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The silent monks are back!

December 25, 2019 8:00 am

Here is a picture of Dan (in his favorite winter position) wishing you a warm Merry Christmas!

The monks are one of my favorite traditions so they are back today. I love this video. I’ve posted it before but I am always moved by it. It makes me laugh and cry. There is a newer version done by the same group but it’s too perfect. Part of the charm is hearing the audience laughter and the slight imperfections of the monks. This is worth three minutes of your time!

I can assure you that any Christmas concert I was in as a child was not near this entertaining!

Credits: South Kitsap High School, Port Orchard, WA

Merry Christmas and happy holidays to all who celebrate.

 

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Posted by Kate Crimmins

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53 Responses to “The silent monks are back!”

  1. I wasn’t in Dan’s position before Christmas, but I sure am now! LOL! Too much of a good thing perhaps?

    I love the monks! You first introduced them to be at another time, and I still delight when I see the video. So very clever. 🙂

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    By Debra on December 30, 2019 at 8:51 pm

    1. I watch the monks whenever I need to ease up relax. They always make me laugh. Never gets old.

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      By Kate Crimmins on December 31, 2019 at 9:27 am

  2. What a completely charming video!

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    By Tails Around the Ranch on December 27, 2019 at 12:12 pm

  3. Hope you had a wonderful Christmas!

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    By Three Chatty Cats on December 27, 2019 at 8:42 am

    1. We did. It’s was peaceful and quiet except for the cats.

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      By Kate Crimmins on December 27, 2019 at 8:53 am

  4. Merry Christmas Kate! The monks were delightful!

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    By Joni on December 26, 2019 at 9:52 pm

    1. Thanks! I love them!

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      By Kate Crimmins on December 27, 2019 at 7:50 am

  5. HA! Hubby adopted the exact pose yesterday, bare toes right up against the fireplace.

    Best wishes for a warm 2020!

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    By Maggie Wilson on December 26, 2019 at 6:37 am

    1. I see it every night until it’s too warm to run the fireplace.

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      By Kate Crimmins on December 26, 2019 at 9:17 am

  6. Very Cool ! Happy new year….

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    By digital on December 26, 2019 at 3:49 am

    1. Thanks.

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      By Kate Crimmins on December 26, 2019 at 9:17 am

  7. The monks are brilliant.

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    By Anne Mehrling on December 25, 2019 at 9:28 pm

    1. They are!

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      By Kate Crimmins on December 26, 2019 at 9:18 am

  8. Always love the monks. Merry Christmas, Kate!

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    By Jill Weatherholt on December 25, 2019 at 5:56 pm

    1. They put you in a good mood!

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      By Kate Crimmins on December 25, 2019 at 7:03 pm

  9. Loved this! Thanks for sharing. Merry Christmas!

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    By Patti Ross on December 25, 2019 at 5:22 pm

    1. 🙂

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      By Kate Crimmins on December 25, 2019 at 7:03 pm

  10. Very cool! Merry Christmas to you and Dan – stay warm!

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    By quiteayarnblog on December 25, 2019 at 4:48 pm

    1. Merry Christmas to your house too!

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      By Kate Crimmins on December 25, 2019 at 7:04 pm

  11. Dan and Teddy would get along just fine.

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    By Patricia on December 25, 2019 at 3:56 pm

    1. Or would they fight for that great spot in front of the fire?

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      By Kate Crimmins on December 25, 2019 at 7:04 pm

      1. Teddy wouldn’t fight he would just settle himself on Dan’s stomach.

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        By Patricia on December 26, 2019 at 10:17 pm

        1. It’s not a real fight but Morgan pushing against Dan. The other cats would hop on top but Morgan doesn’t.

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          By Kate Crimmins on December 27, 2019 at 7:49 am

  12. Always enjoy! Merry Christmas!

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    By kittyx2 on December 25, 2019 at 3:09 pm

    1. Me too!

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      By Kate Crimmins on December 25, 2019 at 7:04 pm

  13. Wiss you a very Merry Christmas

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    By Anonymous on December 25, 2019 at 2:23 pm

    1. Thanks and to you too!

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      By Kate Crimmins on December 25, 2019 at 2:33 pm

  14. Love the monks!

    Just back from a walk on the beach and a beer while watching kites flying.

    While there, had a delightful exchange with John (one shoe off and one shoe on ~ do you know the poem?) and with John’s younger brother who listened with rapt attention as I sang his favorite Christmas Carol ~ The Little Drummer Boy.

    About to have a light lunch. We’re having Chinese Food for dinner (broccoli with garlic sauce, lo main, egg rolls, and chow mien).

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    By nrhatch on December 25, 2019 at 1:59 pm

    1. Sounds wonderful! (Diddle diddle dumpling my son John!) We are having steak on the grill (it’s sort of warmish — definitely no snow) and Yorkshire pudding for supper. We will have Chinese NY eve. Have a grea holiday!

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      By Kate Crimmins on December 25, 2019 at 2:36 pm

      1. I love Yorkshire pudding ~ hope yours is delish!
        We may do a reprise of Chinese for NY Eve. 😀

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        By nrhatch on December 25, 2019 at 3:26 pm

  15. The Silent Monks are a fun treat… thanks for sharing! Hope you are enjoying your Christmas Day. Quiet here for now but heading out to have Christmas dinner with friends just around the corner around 4! The Beloved looks comfortable… if I got down on the floor like that I’d have to yell at SSNS to come help me up!

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    By Pix Under the Palm Fronds on December 25, 2019 at 1:01 pm

    1. There is usually a cat sniffing him when he lays there but I had the camera so they weren’t cooperative! We have a quiet day and we love it!

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      By Kate Crimmins on December 25, 2019 at 1:20 pm

      1. Quiet is almost always preferred… 🙂

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        By Pix Under the Palm Fronds on December 25, 2019 at 1:55 pm

        1. We have had a lot of activity and will have more in the next week. We are happy about the peace and quiet.

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          By Kate Crimmins on December 25, 2019 at 2:37 pm

  16. First time for me to “meet” the beloved husband. I’ve only met the fur babies. I’ve never seen the silent monks singing- that was enjoyable. Thank you for sharing it. Merry Christmas back at you Kate.

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    By lindasschaub on December 25, 2019 at 12:32 pm

    1. Hope your day is fun. I don’t know if you do anything special but I’m sure your squirrels may like a treat.

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      By Kate Crimmins on December 25, 2019 at 1:21 pm

      1. Well my day started off badly when we had freezing fog which lasted until mid-day. I knew it was coming so I didn’t set my alarm … big mistake because getting up later took a big chunk out of my day. I was going to return to the park where I took all the photos of the birds, but it was a little late, so I just went to my regular park, but that wasn’t until 1:30. It got to 55 degrees today! I know the bottom will fall out soon so I made the most of it and walked six miles.

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        By lindasschaub on December 25, 2019 at 6:41 pm

  17. Definitely worth a few minutes of my time… I didn’t notice any mistakes but if I was part of the group for sure I would be the one messing up!

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    By RMW on December 25, 2019 at 12:14 pm

    1. Not sure if they were real mistakes or just kids being kids. I loved the laughter from whoever was taking the video.

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      By Kate Crimmins on December 25, 2019 at 1:21 pm

  18. Thanks for sharing this again. Merry Christmas to you! Wishing you much joy, peace, and love in 2020.

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    By Janis @ RetirementallyChallenged.com on December 25, 2019 at 10:57 am

    1. Thanks! Wishing you the same.

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      By Kate Crimmins on December 25, 2019 at 11:31 am

  19. That was great. Merry Christmas

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    By KiM on December 25, 2019 at 10:09 am

    1. I love this.

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      By Kate Crimmins on December 25, 2019 at 11:31 am

  20. That was AMAZING! I did like you – laughed and cried………..That is MEMORABLE!

    Merry Christmas
    Love, Pam and Teddy

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    By onespoiledcat on December 25, 2019 at 9:57 am

    1. Thanks! It is fun!

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      By Kate Crimmins on December 25, 2019 at 9:58 am

  21. Brilliant! 🙂

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    By colinandray on December 25, 2019 at 9:32 am

    1. Fun!

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      By Kate Crimmins on December 25, 2019 at 9:57 am

  22. Hilarious. Especially the feet.

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    By AutumnAshbough on December 25, 2019 at 9:32 am

    1. Yes and the short one in the middle of the pack.

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      By Kate Crimmins on December 25, 2019 at 9:59 am

  23. Fabulous! Merry Christmas, Kate.

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    By derrycats on December 25, 2019 at 8:55 am

    1. I always enjoy this.

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      By Kate Crimmins on December 25, 2019 at 9:59 am

  24. Thanks for sharing. ❤

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    By Dina on December 25, 2019 at 8:09 am

    1. Took me a while to figure out it was a seal! Awww!

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      By Kate Crimmins on December 25, 2019 at 8:31 am

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