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No matter what religion you practice or when you celebrate the holy days, the kingdom of your god is within you.

Merry Christmas, my friends. Peace on earth. Good will toward all.

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Ken Blackwell says:

Thank YOU and best wishes to you and your family!!!
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' Toshio ' says:

Merry Christmas my friend!!

Happy Holidays!!
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lonniec61 says:

very pretty Dean, love the warmth this gives. Merry Christmas to you and yours!!

thanks for all your comments this year!!
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janoid says:

What a lovely shot, Dean!!
I love the warm glow of these beautiful candles!!
Thank you for your profound message....
Have a wonderful holiday filled with love and happiness!
xo

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jonmatthew photography says:

Mary Christmas to you and yours. -Jonathan

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emasplit says:

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year my frend!
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Peon Peetie says:

happy holidays!
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Torri 479 says:

~Beautiful~

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jasperroz says:

Beautiful Dean.......................
Peace and goodwill toward all......yes..........
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ruthalice43 says:

A beautiful shot ! Merry christmas !!!
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laura e says:

Beautiful message, beautiful image. As always, well seen and perfectly captured.
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Cheap Camera Tricks says:

Oh, yes... lovely, touching, quite perfect for the season. :)
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

Mc Shutter says:

....and ALSO to YOU, my friend !
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

Tirau Dan says:

Have a very merry Christmas Dean. Hope you are having a wonderful break with fun and festive frolics.. All the best!
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Peon Peetie says:

this is great!

merry christmas and happy festivus!

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egefan - Suzan Almond says:

Flames to treasure.
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Balaji Dutt says:

Wonderful colours and light - great shot!

A Merry Christmas to you and your family!

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Felix van de Gein says:

very nice shot, merry christmas
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maguaphotos says:

Thank you. Peace for you too. Excellent image. Very hot. Greeting, Esther.
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pmarella says:

Best of the season to you!

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Sabinche says:

a wonderful shot, dean.

merry christmas!

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giuliomarziale says:

Merry Christmas to you and your family, dear friend !

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Herself-Photography says:

Merry Christmas to you!
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beccafromportland says:

Lovely photo and sentiment Dean.
My warmest wishes to you.

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Georgie Sharp says:

Very nice Dean.... light en masse
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luisa_m_c_m_cruz says:

Beautiful composition.
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deborah d. lattimore says:

and to you, dean. thank you for your photos, your friendship, and your spirit! happy holidays!
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

*hb19 says:

A wonderful message Dean......love the image.......many thanks for your devoted visits & comments...............
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

jaki good says:

beautiful - both the image and the sentiment...

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photos by jr says:

Very beautiful, Merry Christmas to you!
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Robert Rountree says:

May Peace live in your heart and beyond all your days and ...May a beneficial light shine on your life all year.. Thanks for your many comments and wonderful additions to this visual connection we all share. RR
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* Jen * says:

A rich and luminous capture! Hope you have a holiday that shines as brightly as this beauty!
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

JKönig says:

this photograph, and the sentiment that accompanies it, is everything this season SHOULD be about.

*goes outside to front porch*
*breathes in fresh air*
*looks up*
*sees turkey vulture teetering drunkenly on an updraft*
*feels at peace*

happy, happy new year to you, my friend!
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suesue2 says:

The light of hope ... beautiful !

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45street | www.victorpuig.com says:

Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays :) !

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ESOX LUCIUS says:

Beautiful photo and some wise words to go with it!
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AnaB* says:

Merry Christmas, Dean!

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roddh says:

Thank you Dean. Wishing you a very Merry Christmas.

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Paula Marina says:

Merry Christmas, Dean!
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globalindex says:

simply fabulous!!!!
Merry Christmas!
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LuísLx [deleted] says:

Merry Christmas, Dean!
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pericoterrades says:

Preciosa.
Merry Christmas
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JK> says:

Merry Christmas Dean
love the pic....
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jeanniepaul says:

Beautiful!! Merry Christmas! :)
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CoastRanger says:

Have a Happy!
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capn madd matt says:

Best to you and yours Dean...thanks for so many wonderful images.
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Fabio Tieri says:

Feliz Natal a todos e um MARAVILHOSO 2007 a todos amigos Flickrs !!!!!

Muita saúde, alegria, paz e que todos nós juntos praticando o bem ao proximo mudarmos uma micro particula nesse mundo ja estamos por um belo começo !!!

FORÇA A TODOS !!!!
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Annie is back says:

Merry Christmas, have fun!
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gin_able says:

merry christmas! peace for the world!
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alonsodr says:

A great photo with a superb image,m my friend! Excellent work!
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shotzy says:

Neat shot. Love the tonalities in the image.

(catching up on photos posted by contacts - Happy Boxing Day)
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S1W says:

Beautiful! Merry Christmas Dean!

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tgraham54 says:

very cool dean, and a wonderful sentiment!
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ellicec310 says:

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year, Mr. Dean!
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Linda6769 says:

Dean, I think, you had a great opportunity to celebrate Christmas in a Buddhist Centre and to take this wonderful picture! (I´d have like to join you:)!) When I worked in Japan, I loved to go to Buddhist temples and watch the ceremonies and, most of all, feel this very special spirit.
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chuha says:

Best wishes to you and everyone who comments here (oh, and to anyone who doesn't either! Happy New Year!

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Dinnovation says:

Peace to you Dean, and very best wishes for 2007!
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_Hans van de Vorst says:

A beautiful shot Dean and an excellent text, so very true.

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Beautiful!
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Bia Moraes says:

your pics are so beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!!
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lovely
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exhibitj says:

A merry belated christmas to you too, Dean.
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Denica says:

Thank you, Dean! Wish you the very best for the new year!
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likalika [deleted] says:

beautiful! HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!
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April says:

*swoon*
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maramaz says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Candles & Lighting, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
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teekathepony says:

Absolutely beautiful.

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called A Very Flickr Christmas ** Now open for Christmas '07!!, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
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