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Merry Christmas to everyone who's posted on women's rights in 2010

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ElfPantsAtMidnightMass · 24/12/2010 00:07

Not that I am drunk, at all. But I want to wish everyone who's posted on this section a lovely Christmas and I hope you get all the fun and relaxation you need.

And I hope you're not the one who has to peel all the potatoes by yourself while the men go down the pub, obviously. Xmas Grin

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alexpolismum · 24/12/2010 14:04

Apparently 'deck the halls' is based on a traditional Welsh Carol.

or you might try this

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ElfPantsAtMidnightMass · 24/12/2010 13:46

Well the Welsh and Cornish languages are incredibly similar, along with Breton. They are brythonic (sp?) celtic languages, from the days before the Anglo Saxons. We're British, basically, not Anglish. We just pushed out to the edges - or the Romans/Anglo-Saxons couldn't be arsed to go so far into the wilderness Xmas Grin and so, me and Gruffalo are speaking the same language.

And Celts had warrior women you know.

What are Welsh Christmas carols like then?

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AnyFuckerForAMincePie · 24/12/2010 13:38

I wonder now what my feminism end of term report would be

probably a straight B, I think

pretty good, could do better

too much talking at the back of class...

alexpolismum · 24/12/2010 13:38

Gruffalo - I am fairly sure that 'nadolig' means 'birth' or something along those lines, and then 'llawen' will be 'joyful/cheery'.

In Italian it's natale, in Spanish it's navidad, let's face it, they're all pretty similar.

That's one thing I like about the Greek expression - chronia polla. It literally means 'many years', and can be used for many occasions - Christmas, Easter, birthdays, etc. It does not have any religious connotations. I always use it, whatever the occasion. There are religious alternatives available, but you don't have to use them.

TheGruffaloMami · 24/12/2010 13:24

Nadolig llawen :welsh: although it looks suspiciously like the Cornish greeting! Another lurked here who has enjoyed being challenged and educated by this board, even if I am mostly afeminist sell out. End of term report would say B-

Off to google the origins of nadolig llawen as I am hopeful it's more pagan than Christian....

motherinferior · 24/12/2010 13:14

The birth of a man who thinks he's God isn't such a rare thing...

...but enjoy the festivities, sisters Xmas Grin.

I am enjoying watching Mr Inferior wrap presents while I have a small drink.

alexpolismum · 24/12/2010 13:00

Elephants, I never knew you were from Kernow before. I was also born on the right side of the Tamar (in Bodmin back in the days when it had a maternity clinic). Nadelek Lowen to you too! Smile It's been a while since I heard anyone say that. It's usually Chronia Polla these days!

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ElfPantsAtMidnightMass · 24/12/2010 12:51

Love the idea of alternative Aldi relatives TBE. Poor DH, is he alright? Can't you send the big daughter to the shops? Too far?

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ElfPantsAtMidnightMass · 24/12/2010 12:50

Nadelek Lowen Alexpolismum Xmas Smile

I am feeling the lack of a MN Feminism Christmas/Yule/Solstic/Thing Christmas Party, hence the thread. And I wanted to say THANK YOU to everyone who's posted here (whether I've disagreed or agreed) for making it such a lively board. I've learnt so much, and hope it survives for years to come.

Sorry about the Amazon bill BelleDame (although it at least sounds like a feminist-friendly bookseller).

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AnyFuckerForAMincePie · 24/12/2010 12:41

Have a great festive season everyone x

ISNT · 24/12/2010 12:38

Merry Christmas!!!!!

Have a fantastic time everybody!!!

vesuvia · 24/12/2010 12:08

Beachcomber wrote - "it is one of the best things about MN"

I think the feminist section is one of the best things about the entire world wide web.

I have learned so much from many posters, including those I have disagreed with.

StoodAProleyCattleShed · 24/12/2010 12:01

oh yes, I meant to say thank you to you too beachcomber: well blurted Xmas Grin

Beachcomber · 24/12/2010 11:53

Aah thanks claig - dittany was the inspiration, along with a load of other great feminist posters here. I was just the one who blurted out the phrase 'wouldn't it be great to have a feminist section'.

Agree it is one of the best things about MN

Beachcomber · 24/12/2010 11:51

Have a great time everybody.

Peace and gender equal goodwill to all!

Thanks for this lovely thread too Xmas Smile.

claig · 24/12/2010 11:44

Merry Christmas everyone. The feminist section is one of the best topics on MN. Thanks to everyone who makes it so interesting and thanks to Beachcomber and dittany for setting it up.

JingleBelleDameSansMerci · 24/12/2010 11:28

Happy Christmas and thank you to you all for making me think about things I'd never considered.

Special thanks to Elfpants/Elephants for her book recommendations.

vesuvia · 24/12/2010 11:26

ElfPantsAtMidnightMass wrote - "Just bumping for those weirdos who only get up in the daytime"

Day shift reporting for duty, ma'am.

Jazzicatz · 24/12/2010 11:20

Merry Christmas

vesuvia · 24/12/2010 11:15

Merry Christmas!

sixpercenttruejedi · 24/12/2010 10:48

Merry Xmas Xmas Grin

I know what I want from Santa

alexpolismum · 24/12/2010 10:48

Merry Christmas and here's to a much better New Year!

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