Since when did

[Agent99]

Santa, his elves and the reindeer appear in the Bible?

Just curious - because while driving around this morning I saw 3 different yards decorated with a combined Santa - Nativity scene.

One was particularly odd in that Santa and Rudolph were in the manger with Joseph, Mary, baby Jesus, some animals and 3 garden gnomes.

At another house, I saw candy canes and presents surrounding the creche. And at a third home, there were plastic snowmen, reindeer and what looked like 7 of Snow White's Dwarves pointing to a big star - which was next to Santa's sleigh.

Is this the new theme for the holidays? Call me old- fashioned but I prefer more traditional seasonal decorations. Like multi-colored lights on the trees and bushes.

How do you decorate?

 

[SilvaTungDevil]

I'm putting a Negativity Scene in my yard this year. Devils and naked lady mannequins. Maybe a few stuffed dummies hanging from nooses on the trees. I'm gonna' give them all fake guns. Don't worry, I'll put santa hats on everybody and of course xmas lights.

 

[Agent99]

Don't forget the stockings on those naked lady mannequins. You want to stuff them with your yule log, dontcha?

 

[kiltsr4guys]

it was correct

The arrangements were done that way to achieve political correctness......or do we need the qweer eye for the Christmas guy?

 

[teddybear4play]

I'm beginning to get sick of those lights in a wire reindeer frame, especially the ones whose heads move.

And the giant balloon thingys of Santa/Frosty/The Grinch/Homer Simpson.

Less is more, where I'm from.

TB4p

 

[LukkyKnight]

Garden gnomes rock.

 

[Nora]

Fuck if I know, I just wanted to send Chanukah huggles and sweet potato latkes to you, 99.

 

[BluesTatoo]

...One was particularly odd in that Santa and Rudolph were in the manger with Joseph, Mary, baby Jesus, some animals and 3 garden gnomes...

The 3 wise men were gnomes??? I gotta re-read that bible-thingy.

 

[The Heretic]

How do you decorate?

I'm supposed to decorate?

Bah humbug!

 

[Cleopatra]

Those blow-up things would make excellent targets. It's Christmas, after all, so I'll just use the airgun.

One string of icicle lights is all I have for the outside. Inside is a little more...

 

[Ham Murabi]

I'm waiting for Easter. I'm putting Santa on the cross.

 

[Agent99]

TB4P and Cleo, how could I forget about those weird inflatables? My neighbor even has the Santa and a polar bear standing guard over his back yard. (I keep praying for a stiff wind or a snow-laden tree branch to take them out)

Lukky, I like the traveling garden gnomes that are kidnapped and then send greetings with pictures back home from their world travels.

Nora, thanks for the early Chanukah presents. I'm sending you some chocolate gelt (which is almost better than the real thing)


Heretic - I don't decorate for any holiday either. Blues Tatoo - my thoughts exactly! I don't recall any wired reindeer in the Holy Land either come to think of it.

Ham, you'll only be able to do that if Santa doesn't see his shadow on Feb 2. I forgot the Easter Bunny's hutch is located right outside Calvary! And that's how all these icons relate to the story.

 

[miles]

Santa, his elves and the reindeer appear in the Bible?

Just curious - because while driving around this morning I saw 3 different yards decorated with a combined Santa - Nativity scene.

One was particularly odd in that Santa and Rudolph were in the manger with Joseph, Mary, baby Jesus, some animals and 3 garden gnomes.

At another house, I saw candy canes and presents surrounding the creche. And at a third home, there were plastic snowmen, reindeer and what looked like 7 of Snow White's Dwarves pointing to a big star - which was next to Santa's sleigh.

From goyim you expected something different?

 

[SomewhatSublime]

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[someplace]

*wiping tears from my eyes*

Oh Thank You 99 for the best giggle of the day. If we really wanted to analyze it, I guess it could be some strange existential new-agey splinter religion...or people just wanting to cover all bases...but you know the kids have got to be fucked up!

I'm the child of an over-achieving Christmas light decorator and have rebelled with the minimalist approach. Dad was one of those guys who got pissed if one light wasn't pointing in the right direction when he outlined every blasted straigh edge of the house and garden in lights. My architect son has carried on that tradition.

I do most of my decorating indoors. I've got a bow on the gas lamp outside and a wreath on the door. That's it.

 

[Calamity Jane]

I took down my halloween decorations just in time to hang the Christmas lights. Outdoors, I have lights on the porch rail, and if I'm brave enough today, I'll hang icicle lights on the eaves.

I've scaled back my interior decorating this year too. The living room is the only room affected, and it's just the tree (oh so patriotic - my 7 year old decided the Angel needed to be holding an American flag), my father christmas/St Nick/Santa collection, the nativity scene, and my bedecked gargoyles.

Hmmm... yeah, I guess my decorating is a little wacky too.

 

[aelphaba]

Every day I drive past a huge Bart Simpson and Scooby Doo... lighted, inflated, and scary. They do have on Santa hats, so that makes them Christmas decorations, right?

 

[Agent99]

Miles, I just wanted to be sure since I am not well-versed on the New Testament.

Somewhat Sublime- that av is making me hungry! But hanging your hubby from the rafters makes me laugh.

Someplace- I thought the decorating gene skipped a generation? I inherited decorating divas for neighbors.

PCG - I love the idea of the patriotic Angel on the tree! lol Your room sounds normal- all the collections in separate areas. In any event, the icicle lights give you the edge- I think they are so lovely.

aelphaba, I'm sure there was a St. Scooby somewhere in the Bible!

 

[Minkey Boodle]

I think Santa was the one who brought the Tonka Truck to the baby Jesus, isn't he?

 

[LadyG]

Blue and white lights around the door/archway thingy, same around the front window.

A wreath .

Have to wrap my lamppost in red and white ribbon, for the candycane effect, but we're having a bit of a snowstorm today.

Tree is up (blah) and God help me..she's put out the victorian village. *sigh*

The perils of have an aged mother reside with you.

 

[Calamity Jane]

PCG - I love the idea of the patriotic Angel on the tree! lol Your room sounds normal- all the collections in separate areas. In any event, the icicle lights give you the edge- I think they are so lovely.

My step-dad is a light fanatic. Every year, he buys a new set of outdoor lights, and every year, they're crazier than the last. Last year's lights were colored chasers that were set to dirrferent speeds for each strand, and played music. I almost had a seizure pulling into their driveway. So for me, it's clear icicle lights. LOL

And you haven't seen normal, til you've seen gargoyles in Elmer Fudd hats.

 

[Bob_Bytchin]

I think Santa was the one who brought the Tonka Truck to the baby Jesus, isn't he?

I wonder if Jesus would have played Grand Theft Auto as a kid?

 

[Rambling Rose]

I have two words:

Post pictures!

 

[teddybear4play]

TB4P and Cleo, how could I forget about those weird inflatables? My neighbor even has the Santa and a polar bear standing guard over his back yard. (I keep praying for a stiff wind or a snow-laden tree branch to take them out)

If someone is dumb enough to buy two of those things, my genuine hope is that some delinquent arranges them in a naughty position, thereby shaming the homeowner.

TB4p

 

[Cheyenne]

I have two words:

Post pictures!

Amen to that! A picture is worth a thousand words, people, remember?