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Acrylic-bob · 03-12-2005, 03:55

The season of Christmas encompasses twelve days running from 25th December to January 6th, eg: Christmas Day to the Feast of the Epiphany.

I see nothing wrong in gathering resources and making preparations for the event in advance. That is only prudent, and, in the case of Christmas Cake, an absolute necessity.

It is only in the last thirty years that this season has been extended by common usage and the demands of rapacious retailers so that it now runs from early September to the middle of January.

This, like the extension of the fireworks season, does nothing to enhance the experience; since most mature people are heartily sick of the constant injuctions to "enjoy" oneself and "spend, spend, spend!" after the first week or so.

In the Acrylic household, Christmas begins at midnight on Christmas Eve.
Decorations are put up before bedtime, so that they may be a pleasant surprise for the younger, less jaundiced members of the household when they wake on Christmas Morning. That way the season retains its significance as being separate from the rest of the year.

There is, of course, much speculation on what gifts the season will bring, but any child attempting to dictate or influence the course of events will be sorely disappointed and will be advised of the traditional reward of such queries, ie: ashes.Which has the added benefit of teaching the hyperactive little darlings a valuable lesson about humility and their place in the pecking order.

It is my profound and unshakable belief that so long as the season brings the comfort of family, the companionship of friends and the forgiveness of enmity, then it will have been a very good Christmas indeed.

At this point I will add my best wishes for the coming season to all members.

03-12-2005, 03:55	#1
Acrylic-bob God Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Tragic Conn Posts: 4,007 Blog Entries: 15 Liked: 3 times Rep Power: 2473	An Acrylic Christmas The season of Christmas encompasses twelve days running from 25th December to January 6th, eg: Christmas Day to the Feast of the Epiphany. I see nothing wrong in gathering resources and making preparations for the event in advance. That is only prudent, and, in the case of Christmas Cake, an absolute necessity. It is only in the last thirty years that this season has been extended by common usage and the demands of rapacious retailers so that it now runs from early September to the middle of January. This, like the extension of the fireworks season, does nothing to enhance the experience; since most mature people are heartily sick of the constant injuctions to "enjoy" oneself and "spend, spend, spend!" after the first week or so. In the Acrylic household, Christmas begins at midnight on Christmas Eve. Decorations are put up before bedtime, so that they may be a pleasant surprise for the younger, less jaundiced members of the household when they wake on Christmas Morning. That way the season retains its significance as being separate from the rest of the year. There is, of course, much speculation on what gifts the season will bring, but any child attempting to dictate or influence the course of events will be sorely disappointed and will be advised of the traditional reward of such queries, ie: ashes.Which has the added benefit of teaching the hyperactive little darlings a valuable lesson about humility and their place in the pecking order. It is my profound and unshakable belief that so long as the season brings the comfort of family, the companionship of friends and the forgiveness of enmity, then it will have been a very good Christmas indeed. At this point I will add my best wishes for the coming season to all members. __________________ Enough is ENOUGH Get Britain out of Europe Last edited by Acrylic-bob; 03-12-2005 at 04:11.