Christmas

always shakenalways shaken LondonPosts: 6,287MI6 Agent
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Its that time of year ,ive just been out and got the family tree ,a lovely Norwegian spruce,the wife ,Mrs AS is now busy sorting out the decs , do any of you guys want to post pics of your family decs ,I would love to see how different countries decorate their homes .
By the way, did I tell you, I was "Mad"?
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  • Number24Number24 NorwayPosts: 22,340MI6 Agent
    edited December 2015
    While I can't suply a photo since the tree is still out in the forest somewhere. But my family is very particular about the tree and the decorations. Decorating the tree is an art form. The lights must be evenly placed around the tree, not to close to each other and not far apart. Next come the baubles. They should hang close to the lights to make the light reflect in the baubles. They must also be placed around according to size and colour. Three large baubles can't hang next to each other, neither can three red ones.
    The next job is to hang the ..... the .... these: (what are they called in English?)
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    There are also angels, stars etc. Quite a lot of the decorations are hand made. Both my parents were arts and crafts teachers, so when we were kids some December Sundays were spent making decorations. :) Glitter decorations are banned, while the star at the top is mandatory. This picture can give you an idea how it'll look:

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  • ThunderpussyThunderpussy Behind you !Posts: 63,792MI6 Agent
    edited December 2015
    I had a selfie all ready to send, then I read it again " Christmas Decs !" :D

    We don't put up decorations untill perhaps a week before the event. Decorating
    the tree is a family thing. We open a tin of sweets and all do a bit. :)
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  • Number24Number24 NorwayPosts: 22,340MI6 Agent
    For some reason my shrink will hopefully find, I need to know if there is an English name for the heart-shaped type of decoration seen here. If so, how common is it?

    Julehjerter.jpg
  • Silhouette ManSilhouette Man The last refuge of a scoundrelPosts: 8,848MI6 Agent
    ^ I have to say I've not seen those tree decorations in the UK, Number 24, but perhaps other members have.
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  • Number24Number24 NorwayPosts: 22,340MI6 Agent
    I've done some research. The English name is 'Pleated Christmas hearts'. The Norwegian is is "julekorger/Christmas basket" or "or "Julehjerter/Christmas hearts". "Julehjerter" is also used in Denmark. According to Wikipedia the pleated Christmas hearts are common in Denmark and northern Germany, but I would have to add Norway. Traditionally the hearts were hung on the tree and filled with candy or raisins. The first known pleated Christmas heart was made by the famous Danish fairy-tale author Hans Christian Andersen in 1860.
  • Number24Number24 NorwayPosts: 22,340MI6 Agent
    edited December 2015
    Thunderpussy wrote:
    I had a selfie all ready to send, then I read it again " Christmas Decs !" :D

    We don't put up decorations untill perhaps a week before the event. Decorating
    the tree is a family thing. We open a tin of sweets and all do a bit. :)

    We don't decorate the tree until the 23d (here the big day is the 24th).
  • ThunderpussyThunderpussy Behind you !Posts: 63,792MI6 Agent
    Over here some people have decorations up before December and
    a Christmas tree in every room including the hallway and outside. :))
    To which I say " Bah Humbug !"
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  • Number24Number24 NorwayPosts: 22,340MI6 Agent
    Non-traditional gingerbread cakes .....

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  • ThunderpussyThunderpussy Behind you !Posts: 63,792MI6 Agent
    There's nothing like a bit of " peace to all men" at Christmas ! :D
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  • Number24Number24 NorwayPosts: 22,340MI6 Agent
    What worries me is the fact that the picture was first posted on the Norwegian government's homepage :o
  • ThunderpussyThunderpussy Behind you !Posts: 63,792MI6 Agent
    Hey, if the Norwegian government has time to bake cookies. I guess
    everthing must be going pretty good over there ? :D
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  • Number24Number24 NorwayPosts: 22,340MI6 Agent
    There are governments in worse trouble ....... :))

    This picture was posted today, the same day NATO asked Norway to contribute more to the war against ISIL. Coinsidence ???
    I think not!
  • ThunderpussyThunderpussy Behind you !Posts: 63,792MI6 Agent
    I wonder if David Cameron will get Mary Berry to bake some
    patriotic cakes ? :D
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  • Number24Number24 NorwayPosts: 22,340MI6 Agent
    He's British. He will underpay someone from the working classes to do it.
  • Number24Number24 NorwayPosts: 22,340MI6 Agent
    edited December 2015
    If Jeremy Corbyn becomes PM, things might change for the Scandinavian. He might bake "broken rifle" gingerbreads himself.
  • ThunderpussyThunderpussy Behind you !Posts: 63,792MI6 Agent
    :)) You know his methods ;)
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  • Number24Number24 NorwayPosts: 22,340MI6 Agent
    We have many politicians like him
  • ThunderpussyThunderpussy Behind you !Posts: 63,792MI6 Agent
    On the bright side non are Donald Trump. -{
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  • HatThrowingHenchmanHatThrowingHenchman Russia With LovePosts: 1,834MI6 Agent
    I just finished putting up the Lego winter villageimage.jpg
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  • Number24Number24 NorwayPosts: 22,340MI6 Agent
    True. Do you remember when Reagan war president? Many of us saw him as an extremist and a simpleton. But after Bush jr, Sarah Palin and Trump, he looks like an intelligent and reasonable man :D
    Reagan was willing to work with the Democrats, he was willing to listen to scientist about the ozon layer, held the christian right at an arms length and cut nuclear weapons together with the Soviets.
  • ThunderpussyThunderpussy Behind you !Posts: 63,792MI6 Agent
    Nicely done HTH. -{

    I really hope that Trump is a flash in the pan and when it comes to it, he'll
    Be rejected. Because I genuinely feel he's dangerous. :#
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  • Number24Number24 NorwayPosts: 22,340MI6 Agent
    Truely impressive village, HTH! And thanks for trying to get TP and me back on topic. TP - perhaps we should move the politics over to Random Chat?
  • ThunderpussyThunderpussy Behind you !Posts: 63,792MI6 Agent
    Hey, It's Christmas time. There's no need to be afraid. ;)

    Is there any Bond in that Christmas scene HTH ?
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  • Charmed & DangerousCharmed & Dangerous Posts: 7,358MI6 Agent
    Thunderpussy wrote:
    Hey, It's Christmas time. There's no need to be afraid. ;)

    Is there any Bond in that Christmas scene HTH ?

    Is that Sir Hillary Bray and Frau Irma Bunt in the sleigh in the bottom left corner? :D
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  • HatThrowingHenchmanHatThrowingHenchman Russia With LovePosts: 1,834MI6 Agent
    thanks -{
    yes, you could say the sled is from OHMSS; aswell as the car on the ice track :)
    now I'm only missing the angels of death
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  • ThunderpussyThunderpussy Behind you !Posts: 63,792MI6 Agent
    edited December 2015
    On the subject of Lego, I'm very tempted to get the Dr Who set they've
    Released. Just to have it sitting on my computer desk. :)

    https://writerchick.wordpress.com/2007/12/11/weird-christmas-facts-fun/
    Some fun Christmas facts etc ... :D

    How Do You Say, Merry Christmas?

    Glaedelig Jul – Danish

    Vrolijike Kerst – Dutch

    Hyvvaa Joulua – Finnish

    Frohe Weihnachten – German

    Kala Christouyenna – Greek

    Gledileg Jol – Icelandic

    Buon Natale – Italian

    God Jul – Norwegian

    Feliz Natal – Portuguese

    Heri za Krismas – Swahili

    God Jul – Swedish

    Iyi Noeller – Turkish

    Nollaig Shona - Irish
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  • Number24Number24 NorwayPosts: 22,340MI6 Agent
    Thunderpussy wrote:
    On the subject of Lego, I'm very tempted to get the Dr Who set they've
    Released. Just to have it sitting on my computer desk. :)

    https://writerchick.wordpress.com/2007/12/11/weird-christmas-facts-fun/
    Some fun Christmas facts etc ... :D

    How Do You Say, Merry Christmas?

    Glaedelig Jul – Danish

    Vrolijike Kerst – Dutch

    Hyvvaa Joulua – Finnish

    Frohe Weihnachten – German

    Kala Christouyenna – Greek

    Gledileg Jol – Icelandic

    Buon Natale – Italian

    God Jul – Norwegian

    Feliz Natal – Portuguese

    Heri za Krismas – Swahili

    God Jul – Swedish

    Iyi Noeller – Turkish

    Nollaig Shona - Irish

    God jul
  • ThunderpussyThunderpussy Behind you !Posts: 63,792MI6 Agent
    Biddin ye a blythe yuletide an a guid new yeir.

    Ulster Scots for,
    Wishing you, a Merry Christmas and a Happy new Year.

    http://www.ireland.com/en-gb/articles/8-things-about-christmas-in-ireland/
    8 things about Christmas in Ireland
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  • Number24Number24 NorwayPosts: 22,340MI6 Agent
    So January 6th is Little Christmas in NI? Here we call the 23d of December "Little Christmas Eve".
    That evening it's «Same procedure as every year, James!». We watch "Dinner for One/Grevinnen og hovmesteren".
  • ThunderpussyThunderpussy Behind you !Posts: 63,792MI6 Agent
    I think Jan 6th is old Christmas day ( The calendar changed)
    So to cover themselves, some go to church etc.
    I only step in to a church for Weddings and Funerals, so I'm no
    expert on the subject. ;)
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