They are very cute. Can I adopt your grandparents? I'm clean out.
There's something about a food that moves all by itself that gives me the heebie-jeebies.
Joyce ,'Never Leave Me'
Natter 41: Why Do I Click on ita's Links?!
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
amych - Dec 25, 2005 7:12:36 am PST #4965 of 10002
Now let us crush something soft and watch it fountain blood. That is a girlish thing to want to do, yes?
Topic!Cindy - Dec 25, 2005 7:13:32 am PST #4966 of 10002
What is even happening?
(I mean, this being New York, chances are good that he's not Christian, but still. Wow.)
(The mailman, not Santa Claus. Who probably is Christian.)A tiny (or not so) Jewish Santa. In the flesh. Under clothing, of course.
In a more or less pagan way, yeah.How so? I'm not Catholic, so I don't have much experience in hagiography, but I'd never heard this. I know many/most of the Christmas traditions of Europe were first part of the celebration of solstice, but as far as I knew, Nicholas is a Christian saint.
tommyrot - Dec 25, 2005 7:14:34 am PST #4967 of 10002
Sir, it's not an offence to let your cat eat your bacon. Okay? And we don't arrest cats, I'm very sorry.
(The mailman, not Santa Claus. Who probably is Christian.)
I think Santa just checked the "Christian" box to make it easier to get through customs.
ION, from Jessica's link:
To paraphrase Stephen Stills, shalt thou not get the crap you want, want the crap you get.
Heh.
Sue - Dec 25, 2005 7:25:30 am PST #4968 of 10002
hip deep in pie
Hooray for the kindly postman!
amych - Dec 25, 2005 7:27:06 am PST #4969 of 10002
Now let us crush something soft and watch it fountain blood. That is a girlish thing to want to do, yes?
You're right -- Nicholas is definitely a Christian saint, and a historical figure. What I was getting at (and snarking a bit, and failing, and my apologies), is that Santa Claus isn't just St. Nicholas, and isn't even associated with Nicholas in a lot of places (He's sometimes St. Martin, or St. Basil, or Odin) and gift-giving father-figures at Solstice go way, way back.
Another of those instances where the modern holiday is layered over older practices, and I clearly need more coffee.
Topic!Cindy - Dec 25, 2005 7:31:18 am PST #4970 of 10002
What is even happening?
You're right -- Nicholas is definitely a Christian saint, and a historical figure. What I was getting at (and snarking a bit, and failing, and my apologies), is that Santa Claus isn't just St. Nicholas, and isn't even associated with Nicholas in a lot of places (He's sometimes St. Martin, or St. Basil, or Odin) and gift-giving father-figures at Solstice go way, way back.
Oh. Duh. I new he might be legendary, but I didn't even see that connection.
Coffee sounds like an excellent suggestion. I know my body actually needs water. It's fairly crying out for water, but my brain is closer to my ears and is fairly SCREAMING for caffeine.
Lee - Dec 25, 2005 7:40:46 am PST #4971 of 10002
The feeling you get when your brain finally lets your heart get in its pants.
Perkins--I can grab you some pies if you want. I wasn't thinking yesterday.
I wouldn't say no, if you were going anyway.
I would say thanks though.
erikaj - Dec 25, 2005 7:45:16 am PST #4972 of 10002
Always Anti-fascist!
We used to have a llama Christmas ornament.I don't know what happened to it/her. Merry Christmas! And have a great Sunday to people who are celebrating other things(I think this is actually Hanukkah day one this year...If I am right have a nice one.)
Vortex - Dec 25, 2005 7:49:09 am PST #4973 of 10002
"Cry havoc and let slip the boobs of war!" -- Miracleman
Merry Chri stma and
Happy Ha un na ka h! !
beth b - Dec 25, 2005 10:10:30 am PST #4974 of 10002
oh joy! Oh Rapture ! I have a brain!
merries and happy to all