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Title: Christmas 2022!
Post by: TheBeesSneeze on 2022-11-28 15:37:37
MERRY CHRISTMAS!

(https://i.imgur.com/4geMvu0.jpg)


I'm doing this it seems! We're having a new topic as part of this PSF tradition to have a new Christmas topic each year.  It's been a tumultuous handful of years around the world, but from it we can still see a lot of good!  Not to mention all the good personalities and things that come from this community!  Hopefully you are now getting your Christmas shopping and decorations up, and if you're lucky, you are done!  Let's celebrate the holiday season, PSF!  Here's to a wonderful season! Merry Christmas to you all, and thanks for being such an amazing community!  I hope you all are blessed!

Cheers and Merry Christmas!

Title: Re: Christmas 2022!
Post by: Sniffles on 2022-11-28 17:45:18
Christmas music, ENGAGED! I''m ready to experience the PSF Christmas tradition! :D
Title: Re: Christmas 2022!
Post by: Darrin on 2022-11-28 17:51:09
Time to get Christmassy! 
Title: Re: Christmas 2022!
Post by: Anyponedrawn on 2022-11-28 18:02:18
I just noticed there is a very very fine yellow outline around the words "MERRY CHRISTMAS" in the title there.  That is sooooooo obscurely tiny, but I am glad I noticed it, lol!  I can't believe we're already back into the Christmas season.  In just a few days it will be December.
Title: Re: Christmas 2022!
Post by: Wolfwood on 2022-11-28 20:37:11
Anyone, what is a good underrated Christmas movie? 
Title: Re: Christmas 2022!
Post by: Silverwing on 2022-11-28 20:53:56
Way to go TBS!  Merry Christmas to ya!!
Title: Re: Christmas 2022!
Post by: timmelon on 2022-11-28 22:17:10
Quote from: Darrin on 2022-11-28 17:51:09
Time to get Christmassy!
I see you have already prepared ;D.
No more >8>^< in the smiles panel, but the xmas^^ was put instead.
Title: Re: Christmas 2022!
Post by: Graymist on 2022-11-29 00:36:25
I like how (I assume Darrin put the tree up) it is right in the middle of the smileys ruining their perfect height all the way across the smiley bar.  At least Smiles put the new emoji's on the far right of the bar to not ruin the balance.  ;D lol
Title: Re: Christmas 2022!
Post by: Blurr on 2022-11-29 05:24:45
Title: Re: Christmas 2022!
Post by: Rainberry on 2022-11-29 11:28:03
Darrin would do this.... ;) 

Quote from: Graymist on 2022-11-29 00:36:25
I like how (I assume Darrin put the tree up) it is right in the middle of the smileys ruining their perfect height all the way across the smiley bar.  At least Smiles put the new emoji's on the far right of the bar to not ruin the balance.  ;D lol
Title: Re: Christmas 2022!
Post by: flemishcap on 2022-11-29 22:51:36
That Christmas tree is so sad!  It has no decorations!
Title: Re: Christmas 2022!
Post by: Kiwi on 2022-11-29 23:13:44
Quote from: flemishcap on 2022-11-29 22:51:36
That Christmas tree is so sad!  It has no decorations!

You are right!  That tree needs to have some decor!  Some elegance!  Some excitement!
Title: Re: Christmas 2022!
Post by: Sniffles on 2022-11-30 21:23:29
Christmas shopping DONE!!!
Title: Re: Christmas 2022!
Post by: Grapefoot on 2022-12-01 00:06:33
^ I up you one because I have wrapped mine as well.  All decorations up too!
Title: Re: Christmas 2022!
Post by: TheBeesSneeze on 2022-12-01 00:46:06
I've had my decorations up since before Thanksgiving! ;D
Title: Re: Christmas 2022!
Post by: Soda on 2022-12-01 13:44:51
I have mine up but I still have some shopping to do.
Title: Re: Christmas 2022!
Post by: Bumble on 2022-12-01 16:09:23
Do you guys go all out crazy with Christmas lights and decorations, or are you tasteful?  What do you do?
Title: Re: Christmas 2022!
Post by: Blurr on 2022-12-01 17:57:01
Tree is up. Some gifts are under the tree, some are on the way and others still need to be purchased. Let the holly jolly come forth.
Title: Re: Christmas 2022!
Post by: Grapefoot on 2022-12-01 21:57:53
I'm still waiting for a few in the mail, but I think I got everything already in-person.

Decorations inside and out are up.  I'm not overly crazy, but I have a Christmas tree up of course, some stuff over the fireplace.  Lights in the windows facing the street and Christmas lights around the roofline of the house.
Title: Re: Christmas 2022!
Post by: MasterXtreme on 2022-12-03 00:43:35
Christmas tree is decorated, some interior has lights and Christmas stuff up.  Outside the front of the house has lights and a few wreaths.
Title: Re: Christmas 2022!
Post by: Silverwing on 2022-12-04 16:19:00
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas. xmas^^


 [derpyderp]
Title: Re: Christmas 2022!
Post by: Sniffles on 2022-12-05 00:00:35
I really started listening to Christmas music today! :D
Title: Re: Christmas 2022!
Post by: MasterXtreme on 2022-12-06 00:12:36
White Christmas. Yes or no?
Title: Re: Christmas 2022!
Post by: Nemesis Prime on 2022-12-06 08:21:50
Ever since i got better from being sick, i've been having a HUGE christmas fever(not literal! No more fever for me) I've been decorating, listening to christmas radio, making christmas tarts and eaten bunch of christmas goodies. Normally i dislike christmas quite a lot, i dont even like snow that much, but now everything feels so strange and i just want MORE christmas spirit XD Help? XD

Honestly, i prefer white christmas, but after the holidays the snow can go melt away please XD
Title: Re: Christmas 2022!
Post by: TheBeesSneeze on 2022-12-06 10:22:35
Quote from: MasterXtreme on 2022-12-06 00:12:36
White Christmas. Yes or no?

I would like it, yes.  Does it ever happen?  Only twice in my life.  xmas^^


Quote from: Nemesis Prime on 2022-12-06 08:21:50
I've been decorating, listening to christmas radio, making christmas tarts and eaten bunch of christmas goodies. Normally i dislike christmas quite a lot, i dont even like snow that much, but now everything feels so strange and i just want MORE christmas spirit XD Help? XD


^ That is awesome! :D  In the Xmas spirit.  You've definitely got Christmas fever! lol
Title: Re: Christmas 2022!
Post by: RainySunshine on 2022-12-06 15:33:29
Glad to hear the Christmas spirit has taken control, NP!  Enjoy. :D

White Christmas' are cool with some snow, not too much.  Enough that you can still drive to work or the store easily. ;)  Just cover the yard and trees.
Title: Re: Christmas 2022!
Post by: Blurr on 2022-12-06 17:28:20
Quote from: MasterXtreme on 2022-12-06 00:12:36
White Christmas. Yes or no?

Never had one but would like to experience one.
Title: Re: Christmas 2022!
Post by: RainySunshine on 2022-12-06 20:13:29
Unless you live in Alaska or the Northeast, they aren't too common.
Title: Re: Christmas 2022!
Post by: MasterXtreme on 2022-12-12 16:41:50
We are entering that time of the year where forum activity will go one of two ways.  Either people will stay home and the forums will be active like we say during the pandemic years... or people will be out, gone, and away with family leaving the interwebs to be quiet.

I'm thinking we will see more of the latter this time around.  What do you all think?
Title: Re: Christmas 2022!
Post by: Anyponedrawn on 2022-12-12 16:59:38
I think you are right, MasterX.  People if they haven't already, will start wandering from their homes to view family for Christmas.  It started happening to a good degree last year, and maybe happen more this year. :)
Title: Re: Christmas 2022!
Post by: Blurr on 2022-12-12 20:38:31
Yup. I leave to go see my family in a couple of weeks.
Title: Re: Christmas 2022!
Post by: Soda on 2022-12-12 23:56:45
It will probably be slower this year. ;D  I mean, we can see it now.
Title: Re: Christmas 2022!
Post by: Graymist on 2022-12-14 14:52:36
I may be away, but I will probably still stop by. :D
Title: Re: Christmas 2022!
Post by: Anyponedrawn on 2022-12-15 21:35:01
I like to wish my wishings to people. :D  Share some Christmas cheer.

Okay, let's talk Christmas movies!  Go!

One of my favorites has to be National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation.
Title: Re: Christmas 2022!
Post by: Blurr on 2022-12-15 21:54:55
Quote from: Anyponedrawn on 2022-12-15 21:35:01
I like to wish my wishings to people. :D  Share some Christmas cheer.

Okay, let's talk Christmas movies!  Go!

One of my favorites has to be National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation.

Alltime fave of mine that is.

Nut the new one that just came out, Spirited, with Will Ferrel and Ryan Reynolds, is a new close second.
Title: Re: Christmas 2022!
Post by: kiku on 2022-12-16 10:33:07
Hmmm, let's see:

Love Actually  <3
Little Lord Fauntleroy  xmas^^

Here on German TV, there's one movie that's absolutely a "must-see" every Christmas! The English title is "Three Wishes for Cinderella". It's a Czechoslovak/East German production made in 1973, based on a Bohemian version of the Cinderella fairy tale. It's lovely and magical, and what I especially like about it (as a little girl, and now!) is the fact that Cinderella is a strong and courageous girl, and can handle the bow and arrow more skilfully than the prince.  :D
Here's the trailer with English subtitles:

Title: Re: Christmas 2022!
Post by: timmelon on 2022-12-16 12:25:31
Yay! [excited]
I remember I have seen that movie in my childhood too.
Although... not so much times as «Home Alone» :nervoussmile:.
Title: Re: Christmas 2022!
Post by: MasterXtreme on 2022-12-16 13:32:01
My classic pic is, "It's a Wonderful Life."  A classic American film from 1946 made in the post-war.  People were recovering after a horrible WWII and this film uplifted spirits beyond imagine.  Certainly a Christmas and film classic.

Title: Re: Christmas 2022!
Post by: Blurr on 2022-12-16 17:06:10
How about Elf?
Title: Christmas 2022!
Post by: NostradamusTheSeer on 2022-12-16 20:55:28
Quote from: Silverwing on 2022-12-04 16:19:00
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas.

It's beginning to look a lot like syphilis...  xmas^^  ...all around your nose.


We used to sing that little ditty on the playground when I was in sixth grade... though admittedly none of us knew what syphilis even was.  Ah, callow youth.   [excited]
Title: Re: Christmas 2022!
Post by: Anyponedrawn on 2022-12-17 13:02:56
A charmed childhood I am sure, lol. 
Title: Re: Christmas 2022!
Post by: Bumble on 2022-12-18 00:23:56
I always enjoyed 'A Charlie Brown Christmas!'
 xmas^^
Title: Re: Christmas 2022!
Post by: kiku on 2022-12-18 04:37:00
Quote from: timmelon on 2022-12-16 12:25:31
Yay! [excited]
I remember I have seen that movie in my childhood too.

I think we European kids all grew up with it.  :)
Title: Christmas 2022!
Post by: NostradamusTheSeer on 2022-12-18 12:23:42
Quote from: Anyponedrawn on 2022-12-15 21:35:01
Okay, let's talk Christmas movies!  Go!

Well, I've mentioned elsewhere that Christmas movies tend to fall into several categories:  "The Gift of the Magi" plot, the "Christmas Carol" plot, and the "Santa Clause is retiring/incapacitated/missing/dead and they are looking for a successor/stand-in/the lost Clause" plot. There seems to be a new one vying for attention: the "Groundhog Christmas" plot. Someone is caught in a time loop around the holidays, and the only way out of it is to do everything right. I've seen it twice this year already: one with Kelsey Grammer (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt22527810/), and one with

Then there's the "body-swap" plot, an old eighties favorite, such as this one about two women from very different walks of life switch lives (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9154566/), not to be confused with the other one about two women from very different walks of life switching lives (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7038606/) or the one with the same title about an inveterate gambler who switches place with Santa (http://the one with the same title about an inveterate gambler who switches place with Santa). By the way, Candace Cameron-Bure has a lot of Christmas films on her resume--not surprising, I guess, when one's older brother is squeaky-clean God-wad Kirk Cameron. Though he should probably advise his little sis not to publicly post pictures showing her husband pinching her tit.  (https://psfforum.com/index.php?topic=243.msg397488#msg397488)   :-]
Title: Re: Christmas 2022!
Post by: Blurr on 2022-12-18 18:36:26
I saw Violent Night earlier this month. IT was about as crazy as I expected. The plot is Santa Claus is delivering presents but one rich family gets their home taken over by armed thieves while he's there. So now Santa has to take out all these gunmen and save the family so he can get back to his job.

The second new one I saw this year was A Christmas Story Christmas. It's a thirty years later sequel with the same actor who played the kid in the first Christmas Story. His father passed away and now its on Ralphie to make a Christmas just like the ones his old man did.

Third new one this year is Spirited. This movie I'm kind of obsessed with right now, the soundtrack has done that to me. Will Ferrel and Ryan Reynolds in a Christmas Carol parody musical is something I very much needed but didn't know until after I had received it. If any of you have Apple TV+ I strongly suggest you give this movie a watch.
Title: Re: Christmas 2022!
Post by: Soda on 2022-12-18 20:32:39
Quote from: Bumble on 2022-12-18 00:23:56
I always enjoyed 'A Charlie Brown Christmas!'
 xmas^^

I always think of the music from these Christmas specials. :D  <3
Title: Re: Christmas 2022!
Post by: MasterXtreme on 2022-12-19 13:32:57
Quote from: Soda on 2022-12-18 20:32:39
Quote from: Bumble on 2022-12-18 00:23:56
I always enjoyed 'A Charlie Brown Christmas!'
 xmas^^

I always think of the music from these Christmas specials. :D  <3

Chill, jazz, Christmas tunes. :) 
Title: Re: Christmas 2022!
Post by: Rainberry on 2022-12-20 00:07:53
We are FIVE days away from Christmas! :o
Title: Re: Christmas 2022!
Post by: RainySunshine on 2022-12-20 00:36:22
Let the countdown begin!
Title: Re: Christmas 2022!
Post by: Tüsszent on 2022-12-20 22:06:35
Happy Christmas~
Title: Re: Christmas 2022!
Post by: Silverwing on 2022-12-21 14:13:29
Thanks.  Merry Christmas to you too.

Also hope all the Hanukkah celebrators are having a lovely Hanukkah.
Title: Re: Christmas 2022!
Post by: Anyponedrawn on 2022-12-22 17:08:26
Most of the country is very cold right now!
Title: Re: Christmas 2022!
Post by: Blurr on 2022-12-22 20:55:17
Well that's because Winter is officially upon us!
Title: Re: Christmas 2022!
Post by: Soda on 2022-12-23 00:04:20
It's like... first day of winter.  ARCTIC BOMB. Roughly 95% of the US landmass is exeperiencing actual winter storms.
Title: Re: Christmas 2022!
Post by: Soda on 2022-12-23 13:55:06
Tis Christmas Eve's Eve!
Title: Re: Christmas 2022!
Post by: Rainberry on 2022-12-23 19:25:27
Wishing everyone an early Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah incase I for some reason don't have wifi on Christmas Day, lol! 
Title: Re: Christmas 2022!
Post by: Kiwi on 2022-12-23 23:51:53
You as well! ^

I will be among the first in the world to celebrate Christmas first, but it gives plenty of time to wish you all well and enjoy your holiday cheer.
Title: Re: Christmas 2022!
Post by: MasterXtreme on 2022-12-24 00:00:01
It is officially Christmas Eve... except it's Saturday morning at 12:00am. ;D 
Title: Re: Christmas 2022!
Post by: MasterXtreme on 2022-12-24 16:14:45
Lovely Christmas music and lovely message!  Have a blessed day all.

Title: Re: Christmas 2022!
Post by: Sniffles on 2022-12-24 16:46:10
^ The music was lovely as was the message.  Really got me into the Christmas spirit.  I want to be in that room next to the cozy fireplace!  It looks so lovely.
Title: Re: Christmas 2022!
Post by: Rainberry on 2022-12-24 16:56:13
^ Beautiful music and setting!  That was miraculous!
Title: Re: Christmas 2022!
Post by: Smiles2us on 2022-12-24 18:10:59
Hope everyone is having a lovely Christmas Eve and a fabulous Christmas tomorrow!  Can't wait to hear about some of the cool stuff people get.
Title: Re: Christmas 2022!
Post by: Wolfwood on 2022-12-24 18:17:09
Will anyone get a new car with a bow on top?  Or is that literally only in tv advertisements?  ;D 
Title: Re: Christmas 2022!
Post by: Rainberry on 2022-12-25 00:39:47
Officially Christmas!  Merry Christmas everyone!
Title: Re: Christmas 2022!
Post by: Bloogap on 2022-12-25 04:54:49
Merry Christmas and happy holidays to all!  xmas^^
Title: Christmas 2022!
Post by: NostradamusTheSeer on 2022-12-25 07:27:42
Quote from: Wolfwood on 2022-12-24 18:17:09
Will anyone get a new car with a bow on top?  Or is that literally only in tv advertisements?  ;D
Also in cheesy movies, usu. when someone graduates high school/college. Unless you're, like, fabulously rich, you maybe get a potluck dinner at church dinner, and cheesy gifts like a fancy pen with wood inlay and a flashlight on top.

But, hey, it's Christmas, and at this time of year even this bony old Grinch has to crack a smile.

(https://68.media.tumblr.com/4906106d0e09bb091705e594428ccfab/tumblr_n24zlz6Gt71rg0yjio1_500.gif)
Title: Re: Christmas 2022!
Post by: kiku on 2022-12-25 12:59:09
Merry Christmas, happy Hanukkah, and a wonderful holiday season to everyone!  xmas^^ <3

Thank you for sharing the beautiful video, @MasterXtreme .
Title: Re: Christmas 2022!
Post by: MasterXtreme on 2022-12-25 16:29:25
Thanks everyone for the awesome wishes.  It's lovely to come here and see the PSF family so festive! 
Title: Re: Christmas 2022!
Post by: RainySunshine on 2022-12-25 16:52:11
Merry Christmas all!  xmas^^

Getting Christmas dinner prepped for tonight. :)
Title: Re: Christmas 2022!
Post by: Kiwi on 2022-12-25 21:22:40
Merry Christmas my PSF friends
Title: Re: Christmas 2022!
Post by: Anyponedrawn on 2022-12-25 21:37:27
Merry Christmas my friends. :D
Title: Re: Christmas 2022!
Post by: 1234 on 2022-12-25 22:56:36
Hope everyone here had a Merry Christmas!! ;D
Title: Re: Christmas 2022!
Post by: Silverwing on 2022-12-26 21:26:48
And that's a wrap!  The Christmas season is over!  Is the Christmas music still on though?  Or maybe you are already removing Christmas lights and decorations?  How long can you keep that stuff up? :D

I say you can have it up till New Years Day then take it down.
Title: Re: Christmas 2022!
Post by: FoxTail on 2022-12-26 23:47:25
It was a lovely Christmas!  It was a white Chirstmas, but safe indoors and warm, it was lovely.  I hope everyone had a grand time.
Title: Re: Christmas 2022!
Post by: TheBeesSneeze on 2022-12-27 14:45:35
Keeping it up till New Years Day is fine.  But it need to come down fairly quickly after that.  Nothing by mid-January. 
Title: Re: Christmas 2022!
Post by: Anyponedrawn on 2022-12-27 17:49:03
I used to say get it down a few days after Christmas.  I think waiting to New Years is fine. 
Title: Re: Christmas 2022!
Post by: Grapefoot on 2022-12-27 17:53:54
Then there are people who can't take it off because of snow... ;D  So I think they get a pass until the snow melts.  :nervoussmile:
Title: Re: Christmas 2022!
Post by: Bumble on 2022-12-27 23:11:23
Quote from: Grapefoot on 2022-12-27 17:53:54
Then there are people who can't take it off because of snow... ;D  So I think they get a pass until the snow melts.  :nervoussmile:

That is a fair enough reason.  :))
Title: Christmas 2022!
Post by: NostradamusTheSeer on 2022-12-28 10:59:47
Snow's melting fast here. Temps'll be up to high forties, low fifties by evening.  Hope there's still half-price Christmas candy for sale on the store shelves... but as I've noted earlier, I'm not above taking advantage of those deep dumpster discounts (https://psfforum.com/index.php?topic=1094.msg583400#msg583400).

I'm willing to keep Christmas going at least 'til New Years', or even the first week of January.  It'll take that long to finish watching all the Christmas movies saved in my Hulu cache and welcome back all my fav radio hosts still out on December break, anyhow.


Yep, it's not often you hear a nice festive holiday song with a gay slur in it.    ;D
Title: Re: Christmas 2022!
Post by: Rainberry on 2022-12-30 12:24:51
New years... its coming.
Title: Re: Christmas 2022!
Post by: Heavy-Chevy on 2022-12-30 14:14:15
I admit I'm lazy, I usually leave my tree and xmas decorations up for as long as 1 - 1.5 weeks after New Years but never more than that.
Title: Re: Christmas 2022!
Post by: MasterXtreme on 2022-12-30 15:19:57
^ That's reasonable!  lol.

Wow, you do still come here Heavy-Chevy!  Welcome back!  <<<V>>>
Title: Re: Christmas 2022!
Post by: Heavy-Chevy on 2022-12-31 05:59:44
Quote from: MasterXtreme on 2022-12-30 15:19:57
^ That's reasonable!  lol.

Wow, you do still come here Heavy-Chevy!  Welcome back!  <<<V>>>

Ha ha, yup I'm still around.  Life's been very busy but I am still lurking in the background.
Title: Re: Christmas 2022!
Post by: Bumble on 2022-12-31 15:38:12
Do you actually own a heavy Chevy? ;)
Title: Re: Christmas 2022!
Post by: RainySunshine on 2022-12-31 15:42:01
Quote from: Bumble on 2022-12-31 15:38:12
Do you actually own a heavy Chevy? ;)

If he owned the new GM Hummer EV, he would own the heaviest of them all.
Title: Re: Christmas 2022!
Post by: Grapefoot on 2022-12-31 22:17:27
Happy New Years to ya all!
Title: Re: Christmas 2022!
Post by: Kiwi on 2022-12-31 22:24:19
 )#(  )#( Happy New Years!  )#(  )#(
Title: Re: Christmas 2022!
Post by: MasterXtreme on 2022-12-31 22:27:33
:{  Wishing you all a fantastic 2023!  Happy New Year Friends!  8)

 [excited] [excited] [excited] [excited] [excited]
Title: Re: Christmas 2022!
Post by: Heavy-Chevy on 2023-01-02 18:59:20
Quote from: Bumble on 2022-12-31 15:38:12
Do you actually own a heavy Chevy? ;)

Despite my name, I actually drive a Ford lol  [blobjoy]  I know, I'm a hypocrite.
Title: Re: Christmas 2022!
Post by: timmelon on 2023-01-02 19:31:52
Well, driving a Honda Civic would be much bigger hypocrisy in that case.
Title: Re: Christmas 2022!
Post by: Grapefoot on 2023-01-03 16:06:18
Yeah...... lol!  Having Chevy in the name and driving a Ford is kinda.... well... lol.  But yeah, also, all least it isn't a Honda Civic in terms of size.  Honda Civic's are a nice car, but, lol.... I'll just stop talking. ;D
Title: Re: Christmas 2022!
Post by: NostradamusTheSeer on 2023-01-09 19:17:12
Quote from: MasterXtreme on 2022-12-31 22:27:33
:{  Wishing you all a fantastic 2023!  Happy New Year Friends!  8)
Feh. As long as you have a Christmas movie playing on TV, you can still pretend it's the holidays.    ;D

So... any of my fellow PSF'ers make some New Years' resolutions (https://www.deviantart.com/haggismccrablice/journal/January-9-2023-944563262)?  How ya keepin' em so far?
Title: Re: Christmas 2022!
Post by: Rainberry on 2023-01-10 00:11:00
I used too, but I haven't the past few years.  It's pretty much always the same.  Eat smart, treat others well, etc.