[Squaredancing] Christmas In July dance

Thu Jul 20 14:30:35 EDT 2006

We used a branch to make a tree for a centerpiece at our dance.  We 
"decorated" it with pictures of milk and bread.  For those of you who 
have real snow storms, this is what we all rush out to buy at the first 
sign of a snowflake. :-D

Brenda wrote:
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> What an awesome ideal Cynde then everyone can
> come, have a great time without issues of any kind. 
>  
> *Snow man*
> Caller : One thing that would be fun is grabbing a coat,
> a scarf and an old silk hat, and if you are game a
> carrot nose (simply mix Crisco with orange food
> coloring to tint nose, will soften skin and wash
> right off..  
>  
> *Penguins *all wear black and white outfits,
> Caller wears a tuxedo, this could be easy and fun.
>  
> 3-D snowflake centerpieces, or  snowball candles
> and or tree votive lanterns.
>  
> Lights, simply run white lights down center of table and top with
> greenery, you really can create a winter wonderland.
>  
> Maybe come up with some kind of
> dangle this could be the start of a 
> annual square dance for the summer. 
>  
> Snowman with sun along with the word
> July written on him, or same with penguin.
>  
> Head little penguins 
> Dressed in black 
> Waddle, waddle forward 
> Waddle right back 
> They stand on the ice and they look so neat 
> As they (promenade) waddle along on their little flat feet
>  
> *http://www.coastalpost.com/songs/*
> PenguinMan & His Funny Song's Lyrics
> Song Penguin blues by Jim Fox
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> Brenda
>  
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> /-------Original Message-------/
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> /*From:*/ Cynde Sadler <mailto:cynde at twistercom.fi>
> /*Date:*/ 07/20/06 03:34:15
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> /*Subject:*/ Re: [Squaredancing] Christmas In July and the Jewish Faith?
>  
> After _talking it over_ with the Rabbi...
> Why not make it a Christmas/Chanukkah dance in July? There are plenty 
> of Jewish contradancers who may (or may not!!) enjoy this sort of 
> thing. If not then turn it into a 'Winterwonderland-in-July' dance, 
> with snow flakes/men and fir trees. Everyone will have to wear a 
> scarf...use your imagination. I'm sure Up on a House Top wouldn't 
> bother too much, certainly not Jingle Bells, Over  the River or Winter 
> Wonderland. A lot of 'Christmas' songs don't really mention Christmas, 
> just the season to be jolly..Ask the Rabbi.He'll probably think it's 
> great.
> Cynde
> ----- Original Message -----
> *From:* W Claytor <mailto:wclaytor at hotmail.com>
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> *Sent:* Thursday, July 20, 2006 1:32 AM
> *Subject:* Re: [Squaredancing] Christmas In July and the Jewish Faith?
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> Mike,  Don't bite the hand that feeds you.  A decidedly Christian 
> theme in a Jewish Synagogue could loose you your dance space.
>
> Bill
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> You might want to ask the rabbi if he or she is comfortable with it, 
> but I certainly would not foresee any problem.
>
> Bob Ensten
> Windsor, CA
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> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mike Gormley" <WA8VEC at ARRL.NET>
> To: <squaredancing at rbnsn.com>
> Sent: Wednesday, July 19, 2006 1:20 PM
> Subject: [Squaredancing] Christmas In July and the Jewish Faith?
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>
> >I do not know much about the Jewish faith, but my Community Dance
> >Group in Key West, FL meets in a Synagogue.
> >
> >Does anyone see a problem in having a Christmas In July theme at my
> >next dance next week?
> >
> >All of my music is generic, such as Jingle Bells, Santa Clause
> >themes, Winter Wonderland, I'll be home for Christmas., Up on the
> >House Top, etc.
> >
> >Mike Gormley, Caller
> >Florida Keys
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