#Festiveseason

[outtagum]

It came without ribbons. It came without tags. It came without packages, boxes, or bags. And he puzzled and puzzled til his puzzler was sore. Then the Grinch thought of something he hadn’t before.  Maybe Christmas…he thought…doesn’t come from a store. Maybe Christmas…perhaps…means a little bit more.

FESTIVE SEASON 🎄 HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS dir. Ron Howard (2000)

[oursuperadventure]

Yup, our Christmas tree is already up! We have to do it for Toby!!! 🎄

(Also, it gets super dark really early now so all of the lights are really nice for combatting the seasonal gloom!)

Hey! We have new mugs, prints and a BF sale over in the usual place! (shop.oursuperadventure.com !)

Also, we're at MCM Birmingham this weekend! Come say hi!

[blu0nion]

Merry Chrimas! 🎄

[toyastales]

Smoky Apple Cider Paloma

[latte-lesbian]

to everyone struggling with their mental health during the holiday season: you are gonna be okay, take the rest you need, its okay if you arent in a festive mood, let me give you a hug (but only if you want)

[ashleymilesphil]

Help Us Make This Holiday Season Special!🙏❤️🏳️‍🌈

Dear Friends and Supporters,

The holiday season is upon us, and for many, it’s a time of joy, family, and celebration. But for us, the LGBTQ refugees in East Africa, it’s also a time of challenges. As traders in the camp prepare to close their tents early to spend the holidays with their families, the prices of goods are already rising. This makes it even harder for us to secure food and essentials.

This holiday , we’re launching a two-week fundraising campaign with a goal of $1,222 to help us celebrate this festive season. Our plan is simple but meaningful: to share a special meal together one that will bring us a moment of joy, unity, and hope. For many of us, this could be our last celebration in Africa, as we dream of resettlement and a brighter future free from the horrors of homophobia and transphobia.

Here’s how you can help:

• $10: Feeds one person with a hearty, special meal.

• $25: Feeds three people, giving them a taste of joy this holiday season.

Imagine the impact of sparing just $5 it’s the cost of a coffee or a snack, but for us, it’s a chance to feel valued, to laugh, and to forget, even briefly, the struggles of our daily lives.

We’re currently only 21 individuals for this budget,but together, we’re a community. Your contribution will help us stock up on food before prices skyrocket, ensuring that we have everything we need for a beautiful celebration.

Every dollar you give brings light to our lives. You’re not just feeding us you’re giving us hope, love, and a sense of belonging.

Thank you for standing with us and for being part of our journey. Let’s make this holiday season a memorable one..

With gratitude and love,

The LGBTQ Refugees

Donate today and help us make this dream a reality!

[totallyscam]

Jolly Niko and Niko with presents!!

Jolly Niko is going to be one year old soon :3

[tired-roo]

.:Festive Wakkos:.

My boi <'3

[missedmilemarkers]

[outtagum]

It's for you, darling. Merry Christmas Oh Jim, dear! It was the one I was admiring.

FESTIVE SEASON 🎁 LADY AND THE TRAMP dir. Clyde Geronimi, Wilfred Jackson and Hamilton Luske (1955)

[aust-een]

Well, the tinsel is out, the tree is decorated, the lights are up and above all I finally got to change my lockscreen to Austin being a total cutie carrying a tree; the season has begun 🎄

[vaidehi-raghunatha]

Diwali is diwali-ing ig ? Sorry I just wanted to randomly post this here imma go back and wash the dishes 😭

[muffin-the-cat]

She doesn't like the jumper either.

30/11/2024

[writingwithfolklore]

Creating Fictional Holidays

     Happy Holidays everyone!

     Like mythology or folklore, holidays can add an extra bit of realism and magic to your fictional worlds, and provide for an interesting setting to portray characters, culture, or even family dynamic.

      While you can use real world holidays and adapt them to your worlds, you may also want to create your own! Here’s a few things to consider:

1. What does your holiday celebrate?

Typically, holidays come from historical events or events believed to have happened by religious groups. Christmas is the celebration of the birth of Christ. Diwali celebrates the victory of light over darkness, or good’s triumph over evil. Passover celebrates Israelites’ escape from slavery. This would be a great chance to delve into the history of your world, and how it forms and influences communities.

Otherwise (and as well as), holidays can be expressions of important cultural values such as community, hard work, or family. The Day of the Dead (or Dia de los Muertos) is the celebration of honoring passed family members, Labour day is held to honour the struggle for unionization by working people. What does your holiday say about the society or community that created it?

2. How has your holiday adapted?

As much as holiday is entrenched in longstanding tradition, there is no escaping modernization and adaption to contemporary norms. As much as Christmas is a religious holiday at its roots, for many, it’s a celebration of family and gift giving. Rather than being a saint, Santa has become the jolly toy-maker separated from religion entirely.

If your holiday began to celebrate say Harvest season, but in modern times ‘harvest season’ is no longer regularly recognized, how does this society continue to celebrate this holiday? Where does tradition and modern standards intersect?

3. How do people perceive the holiday?

Even joyous, wholesome holidays are going to have haters. Just think of Valentines Day coming around every year—there are people who love it, people who hate it, and people who see it as a superficial excuse to fund capitalism and consumer culture. What do the people of your world believe about the holiday, or what groups/communities are invited or left out?

4. What rituals go into celebrating your holiday?

During Christmas, many families bring in a tree, wrap gifts to put under it, and bake cookies for a secret intruder in the night. A ritual is just a way people honour something—it doesn’t necessarily have to be cultish or ‘evil’. What longstanding rituals go into the celebration of your holiday?

Maybe gifts are exchanged, candles are lit, cards are given out, money is donated, certain foods are given up or certain times limit eating (such as fasting), families gather, parties are held, etc. etc. There are thousands of ways people celebrate what’s important to them. Consider how each family or character in your story might take a slightly different spin on the same rituals.

I hope no matter what or how you celebrate this year, you get time to spend with your loved ones <3

[nationalpc]

🌸 Maha Ashtami Greetings! 🌼 Celebrate the strength and blessings of Maa Durga on this divine day. Wishing you peace, happiness, and success! 🙏

[ashleymilesphil]

A Christmas Message from the LGBTQ Refugees of East Africa(🏳️‍⚧️❤️🏳️‍🌈😍🙏)

As we celebrate this Christmas season, we, the LGBTQ refugees of East Africa, come together to express our deepest gratitude to our friends, family, supporters, and well-wishers around the world.

Your kindness, love, and unwavering support throughout the year have been a beacon of hope in our lives. Despite the hardships we face as marginalized individuals violence, persecution, and limited access to basic needs you have stood with us, amplifying our voices and helping us survive another year.

This season is a reminder of love, compassion, and the power of community. We ask you to carry this spirit with you as we step into 2025. Our journey is far from over. We still face discrimination and silencing, and we continue to fight for our existence and dignity.

Let us keep working together to ensure that no LGBTQ person feels forgotten or unheard. Your advocacy, donations, and prayers are vital to us, and they remind us that change is possible when people unite with open hearts.

From all of us here, we wish you a Merry Christmas filled with joy, warmth, and the love that you so generously share.

With gratitude and hope,

The LGBTQ Refugees of East Africa