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    10 Apr '14 07:341 edit
    Speaking of Christmas, here is a local tradition which never seems to change - the giant straw yule goat in Gävle:

    http://www.slate.com/blogs/atlas_obscura/2013/12/16/burning_the_g_vle_goat_sweden_s_unauthorized_holiday_tradition_of_animal.html


    It was totally destroyed again three days before Christmas last year.
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    10 Apr '14 09:20
    Originally posted by lolof
    Speaking of Christmas, here is a local tradition which never seems to change - the giant straw yule goat in Gävle:

    http://www.slate.com/blogs/atlas_obscura/2013/12/16/burning_the_g_vle_goat_sweden_s_unauthorized_holiday_tradition_of_animal.html


    It was totally destroyed again three days before Christmas last year.
    I hate chrismas
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    02 Jun '14 13:37
    Originally posted by redbarons
    I hate chrismas
    and as it seems not only that...
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    01 Aug '14 05:34
    Originally posted by wolfgang59
    our tree goes back up in June for mid-winter.
    and we missed the opportunity to aks it it did.


    btw only 177 days go and hurry
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    02 Aug '14 02:19
    Nothing in the shops yet, they generally focus on Fathers Day (early September) and after that all hell breaks loose ...
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    02 Aug '14 03:04
    Originally posted by Kewpie
    Nothing in the shops yet, they generally focus on Fathers Day (early September) and after that all hell breaks loose ...
    We have just had Idul Fitri here but the emphasis is on travel [to where your parents live or where you grew up] rather than consumerism. The gift giving then happens when you bring souvenirs back to the people where you live and work, although this is not just an Idul Fitri thing; handing out souvenirs ~ especially foodstuff that is a local speciality ~ is customary after all trips taken.
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  8. Standard memberredbadger
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    02 Aug '14 15:26
    Originally posted by redbarons
    I hate chrismas
    cmon redbarons lighten up christmas is wonderfull its all about god and stuff.
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    02 Aug '14 17:58
    Originally posted by redbadger
    cmon redbarons lighten up christmas is wonderfull its all about god and stuff.
    You do know what they say about people who talk to themselves right?
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    02 Aug '14 19:00
    Originally posted by Great Big Stees
    You do know what they say about people who talk to themselves right?
    yeah but his account is suspended he cant answer back and how do we really know it was me
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    02 Aug '14 21:28
    Originally posted by redbadger
    yeah but his account is suspended he cant answer back and how do we really know it was me
    My alter ego told me.
  12. Standard memberredbadger
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    03 Aug '14 08:07
    Originally posted by Great Big Stees
    My alter ego told me.
    I talked with my spirit guide he suggested Johnny Walker Red Lable
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    03 Aug '14 15:17
    Originally posted by redbadger
    I talked with my spirit guide he suggested Johnny Walker Red Lable
    Your spirit guide is a pleb. If you're going to "enjoy" Johnny Walker it really has to be Blue or maybe in a pinch Gold but Red?...Pleeeease.😠
  14. Standard memberredbadger
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    04 Aug '14 07:36
    Originally posted by Great Big Stees
    Your spirit guide is a pleb. If you're going to "enjoy" Johnny Walker it really has to be Blue or maybe in a pinch Gold but Red?...Pleeeease.😠
    if its good enough for Jesse Stone (product placement) its good enough for me.
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    04 Aug '14 14:44
    Originally posted by redbadger
    if its good enough for Jesse Stone (product placement) its good enough for me.
    Can't be much of a detective then.
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