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[yu_hoo]

So what IS Christmas like here? Back home, it's either something for kids or a dating a holiday, so single people are usually just mopey, but I don't think that's really the case here, is it?

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[schachmeister]

There doesn't seem to be a big emphasis on dating. At least, not that I noticed. The way people explained it to me is that it is a holiday for exchanging gifts with friends. There is a special Christmas market that is only open in December. They sell a lot of things you normally can't find in stores. Even items for your pokemon to hold in battle if you don't mind the effort of looking for them.

Oh, and sometimes mysterious gifts show up.

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[yu_hoo]

Oh, the market sounds fun. Where is it?

Also... What's in the gifts, usually?

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[schachmeister]

It's in Goldenrod City. It's hard to miss. They really go all out.

And I'm not sure what this year will bring, if anything, but last year, everybody received something from home. No matter where you were, when you woke up, there was something for you. I received my grandfather's book, my friends received their gear.

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[yu_hoo]

Something from home... Huh. That would be interesting, I suppose.

But Goldenrod... I should be able to use transporter to Saffron and the train to Goldenrod, right?

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[schachmeister]

Yes. I have to admit though if something like that happens again, I'm not even sure what could show up for me. I didn't really have a lot of things back home.

Indeed. It's well worth the trip. There might be a similar market in the Kanto region, but I've never celebrated Christmas while there so I can't be too sure there.

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[lordofthefries]

whats christmas

[Like, period. Please blow her mind over another food filled holiday.]

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[yu_hoo]

It's a holiday. It used to be religious, I think, but then became mostly a time to eat a lot of food and give gifts to kids and significant others.

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[lordofthefries]

Religious? They have holidays for gods?

[Much like not knowing what Christmas is, Sasha isn't familiar with the concept of religious holidays. She still has a lot to learn.]

Wait, we get to eat a ton of food again? Why do we have so many food holidays now?

[Not that she's complaining. In fact, Sasha thinks it couldn't hurt to have a few more holidays that revolve around eating.]

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[yu_hoo]

Well, yes. Holidays dedicated to the worship, at least.

Because food is essential when a large group of people get together and festivities invite people to get a lot of it, is my guess.

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[tearsofademon]

That December holiday, right? I've never really paid all that much attention to it, but most of the time the most that happens is a random item or an egg shows up out of nowhere.

[Ryner I don't think that's what he means.]

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[yu_hoo]

Well, I wouldn't really mind a new egg. Been a while since I caught a new Pokemon.

I suppose you're not much of a holiday person, then?

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[tearsofademon]

Not really, no. Not really much to celebrate back home, so I never got used to it, I guess. Besides, it's a lot of effort to remember and plan something every time. Rose cares way more than I do.

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[yu_hoo]

Yes, I suppose if you don't come from somewhere with a lot of them, you're not going to suddenly care just because everyone does.

Rose being your friend, then?

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[cyan_maid]

The holidays here are actually quite nice! I can't recall ever having a bad experience. While I'm not sure what the natives choose to do, each holiday is really up to our own volition when it comes to those who've been brought here. I'd say if you wanted to treat your Pokemon as kids and give them a good time, no one would think it odd.

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[yu_hoo]

Ha, I'm not surprised. I guess some Pokemon are pretty much kids themselves.

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[cyan_maid]

A lot of the time, yes, they really are much like children.

That being said, I've actually never heard of Christmas being a couples' sort of holiday before.

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[yu_hoo]

Ah, that's a regional thing in my world, at least. It wasn't a thing in my country until fairly recently, so it was adapted to something different from what it was originally.

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[forsaintcecilia]

You're from Japan, right? I think it's more like it is in the west here. People really go all out with the presents and decorations-- and the Pokemon really get into it too!

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[yu_hoo]

I sure am. I take it you are too?

But that's interesting. Guess I might end up splurging on some stuff for mine too.

[forsaintcecilia]

Yep! The name's Kazuki. I thought your description sounded like Japan, so I gave a guess. Nice to meet you!

If yours are anything like mine... Well, I can tell they're working on a surprise. But I don't know what it is, so they're doing a good job.

[yu_hoo]

Likewise, Kazuki-kun. I'm Yu.

Huh. I'll have to keep an eye out, then.

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[whatsacactus]

not sure havent done christmas here wasnt a big fan of it back home

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[yu_hoo]

Huh... Same situation as what I said about it at home, or something else going on back where you came from?

[whatsacactus]

didnt have family back home until recently and its hard to do christmas with the military

[yu_hoo]

Oh! Yeah... I guess that would do it.

[So eloquent, Yu.]