CZECH sign for Christmas

[Valerie Sutton]

SignWriting List
December 1, 2005

Honza from the Czech Republic wrote:
> we have two signs for Christmas. (first is mainly used by women,  
> second by men) But it is not strict. But... this signs are not  
> written exactly, because I need different handshape orientation.  
> not this   nor this but orientation in between (45°) and the same  
> in the second sign. thanks. I guess everybody will understand what  
> the signs mean exactly ;)



Hello Honza!
I think these signs are very easy to read and well written too! For  
everyday use, this is plenty of information, I think...

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We do have symbols for the 45 degrees for more detailed writing.  
Stefan explains them in his book.  You can also find instruction on  
the web:

In-between Palm Facings
http://www.signwriting.org/lessons/elessons/less049.html

And wonderful photos on Stefan's web site...

Scroll down to the bottom of this web page:
http://www.gebaerdenschrift.de/documents/Ueberblick% 
20GebaerdenSchrift/ueberblick_gebaerdenschrif06_SSS.htm

Here is a screen capture of that page. Thanks for the great photos,  
Stefan, and for your web site, which is always a pleasure to visit!...



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