the title says it all
http://img494.imageshack.us/img494/5...madness3he.jpg
NOTE: this pic was taken 6 days for wintersday!!
i didn't expand the text box but this went on for a few minutes
X-mass MADNESS
ristridin
Sarrow
THERE IS NO SANTA :L
Really, you guy's expecting a jolly old guy named santa to come? Cmon, Everyone in Tyria are Exodus and not christians :P
Really, you guy's expecting a jolly old guy named santa to come? Cmon, Everyone in Tyria are Exodus and not christians :P
Pinna
They couldn't include Santa because it's a Christian Belief.
Same reason it's called Wintersday and not Christmas.
*sigh* I hate Political Correctness.
Same reason it's called Wintersday and not Christmas.
*sigh* I hate Political Correctness.
disarm76
ROTFL!! There's a guy saying "We want pizza"!!
On the Santa's subject, I think there's a NPC saying that the Mad Queen will come december 31...so..
On the Santa's subject, I think there's a NPC saying that the Mad Queen will come december 31...so..
Lord Scoopula
http://img432.imageshack.us/my.php?image=toldyou4hm.jpg
Email message from ANet support team.
Email message from ANet support team.
Ray
We Want Santa!
Sir Skullcrasher
we want cheese! 
natus
i just want more monies >:l
Dauntless
Quote:
Originally Posted by Pinna
They couldn't include Santa because it's a Christian Belief.
Same reason it's called Wintersday and not Christmas.
*sigh* I hate Political Correctness. Santa is NOT a Christian belief. Santa embodies the materialism the holiday has taken on. Just wanted to clear that up. I also hate all this Political Correctness.
And man the game says Wintersday not Christmas, I wish people would get that through their heads.
Same reason it's called Wintersday and not Christmas.
*sigh* I hate Political Correctness. Santa is NOT a Christian belief. Santa embodies the materialism the holiday has taken on. Just wanted to clear that up. I also hate all this Political Correctness.
And man the game says Wintersday not Christmas, I wish people would get that through their heads.
Monseir
Santa Claus (Saint Nicholas) is not an "embodiment" of materialism, he was the common name for Saint Nicholas of Myra from Byzantine Lycia who gave out gifts to everyone. Saint Nicholas = Santa Claus. Only reason you belive he is an embodiment of materialism is because you wish him to be and you want to look astute. He WAS a Christian belief. He was the patron saint of seamen, merchants, archers, children, students, prostitutes, pharmacists, lawyers, pawnbrokers, prisoners, the city of Amsterdam and of Russia.
^^^ prime example of teh sucky "political correctness"
^^^ prime example of teh sucky "political correctness"
ShadowVoid
Ok i just wanna let you guys no what i think is gonna happen for Wintersday.
First of all not christmas; WINTERSDAY
second of all I do believe that on New Years,also I think is the real Wintersday, a special event will happen like grenth and dwayna battle it out to keep winter or bring summer back in. Im not 100% sure on this, thats just my belief
First of all not christmas; WINTERSDAY
second of all I do believe that on New Years,also I think is the real Wintersday, a special event will happen like grenth and dwayna battle it out to keep winter or bring summer back in. Im not 100% sure on this, thats just my belief
Karma Gia
Most people know Christmas as a Christian holiday (Even though it is not). Christians teach that it is Jesus’ B-day.... Well surprise! Jesus was a Pisces (Born in March). The Christmas celebration we celebrate every year stems from the pagan holiday of Yule. Which was on the winter Solstice (Dec 21st this year).
It was the fourth-century Roman emperor Constantine, who first moved the celebration of Christmas to December 25.
Constantine followed the cult of Sol Invictus, a monotheistic form of sun worship that originated in Syria and was imposed by Roman emperors on their subjects a century earlier. That's why Constantine decreed that Sunday -- "the venerable day of the sun" would be the official day of rest. (Early Christians before then celebrated their holy day on the Jewish Sabbath -- Saturday.)
That's also why the celebration of Jesus' birthday (He was not born on this day) was moved from January 6th (Epiphany today) to December 25, celebrated by the cult of Sol Invictus as Natilis Invictus, the rebirth of the sun.
And are you wondering about the concept of the 12 Days of Christmas? The midwinter festival of the ancient Egyptians celebrated the birth of Horus (the prototype of the earthly king) son of Isis (the divine mother-goddess). It was 12 days long, reflecting their 12-month calendar. This concept took firm root in many other cultures. In 567 AD, Christians adopted it. Church leaders proclaimed the 12 days from December 25 to Epiphany as a sacred, festive season.
Just to clarify...
It was the fourth-century Roman emperor Constantine, who first moved the celebration of Christmas to December 25.
Constantine followed the cult of Sol Invictus, a monotheistic form of sun worship that originated in Syria and was imposed by Roman emperors on their subjects a century earlier. That's why Constantine decreed that Sunday -- "the venerable day of the sun" would be the official day of rest. (Early Christians before then celebrated their holy day on the Jewish Sabbath -- Saturday.)
That's also why the celebration of Jesus' birthday (He was not born on this day) was moved from January 6th (Epiphany today) to December 25, celebrated by the cult of Sol Invictus as Natilis Invictus, the rebirth of the sun.
And are you wondering about the concept of the 12 Days of Christmas? The midwinter festival of the ancient Egyptians celebrated the birth of Horus (the prototype of the earthly king) son of Isis (the divine mother-goddess). It was 12 days long, reflecting their 12-month calendar. This concept took firm root in many other cultures. In 567 AD, Christians adopted it. Church leaders proclaimed the 12 days from December 25 to Epiphany as a sacred, festive season.
Just to clarify...
Andy_M
But it's ok for the Americans to celebrate Halloween (lets face it no-one else does) because they are all a bunch of pagans ??
Dauntless
Quote:
Originally Posted by Monseir
Santa Claus (Saint Nicholas) is not an "embodiment" of materialism, he was the common name for Saint Nicholas of Myra from Byzantine Lycia who gave out gifts to everyone. Saint Nicholas = Santa Claus. Only reason you belive he is an embodiment of materialism is because you wish him to be and you want to look astute. He WAS a Christian belief. He was the patron saint of seamen, merchants, archers, children, students, prostitutes, pharmacists, lawyers, pawnbrokers, prisoners, the city of Amsterdam and of Russia.
^^^ prime example of teh sucky "political correctness" A "Saint" is a catholic belief. I as a non denominationl Christian do NOT believe in saints. Just because some long dead pope who is no closer to God than any other person once decreed that Nicholas should be seen as holier than thou does not make him a Christian belief. Did he exist, yes he did. Is he a part of the Christian doctrine that I follow, most certainly not. And for those that do see him as a saint, I'm sure they dont refer to the materialistic twist society has placed on him. No I was not trying to look astute. I believe that Christmas as it is now is not what it once was, originally the solstice, then the celebration of Jesus's birth and now the celebration of capitalism. No longer are people for the most part(keep that in mind im talking about majority not all) celebrating the birth of humanity's savior, nor are they celebrating the winter harvest/winter season. Now its all about how much loot you can pull in. How often do you hear someone say "Did you enjoy spending time with your loved ones?". People ask what you got for Christmas. That was my point, people are more concerned with what they can get out of Christmas and less interested in it's true meaning no matter what you believe it to be.
I am done here if you disagree with me lets take it to PM please, I no longer wish to hijack ristridin's thread.
^^^ prime example of teh sucky "political correctness" A "Saint" is a catholic belief. I as a non denominationl Christian do NOT believe in saints. Just because some long dead pope who is no closer to God than any other person once decreed that Nicholas should be seen as holier than thou does not make him a Christian belief. Did he exist, yes he did. Is he a part of the Christian doctrine that I follow, most certainly not. And for those that do see him as a saint, I'm sure they dont refer to the materialistic twist society has placed on him. No I was not trying to look astute. I believe that Christmas as it is now is not what it once was, originally the solstice, then the celebration of Jesus's birth and now the celebration of capitalism. No longer are people for the most part(keep that in mind im talking about majority not all) celebrating the birth of humanity's savior, nor are they celebrating the winter harvest/winter season. Now its all about how much loot you can pull in. How often do you hear someone say "Did you enjoy spending time with your loved ones?". People ask what you got for Christmas. That was my point, people are more concerned with what they can get out of Christmas and less interested in it's true meaning no matter what you believe it to be.
I am done here if you disagree with me lets take it to PM please, I no longer wish to hijack ristridin's thread.
Sarrow
Quote:
Originally Posted by Andy_M
But it's ok for the Americans to celebrate Halloween (lets face it no-one else does) because they are all a bunch of pagans ??
Well to Americans it could be called Halloween.
to the other more nicer countries: You can call it the day when the undead breached the Capital of Kryta and took over for the king of the Orr to finally claim his rightful throne. or call it Mad king day
to the other more nicer countries: You can call it the day when the undead breached the Capital of Kryta and took over for the king of the Orr to finally claim his rightful throne. or call it Mad king day
MoldyRiceFrenzy
Quote:
Originally Posted by Pinna
They couldn't include Santa because it's a Christian Belief.
Same reason it's called Wintersday and not Christmas.
*sigh* I hate Political Correctness. Wait what the frick santas not a christian belief!!! Christmas is but santa has nothing to do with santa!!!
Same reason it's called Wintersday and not Christmas.
*sigh* I hate Political Correctness. Wait what the frick santas not a christian belief!!! Christmas is but santa has nothing to do with santa!!!
Karma Gia
Quote:
Originally Posted by MoldyRiceFrenzy
Wait what the frick santas not a christian belief!!! Christmas is but santa has nothing to do with santa!!!
"Christmas is but santa has nothing to do with santa!!!"
What's that supose to mean.....???
What's that supose to mean.....???
ExplosiveBadger
Tyria is NOTHING like our world. That's why Halloween ---> Hollows Eve. Everything should be different.
ristridin
this post i made was supposed to be funny
just a large group of people doing funny and senseless stuff.
i don't care if santa this or santa that...it was for fun!!
just a large group of people doing funny and senseless stuff.
i don't care if santa this or santa that...it was for fun!!
Lord Scoopula
Nobody saw my email message...
LivingDeadGrrl
Quote:
Originally Posted by Andy_M
But it's ok for the Americans to celebrate Halloween (lets face it no-one else does) because they are all a bunch of pagans ??
Americans celebrate Halloween because they like candy. Pagans celebrate Samhain.
I mean c'mon folks.. we're on the Internet, can't ya at least try to look stuff up before spouting off? *lol*
I mean c'mon folks.. we're on the Internet, can't ya at least try to look stuff up before spouting off? *lol*
Apple
Quote:
Originally Posted by Andy_M
But it's ok for the Americans to celebrate Halloween (lets face it no-one else does) because they are all a bunch of pagans ??
Ahem. UK. Cough. Damn close-minded yank twats.
Guardian of the Light
ROFL that was great
"WE WANT SANTA"
"But I want pizza"
"WE WANT SANTA"
"But I want pizza"
VGJustice
I asked the Frog for a new bow for Wintersday.
I found out that the Frog isn't very nice ;_;
I found out that the Frog isn't very nice ;_;
Retribution X
He musta left right before i said, "Go to hell and never come back. GRENTH PWNS SANTA!!!"...
Plix
Quote:
Originally Posted by Karma Gia
Most people know Christmas as a Christian holiday (Even though it is not). Christians teach that it is Jesus’ B-day.... Well surprise! Jesus was a Pisces (Born in March). The Christmas celebration we celebrate every year stems from the pagan holiday of Yule. Which was on the winter Solstice (Dec 21st this year).
It was the fourth-century Roman emperor Constantine, who first moved the celebration of Christmas to December 25.
Constantine followed the cult of Sol Invictus, a monotheistic form of sun worship that originated in Syria and was imposed by Roman emperors on their subjects a century earlier. That's why Constantine decreed that Sunday -- "the venerable day of the sun" would be the official day of rest. (Early Christians before then celebrated their holy day on the Jewish Sabbath -- Saturday.)
That's also why the celebration of Jesus' birthday (He was not born on this day) was moved from January 6th (Epiphany today) to December 25, celebrated by the cult of Sol Invictus as Natilis Invictus, the rebirth of the sun.
And are you wondering about the concept of the 12 Days of Christmas? The midwinter festival of the ancient Egyptians celebrated the birth of Horus (the prototype of the earthly king) son of Isis (the divine mother-goddess). It was 12 days long, reflecting their 12-month calendar. This concept took firm root in many other cultures. In 567 AD, Christians adopted it. Church leaders proclaimed the 12 days from December 25 to Epiphany as a sacred, festive season.
Just to clarify...
Finally someone gets it right.
It was the fourth-century Roman emperor Constantine, who first moved the celebration of Christmas to December 25.
Constantine followed the cult of Sol Invictus, a monotheistic form of sun worship that originated in Syria and was imposed by Roman emperors on their subjects a century earlier. That's why Constantine decreed that Sunday -- "the venerable day of the sun" would be the official day of rest. (Early Christians before then celebrated their holy day on the Jewish Sabbath -- Saturday.)
That's also why the celebration of Jesus' birthday (He was not born on this day) was moved from January 6th (Epiphany today) to December 25, celebrated by the cult of Sol Invictus as Natilis Invictus, the rebirth of the sun.
And are you wondering about the concept of the 12 Days of Christmas? The midwinter festival of the ancient Egyptians celebrated the birth of Horus (the prototype of the earthly king) son of Isis (the divine mother-goddess). It was 12 days long, reflecting their 12-month calendar. This concept took firm root in many other cultures. In 567 AD, Christians adopted it. Church leaders proclaimed the 12 days from December 25 to Epiphany as a sacred, festive season.
Just to clarify...
Finally someone gets it right.
Ultimate_Gaara
I do believe Santa is for Christmas... no one ever said who hands out gifts for Wintersday
agent of ascalon
come to think of it.. im getting tired of all these threads
Reiden Argrock
does anyone know what 2 gifts are customized.. it mentioned them in the email...
raymie_y
Quote:
Originally Posted by VGJustice
I asked the Frog for a new bow for Wintersday.
I found out that the Frog isn't very nice ;_; I love it. A Christmas Story is a classic.
I found out that the Frog isn't very nice ;_; I love it. A Christmas Story is a classic.
Haggard
I don't believe this made it on - me and my friend Jepetto got bored and started trying to start a chant.. soon everyone was doing it - it was entirely spur of the moment - we didnt really stop to tink about the religious connotations XD