Merry X'mas!

Suddenly, I'm living in Futurama. It appears that it's Christmastime in this traditionally Buddhist nation (though I've learned that there is a large Catholic following here due to the influences of Frances Xavier in the 16th century).

This means that there are Christmas carols playing everywhere - English ones, which I find oddly comforting and Chrys finds a bit freaky. Starting on Friday, the decorations seemed to multiply tenfold...odd since last I checked Thanksgiving and "Black Friday" were traditionally American events.

Where it used to be just garish displays in the department stores, it's now large signs in every store, the open air mall and the restaurants. Most of the read "Merry X'mas" or "Happy Merry Christmas". I'm suitably amused.

Not only that, but the children's programming we sometimes watch with Roo has decided to talk about the meaning of Christmas. It appears that it's a holiday dedicated to fun, laughter and, of course, presents! So much for teaching her about the religious basis. Oh well, we'll be out of her long before she really understands all of that.

Well, hopefully it will make the rest of my shopping a bit easier and more fun since it's sorta feels like Christmas, in a really funny kind of way.