Start of the Season
It is believed the decorated Christmas tree originated in 16th century Germany. In Italy, children place their Christmas letter under their father's plate. Lucy wants real estate for Christmas in 'A Charlie Brown Christmas.' Nutcracker figurines originated in Germany in the 1700s. 'Jingle Bells' was originally called 'One Horse Open Sleigh.' December 25 was chosen for the celebration of Jesus' birth by Pope Julius I in the 4th century. Just a few random facts from the 'Sounds of the Seasons' channel on digital cable, which will be on in my office for the next month and a half. I can't help but love this stuff! There are a billion religions on this planet, so I'm “forced” to celebrate the pop culture aspect of these winter holidays - so as not to offend anybody. Don't be a Grinch! My stocking will be full this year, and I can't wait.
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22 Comments
Anonymous
November 14th, 2003
at 9:54am
i love that, channel 705 (MusicChoice) here “sounds of the seasons”!
Anonymous
November 14th, 2003
at 11:16am
Ooo, are we Christmas shopping already? I love to go Christmas shopping!
Anonymous
November 14th, 2003
at 12:16pm
If your stocking overflows, don't forget my stocking has some free space. :)
Anonymous
November 14th, 2003
at 12:28pm
jingle balls
jingle balls
jingle jingle pee pee!!
[these are my thoughts. please do not edit them.]
Anonymous
November 14th, 2003
at 3:18pm
The choice of the datd of christams was also influenced by the “Winter Sulctece” that was held by the Germans, Romans, Greeks, and others in that reigion
Anonymous
November 15th, 2003
at 1:22am
That'd be “Solstice”. The winter solstice is the shortest day, the summer solstice is the longest day (from 'sol', the sun..like solar etc) These are significant days in many religions, especially the for Druids (and hippies) and other sun worshipping types. So are the equinoxes (again, there's two) these are when the night and day are equal in length. Although I confess, I know nothing about what this has to do with choosing the date for Christmas ! ;) I s'pose the pope chose it to steal the thunder of those 'pagan' religions who worshipped the sun, but that's guessing on my part.
Anonymous
November 15th, 2003
at 5:34am
I wish that i will celebrate Christmas with you guys because i want to experience the “Christmas Feeling” …..Well Happy Chrismas Chris&All the Gnomies
I celebrate Ramadhan!! :D
Anonymous
November 15th, 2003
at 6:36am
I anticipate a full stocking this year also. Full of what? That worries me.
Anonymous
November 15th, 2003
at 9:56am
Chris, you always look so sad the past few months. :( Hope everything is OK……
Hope things will be looking up soon. ;)
Anonymous
November 15th, 2003
at 2:07pm
And Chris seems to have lost a few pounds as well. Hope everything is ok with you, I can only speak for myself but as I can guess we all care for your well being , so take good care of yourself
From a loyal follower In NY
Anonymous
November 15th, 2003
at 6:37pm
It's funny how christmas has nothing to do with Christ or anything in the bible for that matter
Anonymous
November 16th, 2003
at 5:05pm
Download the Dancing Elf and put on some Burl Ives my friend!
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Anonymous
November 17th, 2003
at 6:51am
yo Chris, you rblogroll got hijacked. As did mine, and evryone else I've talked to.
Hope you made a backup.
I say we all burn laura's Blog to the ground.
Anonymous
November 17th, 2003
at 8:57am
Hawkins has a point: Christmas has far too little to do with Christ in most areas/homes.
Fortunately, there are those who remember!!
Anonymous
November 17th, 2003
at 4:36pm
But Chris what are you getting me for Christmas? :)
Anonymous
November 18th, 2003
at 9:46am
The best Christmas song I know is, “Leo” by Chris Pirillo. But, since he left TechTV he probably doesn't sing it anymore.
Anonymous
November 18th, 2003
at 11:25am
You know, this is a completly random observance… but you have nothing on your walls in your place… at least where your web cam is pointing… Just plain bare white walls… you must have some connection with the Trading spaces people.
Anonymous
November 18th, 2003
at 9:32pm
I guess something must be up. Neglecting blog duties and fans/friends…hope it's worthwhile..:(
Anonymous
November 19th, 2003
at 7:57am
Good observation Dale. My guess is that it gets depressing standing in the unemployment line every day for 6 months straight. The Lockergnome newsletter has really gone in the tank as well.
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at 11:43pm
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