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Is There a Santa Claus? A Physicist's View...

posted by greedo

Santa Claus would need a hell of a lot もっと見る reindeers than this to tow that massive amount of loot for all the world's Christian children...

Santa Claus would need a hell of a lot more reindeers than this to tow that massive amount of loot for all the world's Christian children...

This is a reprint of a classic 記事 that ran in the now defunct Spy Magazine about 15 years 前または so. This 記事 is all over the internets now, though few sites properly attribute the original source. In any event, here's the reprinted text to this holiday classic.

Consider the following:

1) No known species of reindeer can fly. But there are 300,000 species of living organisms yet to be classified, and while most of these are insects and germs, this does not COMPLETELY rule out flying reindeer which only Santa has ever seen.

2) There are 2 billion children (persons under 18) in the world....

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'Xmas' = 'Christmas' ?

posted by fly

Is the word "Xmas" a result of the commercialization of Christmas?

Every holiday season, newspapers, malls and テレビ commercials urge あなた to take advantage of "Xmas sales and specials." The word "Xmas" is easier to use in advertisements, and as a result, it's become associated with the commercialization of Christmas. But some Christians take offense to
the word "Xmas" and have called for the abolishment of this truncated version of the word "Christmas." So why is it so controversial, and where did it originate?

For some, Xmas is a dreaded four-letter word that reemerges every holiday season. The phrase is literally and symbolically distasteful, according...

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The Perfect Cathedrals/ Churches

posted by deedragongirl

Carols of the Bell.

Hi guys, have あなた ever sung carols at a famous cathedrals または churches at your native countries? Here are the perfect holy sites to sing.

1. Westminster Abbey (London, England)

The abbey was site of the 2011 Royal Wedding, I 愛 the atmosphere and the church. It gives あなた all a feel of Christmas, don't あなた think?

2. Cologne Cathedral (Cologne, Germany)

This is the first cathedral outside of the UK, and for the same reasons as Westminster Abbey.

3. St. Stephen's Basilica (Budapest, Hungary)

Although I have been to Budapest, I had never step inside this beautiful Basilica before, it also has the...

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Merry クリスマス to all of あなたファン out there!

posted by ILOVEMLPs

Merry クリスマス With Love,your friend ILOVEMLPs

Merry Christmas With Love,your friend ILOVEMLPs

Me and my entire family want to wish all of あなた wonderful fanpoppers a very Merry Christmas! I hope あなた get lots of presents this 年 and I hope that あなた were not naughty!I wish I could give あなた a クリスマス gift personally, so this is my クリスマス gift to all of you! Make sure to wish all of your フレンズ a Merry クリスマス too!I hope your クリスマス is filled with joy and 愛 this year!I hope あなた get lots of great gifts. I wish I could give あなた all もっと見る than just a simple letter. I hope あなたクリスマス is filled with laughter,joy,and family moments together! I hope all of あなた out there have a very Merry クリスマス this year!
Enjoy your Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas!
With Love,your friend and fan,

ILOVEMLPs (Megan Bullough)

My Christmas creation to all of you!

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Caribbean クリスマス Ring

posted by deedeeflower

Try this delicious Bundt cake topped with an オレンジ sugar glaze.

3 tablespoons vegetable shortening
2 1/2 cups finely chopped walnuts (split)
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 cup softened バター
1 1/3 cups granulated sugar
3 large eggs
1 cup サワー cream または plain nonfat yogurt
1 ripe banana, mashed
2 tablespoons オレンジ liqueur (cointreau, triple sec)
Orange Sugar Glaze:
1 cup powdered sugar, shifted
2 tablespoons オレンジジュース

Step によって Step:

Thoroughly grease a 10 to 12-cup microwave-safe bundt pan with shortening; sprinkle with...

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Epiphany in Greece

posted by KaterinoulaLove

Epiphany in Greece is known as Theofania または Fota. The first sanctification of the Epiphany (The Enlightenment) takes place in church on the eve of the holiday. Afterwards, the priest goes from house to house holding a クロス and a basil branch. As he walks through each house, he uses the basil to sprinkle (bless) all the areas of the home.

An old custom in Crete , which is almost forgotten today, was the preparation of the fotokoliva (boiled wheat with peas) on the eve of Epiphany. The fotokoliva was eaten によって the people, but they also fed it to their livestock, which was believed to insure good...

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My クリスマス Wish

posted by larryisa_styles

INTRODUCTION:

Hi my name is Maria Carrolline Jillian Ezabelle Devosti.
I decided to write this letter to Santa because i really want to receive this wish/present in Christmas. I hope あなた like it.

You can do the ff:
-you are free to コメント :)
-you can share the link to others that will appear in your URL.
-you can also make your own クリスマス wish

The ff. あなた should not do:
-no haters allowed
-do not copy the article

*The letter is consist of One Direction songs

>hope あなた like it< :)

My クリスマス Wish

Dear Santa または Saint Nick,
I just want ONE THING to receive this Christmas. I know this sounds ridiculous...

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New musicians are thinking もっと見る deeply about クリスマス 2015 !

posted by ChristinaZ

A new クリスマス video saying, Not only Merry Christmas, A "Happy birthday to Jesus", also.I think the people never ever 発言しました to Jesus, even if we are celebrating his birthday as クリスマス ! Very interesting and meaningful ideas on this クリスマス time 2015 ! Watch and get new things and ideas to our minds on 2015! link
I have watched his other クリスマス動画 also ! The リンク are under video 説明 ! From the "Christmas Time" video says, Children are the real gifts on クリスマス time. And never skip a クリスマス celebration because of a death from family. We must believe that, they are safe...

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Caring For Holiday Greens

posted by deedeeflower

I got this from the H & H Nursery newletter.

Fresh holiday greens such as wreaths and garlands have a definite life span, but with the following tips あなた can keep them looking good so あなた can enjoy their wonderful scent and beauty throughout the holiday season.

If あなた aren't hanging または mounting your greens right away, lay them outside on the ground (best side up) in a cool shady location until あなた are ready to use them. Try to avoid getting the greenery wet.

Sunlight, heat and wind are the worst enemies for holiday greenery, so keep that in mind when hanging them up. Outdoors, wreaths will...

HOLIDAY FASHION TREND: SEQUIN DRESSES

posted by maritina12345

If you're looking for a festive look that doesn't scream "CHRISTMAS!", try out a sparkly sequinned dress! It's a 人気 look with all kinds of celebs.

Taylor Swift, Jordin Sparks, Beyonce, Hilary Duff, Katy Perry, and Kristen Stewart have all shone in shiny dresses. It's a great look to wear to any holiday event あなた might have coming up (a party, a school dance, a girls' night, etc. etc.)

Here are some options we found from Delia's. This one is a light grey dress with a smattering of sparkles and a flouncy skirt. The 秒 one only has sparkles on the 上, ページのトップへ and a cute bow at the waist. And the third option is an all-over sequins look!

If あなた don't feel comfortable wearing full-on sparkles, try accessorizing with something like glittery tights, a sparkly ring, または shiny metallic nail polish.

Do あなた like this trendy look?

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Holiday Fun Facts

posted by deedeeflower

• The first commercial クリスマス cards were commissioned in London, in 1843, によって Sir Henry Cole, with illustration によって John Callcott Horsley. President Dwight D. Eisenhower issued the first official White House card in 1953.

• "Rudolph" was actually created によって Robert May for Montgomery Ward in the late 1930's as a holiday promotion. The song was written later によって Johnny Marks, and recorded によって Gene Autry in 1949; it promptly sold about 2 million copies.

• クリスマス became an official national holiday in the USA on June 28, 1870.

• Poinsettias are the most 人気クリスマス plant and are...

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♥Christmas in Greece♥

posted by KaterinoulaLove

In Greece when we talk about the "holidays" we are referring to the holiday period of Christmas, New 年 and Epiphany.
Traditionallythe クリスマス holiday period lasts 12 days in Greece. There are many customs associated with the "twelve 日 of Christmas," some very old and others relatively recent, like the decorated 木, ツリー and the turkey on the Christmas-day table.
Historically,in 354 A.D. it was arranged for the birth of Christ to be celebrated on December 25, the same 日 that they celebrated the birth of the ancient god Mithra, known as the "invincible sun god" and god of all solar deities...

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Humbug Not To Be Spoken Here!

posted by Cammie

Merry Christmas Fanpopping Friends

'Tis the season to be jolly!
I have had to remind myself of this fact constantly in the past week for I have had probably the most stressful week of 2008. All I wanted was to be in readiness and organized for my favourite time of 年 but things do not always go as planned.
I decide to do some ホーム renovations and paint my house back in September, the house did not really need a revamping but I was bored and thought it was time for a change. Little did I imagine that only a few days before クリスマス the house would still be looking like a hurricane had swept through it.
I decided to get rid of...

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Two Depressing クリスマス Carols

posted by DoctorSpud

I wrote this short song, based upon "Santa Claus is Coming to Town". It has been effectively retitled "Santa Claus is bringing あなた down".
You're going to shout
You're going to cry
You're going to pout, and I'm telling あなた why
Sant Claus is bringing あなた down!
He knows when あなた are knocked out
He knows when you're in pain
He knows when to パンチまたは not
And his wallops will drive あなた insane, woah!
Sant Claus is bring あなた down!
Yeah, Santa Claus is bring あなた down!
Yeah, Santa Claus is bringing あなた DOWN!

I wrote this other, slightly longer song, based upon "Frosty the Snowman" and effectively retitled "Frosty...

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The four stages of a man

posted by hm94991

I found this funny little poem in a book called "Live and Learn and pass it on," 読書 it out of sheer bordom.

Here it is--
Stage one - When a boy belives in Santa Clause.

When a boy doesent belive in Santa Clause.

When a boy is Santa Clause.

When a boy looks like Santa Clause.

hmmm.......... This has to be longer so it can be an 記事 so here are the lyrics for "I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas"

I want a hippopotamus for Christmas
Only a hippopotamus will do
Don't want a doll, no dinky Tinker Toy
I want a hippopotamus to play with and enjoy

I want a hippopotamus for Christmas...

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♥Dear Santa, Here's My クリスマス List♥

posted by KaterinoulaLove

Dear Santa, here's my クリスマス list.
I hope you'll bring it all.
I've only asked for gifts my parents
can't find at the mall.

I'd like to have a UFO,
with aliens inside,
and maybe a Tyrannosaurus Rex
that I could ride.

A ninety-nine foot robot
is a present I could use.
I'll also need a time machine,
and rocket-powered shoes.

Please bring a gentle genie
who will grant my every wish,
and don't forget a wizard's wand,
and, yes, a talking fish.

Of course, I'll need a unicorn,
and won't あなた please provide
a dragon, and a castle
in the English countryside.

Of course, the weight of all these things
might cause your sleigh to crash.
If that's the case, dear Santa,
please feel free to just bring cash.

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12 Pains of クリスマス

posted by TBGB1970

The first thing at クリスマス that's such a pain to me
Is finding a クリスマス tree

The 秒 thing at クリスマス that's such a pain to me:
Rigging up the lights
And finding a クリスマス tree

The third thing at クリスマス that's such a pain to me
Hangovers
Rigging up the lights
And finding a クリスマス tree

The fourth thing at クリスマス that's such a pain to me

Sending クリスマス cards
Hangovers
Rigging up the lights
And finding a クリスマス tree

The fifth thing at クリスマス that's such a pain to me
Five months of bills!
Sending クリスマス cards
Hangovers
Rigging up the lights
And finding a クリスマス tree

The sixth thing...

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Peppermint クッキー [Recipe]

posted by Mallory101

These colorful キャンディー canes, sprinkled with sugar and crushed キャンディー canes and festively flavored with peppermint, make the perfect クリスマス cookie.

Preparation Time: 25 min.
Cooking Time: 9 min.
Ready In: 45 min.
Servings: 48

Ingredients
1 cup margarine
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon red 食 coloring
1/2 cup peppermint キャンディー canes, crushed
1/2 cup white sugar for decoration

Cooking Instructions

1.In a large bowl, cream together the margarine, sugar and powdered sugar. Beat in the...