nextgen_holiday (nextgen_holiday) wrote in marvel_nextgen,
@ 2010-12-22 20:27:00

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asleif, eiltin, halbjorn, holiday, inactive - andy walters, inactive - dawn roberts, marlow, sydney ashcroft, team - defenders, zoey ashcroft

We'll Celebrate the Yuletide and Dream a Dream By the Fireside (Defenders)
Christmas. Yule. Saturnalia. Dies Natalis Solis Invicti. Many cultures have celebrated and still celebrate a winter festival. There have been many names for it over the millennia. No matter the name it is a time to come together and celebrate with feasts and gifts with friends and loved ones.

Each culture has a legendary figure who would deliver gifts to children during this time. In Russia and some Slavic cultures he is known as Ded Moroz, Grandfather Frost, and comes not on Christmas but on New Year’s along with his granddaughter Snegurochka, or ‘”Snow Maiden”. In the United Kingdom and other parts of Europe he is known as Father Christmas. In the Netherlands and Belgium he is known as Saint Nicholas or “Sinterklaas” and in France he is known as Père Noël. In the United States we know him as Santa Claus.

No matter the name or who is delivering gifts, it is the season of peace, joy and togetherness. It is the season for thinking about loved ones, friends and those less fortunate. It is a time to witness the goodness and generosity the human race is capable of. It is a time for peace on Earth and goodwill toward man.

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gammagodling
2010-12-23 11:27 pm UTC (link)

Andy did a lot of thinking about Christmas gifts, and had to ignore Titan's repeated suggestions that they just get beer for everyone except Zoey.

Argo and Corey received matching friendship bracelets for themselves. Harmony received a Kindle with several books uploaded. Dad got copies of all the "Mighty Sons of Hercules" shows.

Sydney and Avery received tickets to the new opera coming to town, and then tickets for "Super Buddies on Ice" to take Zoey.

Hal and Aridis actually did receive ale directly from Olympus. It had taken one of Andy's cousins a major effort to get the liquor to him, and Andy was sure he'd owe someone else a favor someday...provided he survived his current predicament.

Grace received Planet Hollywood giftcards with a note to "show our Celtic friend a good time". Eiltin received several CD of Celtic folk music that Andy hoped would remind him of home.

And thought that Marlow would be difficult to shop for, but Titan came through in the end. Marlow received a a sun hat, a new bikini and sunglasses along with a camera and a note from Titan.

Lots of pictures for when I get back, Magic Babe. I'm locked down until Andy and his girlfriend are finished 'gettin' reacquainted'. Love, Titan.

Then Andy departs for New York to spend the holidays with Jenny and maybe see his mom and step-dad.

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