TNFro Is Reading…Reflecting on MLK, Manifestation of the Dream, RIP Shabba Do, Chattabook Additions – feliciabaxter

**Full Episode Notes On Dalesangelsinc Blog** Discuss the manifestation of the Dream, The 4 Year Nightmare coming to an End. The passing of an icon of Street Dancing. Adolfo "Shabba-Doo" Quinones from the iconic Breakin 1 and 2. Navigate to Alibris.com and use the following codes to get a percentage off of your order.     Take $10 off $75+ Coupon code:KING       As well navigate  to Chattabooks, my online bookstore, to purchase all the books discussed in this and previous episodes.   to support me and other local booksellers. Writer's Block Coffee Promo-Code: tnfroisreading   Ship A Bag of Dicks Promo Code: tnfrogotjokes     Don't forget to navigate to www.dalesangelsinc.com for all special offers and updates on nerd news. Drop me a line at tnfroisreading@gmail.com  or even leave a 2 minute voicemail at 423-463-0658…no trolly messages please. Your comments may actually be read or played during the podcast! Also if you like what you are hearing and tired of free-loading become a patron through Podbean https://patron.podbean.com/TheTalkingFro 

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When I originally prepared this episode I became aware of just how little I knew of the celebration of Christmas in other countries, and how many of those traditions I would love to incorporate into my own celebrations!

In this episode of my 12 Podcasts of Christmas series, I will endeavor to explore Christmas Celebrations in  other exotic locations such as Egypt, Greece, and India. Although the celebrations can vary by date the focus on joy and hope represented in the birth of Christ.

Coptic Christians although a religious minority with their celebrations becoming more commercialized this century, start their celebration of the 43 days lead up, Advent or Kiahk,  to Christmas Day January 7th. Advent is a fasting and refrain from eating meat, egg, butter during this time.

Coptic Christmas Eve there is a special Liturgy followed by parties and festivities on Coptic Christmas Day in which Kahk, or sweet biscuits 

are given as gift and there is a massive dinner adding back all those foods paired with lamb stew…summers!!! Baba Noel, Father Christmas makes an appearance giving blessings and presents to the nice!

And I will conclude with another reading from Dickens, A Christmas Carol.  “God bless you merry gentleman! May nothing you dismay!”

Seasonal Affective Disorder Is Treatable

If you are searching for help and direction in your struggles with depression and addiction

Call 1-800-273-8255

Available 24 hours everyday

There is also an online chat feature https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/chat/

And if Vodka is the problem, call  1-800-662-HELP (4357) for 24/7 help.

Please reach out to find joy in this season!