Xmas deals
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2012-11-03, 17:45
(This post was last modified: 2012-11-03 17:52 by Elmo.)
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RE: Xmas deals
Yes, I know it's not really the same thing, I was being deliberately over-simplistic and also making some observations to the similarities from the point of view of an outsider.
The history and background etc is entirely different (although is actually largely ignored by many people these days). However, the actual process of it - especially the bits surrounding being with family and the various things that go along with it - is very, very similar. Turkey dinner anyone? I do however have to correct you on Christmas - the name and some of the traditions do come from a Christian background, however a large proportion of it is actually Pagan or related to other old European traditions/festivals. Santa, the tree, presents, the time of year and nearly everything other than the nativity have nothing at all to do with Christianity. Quote:Only on Black Friday do thousands of people wait in lines to get into national "Big Box" stores. After Christmas is much more toned down and is much less panicky.However, in the UK (and probably various other parts of the world), this happens on Boxing Day, which is another massive link to Christmas, especially in the context of this thread. However, as with many things, it's more extreme in the US. |
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Xmas deals - Stunna - 2012-10-31, 16:56
RE: Xmas deals - Cola - 2012-10-31, 17:35
RE: Xmas deals - Kayla - 2012-10-31, 19:06
RE: Xmas deals - Stunna - 2012-10-31, 19:12
RE: Xmas deals - FR4NOx - 2012-10-31, 20:48
RE: Xmas deals - Elmo - 2012-10-31, 21:51
RE: Xmas deals - FR4NOx - 2012-10-31, 21:55
RE: Xmas deals - Stunna - 2012-10-31, 22:23
RE: Xmas deals - FR4NOx - 2012-11-01, 22:34
RE: Xmas deals - Hexta - 2012-11-01, 22:43
RE: Xmas deals - Stunna - 2012-11-01, 23:05
RE: Xmas deals - Hexta - 2012-11-01, 23:23
RE: Xmas deals - FR4NOx - 2012-11-01, 23:35
RE: Xmas deals - ChrisM - 2012-11-02, 22:35
RE: Xmas deals - FR4NOx - 2012-11-03, 01:49
RE: Xmas deals - Stunna - 2012-11-02, 23:07
RE: Xmas deals - Elmo - 2012-11-03, 16:35
RE: Xmas deals - FR4NOx - 2012-11-03, 17:22
RE: Xmas deals - Elmo - 2012-11-03, 18:00
RE: Xmas deals - Elmo - 2012-11-03 17:45
RE: Xmas deals - FR4NOx - 2012-11-03, 18:02
RE: Xmas deals - Elmo - 2012-11-03, 18:13
RE: Xmas deals - Josh - 2012-11-03, 17:58
RE: Xmas deals - Street - 2012-11-04, 19:30
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