"Little-Christmas"

Tobbe · 11-26-2005, 11:20 AM

I´m celebrating "little-christmas" with my girlfriend and her parents, don´t know whta the excact name is in english, or don´t you celebrate it in the rest of Europe?

Kolzig · 11-26-2005, 12:33 PM

Yeah, I'm celebrating it too, by drinking gin, alone, at home.

RLacey · 11-26-2005, 12:35 PM

I've never head of Little-Christmas before, but I thought that this song might be apt:

Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas : Lyrics

Have yourself a merry little Christmas,
Let your heart be light
From now on,
our troubles will be out of sight

Have yourself a merry little Christmas,
Make the Yule-tide gay,
From now on,
our troubles will be miles away.

Here we are as in olden days,
Happy golden days of yore.
Faithful friends who are dear to us
Gather near to us once more.

Through the years
We all will be together,
If the Fates allow
Hang a shining star upon the highest bough.
And have yourself A merry little Christmas now.

*Melanie68* · 11-26-2005, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by RLacey

I've never head of Little-Christmas before, but I thought that this song might be apt:

Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas : Lyrics

Have yourself a merry little Christmas,
Let your heart be light
From now on,
our troubles will be out of sight

Have yourself a merry little Christmas,
Make the Yule-tide gay,
From now on,
our troubles will be miles away.

Here we are as in olden days,
Happy golden days of yore.
Faithful friends who are dear to us
Gather near to us once more.

Through the years
We all will be together,
If the Fates allow
Hang a shining star upon the highest bough.
And have yourself A merry little Christmas now.

That's my favorite Christmas song!!

It was written for the movie Meet Me in St. Louis and was performed by Judy Garland in the movie and is by far the best rendition of it.

RLacey · 11-26-2005, 12:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Melanie68

That's my favorite Christmas song!!

It was written for the movie Meet Me in St. Louis and was performed by Judy Garland in the movie and is by far the best rendition of it.

I prefer traditional choral music at Christmas. But then, I'm sad

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Aj_ · 11-26-2005, 12:44 PM

My mother is Irish, and she said something about the Irish celebrating "Little Christmas", also called the Epiphany. I don't think it's the same though, but is relevant as it's called "Little Christmas" because it's the celebration of Christmas, but smaller.

RLacey · 11-26-2005, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Aj_

My mother is Irish, and she said something about the Irish celebrating "Little Christmas", also called the Epiphany. I don't think it's the same though, but is relevant as it's called "Little Christmas" because it's the celebration of Christmas, but smaller.

Well, Epiphany is a period [40?] days after Christmas when the wise men supposedly turned up. It's the end of Christmas in the church calendar.

Aj_ · 11-26-2005, 12:49 PM

Epiphany is a feast on the 6th of January. I think it does mark the end of the Christmas period though.

Lucien21 · 11-26-2005, 12:54 PM

Well according to the idiots in white who accosted me on Buchanen street today is national don't buy anything for christmas day.

http://www.buynothingday.co.uk/

Incase you thought I was joking.

It's also the one year anniversary of Half Life 2 being released.

Can't find anything about a Finnish holiday.

*Melanie68* · 11-26-2005, 01:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RLacey

I prefer traditional choral music at Christmas. But then, I'm sad

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You're not sad but here's an mp3 clip of the song.

RLacey · 11-26-2005, 01:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aj_

Epiphany is a feast on the 6th of January. I think it does mark the end of the Christmas period though.

I should clarify. Epiphany may well begin on 6th Jan (sounds about right), and the priests I know would be highly embarassed that I couldn't remember that. I originall thought it started 40 days after Christmas, but, thinking about it, that's way too long.

Either way, Epiphany is very much a period rather than a day - at least in the Church calendar. Don't ask me how long a period it is, though, or I'll give you an incorrect fact again

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RLacey · 11-26-2005, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Melanie68

You're not sad but here's an mp3 clip of the song.

But it has Judy Garland in it! Something about her singing annoys me, though I can't quite decide exactly what.

Aj_ · 11-26-2005, 01:06 PM

God, I love wikipedia, here's a good article on the Epithany. It lists a number of customs from around the world, it's likely to mean different things to different people.

Kolzig · 11-26-2005, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Lucien21

Well according to the idiots in white who accosted me on Buchanen street today is national don't buy anything for christmas day.

http://www.buynothingday.co.uk/

In Finland, "buy nothing today" was yesterday. Weird, ain't it?

Little-Christmas is a time when people usually have massive parties with lots of people involved. Many companies have Little-Christmas parties that all the company's employees attend to. There's usually lots of free alcohol available at these parties and so on and so on...

MaryScots · 11-26-2005, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Kolzig

Many companies have Little-Christmas parties that all the company's employees attend to. There's usually lots of free alcohol available at these parties and so on and so on...

In that case we have Little-Christmas also in Germany. My company's Christmas party is next Friday. And although we always find a reason to party at work, this one's the highlight of the year because we definitely get loads of free alcohol!

Wormsie · 11-26-2005, 01:52 PM

Yes, it's like a Christmas Party. I hate them. Alcohol is not what Christmas is about in my opinion, quite the contrary. If you forget the Christmas -part, then they are more abidable. Though yesterday I attended a sitsit ("a dinner party with lots of singing, a very traditional form of celebration in Nordic student culture") which were, frankly, quite horrible. I've never been so drunk in my life, and that wasn't even the worst of it.

Kolzig · 11-26-2005, 03:17 PM

I've never been to a real Little-Christmas party. I doubt I ever will.
I kind of agree with Wormsie.

During the Little-Christmas period, I like to just stay at home and watch some movies & play some games.

Sage · 11-26-2005, 07:29 PM

I have never heard of "Little Christmas" before. What an interesting custom.

***fov*** · 11-26-2005, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Melanie68

That's my favorite Christmas song!!

It was written for the movie Meet Me in St. Louis and was performed by Judy Garland in the movie and is by far the best rendition of it.

I've always been partial to Ernie and Bert's rendition in Christmas Eve on Sesame Street.

Seriously. I own the DVD. In fact, I'm on the verge of popping it in right now just to see them sing the song.

*Melanie68* · 11-26-2005, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by fov

I've always been partial to Ernie and Bert's rendition in Christmas Eve on Sesame Street.

Seriously. I own the DVD. In fact, I'm on the verge of popping it in right now just to see them sing the song.

I've never heard Ernie and Bert sing it! I love Ernie and Bert so I'm sure it's fabulous.

11-26-2005, 11:20 AM	#1
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11-26-2005, 12:33 PM	#2
Kolzig The Reggienator Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Vaasa, Finland Posts: 5,519	Yeah, I'm celebrating it too, by drinking gin, alone, at home. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ "The old standby, that never got old in the first place. We come back to them weekly, nightly, for hours at a time--and they always deliver. They are pure, timeless, and often taken for granted." - Nick Breckon - Shacknews My gamesale list updated 26.8.2007 Hey, dear people please buy my games, I need money to conquer Europe! Or do something similar.

11-26-2005, 12:35 PM	#3
RLacey The Thread™ will die. Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 22,542	I've never head of Little-Christmas before, but I thought that this song might be apt: Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas : Lyrics Have yourself a merry little Christmas, Let your heart be light From now on, our troubles will be out of sight Have yourself a merry little Christmas, Make the Yule-tide gay, From now on, our troubles will be miles away. Here we are as in olden days, Happy golden days of yore. Faithful friends who are dear to us Gather near to us once more. Through the years We all will be together, If the Fates allow Hang a shining star upon the highest bough. And have yourself A merry little Christmas now. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ RLacey \| Killer of the Thread™ I do not change to be perfect. Perfect changes to be me.

11-26-2005, 12:44 PM	#6
Aj_ Beyond Belief Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Blighty Posts: 2,186	My mother is Irish, and she said something about the Irish celebrating "Little Christmas", also called the Epiphany. I don't think it's the same though, but is relevant as it's called "Little Christmas" because it's the celebration of Christmas, but smaller. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Richard Dawkins :: AAI 07 :: NOVA ID on Trial :: Skeptic's Guide :: Beyond Belief :: Out Campaign :: NeuroLogica :: Skepticality

11-26-2005, 12:49 PM	#8
Aj_ Beyond Belief Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Blighty Posts: 2,186	Epiphany is a feast on the 6th of January. I think it does mark the end of the Christmas period though. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Richard Dawkins :: AAI 07 :: NOVA ID on Trial :: Skeptic's Guide :: Beyond Belief :: Out Campaign :: NeuroLogica :: Skepticality

11-26-2005, 12:54 PM	#9
Lucien21 Psychonaut Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 5,114	Well according to the idiots in white who accosted me on Buchanen street today is national don't buy anything for christmas day. http://www.buynothingday.co.uk/ Incase you thought I was joking. It's also the one year anniversary of Half Life 2 being released. Can't find anything about a Finnish holiday. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ I'm not insane, my mother had me tested!

11-26-2005, 01:06 PM	#13
Aj_ Beyond Belief Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Blighty Posts: 2,186	God, I love wikipedia, here's a good article on the Epithany. It lists a number of customs from around the world, it's likely to mean different things to different people. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Richard Dawkins :: AAI 07 :: NOVA ID on Trial :: Skeptic's Guide :: Beyond Belief :: Out Campaign :: NeuroLogica :: Skepticality

11-26-2005, 01:52 PM	#16
Wormsie Doctor Watson Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: The Catacombs Posts: 4,736	Yes, it's like a Christmas Party. I hate them. Alcohol is not what Christmas is about in my opinion, quite the contrary. If you forget the Christmas -part, then they are more abidable. Though yesterday I attended a sitsit ("a dinner party with lots of singing, a very traditional form of celebration in Nordic student culture") which were, frankly, quite horrible. I've never been so drunk in my life, and that wasn't even the worst of it. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Don't worry, I'm a doctor.

11-26-2005, 03:17 PM	#17
Kolzig The Reggienator Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Vaasa, Finland Posts: 5,519	I've never been to a real Little-Christmas party. I doubt I ever will. I kind of agree with Wormsie. During the Little-Christmas period, I like to just stay at home and watch some movies & play some games. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ "The old standby, that never got old in the first place. We come back to them weekly, nightly, for hours at a time--and they always deliver. They are pure, timeless, and often taken for granted." - Nick Breckon - Shacknews My gamesale list updated 26.8.2007 Hey, dear people please buy my games, I need money to conquer Europe! Or do something similar.

11-26-2005, 07:29 PM	#18
Sage Bad Influence Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Birmingham, Alabama USA Posts: 5,547	I have never heard of "Little Christmas" before. What an interesting custom. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Ignorance is bliss, denial is divine, and willful ignorance is a religious experience. Share the love. <3

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