This is the time of year I pop a YouTube video to all by way of a “Christmas Card.” Sometimes they’re majestic, sometime pure fun. THIS year I decided to go for the wacky! If you think Ebenezer Scrooge was tough, get a load of THIS guy! I’ve been waiting for six months to drop this!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iA0vD2Qgdqk
Need a little calm-down? Here you go!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zQcRL0WxITY
And a Merry Christmas to you all! Stay strong, better days are coming!
See the thread on this in the MR forum.
It does have to be said that historic celebration of Christmas, with its tradition of trick-or-treat and Lords of Misrule, is as much the residue of paganism as… well, Easter. And that cobbled-up date of propaganda! (They didn’t even get the year right – that takes some work.)
Why he did not mention the very many Biblical warnings and proscriptions concerning trees and aggrandizement thereof is an inexplicable oversight. Perhaps that’s an occupational hazard of being a Calvinist?
Nonetheless, even if Jesus isn’t the reason for the season, we can at least embrace the idea of furthering love and selflessness this time of year – as Garner Armstrong said in one of his very last sermons, “on Christmas day … and every day!”
You mean somebody beat me to it? Great minds think alike. Or something.
I just took a look on MR’s Forum. I saw some nice stuff on JaBear’s “Merry Christmas” thread, but not this. If it’s there where should I look, mind you, I don’t go the MR Forum very often.
Off to “Classic Trains” now…
Can’t forget Saturnalia, from Roman times…
That said - have a safe and happy holiday season, whatever your holiday may be.
And don’t forget to water your Christmas tree…
Wow, Glad he didn’t get elected. And as for what he was preaching, I would reply, “BAH HUMBUG!”
But to all, I wish you GOOD HEALTH and a successful vacination and a very MERRY CHRISTMAS!
Certainly not! I’m married to a firefighters daughter, and she’s a chip off the old block! If I didn’t call her Lady Firestorm I’d be calling her Ms. Seagrave!
She’d kick my butt if I forgot!
Merry Christmas, Frohe Weihnachten, io Saturnalia, Festivus for the rest of us.
And a much better and healthier 2021.
That cartoon sure got chopped to pieces! I assume all those cutouts had some form of graphic violance or verbal threats of voilence in them. Like Daffy holding a bomb and it going off in his face, but all that happens to him is to blacken his features and shred his clothing. Can’t show that to anyone lest they think they could get away with the same in real life.
That might be a way of getting around copyright issues. I’ve seen YouTube videos where posters avoid copyright trouble by flipping the image, blurring it slightly, darkening it, or leaving out dialog entirely and sustituting a generic music soundtrack.
Here’s my train around my tree:
https://northcountrytrains.wordpress.com/2020/12/23/a-train-around-the-tree/
Music was recorded by me.
Merry Christmas everyone! I’ll be doing some railfanning in the Capitol region on the way to visit relatives on the 26th, so look for a video from that…
Happy Holidays, all! Be safe and stay healthy.
Our plan for Christmas is to eat home-made lasagna and watch the movie The Polar Express. It may be a kids movie, but I saw little a bit of it on TV, and I just love the visuals. As does my wife.
Here’s some holiday joy for all:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gjX4gGUSkA8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ahLMvn7Aaw
Merry Christmas and/or Happy Hanukkah or whatever as the case may be. Paul McCartney sang, “Got to admit it’s getting better, it’s getting better all the time” and John Lennon came up with “Can’t get no worse!” Lets hope for a way better 2021- things are looking up, don’t you think?
Don’t forget that the steam locomotive sounds were recorded on PM 1225, and the film makers later requested that SRI video the changing of the headlight bulb. The situation involving said change may be fanciful, but the actual changing of the bulb is technically correct.
In the little bit I saw the other night, I was really impressed with how realistic the train noises were; so those parts, like slack taking up, must be actual train recordings, not synthesized sounds.
I think that Chris Van Allsburg’s illustrations for the PE book is exquisite art, among the very best railroad-related art, even though it is fanciful.
MERRY CHRISTMAS, to everyone! [bow]
For several years, past, We have had Threaads her that have celebrated stories (tales?) With railroad themes…
My favorite is the Story of Shep, and its celebration at the Town and former NPRR Depot at Fort Benton, Montana.
Several other posters have contributed stories as well.
Since this past year has been so bizarre, My hope is some other posters can contribute some Christmas themed railroad stories, and keep a sort of traditional approach going forward…
Again, Merry Christmas to all, and have a safe and enjoyable celebration.[:-^]
Dearest John:
I went to the door today and the postman delivered a partridge in a pear tree. What a delightful gift. I couldn’t have been more surprised.
With dearest love and affection, Agnes
December 15th
Dearest John:
Today the postman brought your very sweet gift. Just imagine, two turtle doves… I’m just delighted at your very thoughtful gift. They are just adorable.
All my love, Agnes
December 16th
Dear John:
Oh, aren’t you the extravagant one! Now I must protest. I don’t deserve such generosity. Three french hens. They are just darling but I must insist… you’re just too kind.
Love Agnes
December 17th
Today the postman delivered four calling birds. Now really! They are beautiful, but don’t you think enough is enough? You’re being too romantic.
Affectionately, Agnes
December 18th
One of my minor interests is Christmas cards, especially those from the mid-20th century. Recently I made a short video of Christmas cards from the 1930’s for my YouTube channel, and in the spirit of the season I’d like to present it here. Merry Christmas everyone!
Great contributions all!
'54, can you imagine Wendall Ferguson and the VVitchfinder General in the same room?
Harrison, you’re quite the musician! But WHY isn’t there a D&H train under that tree, hmmmmmm? [;)]
Hilarious, Zardoz! I’ve always wondered “What if?” as far as that song’s concerned!
NKP, charming video! Those old cards (which don’t seem so old) are just wonderful!
Merry Christmas and happy New Year everyone! And may 2021 be better than the dumpster fire that is 2020…