IV (in which there is surprise)

[matchbreaking]

Jeez, how many of you don't know what Christmas is? It's really weird. I mean even in Nipon they celebrate something about it, even if they don't know the first thing about why they're doing it. I mean really, why're you all decorating and preparing trees and such without even looking for someone to hold a mass? If you're gunna celebrate a

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[wirebones]

But aren't the flashy things what people remember the most?

[matchbreaking]

Yeah, usually, but that's not the point here.

[wirebones]

What is, then?

[matchbreaking]

That the religious folks are supposed to talk about how the Lord's son was born tomorrow. And then the whole family gets together to use it as an excuse to have a big celebration.

[evil_for_fun]

I never heard about Christmas before coming here...

1/2

[matchbreaking]

...Jeez, there's more of you guys than I thought.

2/2

[matchbreaking]

Guess I need to explain it to you then! Willing to listen~?

[evil_for_fun]

Uh-huh, I'll listen!!

[ibellyshirt]

I think the whole concept of Santa Claus has made children horribly greedy.

[matchbreaking]

You know I'd say that's probably right.

So you know what the real basis of the holiday is then?

[ibellyshirt]

The library books give me different answers. A time for giving and not-so-much receiving, a time for celebrating the birth of savior, or perhaps for celebrating the solstice?
Care to enlighten me?

[matchbreaking]

Right-o! Christmas is December 25th and is celebrated as the day that Jesus of Nazareth, usually called Jesus Christ or just Jesus was apparently born. He was born a very long time ago, so most humans don't really know if that's the real day or not, but the twenty-fifth is basically a birthday party for Him.

Anywho, Jesus is known to all the Christians 'round the world as the son of God. He went around thousands of years ago, performing miracles and the like and then eventually died on a cross to save humanity from burning in Hell for all time. He more or less opened the Gates of Heaven for everyone, so people celebrate both his birthday (Christmas) and his death-day on Easter.

--But that's just the religious part. Really, the whole point of Christmas is using the savior's birthday as an excuse to get close to your family and friends and celebrate together. The gift-giving part is probably a result of that whole feeling, and given the savior's life it's supposed to be about giving onto others and such.

[grinnvalesti]

It's a religious holiday?

[matchbreaking]

Well originally, anyway. Christmas is December 25th and is celebrated as the day that Jesus of Nazareth, usually called Jesus Christ or just Jesus was apparently born. He was born a very long time ago, so most humans don't really know if that's the real day or not, but the twenty-fifth is basically a birthday party for Him.

Anywho, Jesus is known to all the Christians 'round the world as the son of God. He went around thousands of years ago, performing miracles and the like and then eventually died on a cross to save humanity from burning in Hell for all time. He more or less opened the Gates of Heaven for everyone, so people celebrate both his birthday (Christmas) and his death-day on Easter.

--But that's just the religious part. Really, the whole point of Christmas is using the savior's birthday as an excuse to get close to your family and friends and celebrate together. The gift-giving part is probably a result of that whole feeling, and given the savior's life it's supposed to be about giving onto others and such.

[grinnvalesti]

...I see. I have not heard of such a man where I come from.

Are there other days which pray tribute to this Jesus, aside from his birthday? Many temples exist in order to appease gods. Perhaps this holiday is one interpreted differently than the others?

[matchbreaking]

Yeah... it's part of the Christian faith where I'm from, so it might be exclusive to my world, I guess.

Jesus is the Son in the faith. Christians believe in there being one singular God. Now, as to another holiday for His boy... Easter. It's in a few months, but it commemorates the day he died for the sake of humanity, according to the old stories. There's a small handful or other holidays associated with his Dad tho'.

[errandxboy]

Hm? What did you want to talk to me about?

[matchbreaking]

Huh, so you're that 'Fuuma' guy with the ridiculous name who's looking after a ten year old vampire?

[errandxboy]

I am. How could I help you miss?

[matchbreaking]

Needed to make sure you're on level and all. Humans lookin' after vampires kids, what is the world coming to?

I'm Elda Marker~