houstonmacbro Posted December 26, 2008 Share Posted December 26, 2008 When I was young and my mom was still tied to her family's old-country Catholicism, our lights and tree and all stayed up until the Feast of the Epiphany. I guess it just goes to show how little modern Christmas has to do with religion.Ours stayed up forever too (prolly why I hate Christmas trees now) and were brown, trailing needles, and just past its prime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porchman Posted December 26, 2008 Share Posted December 26, 2008 Question: How long do you keep your tree--and other other trappings--up? Until Twelfth Night (or thereabouts). Since I'm likely not to run home from work, dismantle the tree, and run it to Memorial Park for recycling on 1/05 (the last day for tree recycling), it will likely come down on the Sunday after New Years. When I was young and my mom was still tied to her family's old-country Catholicism, our lights and tree and all stayed up until the Feast of the Epiphany. I guess it just goes to show how little modern Christmas has to do with religion. We're Catholic light . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstonmacbro Posted December 27, 2008 Share Posted December 27, 2008 When I was young and my mom was still tied to her family's old-country Catholicism, our lights and tree and all stayed up until the Feast of the Epiphany. I guess it just goes to show how little modern Christmas has to do with religion.Ours stayed up forever too (prolly why I hate Christmas trees now) and were brown, trailing needles, and just past its prime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musicman Posted December 27, 2008 Share Posted December 27, 2008 When I was young and my mom was still tied to her family's old-country Catholicism, our lights and tree and all stayed up until the Feast of the Epiphany. I guess it just goes to show how little modern Christmas has to do with religion.i leave my nativity scene out til the 6th... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted December 27, 2008 Share Posted December 27, 2008 i leave my nativity scene out til the 6th...what's significant about the 6th? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musicman Posted December 27, 2008 Share Posted December 27, 2008 what's significant about the 6th?the epiphany Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crunchtastic Posted December 27, 2008 Share Posted December 27, 2008 what's significant about the 6th? I assumed the story of the magi and the baby Jesus was generally accepted by non-catholic Christians. Is it not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porchman Posted December 27, 2008 Share Posted December 27, 2008 I assumed the story of the magi and the baby Jesus was generally accepted by non-catholic Christians. Is it not?Catholics, Eastern Orthodox, Greek Orthodox, and Episcopalians tend to be more personally involved with a liturgical calendar. Other traditional, Protestant religions like Lutherans, Presbyterians, and Methodists do acknowledge the Epihany in their services.I recenty learned that the Eastern Orthodox recognize Epiphany on 1/05. Technically, they're right if you count 12/25 as day one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
editor Posted December 27, 2008 Share Posted December 27, 2008 Until Twelfth Night (or thereabouts). Since I'm likely not to run home from work, dismantle the tree, and run it to Memorial Park for recycling on 1/05 (the last day for tree recycling), it will likely come down on the Sunday after New Years.One of the coastal counties is asking for dead Christmas trees. They'll be staked into the beach. I think it was Brazoria. I can't find the e-mail about it right now, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porchman Posted December 27, 2008 Share Posted December 27, 2008 One of the coastal counties is asking for dead Christmas trees. They'll be staked into the beach. I think it was Brazoria. I can't find the e-mail about it right now, though.You're correct it is Brazoria.... http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/metrop...an/6181989.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KimberlySayWhat Posted December 28, 2008 Share Posted December 28, 2008 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJones Posted December 28, 2008 Author Share Posted December 28, 2008 Question: How long do you keep your tree--and other other trappings--up?Tree is down and out for pick-up already. Lights and Giant Santa and Frosty are still up out front. Most likely take them down tomorrow or next weekend.Hope everyone had a great holiday and Happy New Year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtticaFlinch Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 Hopefully without sounding too corny, I hope you all have a safe and happy Xmas (or whatever else). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bachanon Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 yes. happy holidays, merry christmas, feliz navidad, happy (belated) hannukah to everyone and for some of you........simply enjoy your nice long weekend! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musicman Posted December 25, 2009 Share Posted December 25, 2009 Merry Christmas! Doing hospital shifts so out of pocket. Call your family! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Materene Posted December 22, 2010 Share Posted December 22, 2010 On behalf of all the members of the 336th Assault Helicopter Company A Merry Christmas to All of our Friends and Loved Ones, and to all Members of this Board. On behalf of all the members of the 121st Assault Helicopter Company A Merry Christmas to All of our Friends and Loved Ones, and to all Members of this Board. On behalf of all our Brothers in the US Navy HAL(3) Squadron they too wish everyone a Merry Christmas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
editor Posted December 23, 2010 Share Posted December 23, 2010 Merry Christmas to you, too. Though I never associated Christmas with being devoured by robotic wolves before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Materene Posted December 23, 2010 Share Posted December 23, 2010 Merry Christmas to you, too. Though I never associated Christmas with being devoured by robotic wolves before.Actually hard to see, the Wolves are symbolic to the Unit, they were HAL(3) Helicopter Attack Light! The Seawolves.. they were one squadron of UH1's and their mission was to provide air support for Navy Seals and the Brown Water Naval Forces. Their numbers were very small around 5000 for the entire ten year period. Their mission was completely different from the Army and although a small unit they had extremely high casualties in comparison. Not because they were careless but they were fearless and rescued many many persons who had already been denied help because an area was too hostile or under heavy fire, those rescued were mainly Army personnel. In our gunships we were forbidden to land in a hostile zone to pick up anyone, even our own, the thinking was our lives and our helicopter were more important. We were grossly overloaded already and would have a hard time lifting out of an LZ with even one more person. We did stay on station and provide cover, the Seawolves would offer help to anyone! I'm quite proud to know a few of these guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobruss Posted December 23, 2014 Share Posted December 23, 2014 I just wanted to pass along a seasons greetings to all fellow Haifer's!Wishing all peace on Earth and a joyful time with friends and family.We have much to be thankful for and I wanted to share my happy holidays! P.S. I know this isn't going up related but what the heck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigereye Posted December 23, 2014 Share Posted December 23, 2014 I just wanted to pass along a seasons greetings to all fellow Haifer's!Wishing all peace on Earth and a joyful time with friends and family.We have much to be thankful for and I wanted to share my happy holidays!P.S. I know this isn't going up related but what the heckSo what your saying is "your level of Hoilday Cheer is ...Going Up" lolPS: I echo Bobruss' sentiment... Happy Holidays to all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monarch Posted December 23, 2014 Share Posted December 23, 2014 hey look, i simply couldn't resist ok... i love you guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobruss Posted December 24, 2019 Share Posted December 24, 2019 Heres wishing all HAIFER's a very Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah and Kwanzai. I hope you all enjoy the season with friends and family. I hope the year has been good and next year is even better! Merry Christmas! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highrise Tower Posted December 24, 2019 Share Posted December 24, 2019 My mom is in town. Going out to eat Mexican food with margaritas tonight. Should be a blast! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highrise Tower Posted December 25, 2020 Share Posted December 25, 2020 Happy Holidays HAIF. Be safe this weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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