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Commonly celebrated on December 25th (Western Christianity), January 6th (Amenian Apostolic Church) and January 7th (several Eastern Orthodox Chruches) Christmas is also known as Christ's Mass, Nativity, Incarnation, Yule Tide, Noel, Xmas, Winter Pascha. ![]() Christmas, also referred to as Christmas Day or Christmastide, is an annual holiday celebrated on December 25 that marks and honors the birth of Jesus of Nazareth.[2][3][4] His birth, which is the basis for the anno Domini system of dating, has been determined by modern historians as having occurred between 7 and 2 BC. The date of celebration is not thought to be Jesus' actual date of birth. It may have been chosen to coincide with the winter solstice,[5] which the ancient Romans celebrated on December 25.[6] Modern customs of the holiday include gift-giving, church celebrations, and the display of various decorations—including the Christmas tree, lights, mistletoe, nativity scenes and holly. Santa Claus (also referred to as Father Christmas, although the two figures have different origins) is a popular mythological figure often associated with bringing gifts at Christmas. Santa is generally believed to be the result of a syncretization between St. Nicholas of Myra and elements from pagan Nordic and Christian mythology, and his modern appearance is believed to have originated in 19th century media. Christmas is celebrated throughout the Christian population, but is also celebrated by many non-Christians as a secular, cultural festival. The holiday is widely celebrated around the world, including in the United States, where it is celebrated by 96% of the population.[7] Some Orthodox groups celebrate Christmas on or near January 7, as January 7 corresponds to December 25 using the Julian calendar.[8] Because gift-giving and several other aspects of the holiday involve heightened economic activity among both Christians and non-Christians, Christmas has become a major event for many retailers. (taken from Wikipedia. To read more about Christmas click HERE.) Check back throughout the month for more fun facts about Christmas. ![]() Christmas Carols Have a favorite Christmas Carol that's not on the list? Send me a PM with the song title and artist and I will get it added. ![]() Celebrate Christmas right here on AM! Please share your Christmas memories with us, your favorite Christmas traditions, discuss your favorite Christmas carols, movies or stories/books. Share pictures of your Christmas decorations, Christmas baking or your family celebrating Christmas! If you have any Christmas recipes please share them in the What's Cooking? club, you are welcome to post a link to your recipe post here. If you have any Christmas crafts please share them in the Craft Corner club, you are welcome to post a link to your craft post here. If you have any favorite Christmas poems please share them in the The Bards Corner club, you are welcome to post a link to your poem post here. ![]()
Posted on: 2008/12/3 16:24
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Every year the cats like to play with the wrapping paper and the boxes, and the tree for that matter. Some times we have to re-wrap gifts because the cats scratch them so much while chasing each other around the tree.
![]() Gus decided to get in the box one year. I never understand why he likes boxes so much.
Posted on: 2008/12/3 23:05
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Time to bring this guy back out!
![]() ![]() This is my gargoyle statue that I normally have in my computer room. I decorated him last year for a W&W Christmas event. ![]()
Posted on: 2008/12/4 8:31
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@Mopiece my cat is the same way. He always climbs in boxes that are wayyyy too tiny for him.
@Argoyle that's so funny! Thanks for sharing. I have a little Darth Vader plushie and I told my husband I was going to decorate it just joking around, but maybe I should now ![]()
Posted on: 2008/12/4 11:59
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A Santa Gargoyle. That's funny
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Posted on: 2008/12/4 12:00
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@Argoyle
That's pretty neat. @Lady Twilight Does your cat like to play with the wrapping paper? My cats go crazy over it for some reason.
Posted on: 2008/12/4 12:07
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@Mopiece oh yes they always rip it as i'm wrapping presents or the already wrapped presents. My dogs like to tear up the empty tubes that are in wrapping paper
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Posted on: 2008/12/4 12:11
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Lol, we always have the same problem at my house. I wonder why cats seem to like the wrapping paper so much.
Posted on: 2008/12/4 12:16
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I have no idea Mopiece. Maybe because it makes crinkly noises and is usually bright colors
Does any one like watching those claymation christmas movies? Santa Claus is coming to town... Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer etc. ![]() They've been playing them on TV this week and I love watching them. I love Christmas movies! Some of my favorites would have to include all the claymation movies, The grinch (animated and live action), Scrooged, and National Lampoons Christmas Vacation. ![]()
Posted on: 2008/12/4 18:33
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Yeah that does make sense. I love those movies you mentioned. How the Grinch stole Christmas with Jim Carry has to be my favorite Christmas movie. Jim Carry did a good job playing the Grinch.
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I haven't seen them yet this year but I usually catch one or two of them.
My favorite Christmas movies are The Muppet's Christmas Carol, It's a Wonderful Life, and A Christmas Story.
Posted on: 2008/12/4 19:50
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Eh, christmas. the most aggravating pre-holiday set up outta all of them. Christmas songs in November. Christmas ornaments in September. Santa Clauses everywhere first week of Dec.
Can't wait until Christmas DAY, but I can't stand all the pre christmas madness that goes on. At least Black Friday is only one day of madness as oppose to torturous Christmas's pre day stuff. Okay, enough me being scrooge. Christmas is after Halloween for fav holidays. Mostly cuz you get gifts. Parents often work on Christmas so we celebrate christmas late all the time. We used to put up a tree until it became too annoying to lug up the thing outta the basement for one day. Nightmare before Christmas = best christmas day movie ever ![]()
Posted on: 2008/12/5 0:29
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Here's a quick rundown of holiday specials coming up on the networks:
Rudolph was on earlier this week Friday 12/5 - How the Grinch Stole Christmas (Jim Carrey) Monday 12/8 - A Charlie Brown Christmas Friday 12/12 - Frosty the Snowman Monday 12/15 - I Want A Dog For Christmas, Charlie Brown Tuesday 12/16 - A Charlie Brown Christmas Wow, there's a lot of Charlie Brown this year ![]()
Posted on: 2008/12/5 8:17
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I just saw the Grinch stole Christmas last night, and it was pretty funny.
I like claymation movies, but sometmes I wish they would mix up the order. My cat is similar about boxes and baskets. He just found a basket he can barely squeeze into and now it is his favorite. Argoyle, I love the santa gargoyle and remember him fondly from last year.
Posted on: 2008/12/6 7:48
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Lol Silvermist, my cat is the same way. The more he can barely fit in it, the more he likes it.
Posted on: 2008/12/6 13:18
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@ Argy - Love the Christmas Gargoyle
![]() My cat is a real scaredy cat with anything that rustles like plastic bags or wrapping paper so she hides until all the presents have been opened.
Posted on: 2008/12/6 17:19
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![]() The Candy Cane A candy cane is a hard cane-shaped candy stick. It is traditionally white with red stripes and flavored with peppermint or cinnamon (also known respectively as a peppermint stick or cinnamon stick); however, it is also made in a variety of other flavors and may be decorated with stripes of different colors and thicknesses. The candy cane is a traditional candy surrounding the Christmas holiday in North America, although it is possible to find them throughout the year. (taken from Wikipedia) Ever wonder how the Candy Cane came to be? ![]() Check out this webpage and read The Story of the Candy Cane. ![]()
Posted on: 2008/12/8 14:06
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I love candy canes, especially the cherry and watermelon flavors. I usually eat so many my tongue becomes the color of the candy cane.
Posted on: 2008/12/8 16:24
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I like the candy canes that are flavored after other popular candies, like Starburst, Skittles, etc.
This year, we found Smarties-flavored candy canes. ![]()
Posted on: 2008/12/9 8:55
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I enjoy the more fruity flavored candy canes too. My favorite is the kind that's rainbow colors and tastes cherry I believe. I like the skittle and starburst ones too though Argoyle
Good stuff. Any one have their Christmas Tree or other Christmas decorations up? If so, take some pictures and post them. I'd love to see. I'll be posting some soon. As soon as we get a chance to finish decorating. Right now our tree and exterior of our house is half done ![]()
Posted on: 2008/12/9 11:12
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