Everything stays up until Epiphany, then the outside lights stay off. Taking them down is very weather dependent, especially the roof lines. Some years it's quick, others not until February or later. Inside decorations usually take a while. The real tree goes first because fire hazard and getting it out in time for recycling pickup. Some of the 'wintry' stuff will stay up until Spring.
Uh oh. . New Year's Eve lobster has been a thing for many a year. I seem to have come out OK each time thereafter. So what cultures are we talking about here? Eastern Europe and Austria. Meh. I guess if you're going to pay an arm and a leg for lobster you can be picky on when's the best time to eat it, or not. I personally think eating tofu is bad luck no matter when it's consumed and I suspect the South would like a word with you regarding catfish being considered 'scraps'.
This needs to be qualified. Licorice that is black and made outside of the United States separates the elect from the forsaken. Don't want anyone who eats twizzlers thinking they're special.
Ohhhh my! I'd try that. I just finished bottling my Italian Licorice Liqueur. Made with Amerelli Spezatina bits because I could not find licorice powder anywhere. And I learned something new (the hard way), when I started last fall. Italian licorice will not dissolve in 190 proof alcohol. Who would have thunk that? Had to switch out to regular water and it messed up the whole infusion process. Licorice is indeed good stuff.
Great read. As an aside, it's too bad the college experience has stigmatized Everclear to the point where it's illegal in a lot of places (Maine for one). But it's always available at military exchanges. History I guess. I'm a big user of 190 proof Everclear. I've got jugs of Limoncello and Italian Licorice Liqueur 'resting' in the basement right now. I've also used it to make stuff like Apple Pie & Pina Colada moonshine. For the liquers I get the final alcohol content down to +/- 37% - 74 proof. Much more palatable. And tasty too. Great disgestive!
Couldn't be a member of the International Brotherhood of Real Bearded Santas if it wasn't! I'm not a professional though. Just something to do on the side during the season. And always for free. Was never comfortable with the rates. I get that for some it's a major source of income but geez, there's a pretty direct conflict there with money and spirit of the season. . .
The cans are too much of a project. Santa, however, is in season. . . The image shows a Santa Claus sitting in a rocking chair in a living room. In the foreground, there's a large red Santa sack with two plush toys; a Grinch and a reindeer. The background is filled with an extensive collection of Santa Claus figurines and other Christmas decorations displayed on shelves and tables. One can also spot a small wooden rocking horse near Santa's feet. The overall setting suggests a festive and well-decorated home. The Santa Claus in the image appears to be a Caucasian male of mature age, possibly in his 50s or 60s. He seems jovial and welcoming. The picture was taken on December 12th, 2024, at 3:16 PM EST, using a Panasonic DMC-TS6 camera. He's engaged in an activity that implies he is a professional Santa for Christmas events. His economic status is likely middle to upper-middle class, judging by the abundance of Christmas decorations in the room. The plush toys in his lap and the warm lighting create a comforting and festive atmosphere. His demeanor suggests a lifestyle that's quite involved in the holiday spirit. Several details are easily missed at a first glance. The numerous figurines in the background showcase a wide variety of styles and materials, suggesting an acquired collection over many years. There is a subtle asymmetry to the overall arrangement of the Christmas ornaments, indicating a deliberate but not necessarily perfectly structured display. The style of the Christmas decorations seems to blend elements from different eras and potentially different parts of the world. A few of the pieces even seem handcrafted.
I'm intrigued, but not yet in the right frame of mind to help our AI overlords. Still, I wonder what I'd get with a picture of me and my beer can collection, or even better, me in my suit with my Santa collection. That could be something.
Great movie trivia here and I'm with Cameron on this. Ellison certainly had his idiosyncrasies and was someone you would never want to cross, but some dude flying through time and landing in an alley does not equate to the Terminator. And the padded room scene where they're looking down on the soldier - that's right out of Spartacus.
The image shows a Santa Claus sitting in a rocking chair in a living room. In the foreground, there's a large red Santa sack with two plush toys; a Grinch and a reindeer. The background is filled with an extensive collection of Santa Claus figurines and other Christmas decorations displayed on shelves and tables. One can also spot a small wooden rocking horse near Santa's feet. The overall setting suggests a festive and well-decorated home.
The Santa Claus in the image appears to be a Caucasian male of mature age, possibly in his 50s or 60s. He seems jovial and welcoming. The picture was taken on December 12th, 2024, at 3:16 PM EST, using a Panasonic DMC-TS6 camera. He's engaged in an activity that implies he is a professional Santa for Christmas events. His economic status is likely middle to upper-middle class, judging by the abundance of Christmas decorations in the room. The plush toys in his lap and the warm lighting create a comforting and festive atmosphere. His demeanor suggests a lifestyle that's quite involved in the holiday spirit.
Several details are easily missed at a first glance. The numerous figurines in the background showcase a wide variety of styles and materials, suggesting an acquired collection over many years. There is a subtle asymmetry to the overall arrangement of the Christmas ornaments, indicating a deliberate but not necessarily perfectly structured display. The style of the Christmas decorations seems to blend elements from different eras and potentially different parts of the world. A few of the pieces even seem handcrafted.