Kent School Association

I thought as a German once again in a crowd of Britts........smilie. I would like to wish in a traditional way a really happy first Advent, in memory of all those years spent at kent school in Germany. Celerbrating the traditions that we Germans have. Lots of hugs and Kisses to you all for tommorrow!

I got a little cocolate santa and a plastic dice in my first box....woo hoooo,,,
Why are people so miserable doing the xmas shopping ??? As said......SMILE

I got a 6' freezer and a 6' fridge today in my advent calendar - big enough to get the wife in one and the mother in law in the other - haven't decided who goes into which one yet. Can you help me with this problem? Where do I put the bier?

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Wishing you all a wonderful 2. Advent - Greetings from Germany - Steffi

Wundervolle Abbildungen. Wundervolle Gedanken. Danke für Ihre Anzeigen, Stephanie! Hope you are enjoying the website chat and content.
Colin

Thank you - and those nice words in German -great! I love being a part of Kent School Community - I'm home.....back under the folk who really understand what it means to belong to the world of Kent school with all the memories and fun we had......Loving it!
Steffi

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Zum 2. Advent

Christmas Bells

I heard the bells on Christmas Day
Their old, familiar carols play,
And wild and sweet
The words repeat
Of peace on earth, good-will to men!

And thought how, as the day had come,
The belfries of all Christendom
Had rolled along
The unbroken song
Of peace on earth, good-will to men!

Till ringing, singing on its way,
The world revolved from night to day,
A voice, a chime,
A chant sublime
Of peace on earth, good-will to men!

Then from each black, accursed mouth
The cannon thundered in the South,
And with the sound
The carols drowned
Of peace on earth, good-will to men!

It was as if an earthquake rent
The hearth-stones of a continent,
And made forlorn
The households born
Of peace on earth, good-will to men!

And in despair I bowed my head;
There is no peace on earth,” I said;
For hate is strong,
And mocks the song
Of peace on earth, good-will to men!”

Then pealed the bells more loud and deep:
God is not dead, nor doth He sleep;
The Wrong shall fail,
The Right prevail,
With peace on earth, good-will to men.”

Santa Claus is Coming to Town


You better watch out,
You better not cry,
Better not pout,
I'm telling you why:
Santa Claus is coming to town.


He's making a list,
And checking it twice;
Gonna find out
Who's naughty and nice.
Santa Claus is coming to town.


He sees you when you're sleeping.
He knows when you're awake.
He knows if you've been bad or good,
So be good for goodness sake!


Oh, you better watch out!
You better not cry.
Better not pout,
I'm telling you why:
Santa Claus is coming to town.
Santa Claus is coming to town!

Lieber guter Weihnachtsmann,
jetzt ist`s soweit, jetzt bist du dran.
Ich hab' 'nen guten Rechtsanwalt,
der klagt dich an, der stellt dich kalt.
Schon seit vielen hundert Jahren,
bist du nun durch das Land gefahren,
ohne Nummernschild und Licht,
auch TÜV und ASU gab es nicht.
Dein Schlitten eignet sich nur schwer,
zur Teilnahm' am Luftverkehr.
Es wird vor Gericht zu klären sein:
Besitzt du 'nen Pilotenschein?
Durch den Kamin ins Haus zu kommen,
ist rein rechtlich streng genommen:
Hausfriedensbruch - Einbruch sogar.
Das gibt Gefängnis, das ist klar.
Und stiehlst du nicht bei den Besuchen,
von fremden Tellern Obst und Kuchen?
Das wird bestraft, das muß man ahnden.
Die Polizei läßt bald schon nach dir fahnden.
Es ist auch allgemein bekannt,
du kommst gar nicht aus diesem Land.
Wie man so hört, steht wohl dein Haus
am Nordpol, also sieht es aus,
als kämmst du nicht aus der EU.
Das kommt zur Klageschrift dazu!
Hier kommt das Deutsche Recht zum Tragen.
Ein jeder Richter wird sich fragen,
ob deine Arbeit rechtens ist,
weil du ohne Erlaubnis bist.
Der Engel, der dich stets begleitet,
ist minderjährig und bereitet
uns daher wirklich Kopfzerbrechen.
Das Jugendamt wird mit dir sprechen!
Jetzt kommen wir zu ernsten Sachen:
wir finden es gar nicht zum Lachen,
dass Kindern du mit Schläge drohst.
Mein Anwalt ist total erbost.
Nötigung heißt das Vergehen,
und wird bestraft, das wirst du sehen,
mit Freiheitsentzug von ein paar Jahren.
Aus ist's bald mit dem Schlittenfahren.
Das Handwerk ist dir bald gelegt,
es sei denn dieser Brief bewegt
dich, die Kanzlei reich zu beschenken,
dann wird's mein Anwalt überdenken

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A wonderful 3: Avent im wishing you all Steffi

"Politically Correct Santa"
'Twas the night before Christmas and Santa's a wreck...
How to live in a world that's politically correct?
His workers no longer would answer to "Elves",
"Vertically Challenged" they were calling themselves.

And labour conditions at the North Pole
Were alleged by the union to stifle the soul.
Four reindeer had vanished, without much propriety,
Released to the wilds by the Humane Society.

And equal employment had made it quite clear
That Santa had better not use just reindeer.
So Dancer and Donner, Comet and Cupid,
Were replaced with 4 pigs, and you know that looked stupid!

The runners had been removed from his sleigh;
The ruts were termed dangerous by the C.A.A.
And people had started to call for the cops
When they heard sled noises on their rooftops.

Second-hand smoke from his pipe had his workers quite frightened.
His fur trimmed red suit was called "Unenlightened."
And to show you the strangeness of life's ebbs and flows:
Rudolf was suing over unauthorized use of his nose.

So, half of the reindeer were gone; and his wife,
Who suddenly said she'd enough of this life,
Joined a self-help group, packed, and left in a whiz,
Demanding from now on her title was Ms.

And as for the gifts, why, he'd never a notion
That making a choice could cause so much commotion.
Nothing of leather, nothing of fur,
Which meant nothing for him. And nothing for her.

Nothing that might be construed to pollute.
Nothing to aim. Nothing to shoot.
Nothing that clamoured or made lots of noise.
Nothing for just girls. Or just for the boys.

Nothing that claimed to be gender specific.
Nothing that's warlike or non-pacific.
No candy or sweets...they were bad for the tooth.
Nothing that seemed to embellish a truth.

And fairy tales, while not yet forbidden,
Were like Ken and Barbie, better off hidden.
For they raised the hackles of those psychological
Who claimed the only good gift was one ecological.

Dolls were said to be sexist, and should be passé;
And Nintendo would rot your entire brain away.
So Santa just stood there, dishevelled, perplexed;
He just could not figure out what to do next.

He tried to be merry, tried to be gay,
But you've got to be careful with that word today.
His sack was quite empty, limp to the ground;
Nothing fully acceptable was to be found.

Something special was needed, a gift that he might
Give to all without angering the left or the right.
A gift that would satisfy, with no indecision,
Each group of people, every religion;

Every ethnicity, every hue,
Everyone, everywhere...even YOU.
So here is that gift, it's price beyond worth...
"May you and your loved ones enjoy peace on earth."

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My contribution to this lovely thread - one of my favourite Christmas Carols (that is apart from my son as a tot singing with total sincerity "Away in a Manger no Crisps in his Bed"

O Holy night, the stars are brightly shining
It is the night of our dear Savior's birth
Long lay the world in sin and error pining
Til He appeared and the soul felt it's worth
A thrill of hope the weary world rejoyces
For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn
Fall on your knees

O hear the angel voices
O night divine!
O night when Christ was born
O night divine!
O night, O night divine!

And in His Name, all oppression shall cease
Sweet hymns of joy in grateful chorus raise we
Let all within us praise his holy name
Christ is the Lord!
Their name forever praise we

Noel, Noel
O night, O night Divine
Noel, Noel
O night, O night Divine
Noel, Noel
O night, O holy Divine

Have a very happy Chisrtmas everyone lots of love PJ xxx

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Very good - but obviously not a lot to do in Germany at this time of the year - except the wine and wursts!

We have the most beautiful Christmas markets you can imagine - where bright lights shine and the smell of Bratapfel ligers at every stand, we buy the most wonderful things, for those we love (other than beer and Wurst) its all expensive, in price in the Shops definitely cheaper. But who cares when we can stand there and drink Glüwein and smell the Zimt, hear all the Christmas songs being played by a real Band of Trumpets and Violins. Where my children laugh and smile and those eyes shine with wonder, what luck I have, I am so rich with love and happiness. The time runs from us, with little time to buy all the gifts for we have a visitor at Christmas Eve. The "Chriskind" brings the Gifts that Santa won't and still in the morning on the 25th we will find another gift, for I live in two worlds the one here and the one in my real home “Bonny Scotland“, with all the hustle and bustle at Christmas - but I cannot be in two places at once. So I think of all of you whilst I consider where I’ll buy the Black pudding and Cider? No Christmas crackers on the table - no one playing a guitar either. My Family far away in Scotland but in my heart here with me - it beats for my past, my life a part of history. It moves me to visit here which I do with love and happiness for all Kenties, my memories for you. For you all have your part in my world, where time stands sill and I am again that girl of 12 with Blond Pigtails and NHS glasses, a grey School uniform, my polished Black shoes. Waiting in line for assembly for a last goodbye. The way home in that old tin can and a community that I never found again other than a few months ago on this Homepage with old friends. For no matter how little time I have - you here are all important so I take a moment whilst working day for day to leave a message a few words to just say - I’ll miss you all this Christmas day.

Merry Christmas I wish you all with many wonderful pressies under the Christmas tree - I wish you children laughter and a family, Merry Christmas and a happy New Year.

Steffi

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One last message before we lean back and enjoy Christmas with out Kiddies.

Einen schönen 4. Advent

Steffi

What a lovely picture you paint! I have so enjoyed this Advent link and feel quite "homesick" for the days of Christmas markets and German food and wine. A very happy Chirtmas to you and your family

Jane Connelly (Kent School 1970-1975)

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Happy New Year to U All - may 2008 bring much
happyness and a great reunion for all who will
be there. Steffi.S