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December 22, 2004

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December 22, 2004

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~~~ In This Issue ~~~

* From the Editor – humbug or hallelujah?
* It’s the Little Things – love notes
* Contest – New Years
* Tip of the Week – stocking stuffing ideas
* Romantic Resources – get closer
* Who is Michael Webb?
* Removal/Change of Address Instructions

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~~~ From the Editor ~~~

Believe it or not, some people think that those who celebrate
Christmas are *actually* worshiping the tree or some pagan gods simply
because many of the adapted elements of Christmas may have once been
used in that way. Its like saying we should avoid babies and virgins
because they have been used in sacrifices to heathen gods.

I’m sharing this because this is what I was taught from birth and for
many years had a wrong view of Christmas and missed out on a lot of
joy that the season can bring.

Now I realize that for Christians, Christmas can tell a very powerful
story using the many symbolic elements used during the season. Of
course, many celebrate Christmas solely secularly without worshiping
any god whatsoever. But if you would like to share with your children
or others the story of Christmas using the elements of the season,
here are some ideas:
http://theromantic.com/stories/christmas/christiansymbols.htm

Have a joyous week. — Michael

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~~~ It’s the Little Things ~~~

A love note in your sweethearts stocking.

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~~~ Contest ~~~

This past weeks contest was on *Christmas Stockings*. I have posted
12 really good ones on my site
http://theromantic.com/stories/christmasstockings/main.htm

I have chosen the winning story to be this weeks tip.

This weeks contest is on *New Years Celebrations*. How have you
celebrated New Years in a fun, creative or unique way with your
sweetheart or family?

Send your story to tipofweek@aol.com and put *New Years* in the
subject line. The best story will win a trip to the prize vault.

We must receive your entry by Monday to be eligible.

TheRomantic.com’s ever growing PRIZE VAULT is filled with books,
several board games including Romantic Sensations, An Enchanting
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~~~ Sponsor ~~~

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~~~ Tip of the Week ~~~

STOCKING WISH LIST
by Tracy
http://theromantic.com/

This will be the first Christmas together for my husband and me. He
didn’t grow up with the ‘decked out’ holiday like I did but has agreed
to making Christmas stockings because it’s a favorite tradition of
mine.

Because it’s his first ever Christmas stocking, and our first
Christmas I want it to be extra special. So I’m filling his stocking
with my “wish list” of everything I want in our marriage and life
together.

I’m putting a little note to explain what each item represents: CHOPSTICKS for the meals I enjoy cooking for him; MINI BABY DOLLS for the children we want to have; a hot wheels CAR (that one’s obvious), a tiny model AIR PLANE and GLOBE because we want to see the world together; a roll of WALL PAPER for the home we will have; and a 50th ANNIVERSARY cake decoration for a long, happy marriage.

For more creative Christmas ideas on my site, go to
http://theromantic.com/stories/christmas/main.htm

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~~~     Romantic Resources      ~~~

Draw closer together with 1000 Questions for Couples at
http://www.questionsforcouples.com

Spice up your love life with 500 Lovemaking Tips & Secretshttp://www.500lovemakingtips.com

Learn the 50 Secrets of Blissful Relationships at
http://www.50secrets.com

Discover 300 Creative Dates at  http://www.300creativedates.com

There is A Better Way To Date
http://theromantic.com/abetterway.htm

Read about The Romantic’s Guide to Popping the Question at
http://www.howtoproposemarriage.com

You can purchase Michael Webb’s bestseller, The Romantic’s Guide:
Hundreds of Creative Tips for a Lifetime of Love, at bookstores
nationwide, Amazon.com or BN.com
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~~~  Who is Michael Webb?     ~~~

He is:
Athena’s loving husband
Father to Ashton and Ireland
Best-selling author
* The Romantic’s Guide: 100s of Creative Tips for a Lifetime of Love
* The Romantic’s Guide to Popping the Question
* 50 Secrets of Blissful Relationships
* 50 More Secrets of Blissful Relationships
* 300 Creative Dates
* 1000 Questions for Couples
* A Better Way to Date
* 500 Lovemaking Tips & Secrets
Founder, National Resurrect Romance Week (second full week in Aug)
Syndicated Columnist, “TheRomantic.com Column”
Romance/Relationship expert on over 500 TV/radio stations
Founder, TheRomantic.com
Founder, Love One Another Foundation

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