The Christmas thread - Page 6

**Nurvingiel** · 12-23-2007, 11:07 PM

Bahahaha!! Hilarious video Mari, and it is surprisingly relevant.

What these people need to realise is making a big deal out of alternate slang meanings of "ho" is only going to draw attention to it and make kids want to say it.

strider8 · 12-24-2007, 07:13 AM

1 day until christmas day

sisterandcousinandaunt · 12-24-2007, 07:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by strider8

1 day until christmas day

Yeah, I think I may plan to sleep through it.

**Mari** · 12-24-2007, 10:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nurvingiel

Bahahaha!! Hilarious video Mari, and it is surprisingly relevant.

What these people need to realise is making a big deal out of alternate slang meanings of "ho" is only going to draw attention to it and make kids want to say it.

Yes I heard about it on the news and then I saw that video, so I thought I should post it. The ridiculous things people come up with. I told you a bit about the Dutch version of the Santa Claus thing right? On the 5th of December? Well, Sinterklaas has helpers, but they are traditionally black whereas Sinterklaas is white... Now they had the brilliant idea of having helpers in all kinds of colors, because just black helpers might be offensive to black people. Off course the people who brought it up were white. The black people really couldn't care less about the continuation of a tradition wherein the helpers have been black for decades.

Quote:

Originally Posted by sisterandcousinandaunt

Yeah, I think I may plan to sleep through it.

NO!!! You shouldn't!!! Christmas is the most wonderful time of year, you can't just SLEEP THROUGH IT!!! If you really need your sleep, sleep on the 2nd day, but everyone's gotta celebrate Christmas at least on the 25th!!! *is getting fired up*
I'll probably have time in the morning, so I'll come on and wish you a Merry Christmas then.

GrayMouser · 12-24-2007, 11:37 AM

Well, it's 12 o'clock on Christmas Eve here in Taiwan, so I just want to wish a Merry Christmas to all the Mooters.

Just got back from mass at the Catholic Church my wife and kids attend- the whole thing is in Amis, my wife's tribal language- she's a Taiwan aborigine, (related to the Polynesians)- so I don't understand much of it, but a lot the music is familiar, with adapted lyrics. The church is decorated in Christmas themes done in the aboriginal style, so it's an interesting mix.

The aboriginal people on Taiwan are poorer and less-educated than the Chinese who displaced them, and they have a lot of problems with alcohol and unemployment. The faces of the old men are harsh and weather-beaten, after a lifetime farming or fishing or working as construction labour, while the women are proud and strong ( and often very large

)- it's a traditionally a matrilineal society where the women have an important place. Little kids in droves charge around unrestrained underfoot. The teenagers are mostly the tough guys and girls who sit in the back of the class, get ignored, and drop out early, but on this night they're all at the church dressed in their best.

Unvarnished, like a lot of the people Jesus brought his message to. And of course, there's always a fish fry and barbecue after the service

Merry Christmas to all, and to all a Good Night!

**Mari** · 12-24-2007, 11:57 AM

Merry Christmas to you and your family too GrayMouser and thank you for sharing this with us. It is wonderful how Christmas seems to be able to bind people together and give them a purpose, even if it's only for one day. Makes one able to believe in the best!

***Earniel*** · 12-24-2007, 01:31 PM

Just got home from work, all I need to do is wrap that last gift, change in something a little more festive and go down to dinner.

So Merry Christmas to all mooters!

And have a great evening.

**Mari** · 12-24-2007, 01:44 PM

You too! Are you going to church tonight, or are you not that much of a churchgo-er?
What are you going to eat?

Santa Claus · 12-24-2007, 02:14 PM

Ho ho ho! Merry Christmas!!!

***Earniel*** · 12-24-2007, 03:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mari

You too! Are you going to church tonight, or are you not that much of a churchgo-er?
What are you going to eat?

We're not church-goers. Not very religous to start with either and the pastor at the church here... naah. We prefer spending quality family time together.

Tonight's dinner is soup, fondue and cream cake for dessert.

**Mari** · 12-24-2007, 04:04 PM

Ooh nice! We never have fondue. I never ate it before. But perhaps that's because none of us likes cheese...

And cream cake sounds good too! My mother decided on the menu we are going to cook tomorrow.
Hehe, until yesterday my mum said I would be the one cooking, but now she suddenly had a change of heart and did not only decide to help me cook, she completely decided on a menu without even consulting with me.

**Nurvingiel** · 12-24-2007, 10:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eärniel

Tonight's dinner is soup, fondue and cream cake for dessert.

Can I come to your house!?

*drools*

Santa Claus, is it true that you live in Kyrgyzstan? I always thought you lived in the North Pole, which is in Canada of course. Then again, those misguided Swedes will tell people you live in Lappland.

In all the debate though, we forget that you are not from any country.

hectorberlioz · 12-24-2007, 10:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eärniel

Tonight's dinner is soup, fondue and cream cake.

I don't know what Nurv is drooling about

, Fondue & Cream Cake Soup isn't exactly...normal

.

brownjenkins · 12-24-2007, 11:17 PM

Merry Christmas All!

sisterandcousinandaunt · 12-24-2007, 11:21 PM

Right back atcha BJ.

May your sugarplums be dancing soon.

**Mari** · 12-25-2007, 10:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nurvingiel

Santa Claus, is it true that you live in Kyrgyzstan? I always thought you lived in the North Pole, which is in Canada of course. Then again, those misguided Swedes will tell people you live in Lappland.

In all the debate though, we forget that you are not from any country.

I'm not Santa, but you really wouldn't want him to live in Kyrgyzstan now would you? What are you going to tell the kids if they ask you about where Santa comes from? Kyrgyzstan is unpronouncable! ( No offense to people from that country who believe it's perfectly pronouncable) Let's just stick to the Northpole and let Santa have his secrets

**Mari** · 12-25-2007, 12:18 PM

I just took the brocoli-potato muffins out of the oven.

I think it is part of my mothers latest "get my sister to eat brocoli" scheme. I HAD to make them and I wasn't allowed to tell my sister what is in it... I don't think it's going to work though. But the rest of dinner smells great: rollade, potato-balls, haricot verts, the muffin thingies, carrots and some other colorful veggies. I'm a pretty good cook if I may say so myself.

As long as I have to cook for others that is. When I cook for myself I either experiment or cook as simple as possible by throwing everything together, so that often doesn't work out that well.

This is going to be a great Christmas dinner though! Quite different from Christmas in Japan...

Curubethion · 12-25-2007, 01:12 PM

Merry Rockin' Christmas from Wichita!

This is really cool, I actually kinda know the guy who did these lights. I've seen the lights in person, too. It's amazing.

***Tessar*** · 12-25-2007, 02:03 PM

Just got back from mass, and now I am ready to EAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAT!!!!

My presents didn't get shipped in time (even though we ordered them three weeks ago o.O), but I don't really care

. I'm with mah famileh, and I'm happeh. ^_^

TIME FOR FOOD!

Merry Christmas everyone!

Lief Erikson · 12-25-2007, 02:12 PM

Merry Christmas!!!!

12-24-2007, 07:13 AM	#102
strider8 Elven Warrior Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: In a spaceship, floating in your puny planet's atmosphere, awaiting orders to invade Posts: 292	1 day until christmas day __________________ The axes hewed Forlong as he fought alone and unhorsed; and both Duilin of Morthond and his brother were trampled to death when they assailed the mumakil,leading their bowmen close to shoot at the eyes of the monsters. Neither Hirluin the fair would return to Pinnath Gelin, nor Grimbold to Grimslade, nor Halbarad to the northlands,dour-handed Ranger. Those that would not return home, page830-831, The Battle of the Pelennor Fields, The Return of the King

12-24-2007, 11:37 AM	#105
GrayMouser Elf Lord Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Ilha Formosa Posts: 2,068	Well, it's 12 o'clock on Christmas Eve here in Taiwan, so I just want to wish a Merry Christmas to all the Mooters. Just got back from mass at the Catholic Church my wife and kids attend- the whole thing is in Amis, my wife's tribal language- she's a Taiwan aborigine, (related to the Polynesians)- so I don't understand much of it, but a lot the music is familiar, with adapted lyrics. The church is decorated in Christmas themes done in the aboriginal style, so it's an interesting mix. The aboriginal people on Taiwan are poorer and less-educated than the Chinese who displaced them, and they have a lot of problems with alcohol and unemployment. The faces of the old men are harsh and weather-beaten, after a lifetime farming or fishing or working as construction labour, while the women are proud and strong ( and often very large )- it's a traditionally a matrilineal society where the women have an important place. Little kids in droves charge around unrestrained underfoot. The teenagers are mostly the tough guys and girls who sit in the back of the class, get ignored, and drop out early, but on this night they're all at the church dressed in their best. Unvarnished, like a lot of the people Jesus brought his message to. And of course, there's always a fish fry and barbecue after the service Merry Christmas to all, and to all a Good Night! __________________ Glendower: I can call spirits from the vasty deep. Hotspur: Why, so can I, or so can any man; But will they come when you do call for them? "I like pigs. Dogs look up to us, cats look down on us, but pigs treat us as equals."- Winston Churchill

12-24-2007, 11:57 AM	#106
Mari Elf Lady Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: In the lands where mountains are but a fairytale Posts: 8,588	Merry Christmas to you and your family too GrayMouser and thank you for sharing this with us. It is wonderful how Christmas seems to be able to bind people together and give them a purpose, even if it's only for one day. Makes one able to believe in the best! __________________ Love always, deeply and true ★ Friends are those rare people who ask how we are and then wait to hear the answer. ★ Friendship is sharing openly, laughing often, trusting always, caring deeply. ...The Earth laughs in flowers ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson, "Hamatreya"...

12-24-2007, 01:31 PM	#107
*Earniel* The Chocoholic Sea Elf Administrator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: N?n in Eilph (Belgium) Posts: 14,363	Just got home from work, all I need to do is wrap that last gift, change in something a little more festive and go down to dinner. So Merry Christmas to all mooters! And have a great evening. __________________ We are not things.

12-24-2007, 01:44 PM	#108
Mari Elf Lady Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: In the lands where mountains are but a fairytale Posts: 8,588	You too! Are you going to church tonight, or are you not that much of a churchgo-er? What are you going to eat? __________________ Love always, deeply and true ★ Friends are those rare people who ask how we are and then wait to hear the answer. ★ Friendship is sharing openly, laughing often, trusting always, caring deeply. ...The Earth laughs in flowers ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson, "Hamatreya"...

12-24-2007, 02:14 PM	#109
Santa Claus Hobbit Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: the Northpole Posts: 20	Ho ho ho! Merry Christmas!!! __________________ Ho ho ho! MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!

12-24-2007, 04:04 PM	#111
Mari Elf Lady Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: In the lands where mountains are but a fairytale Posts: 8,588	Ooh nice! We never have fondue. I never ate it before. But perhaps that's because none of us likes cheese... And cream cake sounds good too! My mother decided on the menu we are going to cook tomorrow. Hehe, until yesterday my mum said I would be the one cooking, but now she suddenly had a change of heart and did not only decide to help me cook, she completely decided on a menu without even consulting with me. __________________ Love always, deeply and true ★ Friends are those rare people who ask how we are and then wait to hear the answer. ★ Friendship is sharing openly, laughing often, trusting always, caring deeply. ...The Earth laughs in flowers ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson, "Hamatreya"...

12-24-2007, 11:17 PM	#114
brownjenkins Advocatus Diaboli Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Reality Posts: 3,767	Merry Christmas All! __________________ Your reality, sir, is lies and balderdash and I'm delighted to say that I have no grasp of it whatsoever.

12-24-2007, 11:21 PM	#115
sisterandcousinandaunt Elf Lord Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 4,535	Right back atcha BJ. May your sugarplums be dancing soon. __________________ That would be the swirling vortex to another world. Cool. I want one. TMNT No, I'm not emo. I just have a really poor sense of direction. (Thanks to katya for this quote) This is the best news story EVER! http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/26087293/ “Often my haste is a mistake, but I live with the consequences without complaint.”...John McCain "I shall go back. And I shall find that therapist. And I shall whack her upside her head with my blanket full of rocks." ...Louisa May

12-25-2007, 12:18 PM	#117
Mari Elf Lady Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: In the lands where mountains are but a fairytale Posts: 8,588	I just took the brocoli-potato muffins out of the oven. I think it is part of my mothers latest "get my sister to eat brocoli" scheme. I HAD to make them and I wasn't allowed to tell my sister what is in it... I don't think it's going to work though. But the rest of dinner smells great: rollade, potato-balls, haricot verts, the muffin thingies, carrots and some other colorful veggies. I'm a pretty good cook if I may say so myself. As long as I have to cook for others that is. When I cook for myself I either experiment or cook as simple as possible by throwing everything together, so that often doesn't work out that well. This is going to be a great Christmas dinner though! Quite different from Christmas in Japan... __________________ Love always, deeply and true ★ Friends are those rare people who ask how we are and then wait to hear the answer. ★ Friendship is sharing openly, laughing often, trusting always, caring deeply. ...The Earth laughs in flowers ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson, "Hamatreya"...

12-25-2007, 01:12 PM	#118
Curubethion Fenway Ranger, Lord of Red Sox Nation Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: College! Posts: 1,976	Merry Rockin' Christmas from Wichita! This is really cool, I actually kinda know the guy who did these lights. I've seen the lights in person, too. It's amazing. __________________ Adventure...betrayal...heroism... Atharon: where heroes are born. My wife once said to me—when I'd been writing for ten or fifteen years—that I could always go back to being a nuclear engineer. And I said to her, 'Harriet, would you let someone who quit his job to go write fantasy anywhere near your nuclear reactor? I wouldn't!' (Robert Jordan)

12-25-2007, 02:03 PM	#119
*Tessar* Master and Wielder of the Cardboard Harp of Gondor Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: IM IN UR POSTZ, EDITIN' UR WURDZ Posts: 6,433	Just got back from mass, and now I am ready to EAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAT!!!! My presents didn't get shipped in time (even though we ordered them three weeks ago o.O), but I don't really care . I'm with mah famileh, and I'm happeh. ^_^ TIME FOR FOOD! Merry Christmas everyone!

12-25-2007, 02:12 PM	#120
Lief Erikson Elf Lord Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Fountain Valley, CA Posts: 6,343	Merry Christmas!!!! __________________ If the world has indeed, as I have said, been built of sorrow, it has been built by the hands of love, because in no other way could the soul of man, for whom the world was made, reach the full stature of its perfection. ~Oscar Wilde, written from prison Oscar Wilde's last words: "Either the wallpaper goes, or I do."

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Build a Christmas tree contest	QueenAnnesLace	General Messages	317	12-25-2012 10:40 AM
The ACLU - pros and cons	Rían	General Messages	259	07-27-2006 05:39 PM
Merry Christmas	me9996	General Messages	82	12-27-2005 08:18 PM