Happy Holidays! Christmas!
Love, Askura!
and I’ll tack Bane, Chako and Lleven on too…
I for one refuse to say “Happy Holidays!” as it’s not just a holiday but for many it is the holiday. I’m not Christian, I’d just like to make that clear before one or two of you label me one, I’m agnostic. But I’ll say this, I’ll damn well celebrate it all the same. The joy it brings to kids, the warmth (and arguments) that it brings to families, the simple closure of the working world and the good natured spirits it projects. That’s what I celebrate.
In the UK it isn’t compulsory to say “Happy Holidays” but most stores and shops feel that it would be best not to offend, therefore they tend to have most signs that have it proudly displayed. Happy Holidays? Which holiday is that then? You know, it’s that one where that guy came back from the dead isn’t it?* Now I know that will never happen, but hey you never know…
I’m not sure on Bane’s stance on the happy holidays slogan, but I’m sure he’s a Christmas guy like myself. As for Chako and Lleven I know both of them received the odd gift or two. I’d also like to declare at this moment you know you are too old for the commercial Christmas side when all you receive is socks and and aftershave. In any case I pick-and-mix what I like about religion, I like the idea of gift giving, and I like the family orientation of Christmas. That and the roast dinner.
Besides pigging out, I also took the time to do some charity work with the Kiwanis (find out more about them here http://www.kiwanis.org) who do wonderful work for children all over the world. If you find yourself with spare time and that there is a club near you, go do some good. If you find yourself with a child in need of help, hit them up. Although an American organization they have over 8000 clubs in 96 countries, and are always ready to “Serve the children of the world” as they state in their mission mantra. I’d say that topped up my Karma just in time for the new year.
The team were very friendly, and very keen to take a thousand pictures while we went about bringing joy.
(Images curtsy of the terrible camera that the Kiwanians used to take pictures with. There was also a clown, but he did appear rather scary so I thought I better not post him up on here.
In any case, whatever you do this holiday, just enjoy it and have a little fun.
-Askura
* Honestly, I am aware of the other holidays or celebrations on this day, such as; Yule, Constitution Day, The birth of Pakistan, thanks to Muhammand Ali Jinnah as well as a few others which if you took time could discover for yourself without me giving you hints.
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