Shiney Christmas Castle at Disneyland. - Page 3

Cadaverous Pallor · 09-24-2007, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by innerSpaceman

I think you're mistaking snow = winter for snow = Christmas.

Well, I was kind of hoping that I could construe this as regarding Winter instead of Xmas, because I realize that no one gives a sht what a Jew thinks regarding the, shall we say, idiosynchrasies of Xmas. Since Winter and Xmas are so tangled up in our culture it's hard to just seperate those two.

I think I'll stick to my best case, which is that plastic icicles in 70 degree (or 60, 50, or even 40 degree) weather is dumb.

BarTopDancer · 09-24-2007, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Cadaverous Pallor

I think I'll stick to my best case, which is that plastic icicles in 70 degree (or 60, 50, or even 40 degree) weather is dumb.

But what if they had special effects that showed them "melting" when the weather was too hot?

RStar · 09-24-2007, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Cadaverous Pallor

I think I'll stick to my best case, which is that plastic icicles in 70 degree (or 60, 50, or even 40 degree) weather is dumb.

I get what you are saying. I have to agree. However, I'm a native born 2nd generation Southern Californian. Fake snow is all I know, so it doesn't seem dumb to me. It doesn't seem like snow, it seems like decorations.

If you want to get really p'od, stop by my house this Christmas. My whole front lawn will be covered in roll out fake snow.

You were born in Israel? That's so cool. I'd love to visit there some day. I love the traditions of the old countrys, in fact I respect any ancient culture that tries to keep it's traditions alive, even though modern society tries to wipe them into obscure history.

Disneyphile · 09-24-2007, 09:55 AM

From a Pagan point-of-view, the seasons still change, regardless of local climate, so to me, it's a way to honor/recognize the season.

Even though we don't have the fall colors that we have back east, you'll still see me decorate with bundles of fall leaves during Autumn, "snow" and pine during Winter, flowers and eggs during Spring, and usually citrus and other things that represent the sun during Summer.

I grew up in Vegas, and there really are no "seasons" there, let alone flowers.

And, if I lived in the Southern Hemisphere, my decorating would be opposite, of course. I'd seriously have a pine tree up for June 22nd.

Not Afraid · 09-24-2007, 10:50 AM

Snow is an icon for Christmas and winter not necessarily the reality. It has nothing to do with how many of us actually have snow. Probably 3/4 of the globe doesn't have snow on Christmas. But, Christmas does evoke pictures of snowy climes - even though most of us have never experienced Christmas in that way.

Cadaverous Pallor · 09-24-2007, 11:42 AM

Love you guys, understand the whole connotations of Xmas thing, as well as pagan rites....but for a Jew with not only roots in the shtetls of Eastern Europe but the deserts of Israel, where I was born, I've always felt more of a pull towards desert climate seasonal celebrations. There's no snow in Hanukkah, and I'm glad I live here, where the location reflects the roots.

Sukkot is an even better example, a harvest holiday happening next week, involving building huts out of palm branches and eating outside. In some very Jewish places such as NY and Chicago, never mind the shtetl, actually celebrating Sukkot in its full form runs from very trying to absolutely impossible. Out here, it's the most natural thing on earth.

Yeah, I have an odd perspective on this stuff.

Gn2Dlnd · 09-24-2007, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Cadaverous Pallor

There's no snow in Hanukkah...

...and no Chinese food in Christmas.

But it comes, all the same. Happy interfaith holiday season, y'all! Even those of you without a Faith get to play along!

Oh, and I AM looking forward to Sparkle Princess Castle!

innerSpaceman · 09-24-2007, 12:25 PM

Do you mind autumnal decor for Halloween and Thanksgiving, which also don't reflect most climates on earth (nor ours here in SoCal), or is it simply the Dradle Song played during Believe and icicles on Sleeping Beauty Castle that have your inner jewess all upset?

Gemini Cricket · 09-24-2007, 12:41 PM

I can't wait for them to take down the gold Barbie railing from the castle. It upsets my inner straight dude.

Snowflake · 09-24-2007, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Gemini Cricket

I can't wait for them to take down the gold Barbie railing from the castle. It upsets my inner straight dude.

ROTFLMAO

09-24-2007, 09:55 AM	#4
Disneyphile SQUIRREL! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: On the curbside. Posts: 5,098	From a Pagan point-of-view, the seasons still change, regardless of local climate, so to me, it's a way to honor/recognize the season. Even though we don't have the fall colors that we have back east, you'll still see me decorate with bundles of fall leaves during Autumn, "snow" and pine during Winter, flowers and eggs during Spring, and usually citrus and other things that represent the sun during Summer. I grew up in Vegas, and there really are no "seasons" there, let alone flowers. And, if I lived in the Southern Hemisphere, my decorating would be opposite, of course. I'd seriously have a pine tree up for June 22nd.
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09-24-2007, 10:50 AM	#5
Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	Snow is an icon for Christmas and winter not necessarily the reality. It has nothing to do with how many of us actually have snow. Probably 3/4 of the globe doesn't have snow on Christmas. But, Christmas does evoke pictures of snowy climes - even though most of us have never experienced Christmas in that way.
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09-24-2007, 11:42 AM	#6
Cadaverous Pallor ohhhh baby Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Parental Bliss Posts: 12,364	Love you guys, understand the whole connotations of Xmas thing, as well as pagan rites....but for a Jew with not only roots in the shtetls of Eastern Europe but the deserts of Israel, where I was born, I've always felt more of a pull towards desert climate seasonal celebrations. There's no snow in Hanukkah, and I'm glad I live here, where the location reflects the roots. Sukkot is an even better example, a harvest holiday happening next week, involving building huts out of palm branches and eating outside. In some very Jewish places such as NY and Chicago, never mind the shtetl, actually celebrating Sukkot in its full form runs from very trying to absolutely impossible. Out here, it's the most natural thing on earth. Yeah, I have an odd perspective on this stuff. __________________ The second star to the right shines in the night for you
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09-24-2007, 12:25 PM	#8
innerSpaceman Kink of Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inner Space Posts: 13,075	Do you mind autumnal decor for Halloween and Thanksgiving, which also don't reflect most climates on earth (nor ours here in SoCal), or is it simply the Dradle Song played during Believe and icicles on Sleeping Beauty Castle that have your inner jewess all upset?
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09-24-2007, 12:41 PM	#9
Gemini Cricket ... Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13,244	I can't wait for them to take down the gold Barbie railing from the castle. It upsets my inner straight dude.
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