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Sep 08, 2011 02:39

Does anyone here celebrate special or commemorative days from home, such as birthdays, holy days, or anniversaries?

What dates do you reckon by?

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[Text] apathetic_seal September 8 2011, 14:08:59 UTC

I do birthdays, mostly. There was also Christmas last year that everybody celebrated, though it was more the gift-giving and goodwill thing rather than the religious celebration.

There are also a lot of Japanese festivals that get observed here, mostly because someone goes through the effort to set something up so everyone can celebrate it.

[Text] thinkin_arbys September 8 2011, 14:38:50 UTC

I have trouble thinking that six months is enough time for me to age one year. Is there no religious aspect to Chirstmas at all?

What kind of festivals?

Re: [Text] apathetic_seal September 8 2011, 16:43:33 UTC

I think Christmas lost its religious aspect some time ago. At least to most people.

As for festivals, there was the flower viewing festival, the tanabata festival, New year's day, and a few others. I've heard the Drive itself celebrated Halloween back in October, though I wasn't here for that.

[Text] thinkin_arbys September 8 2011, 17:47:52 UTC

Not for me.

It sounds like it may be very different than what I am used to.

Re: [Text] apathetic_seal September 8 2011, 17:54:25 UTC

That's good, then. You'll have to forgive me, though, if I say my faith has been lacking as of late...

Rule of thumbs is, if you want to celebrate something, bring it up and support it. People will celebrate with you.

[Text] thinkin_arbys September 8 2011, 18:24:17 UTC

As is the case with many here. I am the exception, rather than the rule.

That makes sense. An air of cooperation and community can make this experience easier.

Re: [Text] apathetic_seal September 8 2011, 22:06:54 UTC

It's one of the few things you can count on here. There's always someone willing to have a good time with you.

[Text] thinkin_arbys September 8 2011, 22:43:02 UTC

So it seems. Maybe some take it too far, but most have been kind enough.

Re: [Text] apathetic_seal September 8 2011, 22:54:33 UTC

Sometimes you just need a crazy celebration of something. If nothing else, it's entertaining to watch others celebrate it.

[Text] thinkin_arbys September 8 2011, 23:01:15 UTC

This is true. I'll try to enjoy it.

Re: [Text] apathetic_seal September 9 2011, 02:30:37 UTC

Curious, though... why do you ask about holidays? Something coming up for you soon?

Re: [Text] thinkin_arbys September 9 2011, 12:24:45 UTC

There are a few in the near future, and missing them would be a problem for me.

I was genuinely wondering how people reconcile the dates with regard to birthdays.

Re: [Text] apathetic_seal September 9 2011, 13:55:18 UTC

Personally, I just ignore the skipped time and celebrate on the day. I think others do similar.

Re: [Text] thinkin_arbys September 9 2011, 19:18:23 UTC

I think I'll do that. It sounds less troublesome.

Re: [Text] apathetic_seal September 9 2011, 21:17:09 UTC

Usually is. Means your age is thrown off a bit, but I'd rather that than have to calculate and memorize a new birthday.

Re: [Text] thinkin_arbys September 10 2011, 08:03:38 UTC

Yes. It is just strange to adjust to.

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