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[dupable.livejournal.com]

Okay, so the City is pretty much part of a pretty regular version of Earth, and I have seen Christmas decorations all over the place so it's pretty safe to assume that it has normal Earth holidays right? Uhm, wait, unless my Earth is the one with weird holidays.

[ Pausing and scrunching up his face thoughtfully. It's like he JUST NOW thought of that possibility and is suddenly boggling over the idea. ]

Are Christmas, Kwanzaa and Hanukkah still normal holidays here? Because I think those are the normal ones where I am from. Also I have never celebrated the Kwanzaa or Hanukkah, so I don't actually know what's normal for them, but I know it involves candles, but... people still get trees to decorate for Christmas, right?

[Rose, Dave and Jade]

This is all relevant because we need to get a Christmas tree before the 25th!

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[glowsferatu]

Oh, I've heard trees are customary in the place of leavings. I may have to acquire one.

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[dupable.livejournal.com]

The place of leavings?

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[glowsferatu]

Yes, as a part of our Twelfth Perigee's Eve customs. We'd typically hunt for and decorate behemoth leavings. I was typically fonder of the hind scales when they could be found, as they tended to have more color to them and had a sturdiness that was suitable for the task.

Donna informed me that you humans have similar traditions for this "Christmas" of yours, only instead with trees. Luckily, I'm properly equipped for such a task. Would you like me to select one for your hive as well?

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[dupable.livejournal.com]

Wait... you pulled off animal scales for tradition?

[ Trolls... sure are weird! ]

And I guess if you want to! But I was going to go with Jade, Rose and Dave. I would be happy to have you come along with us if you want, Kanaya.

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[glowsferatu]

Don't be silly, John, we didn't remove them personally! Behemoths are terribly dangerous, encountering one is almost a promise of death, we only collected their leavings.

Trees, however, require some disconnection, which is why I offered my assistance. My specibus is especially suited for it.

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[dupable.livejournal.com]

Oh well that's... better I guess!

... Wait! Do you think we are going to go chopping down trees ourselves?!

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[glowsferatu]

Well, what other method would you expect to utilize that it might be relocated to your hive?

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[dupable.livejournal.com]

They sell trees cut already, Kanaya!

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[glowsferatu]

Do they? That's strikes me as odd, why would one purchase a previously trimmed tree when other options are available, and perhaps even more easily accomplished?

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[dupable.livejournal.com]

Because I think it is easier for most people to just buy one than chop one down with an axe or chainsaw!

[glowsferatu]

In our case, however, I would suspect the case to be quite the opposite!

[dupable.livejournal.com]

Yeah but... it's tradition to buy one!

[glowsferatu]

That strikes me as a rather silly tradition. If one happened to reside in an area where a tree couldn't be easily purchased, would they simply be barred from participating?

[dupable.livejournal.com]

No, I mean... you can still cut one down if you want to! But it was tradition for me to go out and pick one out from someone selling them...

[glowsferatu]

These traditions then are only optional, then, but remain preferable over more practical methods when they should present themselves?

[dupable.livejournal.com]

I guess so, yeah!

[glowsferatu]

That seems a little silly, if you aren't offended by my saying so.

[dupable.livejournal.com]

Not really. I mean, I'm not really offended! I can't really explain it that well, it's just something that people do.

[glowsferatu]

And so, you aren't too terribly inclined to alter it?

[dupable.livejournal.com]

Uh-uh... Sorry!

[glowsferatu]

Ah, well alright, then. But I certainly think it will be less enjoyable this way.

[dupable.livejournal.com]

It's okay! The best part is decorating the tree anyways.

[glowsferatu]

What sort of materials do you use?

[dupable.livejournal.com]

Well, there are ornaments you can buy, but you can also make your own out of all sorts of things!! Whatever you want, as long as their small and llight enough to hang on the tree. And Christmas lights!

[glowsferatu]

Oh, lights? I require more details on this aspect.