreath: This hack turns virtually anything into candy corn-inspired art. All you’ll need is spray paint! Once you finish upcycling your wreath, complete the *sweet* look with our candy corn mason jars, popcorn, and, yes, even a couple marvelous martinis! (via In Between Laundry)
5. Ghostly Graveyard: Deck out your front door and porch area with spooky graveyard-inspired decorations. The boarded-up door sure is creepy, but what really sells the look is the dripping green slime — yuck! (via Womans Day)
6. Glittering Decor: Beautiful gilded pumpkins and a shimmering cluster of golden fruit are easy to achieve with metallic gold spray paint and gold leaf. For fun patterns, prep the surface of your decor first with a base coat, and then add washi tape designs before applying your gold leaf. Once done, peel off the tape for lovely black and gold patterns. (via Country Living)
7. Framed Monogram: Though simple, the striking black and white contrast here sells an overall creepy but classy look. For a similar effect, paint your branches, throw in decorative lanterns, and add a DIY framed monogram. (via Thistlewood Farms)
8. Bats Door: These flying bats are striking against any door backdrop.They’re made of felt but you can easily substitute black construction paper for a more affordable option. (via Between Naps on the Porch)
9. Candy Corn Door Monster: Coming out to under $10, this simple and affordable candy corn door monster is a fun project you can even take on with your kids. If you’re worried about how the newspaper will hold up, consider replacing it with a sturdier material like card stock or cardboard. (via Home Jelly)
10. Vinyl Oogie Boogie: If Oogie Boogie from The Nightmare Before Christmas scared you more than Jack Skellington, then you know what to do. Spook your trick-or-treaters with this eerie silhouette you can make using adhesive black vinyl. (via Practically Functional)
11. Googly Eye Door: If you aren’t already working with a black door, cover yours with black butcher paper. It could save you the trouble of having to remove all those pairs of eyes once Halloween is over. (via Craftaholics Anonymous)
12. Hanging Cobwebs: Whether you hang them from the porch or place some directly on the door, cheesecloth cobwebs look especially eye-catching alongside black birdcages and seasonal throw pillows. For a spookier touch, add white webbing to your door. (via HGTV)
13. Crow Door Decor: Circling crows always give off an unsettling feeling. So why not bring it to your door this Halloween? Get the look by printing out various silhouettes of crows and using them as templates against black poster paper you can pick up at the dollar store. (via Idle Wife)
14. Jack Skellington Door: Dress up your home with this eerily smirking Jack Skellington cut-out. Print out the free template, cut out your shapes from black cardstock, and use black electrical tape to fasten the eyes and nose to the door. It’s as simple as that! (via Twin Dragonfly Designs)
15. Zombie Windows: Thanks to The Walking Dead, you’ve been secretly preparing for the day zombies attack. Recreate the apocalyptic look with black foam core board, wood planks, skeleton arms, and hands and eyes that you can make out of ping pong balls. (via Dave Lowe Design)
16. Movie-Themed Halloween Doors: Bring your favorite creepy films to life with a movie-themed door. Stick to a black, white, and red palette for the spookiest effect. Other ideas include Saw, The Nightmare Before Christmas, and Scream. (via Black and White Obsession)
17. Spider Door Decor: Luckily, this DIY doesn’t require master crafting skills. To weave this web of fun, you’ll need a white plastic tablecloth, large spider webs, plastic spiders, and white webbing. (via Michaels)
18. Silly Spider Door: Don’t worry if you don’t have the time to apply hundreds of spiders to your door. This singular spider door works just as great to step up your Halloween decor. With the help of large sticky-backed eyes and black crepe paper, you’ll be Halloween-ready in no time! (via Live Craft Love)
19. Witching Hour Porch: This black and white porch scene is accentuated by a bright blue door, which keeps it fresh and modern. Floating witch hats and fluttering bats will set the scene through October. (via Tatertots & Jello)
20. Black Cat’O’Lanterns: A trip to the nearby pumpkin patch will allow you to find the right shapes and sizes. If you want this to be a more permanent arrangement, you could use plastic pumpkins instead. (via Sunset)
21. The Chicadee Shop Skellington Wreath ($64): A wreath that doesn’t shed and won’t poke your guests in the eye is always a good thing. The big bow adds whimsy to a structured and linear piece of decor.
22. Simple Decor: A few well-chosen pieces keep this vignette festive and spooky without having a skeleton jump out at you when you ring the doorbell. The doormat and pumpkin are fun, while the wreath will transition nicely through ’til Thanksgiving. (via Country Living)
23. Zombie Garage Door: Spook the neighbors and make them laugh with this DIY. It’s ideal for a garage or a shed, but you could place the hands in your front windows too. (via Better Homes & Gardens)
24. Witchy Mishap: Take the witch theme a step further than just hats. Just make sure the neighborhood kids don’t snack on the poison fruit! (via Country Living)
25. Grandin Road Sunken Heads ($79): Freak-out anyone and everyone with a set of sunken heads. Place them on the stairs, in your yard, or on your stoop. Ghosts are alive and well in this garden!
26. Witch Supply Co.: If you’ve got the space, add instant and spooky curb appeal with a display of curiosities worthy of a supply shop for the magically inclined. Newts and toads sold separately. (via Brooklyn Limestone)
27. Pumpkin Topiary: Instead of traditional lanterns, try a stacked topiary arrangement with jack-o’-lanterns. Your house will be lit by eerie faces and ghoulish smiles. (via Tatertots & Jello)
28. Pumpkin Patch: Orange is the name of the game, and this entrance is #winning. Mix plastic and real pumpkins that are nestled among your planters and pots. (via Woman’s Day)
29. Pottery Barn Twig & Bat Wreath ($59): Create a portal to the spirit world with a series of wreaths. You can set the scene with tombstones, LED spiderwebs, and white pumpkins for a more other-worldly vibe.
30. The Bat Cave: Transform your covered porch into a bat haven when the sun sets. Install them all along your entryway for a late-night fright. (via It All Started With Paint).