So who can remind me about what this christmas bs is about? Its an invention ay? Nothing to do with religion and nothing to do with pagans. Wasn’t it a german creation? I dont know because I dont do it.
Me neither Denny. Wasn’t it St Nicholas of a Scandinavian country who became Santa Clause then the western capitalists and catholic church went kching kching?
But today it’s just about catching up with Whanau/friends, eating and drinking too much, being free from work commitments – if you’re lucky enough to be able to tick all those boxes. Have a lovely day all the same Denny, whatever you’re up too. I’m having a wine already and I have a bunch of books to read. The weather in Tauranga has settled. What could possibly go wrong?
I think Saint Nick existed, but he was just a guy who did charity. The Santa we have now is a Coke-a-Cola invention. The rest is more capitalism, and sky fairies.
Denny, it’s a time of peace and goodwill to men, and even to pronouns. A time to reward good children in the here and now, instead of waiting until they reach the great hereafter. A gentle remember of how much that was amazing evolved from many streams in the Middle East… and Rome and Greece.
A time of family togetherness, and breaking of bread and drinking wine in a communion which may not happen often now with many families dispersed, half the population allergic to lactose or gluten, and lurking in the background an Uncle Trevor Mallard requiring a gritting of teeth to even grin at. Is liking Trevor once a year too big an ask?
Yes it is too big an ask. The name of the meme now is tolerance – and that is the most he can expect. He has done his time in the Circus, been promoted to Ringmaster, and now retire – instead send in the clowns.
You have freedom to give Christmas a miss Denny. And asking who thought it up, invented it is a moot point as everything we do is a result of a mental process. A culture has built up around some behaviour that humans have decided is appropriate or has become necessary. In certain situations people may find it necessary to drink their own urine. So taking something that suits you from the Christmas celebration is your choice.
You could think of it as something that brings the forlorn children of capitalism or other powerful hegemony together, with time off for Scrooge’s desk clerks or coal miners so they can laugh and talk and celebrate being with other convivial humans. I suggest that you don’t wait to have happy moments of generosity and human warmth until the world changes and everyone grts their due of love, fairness (as deemed). happiness and comfort. Eternal cynicism is not being wise; appreciating opportunities to be happy and make others happy should be embraced. As Peggy Lee sang ‘Is that all there is, then just keep dancing’. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jj4osIhU4jg
Happy Festivus to all TDBers!
when santa, caught dropping his drawers,
which voided the ‘kid friendly’ clause,
just ate all the biscuits
saying: well, hey, it’s christmas!
who cares if I get a divorce 🙁
So who can remind me about what this christmas bs is about? Its an invention ay? Nothing to do with religion and nothing to do with pagans. Wasn’t it a german creation? I dont know because I dont do it.
Me neither Denny. Wasn’t it St Nicholas of a Scandinavian country who became Santa Clause then the western capitalists and catholic church went kching kching?
But today it’s just about catching up with Whanau/friends, eating and drinking too much, being free from work commitments – if you’re lucky enough to be able to tick all those boxes. Have a lovely day all the same Denny, whatever you’re up too. I’m having a wine already and I have a bunch of books to read. The weather in Tauranga has settled. What could possibly go wrong?
I think Saint Nick existed, but he was just a guy who did charity. The Santa we have now is a Coke-a-Cola invention. The rest is more capitalism, and sky fairies.
Denny, it’s a time of peace and goodwill to men, and even to pronouns. A time to reward good children in the here and now, instead of waiting until they reach the great hereafter. A gentle remember of how much that was amazing evolved from many streams in the Middle East… and Rome and Greece.
A time of family togetherness, and breaking of bread and drinking wine in a communion which may not happen often now with many families dispersed, half the population allergic to lactose or gluten, and lurking in the background an Uncle Trevor Mallard requiring a gritting of teeth to even grin at. Is liking Trevor once a year too big an ask?
Yes it is too big an ask. The name of the meme now is tolerance – and that is the most he can expect. He has done his time in the Circus, been promoted to Ringmaster, and now retire – instead send in the clowns.
You have freedom to give Christmas a miss Denny. And asking who thought it up, invented it is a moot point as everything we do is a result of a mental process. A culture has built up around some behaviour that humans have decided is appropriate or has become necessary. In certain situations people may find it necessary to drink their own urine. So taking something that suits you from the Christmas celebration is your choice.
You could think of it as something that brings the forlorn children of capitalism or other powerful hegemony together, with time off for Scrooge’s desk clerks or coal miners so they can laugh and talk and celebrate being with other convivial humans. I suggest that you don’t wait to have happy moments of generosity and human warmth until the world changes and everyone grts their due of love, fairness (as deemed). happiness and comfort. Eternal cynicism is not being wise; appreciating opportunities to be happy and make others happy should be embraced. As Peggy Lee sang ‘Is that all there is, then just keep dancing’.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jj4osIhU4jg
Happy Festivus to all TDBers!
when santa, caught dropping his drawers,
which voided the ‘kid friendly’ clause,
just ate all the biscuits
saying: well, hey, it’s christmas!
who cares if I get a divorce 🙁
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