eighth.

[eaglet]

[Connor has some important questions to ask, so while he is poking around the kitchen, he opens his journal to ask them. As usual, his tone is somewhat polite and softspoken.]

I think I now have some idea of what Halloween is, thanks to explanations given by several people. It is strange to me that there would be a festival without taking the time to give thanks to your gods, but I know there is also a festival soon that is for this purpose. Why is there only a singular festival devoted to giving thanks? And for those of you who do not follow this tradition of the upcoming 'Thanksgiving,' how many festivals of giving thanks do you have?

Also, I have heard Christmas mentioned. I am aware of what this is, but I am afraid I do not know any of the traditions associated with it. [Which is his roundabout way of asking for people to explain it.

There's a short pause, and the sound of plastic crinkling. He is looking at snacks.]

Additionally... I now have two extra war clubs, as I cannot seem to locate either of the young women who expressed interest in them. I do not claim to be an expert in their construction, but anyone is welcome to them.

Comments

[molotov]

Where I come from, originally, we do not "give thanks" during any holiday. Not formally, anyway -- I suppose you could count New Year's celebrations as a thanks of sorts, for living another year, but most people are just drunk and shooting off fireworks, so.

Christmas has trees, and presents, and food, and... candy canes. And movies.

[eaglet]

[What is... a candy cane...

And also a movie...]

Are trees so scarce in the future?

[molotov]

Nyet, they are not scarce. It is just traditional to use a certain type of tree as decoration. You bring it inside, hang lights and baubles all over it, and then put the presents underneath.

[eaglet]

Oh. Is this just for decoration, or is there a meaning behind it as well?

[pompous_today]

During Christmas, it is typical to exchange gifts with one's loved ones- family members and close friends, definitely.

[eaglet]

What kind of gifts?

[pompous_today]

I try to find something the person would like- or something they would find useful.

[eaglet]

[Practical gifts, huh... he can get behind that.]

Is it normal for your people to only exchange gifts on Christmas?

[lucre]

[ Christmas got her attention but now she's all caught up with war clubs. ]

Are you headed to war?

[eaglet]

[Yes, pretty much.] That is only what they are called.

[lucre]

They must have earned the name somehow.

[eaglet]

Well, they are weapons favored by my people when we go to war. We do not usually use them in hunting, and we do not usually fight unless we are at war.

[whichwayyoulean]

Well, where I come from, Christmas is a time to be with the people you love and to eat ridiculous amounts of food.

[eaglet]

Is there a food shortage otherwise?

[whichwayyoulean]

I...err no. Not really. It's just a day to eat lots.

[eaglet]

It seems strange to designate a specific day for this. Why not just eat regularly every day?

[assassino]

[Hello, stupid novice.]

Who are you giving war clubs to?

[eaglet]

[What up eagle jailor.]

One woman was named Yuuko, but I think she has gone. I did not get the other's name and I have been unable to find her, so she may be gone as well.

[assassino]

[Rude.]

So you are just handing out weapons to whatever little girl asks?

[originalcopy]

Christmas is the holiday where it's traditional to try to make the people who don't like or celebrate Christmas feel like misanthropes.

[eaglet]

[Huh...]

I think you are being hyperbolic. Or sarcastic. Perhaps both.

[originalcopy]

You think so?

Try not celebrating it.

[secondchances]

[First thing first!]

If Christmas sounds like fun to you, you're more than welcome to spend it with us. [Us being her and Cass. And Tim, that guy they live with.]

[eaglet]

[You mean Alvin???]

I have never spent it with anyone before. Achilles did not celebrate it. I would not want to impose...

[secondchances]

[Yeah!! That guy!]

I wouldn't offer if you would be imposing. We'd be happy to have you over.