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Well in case you did not know Christmas is one of my favorite holidays

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Real Estate Agent with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties 01238708

I grew up loving Christmas, my parents were always overboard when it came to decorating the Christmas Tree and loading it with presents under the tree.

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Keep in mind I was living in a Communist Country and they could not say it was Christmas. They had to say "uncle winter" bought these presents to me. They could not say Merry Christmas they had to say Happy Holidays.... that was sixty years ago... find it ironic that here we are sixty years later in a Democratic Country and we have to say Happy Holidays.... is that progress?? Or are we regressing??

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This post is not about Politics it is about how special Christmas is to me and many of my readers. They are all about enjoying the holidays and giving gifts to their friends, family and clients. This Christmas was a bit different, thanks to Social Distancing, Government Regulations in California and Los Angeles. In spite of all this we managed to have a very Merry Christmas.

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My friends here on Active Rain have been very supportive of my favorite Holiday, Anna Banana Kruchten CRS CRB, Phoenix Broker  challenged us to write three post to celebrate this Holiday. I would have been remiss if I did not participate by writing three posts. 

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We can make excuses, in all fairness I have been lucky to be so busy this time of year. Just to give you an idea today I was showing my Condo and then stood in line for getting Sushi & Sashimi at my favorite Asian Store and still managed to write this third post to keep my word to Carol Williams  and Anna Banana Kruchten CRS CRB, Phoenix Broker  about participating. 

Anyway thank you for this wonderful challenge and I am so glad I made all three posts:)  Merry Christmas to all who read this post and wishing you a Happy New Year.

 

 

Wishing you a safe and healthy life and I look forward to your comments. If you are looking for a knowledgeable, focused and goal-oriented Realtor in the Beverly Hills area who will help you achieve your Real Estate goals, please reach out to me directly! If you are looking for a pet friendly Beverly Hills Realtor who can handle and sell the most difficult properties that no one else could, please reach out to me directly!! If you are considering buying or selling a home, a luxury home, luxury investment real estate, luxury vacation homes, or luxury beach properties in Southern California, Los Angeles, Century City, Westwood, West Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Marina Del Rey, Venice or Malibu, feel free to contact me at 310.486.1002 ( m) homes@endrebarath.com or visit one of my websites at https://www.endrebarath.com I contribute a portion of my commission to local animal rescue organizations. Endre Barath,Jr. Realtor at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties DRE# 01238708

Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

Oh my, I have to write my third one today also. Off to do so!

And thank you for your thoughts as always!

Dec 31, 2020 06:01 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good morning Endre Barath, Jr. ,

Glad you were able to finish your last post for the December challenge with time to spare! Loved seeing your Christmas decorations. I know many are trying to get everyone to say Happy Holidays to be politically correct but I have such fond memories and feel the need to say Merry Christmas !

Dec 31, 2020 06:13 AM
Grant Schneider
Performance Development Strategies - Armonk, NY
Your Coach Helping You Create Successful Outcomes

Hi Endre Barath, Jr. - Christmas is still my favorite holiday too.  I just did some new lighting decorations this year replacing old lights with led.  The front of my home look great.  Your decorations is wonderful.

Dec 31, 2020 06:16 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Good morning, Endre... Christmas is my favorite holiday, as well, and I grew up similarly in that our celebrations could have been considered somewhat over the top for new immigrants with not a lot of financial resources. Through much of my childhood my mother worked a full time job and two part-time jobs... but we always had a wonderful Christmas, happy birthdays and private school tuitions paid. I say Merry Christmas and only use Happy Holidays for people I know who don't celebrate the holiday for religious reasons. In Russia even today they still talk about celebrating the new year. Their Christmas falls on our Epiphany so it's after the new year and very low key as a result.

Dec 31, 2020 06:21 AM
Rocky Dickerson
Realty One Group - Las Vegas, NV
Superior Service!

Good morning and Merry Christmas Endre Barath, Jr.  1) yes we are regressing when people can be offended that you wished them "Merry Christmas" and 2) what is that fish on the plate? I have never seen a color variation like that.

Dec 31, 2020 07:01 AM
Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400
The Top Team @ Charles Rutenberg Realty 255 Executive Dr, Plainview NY 11803 - Plainview, NY
Long Island Condo and Home Specialists

I never heard the term Uncle Winter before. Let me say Merry Christmas to you and your wife Endre. and Happy New Year's Eve Day~

Dec 31, 2020 07:25 AM
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

I agree with Larry and Sheila, never heard of Uncle Winter before.  Lets hope that 2021 is a better year and life gets back to normal.

Dec 31, 2020 07:46 AM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Endre,

Creativity abounds amid the restrictions, and we all became masters of the work around in order to keep our sanity and our good humor.  Nice entry Endre!  Happy New Year to Diane and you.  A

Dec 31, 2020 08:00 AM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten
HomeSmart Real Estate - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

Hi Endre Barath, Jr. look at you go! 3 Christmas posts! You've been a very good boy!  Now...keep it that way in 2021!!  LOL Actually a number of years ago they started using Happy Holidays......until Merry Christmas made a come back which I'm thankful for.  Uncle Winter......nuf said.

Dec 31, 2020 09:01 AM
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Hey there, Endre! Loved this post and am so glad you were able to get your 3 in for Anna & Carol's challenge - THANK YOU!

As for celebrating the season - oh, it's the most wonderful time of the year, just as the song says! I love your tree and your fireplace looks so inviting. I'm not looking forward to disassembling everything this year. It's going to be a long winter but, I feel once it's over, we'll be back to a little normalcy. 

And that Sushi & Sashimi - you know that's my favorite - and avocado too! YUM! You'll definitely have to take us there when we are able to move about the country again!

Dec 31, 2020 09:03 AM
Chris Ann Cleland
Long and Foster Real Estate - Gainesville, VA
Associate Broker, Bristow, VA

Seems we are regressing and I don't expect it to stop in 2021. I am also a big fan Christmas.  Hope yours was wonderful and the New Year shocks us in a good way.

Dec 31, 2020 09:58 AM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 FHA, CHFA, VA Mortgages - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Endre I refuse to let others dictate the words I use, so it is still Merry Christmas and Happy New Years for me!!!  ☺️

Dec 31, 2020 11:36 AM
Hannah Williams
HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA
Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376

Endre Barath, Jr. Merry Christmas and wishing you the very best - Happy New Year - May it be a Healthy one xoxo

Dec 31, 2020 12:16 PM
Debb Janes
Nature As Neighbors - Camas, WA
Put My Love of Nature At Work for You

No one has told me to stop saying Merry Christmas - and I won't. Love, love, love this time of the year. 

Dec 31, 2020 01:45 PM
Beth Atalay
Cam Realty and Property Management - Clermont, FL
Cam Realty of Clermont FL

Hi Endre Barath, Jr., now, I would like to have sushi and sashimi. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Dec 31, 2020 03:40 PM
Carol Williams
Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA
Retired Agent / Broker / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA

Hi Endre,
Thanks for this additional post.  I will continue to say Merry Christmas unless I know the person is not a Christian. The Holiday season is about more than Christmas but Christmas day is the grand finale so to speak IMHO.  Others can celebrate however they see fit, no offense taken by me. 

Dec 31, 2020 04:49 PM
Jim Paulson
Progressive Realty (Boise Idaho) www.Progressive-Realty.info - Boise, ID
Owner,Broker

I think 2020 made a lot of people cry "Uncle".  I would like to wish you and your family a Merry Christmas and a very happy and prosperous New Year.  Signed, Uncle Winter.

Jan 01, 2021 10:30 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Hi Endre- I've not had anyone (yet) ever stop me from saying Merry Christmas!!!!   I think political correctness is highly overrated!!! I'm happy that you love Christmas too!!!  I love how everyone (mostly) seems to be in a good mood. Baking cookies and sharing them with others and putting up my decorations always get me in the Christmas mood. 

We could all take a lesson from your youth where you had to say that Uncle Winter brought you your gifts. We can never take our blessings for granted. 

Jan 01, 2021 11:18 AM
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Hey there again! I just wanted to stop in and wish you & Diane a very Groovy New Year! 

Have a Groovy New Year

Jan 01, 2021 11:25 AM
Ray Henson
eXp Realty of California, Inc. (lic. #01878277) - Elk Grove, CA
Realtor

I enjoyed learning about your family and your early history in a communist country.  Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you! 

Jan 02, 2021 09:36 AM