Daily Archives: December 23, 2024

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 A Toast to the Season of Joy 

 A Toast to the Season of Joy 

This Christmas, let’s surround ourselves with all the things that make life truly magical:
🎶 Music to fill our hearts with cheer, from classic carols to soulful melodies that remind us of the beauty of the season.
🍖 Fine Food to delight our taste buds, whether it’s a feast with all the trimmings or a cozy treat that brings comfort and joy.
🍷 Fine Drinks to raise a glass—be it sparkling champagne, a warm mug of cocoa, or a perfectly spiced mulled wine.
❤️ Fine Friends who share laughter, stories, and the little moments that become cherished memories.
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Fine Family to remind us of the bonds that keep us strong and the love that truly makes a house a home.

Here’s to a holiday filled with warmth, wonder, and togetherness. May your hearts be light, your days be merry, and your gatherings unforgettable.

 

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City schedules for the holidays

Tuesday, Dec. 24 (Christmas Eve)

  • All city offices will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  • Garbage and compost collection in the South Central Peninsula will move to Monday night, Dec. 23
  • There will be no Saint John Transit service after 6 p.m. More details can be found on Saint John Transit’s website.
  • The Saint John City Market will be open from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  • City arenas will be closed, except for free public skating at Stewart Hurley and Peter Murray arenas from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Dec. 25 (Christmas)

  • All city offices will be closed
  • Garbage and compost collection will move to Saturday, Dec. 28
  • Saint John Transit will not be operating
  • The Saint John City Market will be closed
  • City arenas will be closed

Thursday, Dec. 26 (Boxing Day)

  • All city offices will be closed
  • Saint John Transit will not be operating
  • The Saint John City Market will be closed
  • City arenas will be closed, except for a free public Boxing Day skate at the Stewart Hurley and Charles Gorman arenas

Tuesday, Dec. 31 (New Year’s Eve)

  • All city offices will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  • Garbage and compost collection will be on its regular schedule
  • Saint John Transit will operate as normal
  • The Saint John City Market will be open from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  • All city arenas will be closed, except for free public skating at the Stewart Hurley and Peter Murray arenas from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 1 (New Year’s Day)

  • All city offices will be closed
  • Garbage and compost collection will be on its regular schedule
  • Saint John Transit will not be operating
  • The Saint John City Market will be closed
  • City arenas will be closed

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Merry Christmas in different languages

Merry Christmas in different languages:

  • French: Joyeux Noël
  • German: Frohe Weihnachten
  • Spanish: Feliz Navidad
  • Italian: Buon Natale
  • Portuguese: Feliz Natal
  • Dutch: Vrolijk kerstfeest
  • Romanian: Crăciun fericit
  • Polish: Wesołych świąt Bożego Narodzenia
  • Swedish: God Jul
  • Czech: Veselé Vánoce
  • Arabic: Eid milad majid
  • Chinese: Shèngdàn kuàilè
  • Farsi: Krismas Mobaarak
  • Greek: Καλά Χριστούγεννα
  • Ukrainian: Веселого Різдва (Veseloho Rizdva)

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

🎄✨ Wishing you a joyful holiday season!

My Thoughts

✨ A Wish for Peace – December 23 ✨

🌍✨ A Wish for Peace – December 23 ✨🌍

    On this day, December 23, I send out a heartfelt wish for peace in the world. May kindness unite us, understanding guide us, and love heal every wound.

    As we stand together as one global family, let’s remember that every small act of compassion creates ripples of hope. Let peace begin with each of us, today and every day.