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Only 25 days! I just wanted to wish anyone and everyone a VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This is my favorite time of year. Me and mom usually start decorating for Christmas around mid-October. This is just such a great time, so many people happy, So I just wanted to say Merry Christmas to everyone here!

http://www.poofcat.com/christmas.jpg
http://www.bestwesterncoqinn.com/cms_images/christmas-candles.jpg
http://www.thebonham.com/wmslib/photos/Christmas_04.jpg

Why thank you. :)

*barricades the area, sets up pillboxes and builds a great wall then prepares to be besieged by atheists.* :mp5::sniper:

Yah. Them damn atheists.

Any fool who goes about with Merry Christmas on his lips should be boiled in his own pudding."

-Ebineezer Scrooge.

Needs more stockings

Merry Christmas to you all,


and a Happy Yule as well ! May the return of the Sun find all healthy, wealthy and wiser.

http://www.atddm.com/yule2.jpg
http://www.atddm.com/yule1.jpg

Whoa, she got her breasts replaced with a pine cone?

Some people...

Needs more stockings? LOL here have a few!:D

http://www.atddm.com/sock1.gif

http://www.atddm.com/sock2.gif

This thread offends me. I demand it be removed. It violates my rights.

This thread offends me. I demand it be removed. It violates my rights.
You don't have rights on an online privatly owned forum silly :-P

That being said happy holidays to all (the snow we just got gave me at least some winter cheer)

You don't have rights on an online privatly owned forum silly :-P


I still demand it be removed. It's offensive, trolling, flaming, and just not pretty.

HO HO HO!!!

Merry Christmas, everyone!

I still demand it be removed. It's offensive, trolling, flaming, and just not pretty.

You can demand all you like, not entirely sure it will make a difference.

And if it is flaming and or trolling they did not do a good job at it, then they at least could have brought up the "War on Christmas"

Maybe this was a genuine request to have a good season?

Only 25 days! I just wanted to wish anyone and everyone a VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This is my favorite time of year. Me and mom usually start decorating for Christmas around mid-October. This is just such a great time, so many people happy, So I just wanted to say Merry Christmas to everyone here!


It might be relevant to point out that during this time of year B&E's and other crimes (http://www.lawlink.nsw.gov.au/lawlink/bocsar/ll_bocsar.nsf/pages/bocsar_crime_at_new_year_2006) significantly increase.

However, it might also be relevant to point out that during this time of year suicides (http://www.suicideinfo.ca/csp/assets/alert16.pdf) do not (contrary to common belief).

Merry Christmas and Happy Yule for my Pagan friends! :) MJ and I decorated my house today, and it was fun. Mainly when I lifted her up so she can hung the mistletoe. Then we went Christmas shopping. Jeez she takes her time shopping lol. Me, I just like to get in and get out. Ahh crazy.

It might be relevant to point out that this is the time of year where the most robberies and suicides occur (at least in the U.S.).


*cough* (http://www.snopes.com/holidays/christmas/suicide.asp)

Got to love Snopes.

It might be relevant to point out that during this time of year B&E's and other crimes significantly increase (at least in the U.S.).

Happy Holidays to all, however you prefer to celebrate!

This thread offends me. I demand it be removed. It violates my rights.

You're welcome to not read it, seeing as the title pretty much sums up what the thread is about.

*cough* (http://www.snopes.com/holidays/christmas/suicide.asp)

Got to love Snopes.

Actually, shortly after posting thiat site was discovered while statistical backing for the previous claims was trying to be found. Sorry about that.

Note: The previously made post has been edited to include this information.

Had this forum moved a little more slowly this post and the embarrassment involved in creating it would be completely unnecessary.

*sigh*

Do I seriously need to put sarcasm tags on everything? Egads, people!

*sigh*

Do I seriously need to put sarcasm tags on everything? Egads, people!

Yes, because what is my philosophy on the human population?

Yes, because what is my philosophy on the human population?

...that humanity is actually epic lulz, and will eventually verb itself to death?

I just wanted to say Merry Christmas to everyone here!

Meh, what makes you think I give a damn about your silly holidays?

Oh come on, wait another two weeks, at least.

*sigh*

Do I seriously need to put sarcasm tags on everything? Egads, people!

:eek: There's no sarcasm here!!! Serious business only!!! I demand this poster be banned forever!!!!11

Entirely too soon. This time of year sucks enough already without being reminded "it's that time" every time I turn around.


*punches a bell ringer and steals the money*



On the good side, one week to santacon.

:eek: There's no sarcasm here!!! Serious business only!!! I demand this poster be banned forever!!!!11

I demand that you be banned for wanting me to be banned.

Also, cocks.

I demand that you be banned for wanting me to be banned.

Also, cocks.

:eek:I'm reporting you to moderation right now!!!1 I will not stand for this silliness.


Indeed.

*barricades the area, sets up pillboxes and builds a great wall then prepares to be besieged by atheists.* :mp5::sniper:

Happy celebration of the festival of your choice ;)

However, it is extremely impolite to reference Christmas before the feast of Saint Nicholas. The poor guy died you know.

Atheists! This year is the year we will no longer stand for such ridiculous silliness! We shall no longer accept being wished a "Merry Christmas!" :gundge:

We shall unite! We shall take arms and strike against those who would force us to submit to foolish nonsense! WE SHALL DESTROY CHRISTMAS AND ALL OTHER WINTER HOLIDAYS ONCE AND FOR ALL!

WHO IS WITH ME?!

I'll join forces with you. That is, if you don't mind a Christian being on your team.;)

http://www.atddm.com/yule1.jpg
Andorian Christmas??

Atheists! This year is the year we will no longer stand for such ridiculous silliness! We shall no longer accept being wished a "Merry Christmas!" :gundge:

We shall unite! We shall take arms and strike against those who would force us to submit to foolish nonsense! WE SHALL DESTROY CHRISTMAS AND ALL OTHER WINTER HOLIDAYS ONCE AND FOR ALL!

WHO IS WITH ME?!And we're not just destroying the winter holidays, we're destroying winter. Yay global warming!

I'll join forces with you. That is, if you don't mind a Christian being on your team.;)
Nyet! You would be but a traitor giving away our strategies and position!

Andorian Christmas??
It's Yule, silly.

It's Yule, silly.Yule is celebrated by Andorians??

WE SHALL DESTROY CHRISTMAS AND ALL OTHER WINTER HOLIDAYS ONCE AND FOR ALL!

WHO IS WITH ME?!

No thankyou. Any holiday is a good holiday.
Oh, and Christmas happens in mid-summer.

Nyet! You would be but a traitor giving away our strategies and position.

Do you really think I like that the the day that represents the birth of Jesus has been turned into this aggravating, materialistic and selfish celebration? Christmas is about as unChristian as you can get. Unless you call trampling people to get a Furby Christian behavior (yes I'm setting myself up, it's late).


I can be your mole. *nods*



I also vote we change Christmas into Halloween: part Deux.

Merry Christmas!

http://www.gallery19.us/images/100-72411.jpg

Do you really think I like that the the day that represents the birth of Jesus has been turned into this aggravating, materialistic and selfish celebration?

You have it backwards. The Jesus bit was added later by thieving Christians ;)

Christmas is about as unChristian as you can get
Well.. no. It is a mix holiday of several religions and traditions, with some coca cola sauce. You can pick and choose which bits to celebrate, which to me makes it wonderful.

Why, Merry Christmas too!! :D

next thing i know, some guys will be shooting guns at my house. :D

You have it backwards. The Jesus bit was added later by thieving Christians ;)
Yes, only represented. Jesus was born in April IIRC.


Well.. no. It is a mix holiday of several religions and traditions, with some coca cola sauce. You can pick and choose which bits to celebrate, which to me makes it wonderful.

First you want to destroy it, now you want to save it? I just hate this time of year and the holidays. Always have. Regardless of which religion [or lack of] I was.

Yule is celebrated by Andorians??
...

Yes, UB. Andorians celebrate Yule. *pats the silly tyke*
No thankyou. Any holiday is a good holiday.
Oh, and Christmas happens in mid-summer.
Traitor! We shall place you against the wall! And we might even threaten you in a vague manner!
Do you really think I like that the the day that represents the birth of Jesus has been turned into this aggravating, materialistic and selfish celebration? Christmas is about as unChristian as you can get. Unless you call trampling people to get a Furby Christian behavior (yes I'm setting myself up, it's late).


I can be your mole. *nods*

You show promise...VERY WELL! You may join us. But I will watch you very carefully.


I also vote we change Christmas into Halloween: part Deux.
Meh, we don't care so long as it isn't religious.

First you want to destroy it, now you want to save it?

I have never wished to destroy it. I do however dislike Christians that claim it is their holiday only - and people that talk of Christmas before the day of Saint Nicholas.

Andorian Christmas??

Seasons Greetings, Pink-skin.

Happy Solstice, or holiday of your choice.

Not to be a scrooge, but 1:Its too early, even though the stores started xmas bs just after halloween, and 2:shouldn't we apply a more accurate name to the holidays? Perhaps happy going broke day? Or happy almighty dollar day? Gotta keep up with the times you know.

This thread offends me. I demand it be removed. It violates my rights.

Nobody said you had to click on the link.

I am SO FUCKING EXCITED about Christmas this year. Not only do I get to see all my school mates on uni holidays, and relive Thursday nights in town, but I also get to eat properly, and at somebody elses expense, again! That an the fact the lass who asked out last night is coming down for a few days!:)

This thread offends me. I demand it be removed. It violates my rights.

I still demand it be removed. It's offensive, trolling, flaming, and just not pretty.

*sigh*

Do I seriously need to put sarcasm tags on everything? Egads, people!

Gee, I can't imagine why we'd not be able to figure out you were being sarcastic. Oh wait, it's just typing and you gave no such impression.

You can't claim sarcasm if you made no attempt to express it. There are too many people here who probably believe that wishing someone a "Merry Christmas" is indeed offensive. Those people are idiots, but still.

But it's only December 2nd!


Oh well anyways:

Merry Christmas, Joyeux Noël, Buon Natale, Feliz Navidad, Frohe Weihnachten, Vrolijke Kerstmis, Feliz Natal, and С Рождеством Христовым!

Fuck Christmas.

HO HO HO!!!

Merry Christmas, everyone!

This post infringes upon my right to freedom of religion and my right to not be called a ho. You're forcing indoctrination on a child and encouraging child prostitution! I demand that this post be removed immediately! AND LET THE WAR ON CHRISTMAS (TM) COMMENCE!








Just kidding, y'all. Merry Christmas/Happy New Year/Happy Yule/Happy Hannukah/Happy Whatever Else There Is! :fluffle: :fluffle:

It's only the 2nd of December... bloody hell.

You show promise...VERY WELL! You may join us. But I will watch you very carefully.
*dancing rudabaga*


Meh, we don't care so long as it isn't religious.
Any excuse to dress up in costumes and get candy is made of win.

I have never wished to destroy it. I do however dislike Christians that claim it is their holiday only - and people that talk of Christmas before the day of Saint Nicholas.
I was just messing around with Kyro.

Edit: Oops. I thought I was responding to a Kyro post. I was online entirely too late.


Nobody said you had to click on the link.
No, it's in the OSRS. You must click on every link in each 24 hour period. It's once every 12 hours if it's a religious, abortion or holiday thread.

Gee, I can't imagine why we'd not be able to figure out you were being sarcastic. Oh wait, it's just typing and you gave no such impression.

You can't claim sarcasm if you made no attempt to express it. There are too many people here who probably believe that wishing someone a "Merry Christmas" is indeed offensive. Those people are idiots, but still.

I still demand it be removed. It's offensive, trolling, flaming, and just not pretty.
That didn't give it away for you?:confused:

Happy pretending-that-jesus-was-born-in-december-as-an-excuse-to-continue-a-pagan-celebration! :D

Merry Christmas, I guess, but it seems really early for a thread about it. It's still nearly 80 degrees Fahrenheit around here, so it doesn't feel like Christmas season yet.

But then again, later this week I'm going to help with a Christmas event at a local elementary school in my area and then in two weeks or so we're going to have our Saturnalia party for Latin club.

Merry Christmas, I guess, but it seems really early for a thread about it. It's still nearly 80 degrees Fahrenheit around here, so it doesn't feel like Christmas season yet.

But then again, later this week I'm going to help with a Christmas event at a local elementary school in my area and then in two weeks or so we're going to have our Saturnalia party for Latin club.

Seems fitting here we just got a foot of snow :-P

Seems fitting here we just got a foot of snow :-P

Don't think we've ever had snow here... I've never seen it.

Don't think we've ever had snow here... I've never seen it.

Where ya located at?

Where ya located at?

Florida, south of Tampa.

Florida, south of Tampa.

Ahhh bit different then here

But there at least APPEARS to have been snow in Tampa in relatively recent times
http://fcit.usf.edu/florida/photos/envirmnt/weather/0627.htm

Ahhh bit different then here

But there at least APPEARS to have been snow in Tampa in relatively recent times
http://fcit.usf.edu/florida/photos/envirmnt/weather/0627.htm

That's from a long time before I was born...and I'm further south than Tampa.

I think I'd be too cold in snow though. Don't know if I could handle it. I have a nice jacket though, but I wear it even when it isn't too cold because it's comfortable and warm. It has down in it.

That's from a long time before I was born...and I'm further south than Tampa.

I think I'd be too cold in snow though. Don't know if I could handle it. I have a nice jacket though, but I wear it even when it isn't too cold because it's comfortable and warm. It has down in it.

You would be suprised at what you could handle. That being said it only snows on moderate to warm days in winter

The real bad days are days in Jan and Feb which get to be like -30 to -60F ... those are the bad days :)

You would be suprised at what you could handle. That being said it only snows on moderate to warm days in winter

The real bad days are days in Jan and Feb which get to be like -30 to -60F ... those are the bad days :)

I start feeling cold at like 75 F though. :(

:eek: I think the lowest I've ever been in was 40 F or so!

I start feeling cold at like 75 F though. :(

:eek: I think the lowest I've ever been in was 40 F or so!

In the spring we are wearing shorts and tshirts by 40 F lol

You would be suprised at what you could handle. That being said it only snows on moderate to warm days in winter

The real bad days are days in Jan and Feb which get to be like -30 to -60F ... those are the bad days :)

ugh...don't make me think about that. We hit 20 with a wind chill of 5 last night. And it's snowing now. Which I only just realized because of my friends away message.

Fuck, I hate finals.

In the spring we are wearing shorts and tshirts by 40 F lol

I won't even wear shorts when it's in the 90s.

ugh...don't make me think about that. We hit 20 with a wind chill of 5 last night. And it's snowing now. Which I only just realized because of my friends away message.

Fuck, I hate finals.

We are back up to 20's or so (maybe teens) last week was in the 4-5 range with a strong wind (-10 wind chills or so)

First cold snap is always the worst it warmed back up and with a bit of sun today 20's seemed great, its wierd what people can get used to

We are back up to 20's or so (maybe teens) last week was in the 4-5 range with a strong wind (-10 wind chills or so)

First cold snap is always the worst it warmed back up and with a bit of sun today 20's seemed great, its wierd what people can get used to
you really do just have to get that first cold day out of the way...I had to drive my car yesterday (it's parked 10 minutes away). Sucked hardcore. Today, being around 32, however, was wonderful. Walked into campus and didn't even really feel cold.

Not looking forward to the wind in January and February tho. That is by far the worst.

you really do just have to get that first cold day out of the way...I had to drive my car yesterday (it's parked 10 minutes away). Sucked hardcore. Today, being around 32, however, was wonderful. Walked into campus and didn't even really feel cold.

Not looking forward to the wind in January and February tho. That is by far the worst.

Yeah starts getting hard to start my truck ... thats always a pain lol

Yeah starts getting hard to start my truck ... thats always a pain lol

My car almost didn't start yesterday. Currently, I only drive about once a week, and it had been about a week and a half since I had last started it this time. It did not sound happy.

I did have one time I was up in Vermont and I forgot to bring the tank above the half way mark. Water vapor froze in the lines, and we had to push it into the garage and heat it up for a few hours. That was a bad day.

Moral of the story, keep your tank well filled, and use dry gas in winter.

My car almost didn't start yesterday. Currently, I only drive about once a week, and it had been about a week and a half since I had last started it this time. It did not sound happy.

I did have one time I was up in Vermont and I forgot to bring the tank above the half way mark. Water vapor froze in the lines, and we had to push it into the garage and heat it up for a few hours. That was a bad day.

Moral of the story, keep your tank well filled, and use dry gas in winter.

My truck is diesel so it is always a little cranky when it drops below 0 ... not much to do about it just let her warm up good (I have never NOT got it started, just runs rough for the first 10 minuits or so)

Thats how diesels are in the cold, but when ya get them warmed up it is worth it :)

My truck is diesel so it is always a little cranky when it drops below 0 ... not much to do about it just let her warm up good (I have never NOT got it started, just runs rough for the first 10 minuits or so)

Thats how diesels are in the cold, but when ya get them warmed up it is worth it :)
I wish I had a diesel. Or a truck for that matter. Or anything that was standard transmission.

*hopes that he gets one for Christmas*
*realizes that his parents think a truck in the city is a deathwish*

I get what the rest of you Northerners are saying. In EL, it's been pretty mild so far. We had a warm october and a very mild November. We didn't even get snow until Dec 1st. I just now busted out the winter coat & boots. Unfourtunately, Dec is off to a crappy start. We had a nice inch and a half yesterday morning, and we had a fricking Ice Storm last night. Dumped a nice, thick coating of ice all over everything. Nearly fell on my ass comming back from the caf last night. Luckly, it got warmer today. But then we had cold rain. Bleh.

Back home in the UP, however, it's a different story. They already have a foot down near Houghton-Hancock, and even more south near Tapiola. Average, right now, but a winter wonderland compared to here. We're lucky if we get a foot on the ground at any one time. There, we have snowdrifts the size of small mountains.

Sigh. I miss home.

I get what the rest of you Northerners are saying. In EL, it's been pretty mild so far. We had a warm october and a very mild November. We didn't even get snow until Dec 1st. I just now busted out the winter coat & boots. Unfourtunately, Dec is off to a crappy start. We had a nice inch and a half yesterday morning, and we had a fricking Ice Storm last night. Dumped a nice, thick coating of ice all over everything. Nearly fell on my ass comming back from the caf last night. Luckly, it got warmer today. But then we had cold rain. Bleh. We were mild for the entire fall...leaves only changed color in the city maybe two weeks ago, and last night was the first time I broke out a hoodie and coat.
Hit December, and temps crash down, and now snow. No ice yet, luckily. I'm sensing some good strong nor'easters this season tho.

Back home in the UP, however, it's a different story. They already have a foot down near Houghton-Hancock, and even more south near Tapiola. Average, right now, but a winter wonderland compared to here. We're lucky if we get a foot on the ground at any one time. There, we have snowdrifts the size of small mountains.

Sigh. I miss home.

I'll be heading up to Vermont this weekend for some boarding...where Boston only got maybe an inch of snow out of this "storm", Vermont is supposed to be getting a foot or more. Sounds like it is going to be perfect for me to break in my new board :)

I got like three inches of snow yesterday, which is cool because we get even less snow than sun up here in Washington. :)

I wish I had a diesel. Or a truck for that matter. Or anything that was standard transmission.

*hopes that he gets one for Christmas*
*realizes that his parents think a truck in the city is a deathwish*

Mines an auto ... I have had manuals (or standards) in the past and went to auto because of towing loads offroad and mud

Yeah. Happy, er, Saturnalia!

Mines an auto ... I have had manuals (or standards) in the past and went to auto because of towing loads offroad and mud

I could never do a standard in the city...way to much stop-and-go traffic for it to ever be anything but annoying. But I would love to have one none the less.

I could never do a standard in the city...way to much stop-and-go traffic for it to ever be anything but annoying. But I would love to have one none the less.

Yeah when you are up to your fenders in sticky mud it is a pain in the ass having a standard lol as much as I like them

I'm an atheist and an American. As such I have the right not to be offended by anything. It's the 1 1/2 amendment. I'm very offended by this holiday cheer, stop it immediatly or I'll sue!

Yeah when you are up to your fenders in sticky mud it is a pain in the ass having a standard lol as much as I like them

*Adds "lots of mud" to reasons he is glad not to live in Minnesota*

Only 25 days! I just wanted to wish anyone and everyone a VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This is my favorite time of year. Me and mom usually start decorating for Christmas around mid-October. This is just such a great time, so many people happy, So I just wanted to say Merry Christmas to everyone here!

http://www.poofcat.com/christmas.jpg
http://www.bestwesterncoqinn.com/cms_images/christmas-candles.jpg
http://www.thebonham.com/wmslib/photos/Christmas_04.jpg

Please accept with no obligation, implied or implicit, my best wishes for an environmentally conscious, socially responsible, low stress, non-addictive, gender neutral celebration of the winter solstice holiday, practiced within the most enjoyable traditions of the religious persuasion of your choice, or secular practices of your choice, with respect for the religious/secular persuasions and/or traditions of others, or their choice not to practice religious or secular traditions at all ...... And a fiscally successful, personally fulfilling, and medically uncomplicated recognition of the onset of the generally accepted calendar year 2008, but not without due respect for the calendars of choice of other cultures whose contributions to society have helped make Britain great, (not to imply that Britain is necessarily greater than any other country), and without regard to the race, creed, colour, age, physical ability, religious faith, choice of computer platform, or sexual preference or orientation of the wishee.

By accepting this greeting, you are accepting these terms. This greeting is subject to clarification or withdrawal. It is freely transferable with no alteration to the original greeting. It implies no promise by the wisher to actually implement any of the wishes for her/himself or others, and is void where prohibited by law, and is revocable at the sole discretion of the wisher. This wish is warranted to perform as expected within the usual application of good tidings for a period of one year, or until the issuance of a subsequent holiday greeting, whichever comes first, and warranty is limited to replacement of this wish or issuance of a new wish at the sole discretion of the wisher.
:fluffle:

*Adds "lots of mud" to reasons he is glad not to live in Minnesota*

To be fair most people would not encounter that but there are some nasty spots in the pastures and some of the lowlands around here that we have to get through at times

Farmers :-P

Happy or Merry Festivus.

To be fair most people would not encounter that but there are some nasty spots in the pastures and some of the lowlands around here that we have to get through at times

Farmers :-P

you lost me a pastures ;)

May the solstice ring in with a joyous celebration, may Ceridwyn grant us a lovely winter.

May the Awen be with you all. :]

Only 25 days! I just wanted to wish anyone and everyone a VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This is my favorite time of year. Me and mom usually start decorating for Christmas around mid-October. This is just such a great time, so many people happy, So I just wanted to say Merry Christmas to everyone here!

http://www.poofcat.com/christmas.jpg
http://www.bestwesterncoqinn.com/cms_images/christmas-candles.jpg
http://www.thebonham.com/wmslib/photos/Christmas_04.jpg

Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, and Jolly Kwanza.

By the way, you may not be a redneck, but you mispelt Maine in your sig.

Yeah. Happy, er, Saturnalia!

Lupercalia's a better holiday, IMHO.

Yeah when you are up to your fenders in sticky mud it is a pain in the ass having a standard lol as much as I like them

Yay sticky mud! :D

Yay sticky mud! :D

You would have fun with us :) we could strap you in the bed and get into the mud deep ... you could be like our mud ball gunner in the back throwing mud balls all over the place

It would be a crazy fun time