Monday, November 14, 2011

Synapsys secret santa

Ho Ho Ho,

               It’s time to get ready to celebrate 2011 Christmas. I’m eagerly waiting freezing North Pole till December to meet you all at Synapsys. I came up with this blog to make my life easy to pack your gift (don’t wanna miss anyone out). So, please put your ideas/wish list/comments here for me to see. I will check this blog everyday (depending on the signal strength) to know what you wish this year. So... don’t be naughty.

Signing off

Secret Santa

106 comments:

  1. Dear Santa,

    I wish to have a Honda Civic for this christmas :D

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  2. Hieeee this is Claudette !
    So here's my choice to Secret Santaaaa...make life easier to decide what to get for meeee...hee hee eeeee....dont worry but beee happyeeeee....Just make no trouble but get me something in Silver or Gold...I mean the plated as the budget is as small as Rs500/00 (hundred not a thousand)....a pair of RINGS to be put on my EARS....should be the very LARGE type....as the size of the person as the case may beeeee...So here I am starting the Blog.... C Ur sooon bye for now...t.c.

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  3. Dear Claudette,

    Thank you for posting, if you can be specific and tell me your size, would help alot.


    yours

    Secret santa

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  4. Dear Honda Civic

    How about a Ford

    Regards

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  5. Hi Secret santa,

    Which Size you are referring to ????

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  6. Claudette expected the unexpected questions....but i had no intentions of time wasters....Just take a few minutes and do your part and be in the team if you are interested in getting the best of your money value as after all we need to think for all and meet the point. Christmas is the Season of Making People Happy and Not Making them feel BAD or so so...RIGHT ! Cheers !

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  7. Okayeeeee.....the size I am talking about 2" is fine...whoever, whateverrrr...

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  8. ladies; let's be naughty and save Santa the trip. xD

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  9. Well Sachini here !

    I am interested only in something in RED to be a Handbag and or anything going with accessories....thank you!WHO EVERRRRRR

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  10. Accessories means ... "Red Label" is ok for you. ???

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  11. That would be the best idea "Red Label" is most welcome! but the point is you are gonna give her a big buy as this is gonaa be costly whosoeverrrrr

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  12. Yeah gonna to be costly,,,, to whom we are spending is important to be consider. So no worries.

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  13. Dear Santa,
    I was a very good child the whole year through. I was not naughty at all. So can you please give me something that would help me be a little naughty this season....Thank you.,

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  14. Sachini's Request: A gentle reminder to those planning to buy Sachini anything other than a red handbag or accessory as requested.. Your medical claims may not be processed....

    Anjanies Request: She would like a soft toy of Winnie the Pooh.. Please note she is the one processing your salaries and any comments will be tracked and action taken

    Miranga's Request: He would like a voucher to get another tattoo

    Ana's Request: Ananda would like some coconuts

    Daminda's Request: A pass to get out of his punishment room and a place to sit upon his exit from jail

    Ruwans Request: Some CD's of the oldies.. For those of your born after the 80's that would be the likes of Jim Reeves, Tom Jones etc

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  15. Dinesh: So no guesses for me?

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  16. Dear Santa,
    I have been my normal wicked and mean self this year which will be attested to by my work collegues.

    However, in my defence I must say it is my collegues themseleves that drive me towards being mean and wicked throughout the work week. Therefore I think I can be excused and deserve a present!

    I would appreciate any good book (The man who broke into Aushwitz, Home: A memoir of my early years both available on books.lk), music CD (Lionel Richie, Elton John or Brian Adams), DVD (old movies only please), Chocalates (Dark only please).

    Thanks Santa. Please note any snide comments I will take action against promptly!

    Nilupa

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  17. the first choice of book is very telling

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  18. Dinesh: snacks in the afternoon once a week all through December

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  19. Dear Santa,

    I would like to request Please provide bulletproof suit to secure my colleagues from external threats...

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  20. Dear Santa,
    I have told a lot of lies this year and dealt with a lot of "naya's". I have also had to take of my pants and wrap around my head on many occasions.
    Therefore I want a new pair of pants or a snake charmers outfit/flute or some Sri Lankan sandalwood oil

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  21. Dear Mr. Lier

    Why on earth do you need sandalwood oil? ha.
    be specific and tell me "rath handun oil" or "sudu handun oil"

    yours Santa

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  22. Nuwan de Silva.....Sudu Handun Oil to give your Indian Partners !!!!

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  23. Dear All

    Please use your names or nicknames, when posting. Then it is easy for me to reply soon.

    Secret santa

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  24. Dear Santa,

    Plz provide a large size of Pampers for Nuwan who usually get "Dakka" While travelling overseas.

    Thks

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  25. Dear Santa,
    I have been a very good boy. I have stopped ripping off movies this year as well. Last year I had a great xmas in Adeliade. I feel depressed thinking about it.

    To make up can you please give me a bus season ticket from Biyagama to Nawala or pay for an office transport?

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  26. @ November 15, 2011 1:13 AM post

    As I know child, there are Two nuwans @ synapsys. both dark, so which one is it?

    Santa

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  27. Synaptans going anonymous unbelievable......and nothing new ENJOY as usual

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  28. Dear Santa,
    I need to loose some weight since I am a little round... Can you give me a gym membership please

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  29. by any chance not getting squared.

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  30. Dear Santa,
    Instead of the Honda can I also get a gym membership please

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  31. Dear santa,

    I know that others are giving lot of trouble to u. this year I wish something small. I like a short sleeve shirt,collar size 16". to make it more easy, just drop by @ shirt factory. they have lots of nice shirts.

    thank you santa

    Shivanka

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  32. Dinesh Sir,
    I have picked your name in the draw. Can you tell me what you would like other than ipad stuff

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  33. Dinesh says "That is a very tricky question". Depends on who's asking . . .

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  34. Hi Shivanka,

    I hope you mostly preferred pink color.. (Pinky). Am i right???

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  35. Shivanka can you tell what is your colour. Any likes

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  36. Shivanka,
    Does the new place have a formal dress code or do you want casual shirts

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  37. Dinesh Sir,
    As per the rules I can only disclose that you know me and I am a male staff member

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  38. Dear Anand,
    Other than a rich bride what can I get you for xmas?
    Santa

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  39. Hi Santa,

    Shanil's request : would like to get some voucher Flower Drum Restaurant...

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  40. WHO is calling MASTER SIR......Interesting!

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  41. Dear Pammy,
    What would you like? Some ginger tea? A head set? Bulath

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  42. Dear santa

    its you gift santa, give me any colour (except black or pink), any style you prefer santa.

    Shivanka

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  43. Shanil,
    Are you sure you dont want a voucher from weight watchers?

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  44. oh yes.....I would like to have a bulath vitak and then the ginger tea along with some listening music which will drown me without having to listen to your crap...thank you

    pammy

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  45. who the hell is Pammy?

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  46. Dear Thathi,
    What would you like from Santa? I can't get you Red Label or any drinks....
    Duva Sachini

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  47. Anaaaaaaa stop your nonsence mada ganawaaaaa ...

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  48. Pammy pammy temper is not good in your condition.

    For those of you who don't know pammy is our sweet office admins pet name used by only those close to her like me!

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  49. Dear ISAMAN,
    Do you want a gift starting with the letter i?
    Santa

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  50. Patrick,
    This is your secret santa.. Would would you like?
    Please tell

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  51. Givantha,
    What is your collar size machang?
    Santa

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  52. Dear Himasha,
    Can you tell me what you like? I am scared to ask or can Upuli tell?

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  53. Santa is scared of Himasha :O

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  54. Gal bothalayak dunnoth denawa haaddak(kiss) kiyana thanakata

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  55. Dear Ana

    Tell me what you wish this time.

    Santa

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  56. Whoever who put my request on my behalf, without my consent of course, THANK YOU..!

    I was thinking all day as to what to ask...A flower drum voucher would not be too bad actually, ....But for Rs 500 i might be able to have a soup only...

    Shanil...

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  57. aiyoooooo cheeee cheeeee language eka not approved.

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  58. Who's got the BALLS to write on this impersonating me??? and u spelt "Adelaide" wrong.


    hmph!! *&^$##%$#...

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  59. Duwa sachi..
    how nice of you... thinking about me...yeah as your wish please.......

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  60. Hey Panda (Sajith) i want to know what u like to get ???

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  61. Hi Nuwan D (Dhaka Nuwan)
    I would like to have indian saries Please...

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  62. Panda Panda Panda.........

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  63. Hi santa..!

    I wish in future demo our guys should save their "Kalisama" with removing. Please....

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  64. Dear Santas Helper who setup blog,

    It was not nice that you changed the rules of the game halfway through....

    Naughtyelf

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  65. When did Santa have a sex change? :O

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  66. tell me about it naughtyelf, which 'rice boat' got rid of that option??

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  67. කවුද i අකුර අරගන්න හදන්නෙ?(මගෙ නමට මඩ set කරන්නෙ?) මම දාන පලවෙනි කමෙන්ටුව මෙ1.

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  68. Dear Santa,

    This year I am not going to ask for anything. In fact I am going to give you a gift, in the form of my dearest wife!

    I am sure she would be of help to you with all the planning for X'mas. She's good at keeping tabs on people and will work the raindeer to the bone. She does not irritate you on rare occassions and likes handling international calls. Though she does not know the concept of "secret santa", it won't matter as you are no secret.

    In return what do I expect: Nothing, just peace....

    God Bless You, if he hasn't already done so..

    Best Regards,

    GdZ (FLash Gordon)


    PS: Please remember to bring a crane to lift her up the chimney, XXL sleigh and a few extra raindeer to pull the deadweight.

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  69. Dear FLash Gordon,

    Thanks for your offer. However, since your Blog post, I've been flooded with emails from a joint next to Fab and opposite Vidura(I wonder where that is?), and a guy named "betel", advising me against accepting your gift.

    As it is, I get a pain-in-the-YouKnowWhere (PIA) each christmas since St. Ariyaratne, the slasher, took over accounts in Heaven. Imagine traveling around the world in a budget sleigh(economy class)! Wouldn't that give anyone a PIA? So, hope you understand why I don't need another.

    Anyhow I will bring your wife some ear-rings (the very LARGE type) and some ear-plugs for you. Sorry, that's the best I can do.

    Yours sincerely,

    (Secret) Santa

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  70. Dear children,

    Please post what you all want for this Christmas, else don’t be unhappy with what you all get. I expect you all to be genuine when commenting. So, please don’t misuse this and help me to get what you all want for this Christmas. After all Christmas is all about caring others and helping them out. be good.

    Yours

    Secret Santa

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  71. මේ මොකක්ද මේ ? මදය් මමත් බ්ලොග් එකක් බලන්න අවා . මේක මොකක් හරි කොම්පැනි එකක බ්ලොග් එකක් වගේ .
    අපිට තෑගි නැද්දෝ .............?

    අසරණ සරණ

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  72. Claudette miss... i would like to get some new thing good gift. Last time i got new stuffs from my new office. Bike and Blackberry.

    Will see what i get this time. Will allow me to come into your office area?

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  73. Dear Faithful,

    I don't understand what all this fuss is about!

    [QUOTE]

    "Jesus was not born on the 25th of December but in September" - Viraj Siriwardena

    [UNQUOTE]

    He was right. Huh! I should know since I'm HE, the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit as well!

    The rumour about Christmas in December was spread by the not so saintly St. Nicholas, aka Santa Claus, so that he could frolic around the world during the harsh North Pole winter at Heaven's expense. I would not have created him, if I had the foresight.

    Yours sincerely,

    GOD

    Sent from my iPad

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  74. Dear Faithful,

    Don't believe everything GOD tells you!!! If you doubt my word, ask the Pope!

    Yours Sincerely,

    Santa Claus

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  75. Dear GOD and Santa,

    This is not done. All this bickering will confuse the faithful. It will have a severe impact on the church coffers. It is alright for the two of you who prey on prayer and wishful thinking. I, on the other hand, need the dough to keep the Vatican running. Though its considered posh by local standards, you would agree that its nowhere close to Heaven. There's a lot more work to be done.

    Further, our's is a theocracy and not a 'manapa' democracy like some countries here on earth.

    Therefore, there's no need insult each other.

    So let's call a halt to this mud-slinging, name-calling and insults and let the tithes flow.....

    Amen,

    The Pope.

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  76. Dear Pope,

    Noted. Agreed.

    God bless yo...What am I saying? I bless you.

    Regards,

    GOD.

    Sent from my iPad

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  77. Dear GOD,

    Phew...! I was worried there for a bit...Thank GOD!

    By the way, you seem to be using an iPad. Did Steve bring it along with him? Can I have one for Christmas?

    Best Regards,

    The Pope.

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  78. Dear Pope,

    Please find my answers below (inline).

    By the way, you seem to be using an iPad.: No I'm just faking the 'Sent form my iPad' bit, just to gain acceptance from the 'in' crowd.

    Did Steve bring it along with him?: Hell no! I did not let him in. I already have a Job, the patient one of Old Testament fame. Two famous Jobses can be quite a crowd. Besides, Apple was very much involved in the Original Sin along with Adam, Eve and the Serpent(Sarpaya).

    Can I have one for Christmas?: Who do you think I am? Santa ..??


    Best Regards,

    GOD.

    Sent from my iPad :)

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  79. are the three of you (God, Pope and Nicholas) jobless? all your children (as most of you call us) have much to look out for.

    so quit quibbling and get your act together. :)

    and yo God, a new iPad wouldn't be a bad present. Make it an iPad3. Ask Jobs what he had planned out.. *wink wink*

    An'n'onymous perera

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  80. Hail the re-emergence of anonymity!!!!

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  81. Dear An'n'onymous perera,

    Are you saying that you were fathered by one of us and not Mr. Perera? Wouldn't that make you a basta...Shi..Forgive my Greek!

    Best Regards,

    (Secret) Santa

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  82. Dear (Secret) Santa,

    Well you would know better. Keep track, or do you need an app for that as well?

    GOD - The almighty
    Pope - All holy faithful
    Santa - Oh well, you are just an overgrown, obese, unshaven, douch... Oh my, forgive me slang.

    Best Regards,

    An'n'onymous perera

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  83. dear himashi
    what do you want from me
    god

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  84. DescriptionThere are various traditions and ways in which a "Secret Santa" is run. In some variations, as Christmas approaches, names of participants are placed in a hat, and participants draw the name of a person for whom to buy a gift. Along with name submission, each participant may also submit a short wish-list of items from which the gift-giver can choose. There is often a limit to how much can be spent on the present. Presents are then sometimes exchanged anonymously. Many schools and offices do this at Christmas time, often as a cost-saving effort. It usually takes place prior to Christmas because the office and school settings require it. Sometimes people leave hints in cards on desks, others create other special ways to make themselves known.

    Often, the gift-getting is practiced with all the presents being placed on a table, marked with the name of the receiver but not the giver. Sometimes the gift-giver will personally give the recipient the present, thereby revealing their identity. Some groups may choose to donate the money they saved on presents to charity.

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  85. Dear Ms. Claudette,

    I think the above description is FYI.

    Love,

    Bula

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  86. Dear Ms. Claudette

    BTW can I have your black berry pin so i can add you to my new blackberry messenger

    Love

    Bulath

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  87. What is perhaps unique about this solution is that it is not the personal answer .... We can enjoy approval from every imaginable source all day long and still feel ... Having fun at another person's expense lets all observers know that you have ...
    GOTCH UUUUUUUU

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  88. Hi Upulee,

    What you need???

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  89. Hi Mrs.De Zilva,

    Please don't bug your colleagues to get gifts till 25th. There are more than 30 days for Christmas So please ....!

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  90. Around the holidays, amid the hustle and bustle of Christmas shopping, don't forget to get a little token for the people you may spend the most time with--your co-workers. You don't need to spend a lot of money, but find something thoughtful that they'll enjoy or find useful. Whether you know them well, or just as acquaintances, there are a few things that are appropriate gifts for co-workers.

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  91. Dear Ana malli

    What do you want for this christmas. tell me soon.

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  92. Dear Aiya..

    Please give me a curtin to stay away from sachini..........................

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  93. I know it's early but I want to be the 1st.







    With 5 weeks before Christmas REMEMBER:

    Jesus is Better than Santa

    Santa lives at the North Pole.



    JESUS is everywhere.



    Santa rides in a sleigh



    JESUS rides on the wind and walks on the water.



    Santa comes but once a year



    JESUS is an ever present help.

    Santa fills your stockings with goodies



    JESUS supplies all your needs.



    Santa comes down your chimney uninvited



    JESUS stands at your door and knocks.. and then enters your heart.



    You have to stand in line to see Santa



    JESUS is as close as the mention of His name.



    Santa lets you sit on his lap



    JESUS lets you rest in His arms.

    Santa doesn't know your name, all he can say is "Hi little boy or girl, What's your name?"



    JESUS knew our name before we did. Not only does He know our name, He knows our address too. He knows our history and future and He even knows how many hairs are on our heads.



    Santa has a belly like a bowl full of jelly



    JESUS has a heart full of love.



    All Santa can offer is HO HO HO



    JESUS offers health, help and hope.



    Santa says "You better not cry"



    JESUS says "Cast all your cares on me for I care for you.



    Santa's little helpers make toys



    JESUS makes new life, mends wounded hearts, repairs broken homes and builds mansions.



    Santa may make you chuckle but



    JESUS gives you joy that is your strength.



    While Santa puts gifts under your tree



    JESUS became our gift and died on the tree.



    It's obvious there is really no comparison.



    We need to remember WHO Christmas is all about.



    We need to put Christ back in Christmas.



    Jesus is still the reason for the season.




    May the Lord Bless and Watch over you and your loved ones this Christmas 2011

    And may He prosper and bless the work of your hands in the New Year.

    Claudette

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  94. CHORUS:

    You better watch out
    You better not .....
    Better not .......
    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 ........... and ..............
    Santa Claus is coming to town

    He sees you when you are ........
    He knows when you are ............
    He knows if you've been bad or good
    So be good for goodness sake!

    Repeat :CHORUS:

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  95. Cleverly done!!!

    Twas the Month before Christmas !


    Twas the month before Christmas

    When all through our land,

    Not a Christian was praying

    Nor taking a stand.

    See the PC Police had taken away

    The reason for Christmas ... no one could say.

    The children were told by their schools not to sing

    About Shepherds and Wise Men and Angels and things.

    It might hurt people's feelings, the teachers would say

    December 25th is just a 'Holiday''
    Yet the shoppers were ready with cash,
    checks and credit ...

    Pushing folks down to the floor just to get it!

    CDs from Madonna, an X BOX, an I-Pod

    Something was changing, something quite odd!

    Retailers promoted Ramadan and Kwanzaa

    In hopes to sell books by Franken & Fonda.

    As Targets were hanging their trees upside down

    At Lowe's the word Christmas - was no where to be found.

    At K-Mart and Staples and Penny's and Sears

    You won't hear the word Christmas; it won't touch your ears.

    Inclusive, sensitive, Di-ver-si-ty

    Are words that were used to intimidate me.

    Now Daschle, Now Darden, Now Sharpton, Wolf Blitzen

    On Boxer, on Rather, on Kerry, on Clinton !

    At the top of the Senate, there arose such a clatter

    To eliminate Jesus, in all public matter.

    And we spoke not a word, as they took away our faith

    Forbidden to speak of salvation and grace

    The true Gift of Christmas was exchanged and discarded

    The reason for the season, stopped before it started.

    So as you celebrate 'Winter Break' under your 'Dream Tree'

    Sipping your Starbucks, listen to me.

    Choose your words carefully, choose what you say

    Shout MERRY CHRISTMAS ,

    not Happy Holiday !

    Please, all Christians join together and

    wish everyone you meet ...
    A MERRY CHRISTMAS

    Christ is The Reason' for the Christ-mas Season!

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  96. Secret Santa has already visited Suranga this Christmas. GA GAAAAAAAAA

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  97. Although women often portray themselves as wanting to date kind, sensitive, and emotionally expressive men, the nice guy stereotype contends that, when actually presented with a choice between such a 'nice guy' and an unkind, insensitive, emotionally-closed, 'macho man' or 'jerk,' they invariably reject the nice guy in favor of his 'so-called' macho competitor

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  98. ohh secret santa visiting cubicals this time??? that is soo unfair..y not visiting meee?/

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  99. Await Anjani's Winnie the Pooh...
    Sachini's Red ... Nilupa's Book.... Claudette's Big Big Earings.... Miranga's Tatooo..... Anaaaaa's Curtain... Ruwan's Carpet to cover his big fat HOLE.....

    PLEASE DON'T DISAPPOINT THEM.....

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  100. Santa will visit some of your cublcals on monday ..Await...who are in a hurry to get ?? messing others...

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  101. These are just beautiful sentences and worth reading and remembering!

    Someone has written these beautiful sentences. Must read and try to
    understand the deep meaning of it. They are like ten commandments to follow
    in life all the time.


    1] Prayer is not a "spare wheel" that you pull out when in trouble, but
    it is a "steering wheel" that directs the right path throughout.



    2] Do you know why a Car's WINDSHIELD is so large & the Rear-view Mirror is so small?
    Because our PAST is not as important as our FUTURE. Look Ahead and
    Move on.


    3] Friendship is like a BOOK. It takes few seconds to burn, but it
    takes years to write.


    4] All things in life are temporary. If going well, enjoy it, they
    will not last forever. If going wrong, don't worry, they can't last
    long either.



    5] Old Friends are Gold! New Friends are Diamond! If you get a Diamond,
    don't forget the Gold! Because to hold a Diamond, you always need a Base
    of Gold!


    6] Often when we lose hope and think this is the end, GOD smiles from
    above and says,
    "Relax, sweetheart, it's just a bend, not the end!


    7] When GOD solves your problems, you have faith in HIS abilities; when
    GOD doesn't solve your problems HE has faith in your abilities.


    8] A blind person asked Swami Vivekanand: "Can there be anything worse
    than losing eye sight?"
    He replied: "Yes, losing your vision!"




    9] When you pray for others, God listens to you and blesses them, and
    sometimes, when you are safe and happy, remember that someone has prayed
    for you.



    The best of all is for the last


    10] WORRYING does not take away tomorrows' TROUBLES, it takes away
    today’s' PEACE

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  102. කව්ද බන් මේකේ හැලදිව වගේ ලියන්නේ???

    වැඩක් ඇත්තෙම නැද්ද කොපි/ පේස්ට් කර කර ඉන්නේ...

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  103. The Empty Box
    Even though it was only November, the air was crisp and children were already whispering about Christmas plans and Santa Claus. It made the already long winter months until Christmas seem even longer. With each passing day the children became more anxious, waiting for the final school bell. Upon its ringing everyone would run for their coats and go home, everyone except David.

    David was a small boy with messy brown hair and tattered clothes. I had often wondered what kind of home life David had and often asked myself what kind of mother could send her son to school dressed so inappropriately for the cold winter months, without a coat, boots, or gloves. But something made David special. It wasn't his intelligence or manners, for they were lacking just as his winter clothes were. But I can never recall looking at David and not seeing a smile. He was always willing to help and not a day passed that David didn't stay after school to straighten chairs and clean erasers. We never talked much, he would just simply smile and ask what else he could do, then thank me for letting him stay and slowly head for home.

    Weeks passed and the excitement over the coming Christmas grew into restlessness until the last day of school before the holiday break. I can't recall a more anxious group of children as that final bell rang and they scattered out the door. I smiled in relief as the last of them hurried out the door. Turning around I saw David quietly standing by my desk.

    "Aren't you anxious to get home David?" I asked.

    "No," he replied quietly.

    Ready to go home myself, I said, "Well, I think the chairs and erasers will wait, why don't you hurry home?"

    "I have something for you," he said and pulled from behind his back a small box wrapped in old paper and tied with string. Handing it to me, he said anxiously, "Open it." I took the box from him, thanked him and slowly unwrapped it. I lifted the lid and to my surprise saw nothing. I looked at David's smiling face and back into the empty box and said, "The box is nice David, but it's empty."

    "Oh no it isn't," said David. "It's full of love. My mum told me before she died that love was something you couldn't see or touch unless you know it's there... can you see it?"

    Tears filled my eyes as I looked at the proud dirty face that I had rarely given attention to. "Yes, David, 'I can see it," I replied. "Thank you." David and I became good friends after that Christmas and I can say that with the passing years, I never again let the uncombed hair bother me, and never forgot the meaning behind the little empty box that set on my desk.

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  104. Just four more days' to receive gifts for the secret santa's function.

    Hurry and hand in your gifts with the number stuck on ....

    Thank you for your co operation to make this event a memorable one this season.

    CHEERS !!!!!!
    Claudette

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  105. Dear Santa

    Thank u very much for the nice shirt u gave me for this christmas, really nice. many thanks to u. Wish u a Very Merry Christmas santa


    Shivanka

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