Most of our familiar Christmas practices are a hodgepodge of habits taken from around the world. Decorating a fir tree, hanging mistletoe, and drunkenly telling your boss exactly what you think of him at the office party were all brought over to our country by swarms of abruptly unemployed immigrants.
Who among us hasn't hung stockings by the chimney with care, wondering as we did why anyone thought hanging your laundry next to an open flame was a good idea?
But when it comes right down to it, it's the homemade customs that bind us together, the simple rituals that every family develops over time as part of their shared experiences which, in their own quiet way, help keep the yuletide at the top of the suicide risk charts.
Posted by Bob_Scopatz (Member # 1227) on :
You've been peeking at my family's Christmas haven't you?
Posted by jexx (Member # 3450) on :
Chris Bridges, I love you.
Thank you for Wednesday columns.
Thank you for being a parent (and telling us about it).
Thank you for the funny.
Happy..er...Holidays to you and your family!
Posted by Farmgirl (Member # 5567) on :
I think Chris gets all his column ideas from here at Hatrack ..
Great writing, Chris.
FG
Posted by Chris Bridges (Member # 1138) on :
I grab ideas from everywhere! Although if I use anything directly from someone I'll ask first.
Right now on our office door is a Happy Everything sign, depicting a bunny with a turkey tail wearing a Santa suit and a shamrock hat while carrying a scythe. Next to him is a pumpkin with a Star of David carved in it, and a heart. Saves time all 'round, I think.
Posted by Dan_raven (Member # 3383) on :
Now that was a great Christmas gift.
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