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MERRY MAH JONGG CHRISTMAS!

HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO ALL!

I hope you all are up and opening lots of great gifts…perhaps even a beautiful Mah Jongg set? Or maybe Santa brought you some good luck for picking Jokers?

Well, here is the best gift of all…our dear friend Joy has sent another one of her truly wonderful poems and was generous enough to allow me to share it with you. So…here it is – enjoy!

And have a very merry Christmas!

‘Twas our MahJ before Christmas
and here in the `burg
not a creature was stirring
not even my Bird!
The stockings were hung
by the chimney with care
in the hope that some new tiles
would soon appear in there!
With the four of us girls
waiting to visit
it was time to discuss
our seasonal tickets.
When all of a sudden
there arose such a clatter
We ran to the table
to see what was the matter.
It was clicking and clacking 
of tiles being mushed
Adding to the excitement
And now comes the hush…
As the walls are all stacked
waiting to be broken
And everyone wondering
would ‘Mah Jongg‘ be spoken?
With a roll of the dice
then a pass to the right
Wondering how many games
will we play on this night?
With the dealing completed
and the Charleston done
We all settled down
for a whole lot of fun!
More rapid than eagles
the tiles they did fly
I’m waiting for that Dragon
Did it already pass by?
 
On Bams, Dots, and Craks
And the Winds all in line;
Should I take that discard
Should it be mine??
Wondering how many Flowers
have already been picked,
I only need two more now
hope I don’t get tricked.
With visions of Jokers 
Swirling ’round in our heads
Did I choose the right line,
or, will I soon be ‘dead‘?
The moon how it shines
on those tiles – what a sight!
We’re all sitting so still
Will this be the night?
Should I change my hand now
From Exposed to Concealed?
It’s almost impossible
Can this really be real?
One tile to go and
I feel like I’m winning
I can hardly sit still –
My head now is spinning!
My draw is that Dragon
What a sight to behold!
Now I declare ‘Mah Jongg‘
And the truth must be told:
I just love this game
Whether I win or not
It’s fun playing Mah Jongg
I’m so glad I was taught.
And we heard it exclaimed
as we packed tiles away…
Have a Merry MahJongg Christmas
and a Happy New Year’s Day!
jonggjoy

I AM WISHING YOU ALL GOOD THINGS…

…including lots of Jokers…on this Christmas holiday!

Our dear friend Meredith bought this wonderful Christmas set last year  –

and she decorated her card table to reflect the season’s greetings:

And so, in the spirit of the holiday, we send good wishes and happy thoughts to all of you for a very

MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM ANN & LIZZIE!

TEACH YOUR CHILDREN WELL…

I know so many of you are interested in teaching your children and grandchildren the wonderful game of Mah Jongg but just are not sure as to how to do it. Well, good news is here! Sally Jo Rudnick of www.MahJonggNetwork.com has developed a wonderful Mah Jongg Junior card offering Mah Jongg fun for all ages. Not only is it well-designed to attract the (much) younger generation, but it definitely will help children ease into the game. Perhaps it also might work for the very senior people who want to learn the game but are having a difficult time understanding the suits, the Dragons, the hands on the card, etc. 

I am so impressed with Sally Jo and her great idea. The card is hot off the presses and to be among the first to get yours and start teaching the next generation of Mah Jongg winners, contact Sally Jo at www.MahJonggNetwork.com.

Some of the benefits of the card are:

  • Easy to Read Card Design.
  • Fun and Challenging Hands.
  • Rules are included on the back of the Card.
  • New Yearly Cards are mailed to you each November.
  • FREE Shipping!

Here’s a preview of Sally Jo’s creation (I have redacted the better part of the hands as the card is proprietary – get your own to see these wonderfully easy and teachable hands for yourself). And, as an added incentive, by purchasing this card you will be helping to support the JCC and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

To receive your card in time for Chanukah and Christmas, be sure to place your order NOW!

WONDER NO MORE…

I was wondering what post I should do for the Christmas and Chanukah holidays when, thanks to Joy H, the following wonderful – and, oh-so-clever! – poem arrived in my mailbox (along with other wonderful gifts which you can see below the poem). Much thanks to Joy and wishing all of you a very merry Christmas and a very happy Chanukah!!img_2003A wonderful gift bag and a dancing angel…img_2006A fabulous Mah Jongg pin but it was presented so beautifully that I wanted you to see the packaging…img_2007And the pièce de résistance…Joyful body lotion from the most joyous of all…our dear friend, Joy!img_2008

A GREAT HOLIDAY GIFT

Alex Chang has created the perfect holiday gift for all of your favorite Mah Jongg players. It’s a Holiday Mahjong set and you can find it on Etsy at http://tinyurl.com/h94o6q5 , But hurry if you are interested in buying this for your favorite Mah Jongger…this is a limited edition set.

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SO FABULOUS!

Our friend Lee has come up with some fabulous Mah Jongg accessories and they are available in her Etsy store. With the holidays looming in front of us (Chanukah, Christmas, etc.), check out these darling gift items. BTW, these are the perfect hostess gifts for your Mah Jongg-playing friends!

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And Mah Jongg Guest Towels
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