> > > Come to think of it, things seem to have slowed down to a resonable reading rate for those of us
> > > who only pop in now and then. . . is that all thanks to RinkChat, or have people been slowly
> > > falling off the face of the earth?
> >
> > It might be due to Christmas holidays.
> >
> > Paul
>
> Christmas holidays? Christmas is a holiday, and, other than Europe, it's only one day. There are no "Christmas holidays". There's a Christmas holiday, but that's it, as far as Christmas goes.
>
> -Dr. Morris Cecil "Don't even get me STARTED on 'Season's Greetings'" Glalet, Th.D.
> Wed 29 Dec A.D. 1999

Although Christmas Eve is technically just an acknowledgement of the evening prior to the big day, it is commonly recognized as a holiday. On my calendar hanging before me, the 24th is highlighted in the *special* holiday color and states "Christmas Eve" on that day denoting a "Holiday" status. In certain carrolling circles, one might even hear of the 12 days of Christmas, which would indicate that we're getting gypped out of another week and a half of days off of work. Although since no one really knows which 12 they are (Bob & Doug McKenzie tried, but still fell short), it's probably safe to say that the guy who made up the 12 days was hopped up on goof balls at the time.

As far as "Season's Greetings", that may be in reference to nutmeg, paprika, thyme, and other pumpkin pie spices since that particular dessert seems to only exist this time of year.

Tra "Hi ho oregano, the farmer uses dill" nio