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Christmas 2005 |
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Our ship is circling the third planet from
the Sun once again. For the most part this
planet, called Earth by its inhabitants, is
green. This
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time of their year, however, its Northern
half is either mostly covered or dusted with frozen
microscopic flecks of water while the Southern half is
hot.
Some people
on Earth have two really strange rituals.
This time of their year, most of their houses are lit up
like the stars. They cut down and decorate green trees.
They worship this fat man in a red suit who rides around
in a flying sleigh pulled by flying reindeers bringing
toys and gifts. (Note to self: Gotta buy myself that
sleigh!) Although they call this man Santa Claus, they
call this holiday Christmas. They now have a problem with
that name. It appears some people are offended by it. I
will keep you posted.
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At
the peak of the celebration they have this great
looking meal. They appear to be very happy and kind
to each other, they sing a lot and then they open
their presents. I can only conclude that this Santa
Claus must be such a swell guy!
A few months later, as we have observed in the past,
they will have yet another ritual. I wonder what it
is really for. I doubt is anyone on Earth is clear
on that one either. In that one their young ones
will hunt multi-colored eggs and cuddle bunnies.
They call that Easter. It appears to me, however,
they are celebrating fertility.
It also appears to me as an observer from another
planet, that these people have a lot more reasons to
celebrate and be thankful for than eggs, bunnies or
a fat man in a red suit. How strange indeed.
But then again, who could blame the Earthlings for
idolizing Santa Claus? After all, he brings presents
and does ask anything in return. Who could blame
them for thinking the eggs and bunnies as the
reasons for Easter? After all, these things do not
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