[ here, have a Kenshin, with sake. ]I am curious as to why the locals demand I hang "stockings" up. I see no reason to demand my tabi to be hung, yet this Christmas holiday is rather unusual. I do not recall such a tradition the year prior, either ( Read more... )

[ concerned war god is concerned. have it a poetic concern (since writing poetry at the start of a new year is tradition (and historically, Kenshin loved poetry). Thankfully Japanese poetry doesn't rhyme.) ]The first sunrise of the new year ( Read more... )

[ Here, have the warlord, peaceful in his living room again, drinking the last of the sake in the house. ]Vatheon sees quite a bit of excitement, does it not? A siege against a common foe and a festival to bring fortune and prosperity for the upcoming year. This land is feeling more and more like home. Battles, festivals, and peace. Certainly ( Read more... )

[ here have a confused warlord being confused by these foreign things. ]I have heard several mentions of Valentine's. Yet another unfamiliar celebration, though if it is as festive as Christmas, then it may be quite enjoyable. I have heard several mentions of something called chocolate as well ( Read more... )