Old Saint Nick (old_saint_nick) wrote in marvel_nextgen,
@ 2009-12-23 18:12:00

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antaeus, david roberts, holiday, inactive - chris pym, inactive - dream catcher, inactive - lyta braddock-worthington, inactive - moira hrimharisdottir, inactive - molly hayes, misha loganovich, sylvia mccoy, team - x-men, tsunami

X-Men
Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus. He exists as certainly as love and generosity and devotion exist, and you know that they abound and give to your life its highest beauty and joy.

Christmas Day is a Christian holiday, it's true, but it also has become increasingly secular. It is an opportunity for love, charity, and goodwill.

There is some debate within mystical circles if there is indeed such a creature as the embodiment of Christmas Giving known as Santa Claus. But whether or not there is such a being, the spirit of giving itself is very real, be it incarnated in a fat man in a red suit or not.

Throughout this small blue planet of Earth, people have brought trees into their homes, decorated them with lights and ornaments, and placed them in locations of honor. Stockings have been placed on the chimneys. And gifts have been placed under the tree.

Some are looking forward more to the receiving than the giving. But for many, it is the act of giving which warms them, which fills them with the holiday spirit.

Each person, in their own way, becomes a part of this spirit of giving. Each person, in their own way, becomes Santa Claus.

1407 Graymalkin Lane is well decorated, and snow covers the grounds. A massive tree stands in the mansion's living room, and ribbons or pine line stairwells or the walls. As for the X-Men themselves...

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lytaworthington
2009-12-24 01:32 am UTC (link)

A Santa hat on her head, Lyta sung "Santa Baby" under her breath as she finished putting the final touches on some of the deserts that she was preparing for the mansion. Normally, she'd avoid singing out too loudly, as her singing voice often got poked at by her teammates, but cooking normally got her in a good mood.

"Think of all the fun I've missed," she put the final dashes of cinnamon on top of an apple pie, "Think of the boys that I haven't kissed..." She popped it in the oven before moving on to the next dish, a tray of fugde. "Next year I could be just as good, if you check off my Christmas list."

She'd been cooking all day and she was just about finished. She'd blocked off the kitchen telling her teammates, that she was NOT TO BE DISTURBED at any costs.

Which would probably be why she didn't notice the mistletoe hanging around the kitchen at various locations. They must've put it up when she wasn't in the room.

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	mishaloganovich 2009-12-26 12:24 am UTC (link)
	Mistletoe was the best part of the season! And Misha took shameless advantage of it. He edged up to peer around Lyta at what she was working on, then wrapped her in a hug for a friendly smooch. "What does a guy have to do to get his hands on your goodies?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	lytaworthington 2009-12-26 12:31 am UTC (link)
	"A gentleman would take me out to dinner first," Lyta said with a smirk. She then turned around to face him. "Merry Christmas." And, since it's a holiday he gets a kiss right on the lips. That, and there's mistletoe above their heads. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	mishaloganovich 2009-12-26 12:42 am UTC (link)
	Not being a gentleman if his father wasn't around to frown at him, Misha stole a second kiss. "Merry Christmas, honey. Sure does smell good in here. Need some help getting this all eaten? When are you coming out for the fun?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	princessbruiser 2009-12-24 01:35 am UTC (link)
	In the living room, Molly is placing her gifts under the tree. Not having much money to her name, she wasn't able to get extremely fancy gifts for everyone, but she was able to hone her cooking skills to make little small baskets of chocolate-chip cookies for everyone. Stepping back, Molly took the time to admire the living room, having some hand in the decoration. (Reply to this)(Thread)

	sandcastlegod 2009-12-24 03:54 am UTC (link)
	"Rufus!" Corey Drake, clothing thoroughly covered and entwined in tinsel, comes hurrying through the room. "Oh, hey, Molly." He slips her card out of the bundle he's carrying and gives it to her. "Merry Saturnalia and a Happy Feast of the Unconquered Sun." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	_tsunami_ 2009-12-24 05:13 am UTC (link)
	Cait entered and saw her brother. Of course she knew who was responsible, but she had to laugh anyway. She had distributed her gifts to people earlier in the day. Between her and Lucas, the X-ers will put on a few pounds. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	sandcastlegod 2009-12-24 06:37 am UTC (link)
	"No comment," Corey sighed. (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	dream_catcher 2009-12-24 09:32 am UTC (link)
	He's still not back to 100% from all the ritual took out of him, but definitely enough to kiss his girlfriend back, very, very thoroughly. "Merry Christmas, Moira. I'm guessing you found your present?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	pym_kitten 2009-12-24 07:31 am UTC (link)
	As always, Chris' presents for everyone are handmade, and left under the tree, somewhat messily wrapped. As for the immediate now, she's strolling around with a mistletoe hairclip she made, along with a platter full of gingerbread Star Trek red-shirts, wearing Santa hats. (Reply to this)(Thread)

	dream_catcher 2009-12-24 08:00 am UTC (link)
	"Is that gingerbread I smell?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	pym_kitten 2009-12-24 08:10 am UTC (link)
	She grins. "Yes it is. Delicious gingerbread red-shirts, ready to meet their fate by decapitation, transporter accidents, or Borg." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	dream_catcher 2009-12-24 08:21 am UTC (link)
	It takes him a few moments to recognize the reference. Television was not a big part of his growing up, but it is universal enough that he does eventually get a knowing look, about the time he's reaching for one. "Creative use of holiday colors." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	mishaloganovich 2009-12-24 11:43 am UTC (link)
	This year Misha was able to hand out gifts personally. He made the rounds with an armful of Godiva chocolate truffle boxes and cards with personal messages and other goodies tucked inside. A sprig of mistletoe was pinned to his sweater because he believed you could never have too much of a good thing. (Reply to this)(Thread)

	_tsunami_ 2009-12-24 06:34 pm UTC (link)
	"You're a doll," Cait said as she kissed his cheek. "Happy Saturnalia and Feast of the Unconquered Sun!" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	mishaloganovich 2009-12-24 06:42 pm UTC (link)
	He kissed her cheek in turn and handed her a gift box of truffles and her envelope. "May Grandfather Frost be good to you." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	nextgen_parent 2009-12-27 10:57 am UTC (link)
	Warren touched down on the front lawn just outside the front door to Xavier's. He was here to see his daughter and giver her the gifts he had for her. (Reply to this)(Thread)

	lytaworthington 2009-12-28 02:56 am UTC (link)
	"Dad!" Lyta rushed forward, opening the door to give her father a hug. "I thought you weren't coming until tomorrow!" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	nextgen_parent 2009-12-28 03:54 am UTC (link)
	"Can't I surprise you?" Warren laughed as he hugged his daughter. "I have to keep you on your toes." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	princessbruiser 2009-12-31 03:08 pm UTC (link)
	"Hello!" He's greeted by Molly, who's managed to dig up a Santa hat somewhere. "Merry Christmas!" She sat down next to him on the sofa before extending a hand. "I don't think we've met yet," she said, "I'm Molly Hayes." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

	smallestbear 2010-01-03 05:33 am UTC (link)
	"Um." David blinks at her. "I'm David Roberts," he takes her hand and gives it a shake. "Are you having fun?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)