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[willowtenbrook]

So, um...

I think...

I think Bruce is a girl.

A-at any rate, Christmas is coming up pretty fast. And, like, I know it's not really a big deal for a lot of people--some of you might not even celibrate--but I think we should do something. All of us. It will... It'll help with morale! Especially after the dreams. And it will help us get to know

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[voice]

[oncefutureking]

What is Christmas? Another holiday from your world?

[voice]

[willowtenbrook]

Yup. People decorate a tree, and sing songs, and give their friends and family presents. A lot of people like the holiday for the presents.

[voice]

[oncefutureking]

Interesting.

It all sounds rather frivolous to me. A day devoted solely to giving gifts?

[voice]

[willowtenbrook]

Hey! It's not just about the gifts. It's more about the people. Like, it doesn't matter what you get, it's the thought that counts, and the time you spend with everyone. For some people, the holidays are the only time during the year that they see some of their family.

[voice]

[oncefutureking]

That is something of a strange concept.

[He ponders for a moment.]

This Christmas of yours- it wouldn't have any connection to Yule would it?

[voice]

[willowtenbrook]

People are a little more spread out where I'm from, I guess.

Oh, yeah, it is actually. Yuletide cheer, and all that.

[voice]

[oncefutureking]

Oh. [The gift exchange makes more sense then.] I had not realized that time of year was so close.

Then I suppose a burning of the Yule Log would be in order?

[voice]

[willowtenbrook]

A Yule Log? What's that?

[voice]

[oncefutureking]

A log of course. Burned on Yuletide to aid in inviting the new year.

And it's festive.

[voice]

[willowtenbrook]

Great! We should get one.