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[bentflame]

I have come to the conclusion that Christmas is idiotic.

On the twelfth day of Christmas, peoplesprincess sent to me...

Twelve shia_o_shimas lightningbending

Eleven pinkmoodswings ruling

Ten flamingofudas a-fighting

Nine justin_of_parms commanding

Eight hiddenqueens a-lightning

Seven fuzzyrats a-lying

Six nicecollarbones a-firebending

Five se-e-e-ervants

Four not eclipses

Three giving orders

Two hot baths

...and a manipulation in an astronomy.

Get your own Twelve Days:

In 2009, peoplesprincess resolves to...

Cut down to ten not eclipses a day.
Take evening classes in logic.
Pay for my servants on time.
Tell my family about giving orders.
Go commanding three times a week.
Admit my true feelings to wildest_card.

Get your own New Year's Resolutions:

Fire Nation holidays are much more purposeful- and probably a good deal more enjoyable, too.

Comments

[peoplesprincess.livejournal.com]

... I see. I hadn't realized that it had religious connotations.

I take it that you're Christian, then.

[clockmaster.livejournal.com]

It's also a winter festival, the most popular festival of the year in many cultures.

Me? why should I be?

[peoplesprincess.livejournal.com]

Ugh. Why would winter need a festival.

You spoke so highly of the religion.

[clockmaster.livejournal.com]

Because of the fact that less agricultural work needs to be done during the winter, as well as people expecting longer days and shorter nights after the winter solstice in the Northern Hemisphere.

I just wanted to explain you what was it about for some people. Kuroba don't see it that way because Christmas in Japan is quite different from the Chrismas celebrated in most countries in which the population has a large percentage of Christians or a Christian heritage. Only 1/2 of 1% of the Japanese population is estimated to be Christian, with the majority of Japanese being tolerant of all faiths: Buddhism, Christianity, Shinto, etc. In spite of this, the Japanese are great lovers of festivals and celebrations, including Christmas.

December 25th is not a national holiday in Japan, although December 23rd, which is the birthdate of the present emperor, is. My father is Japanese, not Christian, but he celebrates Christmas. My mother is British and Christian, but she never liked celebrations like that much.

(ooc: and he's not really answering the question about if he is or not Christian >:3)

[peoplesprincess.livejournal.com]

That doesn't merit a celebration.

Well. You're just a wealth of information, aren't you.

[clockmaster.livejournal.com]

Don't look at me, I didn't decided it. We also celebrate the summer solstice.

Yes, I am. you can never learn too much.

[peoplesprincess.livejournal.com]

Tsk.

[clockmaster.livejournal.com]

Knowledge is power.

[peoplesprincess.livejournal.com]

Stop trying to tell me things that I already know.

[clockmaster.livejournal.com]

In fact, looks like to me that you don't know a lot of things. But you're young, so it's understandable.

[peoplesprincess.livejournal.com]

I'm also not from your world.

[clockmaster.livejournal.com]

That too. But I know things from different worlds, not just mine. It's all about interest, really.

[peoplesprincess.livejournal.com]

I know things about different worlds, too.

[clockmaster.livejournal.com]

Such as?

[peoplesprincess.livejournal.com]

I know a bit about otherworldly technology and weaponry, for example.

[clockmaster.livejournal.com]

You don't have any other interest in life? Beside conquer I mean.
The Grand essentials of happiness are: something to do, something to love, and something to hope for, you know.

[peoplesprincess.livejournal.com]

I have other interests- but really, ruling my country seems to fit all of your "essentials" just fine.

[clockmaster.livejournal.com]

If it bring you happiness and make you feel full, then ...

[peoplesprincess.livejournal.com]

It does.