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[gadjo_dilo]

Ooooohhhhh.....I'm sorry...
Generally I'm a thoughtful person who takes care of such things.
Of course I thought you don't celebrate Christmas but then I thought you have such a western education and behaviour that you might do it at least for Storm jr's sake.
I was about to mention that in your case you should refere to some Indian celebration. In TV series I saw some festivals when brothers/sisters have to offer gifts. But then again, I don't remember if you have siblings.
But you may answer the Q's as if you were celebrating Christmas. I suppose we kinda finished the usual questions and take Christmas as an opportunity to continue this thread.

[Storm]

no worries, we don't celebrate Xmas as such but as you said it is very likely the newer generations will grow up celebrating some aspects of it like some already do(the commercialized stuff like buying gifts, Santa, decorating etc ) till they are grown ups (who knows what's ahead of that)
I do have an older sister and yes during Diwali there is a day when a brother has to gift his sister. And his wife on another day. Pretty expensive stuff, these festivals

If I were to get a gift, I might want a small starter telescope - which I have been intending to buy for years but haven't. Also it is one of the best times to look at the skies, being clear and cool (not in the city though )

same question to those who actually will get gifts?

[gadjo_dilo]

Now it would be my turn to skip the Q as I don't think I'll get a gift. My mother obviously can't buy but even in the past she offered me money to get what I want. It's not the same thing....Even the most insignificant and cheap thing becomes important when you know that somebody thinks of you and offers something that you may enjoy. My brother never in his life bought me something. Not even a chocolate. Even when he had money. So does his gf. The rest of the family will give me old things that they don't need anymore knowing exactly they are useless for me ( rings, face creams, photo frames ) or don't match my size. That's the most painful part of the celebration.
But I like girlish things like any normal woman so I'll buy things by myself ( pretending then that I received them from Santa ). I've already treated myself with a new bag and I also want a new watch, some earrings and some perfumes.

Will you have a Christmas party at work?

[schmenke]

Well, we already had our company Christmas party a few weeks ago here:
http://www.fairmont.com/lake-louise/...FYNFaQodYW4Avw

We had our department party about a week ago, in a smaller venue.

And I'm sure a few libations will be had in the office on Dec. 19th .

What's your favourite annual festival or celebration?

[gadjo_dilo]

Well, we already had our company Christmas party a few weeks ago here:
http://www.fairmont.com/lake-louise/...FYNFaQodYW4Avw

We had our department party about a week ago, in a smaller venue.

And I'm sure a few libations will be had in the office on Dec. 19th .

What's your favourite annual festival or celebration?

Now I remember that place. From last year
Lot of celebration for you. Are you still working?

Well, my fav celebration is the Easter. Because it's on spring when I still have hopes. Because sometimes it's tied with my birthday. Because I love traditions and Easter has a lot. Because I love the painted eggs. Because I fast a week before Easter and the meal at midnight becomes the best food ( although I love to eat telemea cheese with green onion). Because the ressurection church service at midnight has something magical ( for me ). Because I love to eat panettone and drink red wine. Because.

Do you attend a party on new year's eve?

[anfield5]

Not any more. It is just another day.

What sign are you based on the Chinese astro chart thing?

[schmenke]

...panettone ...

I had to google that where according to wikipedia it's more of a Christmas food.

[schmenke]

Not any more. It is just another day.

What sign are you based on the Chinese astro chart thing?

A snake. The wife's a horse. Does that make us compatable?

Is there any special food that you typically only have during celebrations/festivals that you wish you could have more often?

[anfield5]

used to be roast turkey, but that is available all year round now


Do you tired of eating Christmas left-overs in the week after Christmas?

[Storm]

I have never had a proper Western Xmas meal, so no...I would like to try one someday!

same Q?