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


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Entry tags: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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[info]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."

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[info]cant_stop_this
2009-12-24 04:39 pm UTC (link)
Joe came in, looking back over his shoulder and breathing a sigh of relief.

"Hide me. Please. Dad and Uncle Chuck are having their usual holiday fight."

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[info]dream_catcher
2009-12-24 04:46 pm UTC (link)
"Come on in, we have peace, quiet and cookies."

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[info]pym_kitten
2009-12-24 07:45 pm UTC (link)
"Decided to let my nerd-flag wave a little higher this year, and made gingerbread ensigns." Chris holds out the platter.

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[info]cant_stop_this
2009-12-24 07:57 pm UTC (link)
Joe munched a cookie and nodded his thanks.

"They do this every year. I swear, they enjoy it."

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[info]dream_catcher
2009-12-24 10:17 pm UTC (link)
"I've noticed, some things just become tradition, I suppose. At least here we seem to be able to hang out out of the chaos, in plain sight."

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