Speaking from another country in USA's sphere of influence, I can attest that quite a few people here are annoyed that this obviously over-commercialized holiday has been imported without them having a say. They find it rude that kids suddenly demand candy under threat of vandalism due to a foreign tradition that they themselves do not observe.
I personally am a little ambivalent about this sneak implementation by commercial interests, but in the end I can appreciate another excuse to throw a party. I also like that the imported tradition is so obviously pagan in origin, to offset all the christian holidays in my country. If a little candy to the kids is the price I have to pay, so be it.
Nevertheless, I will forgo tonight's celebration in favor of a Rakfisk party. Yum yum!
I never thought I'd say this, but I actually agree somewhat with BillO there in the first half. Part of what the NATO forces are doing in Afghanistan is actually to help build and protect clinics and schools. These schools are among other things giving education to girls, which the reactionary forces in the country are trying to stop at every turn. I fear what would happen to them and the rest of the Afghan people if NATO just up and left.
No wonder, since I deleted the comment he wrote on my profile. Out of sight, out of mind as they say. Oh, and bridges are useful. Every man's an island, and all that.
NicoleBee
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JiggaJonson
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I personally am a little ambivalent about this sneak implementation by commercial interests, but in the end I can appreciate another excuse to throw a party. I also like that the imported tradition is so obviously pagan in origin, to offset all the christian holidays in my country. If a little candy to the kids is the price I have to pay, so be it.
Nevertheless, I will forgo tonight's celebration in favor of a Rakfisk party. Yum yum!
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I'm more than a little frustrated by this trend.
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choggie
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I dinna really get the jyst of the spirit of your beef with the kid when DD threw it my way......