1 Green Leaf - Dictated

[bow_of_the_galadhrim]

Ah, this is the first time I've used this journal to speak with you all. I am Legolas Thranduilion, for those whom I've not met. And I must apologize for not introducing myself sooner.

I've a question, and I'm sure it will sound foolish to many here but I've no idea what this 'Christmas' is. We don't have it where I am from, I'm afraid.

[ooc: open to Kissmas shenanigans~]

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Dictated!

[wheatdos]

[A chipper British accent makes it's dictation on the journal!]

Aha! Surprisingly enough, A few days earlier and I can tell you that I didn't know what it was either. Apparently it's a human holiday! Lots of singing, tree decorating and gift giving is all it's really about.

There's something about it that has to do with angels, but that part isn't particularly important.

Re: Dictated!

[bow_of_the_galadhrim]

It sounds almost alike any normal celebration among my people.

Dictated!

[wheatdos]

Is-is that a good thing or a bad thing?

[inmylight_commander]

[Kat's voice is heavily accented, with background noises as she tries to rid her hangar of the Castle-induced garlands, ornaments, and other such decorations]

Considering the diversity of worlds represented here, it's not a foolish question at all. I can't really say I'm the best to answer it, though, considering I was only peripherally aware of it until I arrived here.

[bow_of_the_galadhrim]

The castle seems to think it common enough to decorate for it however. Even without much familiarity with it, I do appreciate that you've taken the time to reply to me.

[inmylight_commander]

Heh, I've been a newcomer here myself; it's easier to spot the longer you're here.

And true, it is popular. I've seen other holidays come and go, practiced one year an forgotten the next, but this one seems to be a stable.

[kid_apocalypse]

You don't have Christmas where you're from? That's too bad. Anyway, it's...umm...a holiday where people get together with their families, sing silly songs, give each other gifts, and eat lots of food. It's meant to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, who's a religious figure in the Earth religion of Christianity, but lots of different cultures have lots of different variations on the same holiday, that have all kind of been mashed together over the years into what Christmas is now.

Oh, umm...my name is Evan Sabahnur. I just arrived myself, last night I guess.

[bow_of_the_galadhrim]

It seems not. It reminds me much of any celebration we've had over the years in Eryn Lasgalen though we merely celebrated for the sake of celebrating rather than the birth of anyone.

A pleasure, Evan. Welcome to the castle.

[kid_apocalypse]

Well, not everyone celebrates Christmas for the religious connection, but that's kinda how the holiday as people on Earth know it started.

Thanks! I'm guessing you're pretty new here too, huh?

[3nterprising]

It's a holiday where people get together with family and loved ones, eat lots of food, exchange extravagant gifts, and spend entirely too much time together.

You're not missing out on much.

[bow_of_the_galadhrim]

Shall I take it that you've little interest in celebrating or spending time with family?

Legolas

[persequor]

You've got your answer. Srs. [ She sounds amused as she makes note of the plural. ]

Arya

[bow_of_the_galadhrim]

I've gotten a few indeed.

[Paaaaaaaaause.]

"Srs?"

/screams for a legolas - dictated

[peacockherald]

It is one of the Earth world holidays, if I remember right from last year. It's basis is in a prominent religion, but quite a bit of it now seems to be about celebrating family, friends, and gift giving.

/blush - dictated

[bow_of_the_galadhrim]

What a shame that a holiday that would seem to mean a great deal would change so drastically.

/dictated

[wishmadeinfire]

_{[For the moment, he is going to ignore your actual question and focus on the name. The floating cadence of it... it sounds familiar...}

Is there a chance you might know someone named Galadriel?

/dictated

[bow_of_the_galadhrim]

A good chance. I know the Lady of the Wood, yes.

[originalcopy]

Christmas is a holiday where kids expect a magical fat man in a red suit to give them really expensive shit they don't need.

You also have to pretend to like a bunch of people you secretly, or not so secretly, hate.

[bow_of_the_galadhrim]

That sounds... like an odd tradition for anyone to have. Why would a man in a red suit give gifts to children?

written;

[songsandstories]

[In delicate penmanship, the following appears:]

Welcome to the the Castle, Legolas. As I know it, Christmas is a winter celebration for a god who walked among the lands of Earth. It is not a custom known to my home, but many appear to celebrate it here with feasts and gift giving.

written;

[bow_of_the_galadhrim]

Thank you.

It is generous method of celebration. We often celebrated with feasts in the forest I call home but there was no holiday, but because we wished to.

Dictated.

[makethemguilty]

Legolas....We've spoken before. This is Manfred von Karma.

[You may recognize his voice, given you spent quite some time explaining the castle and its madness to him a while back.]

It is a tradition that is quite popular in my homeland. I am willing to impart such information to you, should you require it.

Dictated.

[bow_of_the_galadhrim]

A pleasure to speak with you again, Manfred.

[It's hard for elves to forget a voice. Or much of anything, really.]

I would appreciate anything you would tell me. I've had quite a few answers thus far.

[lord_wizard]

Ah, Legolas. I remember you. You've gone quite awhile without speaking to the journals. I'm impressed.

[He isn't entirely aware Legolas may not remember him.]

[bow_of_the_galadhrim]

I would not say a month could be considered 'awhile' and certainly not worthy of impressing anyone.