Happy Holiday Thread (for all major holidays)

[Gollevainen]

Re: The official christmas thread

well those who arent in good terms with christmass dont have to post in this topic...simply as that. We could drawn to conclusion that christmass is way pass of its religious meaning and formed into more like capitalist celebration of western values and vanity. As it draws the idea of pacan midwinter fest, im Ok whit it as i consider myself as some sort of wannabe pre-christian finnish/scandinavic religionist.

 

[Obcession]

Re: The official christmas thread

not politics RELIGION..
anyways stuck at school till Dec 24.... and 2 week break...

Hey, same with me! Where do you live?

 

[T-U-P]

Re: The official christmas thread

yes, Christmas is no longer a simple religious holiday. it's a combination of recieving gifts and... well, giving gift

and santa claus does not live in finland, it lives in canada (close to north pole ) all the way up north where only seals and polar bears live. that's why he can keep his little factory secret, because there're no humans!:roll:

 

[Gollevainen]

Re: The official christmas thread

and santa claus does not live in finland, it lives in canada (close to north pole ) all the way up north where only seals and polar bears live. that's why he can keep his little factory secret, because there're no humans!

this means war!!:nana:

he lives near Russian border but has an office at Rovaniemi, capital of Lapland...

It was quite shock to hear that 'alternet information' back when we were kids...Its a some sort of land mark for all grown ups to explain finnish kids why TV says something and the sosiety other...

 

[sumdud]

Re: The official christmas thread

For the holidays, I am SLEEPING!!!!!!!
My eyebags won't go away >_<
I wanted to have winter break starting next week with obcession and Swimmer.
Having school atrt as soon as new year comes doesn't appeal to me.

Got a couple of projects..........
man **** ms ****** i m not gonna do her stuv readin 4 cathay boks and writin 4 SAs aft learnin notin in chinese in her clas?! **** dat

As for Mr. and Mrs. Claus.
They are living at North Pole, Alaska!
No way they'll be near or at the East after the Communists came out and kicked out religion.
no offense.

 

[BKulan]

Re: The official christmas thread

Santa definitely live in Finland.

I once heard a theory that Santa is a communist so that might explain why he is still around.

I Don't celebrate Christmas myself really but i love food and food is abundant around Christmas.

However i have a particular dislike to the gift part of the holiday since i believe that one should get (buy, recieve, make) things because (and when) he needs them.

 

[swimmerXC]

Re: The official christmas thread

Santa definitely live in Finland.

I once heard a theory that Santa is a communist so that might explain why he is still around.

I Don't celebrate Christmas myself really but i love food and food is abundant around Christmas.

However i have a particular dislike to the gift part of the holiday since i believe that one should get (buy, recieve, make) things because (and when) he needs them.

Finland? Santa Claus is a Russian lengend (St.Nicholas) so I say SIBERIA!!

Here's something interesting..
Santa Claus belongs to childhood;
St. Nicholas models for all of life.

Santa Claus, as we know him, developed to boost Christmas sales—the commercial Christmas message;
St. Nicholas told the story of Christ and peace, goodwill toward all—the hope-filled Christmas message.

Santa Claus encourages consumption;
St. Nicholas encourages compassion.

Santa Claus appears each year to be seen and heard for a short time;
St. Nicholas is part of the communion of saints, surrounding us always with prayer and example.

Santa Claus flies through the air—from the North Pole;
St. Nicholas walked the earth—caring for those in need.

Santa Claus, for some, replaces the Babe of Bethlehem;
St. Nicholas, for all, points to the Babe of Bethlehem.

Santa Claus isn't bad;
St. Nicholas is just better.

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[MIGleader]

Re: The official christmas thread

russian legend?

according to german history, sankt nikolaus was born in turkey in about 200 ad. he was rich, but very passionate. we all know about the bags of gold he gave to a guy so the guy could prevent his daughters form being enslaved. after seriving time in prision for being a christian, nikolaus as freed by constantine.

where does he live? in my local fire station! he was parading around town today!

 

[swimmerXC]

Re: The official christmas thread

nvm that was St. Nikola...

 

[Gollevainen]

Re: The official christmas thread

thanks Bkulan to defend the thruth...but Santa is definelty not Russian, just lives near it. Russians have quite different traditions, called frostman or something...and it comes at newyears eve...