Christmas around the world.......... - Page 3

Slite · 12-16-2008, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Sparrow

Possibly only rivalled by Marmite in the deliciousness stakes - brussels sprouts are an essential part of every Christmas dinner in the UK.

It is the traditional symbol of our attachment to the European Union, and represents the presence of our fellow Europeans on this festive occasion. (We also remember our US cousins after the meal when an assortment of nuts is passed around the table.

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Oh yeh gawds, I absolutely LOATHE Brussels sprouts. Horrid horrid things that shouldn't be served for any reason whatever! Pew! Ick! Blah!

Oh, and did I mention I don't like Brussels sprouts?

zelda_pinwheel · 12-16-2008, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Sparrow

Possibly only rivalled by Marmite in the deliciousness stakes - brussels sprouts are an essential part of every Christmas dinner in the UK.

It is the traditional symbol of our attachment to the European Union, and represents the presence of our fellow Europeans on this festive occasion. (We also remember our US cousins after the meal when an assortment of nuts is passed around the table.

)

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Originally Posted by Slite

Oh yeh gawds, I absolutely LOATHE Brussels sprouts. Horrid horrid things that shouldn't be served for any reason whatever! Pew! Ick! Blah!

Oh, and did I mention I don't like Brussels sprouts?

don't hold back, slite, tell us how you really feel !!

i actually like brussels sprouts, but i guarantee that even YOU would like them prepared like this. try it. really.

Sparrow · 12-16-2008, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by zelda_pinwheel

i actually like brussels sprouts, but i guarantee that even YOU would like them prepared like this. try it. really.

Must try that! Thanks Zelda.
I wouldn't have thought cheese and brussels sprouts would go well together - but now I'm intrigued to find out.

zelda_pinwheel · 12-16-2008, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Sparrow

Must try that! Thanks Zelda.
I wouldn't have thought cheese and brussels sprouts would go well together - but now I'm intrigued to find out.

it's so delicious that i'm getting hungry just thinking about it. maybe i should buy some and make that for dinner tonight...

RickyMaveety · 12-16-2008, 11:50 AM

Starting about two days before Christmas, I gather up all of my slasher film DVDs. The Hostel, any of the Saw movies, even the golden oldies like the Freddy Kruger films.

I then have a non-stop slasher film fest from the 24th through the 2nd of January.

Before anyone says "wtf"?? I am not a Christian and have no family anywhere near me. I refuse to travel during the holidays. Therefore, the Christmas season is a really quiet and frankly lonely time around this house. It's the one week I do not pop in at my neighbors' houses ... I'd rather let them have their family time in peace.

Watching slasher movies during this season makes me feel really good in comparison to what the characters in the film are experiencing. They help me put life into perspective and make me feel strangely optimistic about the new year. I mean .... no one has me chained in a tiny room expecting me to saw my own leg off .... no creepy character is popping into my dreams ... life is pretty damned good actually.

So, at this house the "Slasher Holidays" are a grand end of the year tradition ... going on almost 25 years.

And I hope you all have a great holiday as well!!

Sparrow · 12-16-2008, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by RickyMaveety

I then have a non-stop slasher film fest from the 24th through the 2nd of January.

In the UK we have a Christmas tradition of reading/watching/telling genteel Victorian/Edwardian ghost stories - but a slasher fest?!?
It'd frighten off Santa.

RickyMaveety · 12-16-2008, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Sparrow

In the UK we have a Christmas tradition of reading/watching/telling genteel Victorian/Edwardian ghost stories - but a slasher fest?!?
It'd frighten off Santa.

Ah, but you see, Santa does not come to this house. So, not to worry.

LazyScot · 12-16-2008, 04:54 PM

One thing I always assciate with Christmas day, but that I usually miss, is the Queen's Speech. From memory this is typically broadcast about the time most people have just finished their Christmas Lunch. What sticks in my mind is mostly calls for various types of tolerance and the trials that the past year has put people through. It is often about the only time during the year that most people will hear the Queen speaking.

mjh215 · 12-16-2008, 06:33 PM

Other then when my son stops by, my Christmas tradition typically involves trying to avoid people by using the 24 hours of "A Christmas Story" on TBS as an excuse...

-MJ

desertgrandma · 12-16-2008, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by mjh215

Other then when my son stops by, my Christmas tradition typically involves trying to avoid people by using the 24 hours of "A Christmas Story" on TBS as an excuse...

-MJ

Love, love love that movie!!

vivaldirules · 12-17-2008, 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by desertgrandma

Love, love love that movie!!

You'll shoot your eye out, kid.

HappyMartin · 12-17-2008, 08:03 AM

I celebrate my birthday. I will be 48 on the 25th of December. I am not Christian but I do take full advantage of Christmas mince pies and we are on our 3rd Christmas cake. Actually I think we just finished our third one, I better get off to he shops.

A lot of the South African Christmas traditions seem to be based on British traditions, surprise surprise, except typically the day would be spent at the beach or around the pool.

LazyScot · 12-17-2008, 09:09 AM

One other recent "import" tradition in the UK is Panettone, which comes from Italy. This wonderful light fluffy bread/cake is filled with things like dried fruit and candied peels, and often with a range of flavours. It also makes an excellent base for bread-and-butter pudding.

(I'm slightly worried that almost all of my Christmas Traditions seem to involve food.....

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zelda_pinwheel · 12-17-2008, 09:11 AM

mmmm, panettone !! we get that here too. it's like a brioche with stuff in it. it's delicious for breakfast with café au lait or tea.

now i'm hungry.

Sparrow · 12-17-2008, 09:57 AM

We used to put coins in the Christmas pudding, and if you got one in your portion you got to keep it. (Parents had to make sure each kid 'found' a coin in their's or there'd be ructions.)

I don't know if anyone still does this - but it's probably illegal on health and safety grounds.

12-17-2008, 09:09 AM	#43
LazyScot DSil Posts: 3,201 Karma: 6895096 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Hants, UK Device: Kindle, Cybook	One other recent "import" tradition in the UK is Panettone, which comes from Italy. This wonderful light fluffy bread/cake is filled with things like dried fruit and candied peels, and often with a range of flavours. It also makes an excellent base for bread-and-butter pudding. (I'm slightly worried that almost all of my Christmas Traditions seem to involve food.....)

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12-16-2008, 11:50 AM	#35
RickyMaveety Holy S**T!!! Posts: 5,213 Karma: 108401 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: San Diego, California!! Device: Kindle and iPad	Starting about two days before Christmas, I gather up all of my slasher film DVDs. The Hostel, any of the Saw movies, even the golden oldies like the Freddy Kruger films. I then have a non-stop slasher film fest from the 24th through the 2nd of January. Before anyone says "wtf"?? I am not a Christian and have no family anywhere near me. I refuse to travel during the holidays. Therefore, the Christmas season is a really quiet and frankly lonely time around this house. It's the one week I do not pop in at my neighbors' houses ... I'd rather let them have their family time in peace. Watching slasher movies during this season makes me feel really good in comparison to what the characters in the film are experiencing. They help me put life into perspective and make me feel strangely optimistic about the new year. I mean .... no one has me chained in a tiny room expecting me to saw my own leg off .... no creepy character is popping into my dreams ... life is pretty damned good actually. So, at this house the "Slasher Holidays" are a grand end of the year tradition ... going on almost 25 years. And I hope you all have a great holiday as well!!

12-16-2008, 04:54 PM	#38
LazyScot DSil Posts: 3,201 Karma: 6895096 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Hants, UK Device: Kindle, Cybook	One thing I always assciate with Christmas day, but that I usually miss, is the Queen's Speech. From memory this is typically broadcast about the time most people have just finished their Christmas Lunch. What sticks in my mind is mostly calls for various types of tolerance and the trials that the past year has put people through. It is often about the only time during the year that most people will hear the Queen speaking.

12-16-2008, 06:33 PM	#39
mjh215 Guru Posts: 988 Karma: 12653 Join Date: Apr 2008 Device: None of your business	Other then when my son stops by, my Christmas tradition typically involves trying to avoid people by using the 24 hours of "A Christmas Story" on TBS as an excuse... -MJ

12-17-2008, 08:03 AM	#42
HappyMartin Martin Kristiansen Posts: 1,546 Karma: 8480958 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Johannesburg Device: Kindle International Ipad 2	I celebrate my birthday. I will be 48 on the 25th of December. I am not Christian but I do take full advantage of Christmas mince pies and we are on our 3rd Christmas cake. Actually I think we just finished our third one, I better get off to he shops. A lot of the South African Christmas traditions seem to be based on British traditions, surprise surprise, except typically the day would be spent at the beach or around the pool.

12-17-2008, 09:11 AM	#44
zelda_pinwheel zeldinha zippy zeldissima Posts: 27,827 Karma: 921169 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Paris, France Device: eb1150 & is that a nook in her pocket, or she just happy to see you?	mmmm, panettone !! we get that here too. it's like a brioche with stuff in it. it's delicious for breakfast with café au lait or tea. now i'm hungry.

12-17-2008, 09:57 AM	#45
Sparrow Wizard Posts: 4,395 Karma: 1358132 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: UK Device: Palm TX, CyBook Gen3	We used to put coins in the Christmas pudding, and if you got one in your portion you got to keep it. (Parents had to make sure each kid 'found' a coin in their's or there'd be ructions.) I don't know if anyone still does this - but it's probably illegal on health and safety grounds.

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