Christmas tree thread

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I say, do poles frighten you? Most streets are full of 'em! Light poles, power poles, traffic poles, and many more. If they scare you you need to move to Europe where they have underground power in many places

Except for Poland. I understand there are millions of Poles there.

 

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You know...I used to do that for a living, as a manicurist (nail sculpturist). Do airbrushng and painting (by hand) various murals on womens nails way back.

Weird I suppose, but sorta fun (and challenging) to work out small details on such a tiny surface. You'd get some real crazy (far out requests) thats for sure.

Yeah, I've seen some amazing things on women's fingernails.

Did you know that in China it is popular for men, as well as women, to have long fingernails? It is a sign that one is not a common laborer. They also dye their fingernails an orange-red.

 

[MoreCoffee]

Except for Poland. I understand there are millions of Poles there.

heh heh heh

 

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Here is a Polish Christmas Pole (er, tree) in Warsaw

 

[Fireinfolding]

Yeah, I've seen some amazing things on women's fingernails.

Did you know that in China it is popular for men, as well as women, to have long fingernails? It is a sign that one is not a common laborer. They also dye their fingernails an orange-red.

Thats weird, I couldnt imagine being married to a man with long orange fingernails (no thanks) lol

Its really weird what crosses your mind looking at these. You simply cant help but ask yourself how she does certain things (you'd typically not ask yourself) of someone else.

Heres a big tree

 

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Thats weird, I couldnt imagine being married to a man with long orange fingernails (no thanks) lol

Its really weird what crosses your mind looking at these. You simply cant help but ask yourself how she does certain things (you'd typically not ask yourself) of someone else.

Heres a big tree

Those fingernails are really creepy. Made me wonder what she could use her fingers for, if anything.

I loved the huge tree and tiny car.

 

[WannaWitness]

I don't know... for some reason, I find myself partial to this one:

https://www.blimegreen.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/charlie-brown-christmas-tree1.jpeg

 

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I don't know... for some reason, I find myself partial to this one:

https://www.blimegreen.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/charlie-brown-christmas-tree1.jpeg

Nice! Did you know that you can actually purchase the tree? There are several websites that offer it for sale.

 

[WannaWitness]

Nice! Did you know that you can actually purchase the tree? There are several websites that offer it for sale.

Thanks for the information.

I just couldn't resist hunting the picture up; I've been a fan of Peanuts for years.

 

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Thanks for the information.

I just couldn't resist hunting the picture up; I've been a fan of Peanuts for years.

I am, as well. I find it funny that there are some people here at CF that would find a tree like this to be idolatrous. However, take the ornament off and presto-bingo it ceases to be an idol.

 

[WannaWitness]

I am, as well. I find it funny that there are some people here at CF that would find a tree like this to be idolatrous. However, take the ornament off and presto-bingo it ceases to be an idol.

Yes, I see what you mean; I have been halfway following a couple of discussions here on CF on this very issue (even though I haven't said anything). Actually, I can respect someone who has a personal conviction not to have them - that is, as long as it is viewed merely as a personal conviction/choice, and nothing more than that. I think this is just one of those disputable issues (or "doubtful things") that Romans 14:1 speaks of.

 

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Yes, I see what you mean; I have been halfway following a couple of discussions here on CF on this very issue (even though I haven't said anything). Actually, I can respect someone who has a personal conviction not to have them - that is, as long as it is viewed merely as a personal conviction/choice, and nothing more than that. I think this is just one of those disputable issues (or "doubtful things") that Romans 14:1 speaks of.

Yes, one of the ironies here is that I personally don't put one up, not because I have the slightest religious objection, but simply because I don't entertain at home at Christmas. I enjoy the Christmas decorations of others even as I enjoy decorations in general. I definitely see this as an issue of Christian liberty of conscience.

 

[LittleLambofJesus]

Originally Posted by WannaWitness Yes, I see what you mean; I have been halfway following a couple of discussions here on CF on this very issue (even though I haven't said anything).
Actually, I can respect someone who has a personal conviction not to have them - that is, as long as it is viewed merely as a personal conviction/choice, and nothing more than that. I think this is just one of those disputable issues (or "doubtful things") that Romans 14:1 speaks of.

Yes, one of the ironies here is that I personally don't put one up, not because I have the slightest religious objection, but simply because I don't entertain at home at Christmas.
I enjoy the Christmas decorations of others even as I enjoy decorations in general. I definitely see this as an issue of Christian liberty of conscience.

Much like one refuses to eat pork products because of health issues and not because of the law of Moses per Leviticus?

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Much like one refuses to eat pork products because of health issues and not because of the law of Moses per Leviticus?

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Right.

 

[MoreCoffee]

Much like one refuses to eat pork products because of health issues and not because of the law of Moses per Leviticus?

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I am absolutely certain that bacon is a God given health inducing food that no serious Christian could possibly object to on the grounds of heath!

 

[Epiphoskei]

We keep a strategic bacon reserve at work so as to be certain never to run out. Bacon has this miraculous capacity to turn vegetables into food. Clearly it enjoys a special blessing from heaven.

 

[MoreCoffee]

We keep a strategic bacon reserve at work so as to be certain never to run out. Bacon has this miraculous capacity to turn vegetables into food. Clearly it enjoys a special blessing from heaven.

Amen.

 

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Here is the best of both worlds - the bacon Christmas tree!

 

[LittleLambofJesus]

Originally Posted by LittleLambofJesus
Much like one refuses to eat pork products because of health issues and not because of the law of Moses per Leviticus?

I am absolutely certain that bacon is a God given health inducing food that no serious Christian could possibly object to on the grounds of heath!

After Christmas, use the dying tree as wood to bbq porkribs....will give it a "Christmassy" flavor and could add pizzaz to yer life

 

[Rick Otto]

my favorite