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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
Thank you for your greeting, and thank you for sorting out little problems over the years that arise from the software.
Happy Christmas to you all.
Terry
Hello Ashampoo, all the best, Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Mariusz, Poland.
Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas to You Ashampoo, have a Happy New Year. Best wishes. Lubomír
Have a very lovely Xmas and a even better new year to all the staff and family.
love from Scotland.
Robert
Merry Christmas and a happy new year to all
Christian Blessings from the principality of Wales UK. May your holidays be refreshing and your New Year the most exciting and fruitful ever. To all you talented folks at Ashampoo and families.
Best greetings. Merry Christmas and a Happy new year to all at Ashampoo too.
PF 2016
While not everyone believes in Jesus Christ, most people celebrate something at this time of year! May the season...whoever you are...be bright and cheerful and may everyone have the best time and the peace that we all are seeking.
Thank you for your Christmas wishes and your interesting blogs. Alles Gute auch für's Neue Jahr!
Joachim Kruse.
Merry Christmas to you, Sven!
You should not be sad for the lack of scandalous events as the "peace and quiet" could be just a sign of maturity and melting down of the snobbish exhilaration.
The big point is that after the holidays your team resumes his great work with the same enthusiasm for your satisfaction and the benefit of us, the customers.
Good luck in 2016!
What a delightful and surprise greeting. Thank you so much and I wish for you what you wish for yourselves.
Merry Christmas
Lovely greetings. Happy Christmas to all at Ashampoo too.
Ďakujeme a Veselé Vianoce Všetkým s Ashampoo Teamu!!!
Merry Christmas everyone! I love your software! Thank you and I hope you have a wonderful time with your families.
Thank you for being such a good host and supplier. I appreciate all your specials they make my computing more enjoyable. I think the Christmas music is fantastic. A happy Christmas to everyone and may you have a succesfull New Year - Derek Hall, South Afica
Merry Christmas to you guys from sunny summered Australia
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all.
Many thanks for all you do.
A.T.
It's always good to hear from a christian.I do appreciate this,and thanks for the beautiful music. Merry Christmas to all.
Allen
Sorry I missed the song by Manuel Verlaat. My computer does not have Quick Time, thankyou for your Blog, and have a Merry Christmas. It looks very cold in your picture of the snowman. The temperature here is 28 deg. C and will drop to about 12 deg. C tonight. Christmas Day is tipped to be hotter, good weather for an ice-cold beer. Cheers, Bill
Beautiful Christmas theme from Manual Verlaat. Manual has captured the Christmas Spirit. The one which came among us 2015 years ago.
I agree with what the Chinese gentle man said. Christmas is about family, gatherings, peace. Well said.
You have wished me a happy Christmas, so it would be remiss not to do the same. Have a wonderful Christmas and New Year. All the Best for 2016, and may it be a peaceful, uneventful year. 2015 had a few too many horrible events.
Loved the composition from Manuel Verlaat. Very well done. Love the blogs too and wish all the staff at Ashampoo a very merry Christmas and a wonderful New Year.
Love your products too and wish I could afford to get more of them or just update some of them but have to go slow these days. Thanks for all you do.
Curt