How is the Christmas spirit with you?

[LurkerNoMore]

Shit no. It'll be over 100 degrees. These stupid Aussies think it feels like Christmas. They eat spikey lobster. Not a turkey in sight.

22...23 Christmases. Never felt it yet.

Will hang with the gf and her family but I've had more than a few alone, here and in the US. Hang tough if you're on your own. It sucks, I know. Put together some damn good feeds for yourself and see social convention for the nonsense that it is.

Actually, it surprises me that most Christmas images and related themes have snow and cold weather in them.  All you got to do is look at the world map and see that the number of places experiencing the "Christmas cold" is not very many.

[LurkerNoMore]

Oh and what is up with people having turkey at Christmas?  For all my friends and family we always served prime rib. 

New Years is ham, collard greens and black eye peas.

[King Shizzo]

Look, for all of the religious people out there:
If what you believe in, makes you a good person, then I'm all for it.

I just find it funny that Santa and the Easter Bunny, are rivaling Jesus's most holy holidays, these days.

And yet, they go right along with it!  How many more things can we make up? Parents have no problems telling their children at a certain age, that Santa isn't real.

Things that make you go hmmmmm.....

[joswift]

Look, for all of the religious people out there:
If what you believe in, makes you a good person, then I'm all for it.

I just find it funny that Santa and the Easter Bunny, are rivaling Jesus's most holy holidays, these days.

And yet, they go right along with it!  How many more things can we make up? Parents have no problems telling their children at a certain age, that Santa isn't real.

Things that make you go hmmmmm.....

Wait........What? 

[GymnJuice]

Look, for all of the religious people out there:
If what you believe in, makes you a good person, then I'm all for it.

I just find it funny that Santa and the Easter Bunny, are rivaling Jesus's most holy holidays, these days.

And yet, they go right along with it!  How many more things can we make up? Parents have no problems telling their children at a certain age, that Santa isn't real.

Things that make you go hmmmmm.....

[King Shizzo]

I'm agnostic. Things are too perfect to happen by chance.

I'd believe in the Matrix/alien overlords, or reincarnation/recycling of souls, rather than organized religion.

In its history, organized religion has schemed, profited, and mind-controlled the weak and the weary.

I would argue that since the dawn of man, at least a billion people have died in the name of a certain "God", due to wars, inquisitions, sacrifices, and suicides.

We all want something to believe in. Smart people, just have not found it yet.

[joswift]

I'm agnostic. Things are too perfect to happen by chance.

I'd believe in the Matrix/alien overlords, or reincarnation/recycling of souls, rather than organized religion.

In its history, organized religion has schemed, profited, and mind-controlled the weak and the weary.

I would argue that since the dawn of man, at least a billion people have died in the name of a certain "God", due to wars, inquisitions, sacrifices, and suicides.

We all want something to believe in. Smart people, just have not found it yet.

awareness of self is the curse humans carry

We have enough brain capacity to believe we are something more than just flesh and blood but not enough knowledge to work out if its true or not.

Other animals on the planet dont sit around wondering if they are going to heaven or hell

They do fight to stay alive though
Self preservation is all animals strongest trait

[LurkerNoMore]

Look, for all of the religious people out there:
If what you believe in, makes you a good person, then I'm all for it.

I just find it funny that Santa and the Easter Bunny, are rivaling Jesus's most holy holidays, these days.

And yet, they go right along with it!  How many more things can we make up? Parents have no problems telling their children at a certain age, that Santa isn't real.

Things that make you go hmmmmm.....

Notice that both are white, both reward children with presents if they are good and "believe", and - as you said- both are conveniently the same day as Jesus's holy days - because he couldn't carry a holiday on his own and is a co-star instead.

[King Shizzo]

awareness of self is the curse humans carry

We have enough brain capacity to believe we are something more than just flesh and blood but not enough knowledge to work out if its true or not.

Other animals on the planet dont sit around wondering if they are going to heaven or hell

They do fight to stay alive though
Self preservation is all animals strongest trait

And we should be ashamed of ourselves that we haven't separated enough from our animal brethren.

I think religious people need to realize that we are classified as mammals for a reason.

Why don't we have our own classification? All of that religion, and we are still mammals.....

And I am supposed to assume that God talks to the Pope....

People want to be loved and a part of a community. Why is the Hell's Angels, or a fraternity,  any different from organized religion?

They all give people a purpose. None are more important than the other.

[King Shizzo]

Notice that both are white, both reward children with presents if they are good and "believe", and - as you said- both are conveniently the same day as Jesus's holy days - because he couldn't carry a holiday on his own and is a co-star instead.

I didn't know the Easter Bunny identified as white 

[Walter Sobchak]

I'm agnostic. Things are too perfect to happen by chance.

I'd believe in the Matrix/alien overlords, or reincarnation/recycling of souls, rather than organized religion.

In its history, organized religion has schemed, profited, and mind-controlled the weak and the weary.

I would argue that since the dawn of man, at least a billion people have died in the name of a certain "God", due to wars, inquisitions, sacrifices, and suicides.

We all want something to believe in. Smart people, just have not found it yet.

Shut the fuck up, you bald land manatee.

You’re such a weak minded, subnormal human being that you turn to alcohol for all your problems instead of having faith in a higher power.

Climb down off your sister and go get a job, your posts are starting to resemble Primehomosexual’s totally unaware drivel.

[King Shizzo]

Shut the fuck up, you bald land manatee.

You’re such a weak minded, subnormal human being that you turn to alcohol for all your problems instead of having faith in a higher power.

Climb down off your sister and go get a job, your posts are starting to resemble Primehomosexual’s totally unaware drivel.

But honestly, I would like your thoughts on the subject. I know you are a smart man/woman.

[Walter Sobchak]

But honestly, I would like your thoughts on the subject. I know you are a smart man/woman.

Honestly, I’d like you to die in a fiery auto wreck, so it doesn’t look like either of us are getting our wish today.

You fat tub of goo.

[King Shizzo]

Honestly, I’d like you to die in a fiery auto wreck, so it doesn’t look like either of us are getting our wish today.

You fat tub of goo.

Honestly, that's weak. You aren't someone who usually holds back. Why are you tongue -tied when it comes to religion?

[Walter Sobchak]

Honestly, that's weak. You aren't someone who usually holds back. Why are you tongue -tied when it comes to religion?

Shizzo this isn’t a dialogue, it’s me shitting in your mouth and holding your nose closed.

[King Shizzo]

Shizzo this isn’t a dialogue, it’s me shitting in your mouth and holding your nose closed.

Will I meet Jesus or Santa Clause?
Are we sure Santa Clause didn't escape to Argentina, after WWII?

[Darren Avey]

I can't think about Christmas yet, I'm too excited about the Mr Olympia this weekend.
I'll worry about Christmas next week

[King Shizzo]

I can't think about Christmas yet, I'm too excited about the Mr Olympia this weekend.
I'll worry about Christmas next week

All of the packages will be small.

[Primemuscle]

I quit holidays around 5-7 years ago. (Except for opening shit with wife/kids Xmas morning). (I say "kids" they are mid/late 20's).
Other than that, Hallmark can suck it!

(Wife decorates, goes to dinner at her parents w/ the kids, I stay home w/ Buddy the Dog and nap)...

How does your wife feel about you staying home with the dog while she's having Christmas dinner with her parents?

My grandkids are in the mid-twenties to early thirties.  Determining what to get them for Christmas is challenging, specially the three of them who live in Germany. I usually send money, that way they can get what they want. The great grandkids are even more challenging. Who knows with little kids like for Christmas. I sure don't.

One year following Christmas my 25-year-old grandson sent me a photo of himself standing next to his "new" motorcycle thanking me for getting that for him. He's got quite the sense of humor since it is next to impossible to buy a motorcycle for €50. Another year he sent a photo of the tattoo he got. LOL!

Last year, I went to Costco and bought gift cards to places like restaurants and hotels/inns at the coast. In the years before COVID closed them, I'd get Regal Cinema tickets.

[Primemuscle]

Oh and what is up with people having turkey at Christmas?  For all my friends and family we always served prime rib. 

New Years is ham, collard greens and black eye peas.

It used to be prime rib at our house before my wife passed. If we had it now, I would be the only person eating it since red meat or any meat "on the bone" is verboten with my daughter and family. Hmm, maybe I could order a French Dip for Christmas from a local restaurant. LOL! Safeway has prime rib at $24.99 lb. about $156 for a 5 - 7 lb. roast. 

[Primemuscle]

Look, for all of the religious people out there:
If what you believe in, makes you a good person, then I'm all for it.

I just find it funny that Santa and the Easter Bunny, are rivaling Jesus's most holy holidays, these days.

And yet, they go right along with it!  How many more things can we make up? Parents have no problems telling their children at a certain age, that Santa isn't real.

Things that make you go hmmmmm.....

"These days", Santa is the jolly man in red who brings toys to good girls and boys on Christmas Eve, but his story stretches all the way back to the 3rd century, when Saint Nicholas walked the earth and became the patron saint of children.

Many of the Christmas related events we have in the U.S. began in Germany. For example, the Christmas tree and hung stockings. Over time Americans modified them.

[LurkerNoMore]

I didn't know the Easter Bunny identified as white 

Every one I see at the malls here are in white costumes.

[Tapeworm]

"These days", Santa is the jolly man in red who brings toys to good girls and boys on Christmas Eve, but his story stretches all the way back to the 3rd century, when Saint Nicholas walked the earth and became the patron saint of children.

Many of the Christmas related events we have in the U.S. began in Germany. For example, the Christmas tree and hung stockings. Over time Americans modified them.

The Black Peter tradition somehow got left behind tho. Probably for the best.

[King Shizzo]

"These days", Santa is the jolly man in red who brings toys to good girls and boys on Christmas Eve, but his story stretches all the way back to the 3rd century, when Saint Nicholas walked the earth and became the patron saint of children.

Many of the Christmas related events we have in the U.S. began in Germany. For example, the Christmas tree and hung stockings. Over time Americans modified them.

I know about Saint Nicholas. That's my point. He was a real guy, who has turned into a legend that lives in the north pole, that drives a fleet of reindeer that fly, and has a workshop of elves. If they can take a normal man, like Saint Nick, and turn him into Santa Clause, the whole "water into wine" stuff, starts making more sense.

It's a shame people believe in shit like parting the Red Sea, or Noah's Ark. People actually believe that shit.

[Phantom Spunker]

I'm agnostic. Things are too perfect to happen by chance.

I'd believe in the Matrix/alien overlords, or reincarnation/recycling of souls, rather than organized religion.

In its history, organized religion has schemed, profited, and mind-controlled the weak and the weary.

I would argue that since the dawn of man, at least a billion people have died in the name of a certain "God", due to wars, inquisitions, sacrifices, and suicides.

We all want something to believe in. Smart people, just have not found it yet.

There's nothing. You're designed to reproduce and then die. If any human purpose can be made then it's what you leave behind for others. Sadly, Shizzo, you can't get laid and no one wants your old vodka bottles. Best to just end it now, old bean.