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For once, you find me slightly saddened: The Christmas party is over and I have nothing scandalous to report. The party raged on until 6 in the morning without noteworthy incidents - shame! Quite the opposite, we are now experiencing something we rarely notice in the busy beehive that is Ashampoo - peace and quiet. Little by little, colleagues are taking their well-deserved Christmas leave, cookies are left untouched (unthinkable under normal circumstances) and the steps in the corridors become gentler and gentler. The email inbox, usually under constant fire, now fills with Christmas greetings from our translators, partners and customers alike. Sometimes, an hour goes by before we receive a new message - unbelievable.
One year ago and with tea and cookies, we decided to start this blog. And believe you me - we were all a little scared. A little more than 6 months have passed and we couldn't be happier. It was your interest and your comments that breathed life into this project and we thank you for that! In 2016, we will be ready again with a colorful mix of stories around technology, software, humor and reflections on the absurdities of our time. And if you have any wishes or suggestions - let us know! Since all of us will be taking a short vacation, please understand that it may take a littler longer than usual for your comments to be approved.
Back in 1996, I was sitting in a dormitory trying to explain the meaning of Christmas to a chinese linguist that had just arrived in Germany. He looked a little in disbelief, had many questions and thought long and hard for a while. Eventually, he remarked "I don't believe in Jesus Christ and it sounds like you're thinking too much about presents. But if everything looks so beautiful and you all get together with your friends and family to remind yourselves that love, compassion and selflessness deserve a place in our lives, it can't be too shabby."
In this sense: I don't know how and where you'll be celebrating Christmas this year but I wish you all a wonderful Christmas time and a happy New Year. Take care and make sure to drop in on our blog in 2016!
And since Manuel Verlaat is not only a capable writer / translator but also a trained musician, he has composed a Christmas song especially for this blog. Enjoy!
Manuel Verlaat - Christmas day
Love your blog especially the tec side that I find both educational & informative.
Keep it coming.
Merry Christmas and all the best for 2016
Regards
Bill
I wish you all at Ashampoo a very merry Christmas and a happy new year,
one world we share peace and good will,
Thanks for all the great deals....
Have a merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!!
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Lets Health , Happiness as well as Prosperity
always be with you throughout the forthcoming Year
Michael
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year thankes
Sven I just want to say how much I enjoy your blogs - always interesting and amusing. Thanks a lot for making the time to write them and have a Happy Christmas!
I wish you all a Merry Christmas and a safe and happy New Year 2016
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year !
Merry Christmas & A Happy New Year.
Your products are fantastic.
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to the entire Ashampoo family! My family enjoy everyone of your products we have purchased throughout the years! Keep them coming without reducing the excellent quality and superb Technical Support!!!
I MY VÁM PŘEJEME PŘEDEVŠÍM ZDRAVÍ, POHODU V RODINĚ A TO PŘINESE I POHODU V PRÁCI.
PĚKNÉ VÁNOCE A VESELÝ SILVESTR
Marry marry...and happy NY...:)
Wishing you and your colleagues good luck, happiness and wealth for 2016. I confess I have been overly critical of the Muslim community this year. At this time of Christian celebration I apologise to the vast bulk of these people who live righteous and constructive lives for negative thoughts on the wellbeing of humanity in general. May I also wish that all of our societies get their houses in order 2016 and we can all return to living our lives with happiness and constructive help to all people who suffer from discrimination and suffering. Whatever your religion, a very happy Christmas to all! Cheers Paul
Merry Xmas & a great, successful New Year 2016, as well ... ! :-) Greetings from Italy ! ;-)
Sven, Nice to read this blog and to see such thoughtfulness for a change.. And as for your software, it is great and I hope to someday get as much as I can use, because the quality is very very good and now I see where the people behind it it is even better yet.. Merry Christmas to you all and a great new year. Charles
Beautiful composition. Mr. Verlaat captures the spirit and joy of the sounds of Christmas music and adds another gift before the manger of the new born babe! Thanks for sharing. Merry Christmas to you and all at Ashampoo. Pray for Peace!
Děkuji! Také Vám přeji šťastné Vánoce a hodně úspěchů v roce 2016.
Greetings to you all from Indonesia !
May 2016 be peaceful and prosperous !
Many thanks for your wishes and Manuel's wonderful Xmas composition, for all your efforts during 2015 as well.
Your landscappe wt snowman will display a homy atmosphere on my laptop screen, yeah...! thxx
From Arizona, USA:
Thank You so very much for the Christmas Greetings and I would like to wish you and your staff a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy and Healthy New Year.
Horst Dewitz
Přeji Vám pěkné a klidné vánoce, hodně štěstí a zdraví v novém roce 2016.
Merry Christmas to you all! Very nice Blog, I also enjoyed the music very much!!!
Really enjoy your blog...
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year \o/
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Thank you for the excellent Christmas song composed just for us! What a wonderful gift :)