Preparations for Christmas begin in Second Life: – Camury Reporting

This is the season for Christmas Tree and Decoration Shopping!

What do you really want for Christmas? More time, more joy, and less stress? Welcome to the Christmas Countdown! Do you love Christmas but hate the stress leading up to it? The holidays should be a fun time of year that you can welcome fun in an organized manner. Plan your gifts, set the scene, and loosen your belt so you can feast during the holiday

Some of the best things about Christmas are the many traditions as well as the preparations which provide for great memories with family and friends.

You need to get Christmas presents and a tree, buy all the traditional food for Christmas, do your Christmas baking, and decorations.

In Second Life, how about starting your preparations for Christmas too! Get started by finding the perfect Christmas tree and decorations for for home and or business.

Christmas tree

Find  the perfect Christmas tree to decorate your place for the Holidays! In second life, you can find  tree realistics with lots of great ornaments,lights,bows,gifts,toys and more.

I loved the tree at  Bee Designs . It comes in 2 versions, basic and complete(24 & 32 prims) and  with 3 full songs. the christmas animations have lots of great props that rezzez or attach to your avatar. It comes with a menu for a Family oh 2 adults and 2 kids and a lots of standing cuddles.

Price: L$ 399

Store: Bee Designs

URL:https://marketplace.secondlife.com/p/Bee-Designs-Christmas-tree-PG/8072673

URL:http://slurl.com/secondlife/Bee%20Designs/90/141/23

Another great Christmans Tree us at Heart Homes. You can enjoy the most wonderful time of the year together with your family with Heart Homes’ newest Christmas Tree. This tree starts is only 4 prims, you might add 4 additional deco options from a menu, like Candles lights, festive sparkles, or a set of decorative toys. This tree comes with  a lots animations. You can also sing carols together, display gift, or try the animations which include lifting your child to put the star on top.... and much more!

Price: 850

Store: Heart Homes

URL:https://marketplace.secondlife.com/p/Heart-Homes-Merry-Christmas-Tree-FAMILY-BOXED/8051290

URL:http://slurl.com/secondlife/Shopping%20City/244/7/23

Unusual Decoration for Christmas

Some people choose to live in a tropical beach region, even at Christmas time. For all those islanders, this is a set of all those little things you can add to your beach, and instantly turn the Christmas mood on.  Wooden Christmas trees in red and  green, beach towels, matching pillows with animations and  beach umbrellas. All are copy and full modify (you can edit, stretch, change textures, color, add your own scripts etc )

Price: L$299

Store: Real Waves ™ Tropical Beach foam landscaping Christmas decoration

URL:https://marketplace.secondlife.com/p/Christmas-Coastal-Set/8116661

URL:http://slurl.com/secondlife/My%20Paradise/

Christmas Dinner

Start sending the invitations because the Christmas party is at your house this year! Everything you need for a fun and memorable Christmas with friends and loved ones is on your Christmas Party table.

In this wonderful set, you will find several items to eat: cookies, fruitcake, pecan pie, etc. Touch the trays to get a fork and a plate and have fun with your friends.  Toast to Christmas, with a delicious punch!

Price: L$1.250

Store: La Galleria Houses, Kitchens, Furniture

URL:https://marketplace.secondlife.com/p/DELUXE-Christmas-Party-Table/743

URL:http://slurl.com/secondlife/La%20Galleria/24/174/26

Free Decorations

If you do not have lindens to spend in your preparations for Christmas, do not worry. You can find some gifts that will help you decorate your place.

Xmas fireplace gift

a Christmas fireplace with socks and candles for only 1L!

Store: Luxi&Style

URL:https://marketplace.secondlife.com/p/xstmas-fireplace-1-linden-gift/1644374

Have fun, with a 5 Christmas tree color change gift. Included In This Pack: 5 Christmas   trees with color change. For free!

Price : L$0

Store: TAOX TATTOO

URL:https://marketplace.secondlife.com/p/TAOX-5-Christmas-tree-color-change/2900160

Happy Shopping and Merry Preparations for Christmas!

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Other Holidays for the Month of February

Did you know this month is not only reserved for Valentine’s Day?  Here are a few, some of which are bizarre holidays that share observance this month and deserve a little mention in The SL Enquirer.   Let’s examine what they are.

This Month

• ·         Creative Romance Month- We get it since Valentine’s Day is a popular day of this month.
• ·         Black History Month- this month celebrates the achievements of African Americans in U.S History.
• ·         National Wedding Month- The most popular months for weddings are June, August, September, October and May so why is this month the National Wedding Month? We don’t get it but OK.
• ·         National Cherry Month- Whoever decided to create this one should known cherry season is in the Summer. Some people are ass backwards but again…OK
• ·         National Grapefruit Month- Uhhh yea. What is so special about a grapefruit besides the fact it actually curbs hunger . Whoopty dooooo.
• ·         American Heart Month-  Are you at risk for heart disease? Our hearts are an important part of our very existence. If it doesn’t work…well you know the rest. Use this month to get a check up and make sure your ticking like you should.
• ·         Great American Pie Month- We don’t recommend celebrating this month by doing something obscene to a pie…
• ·         Canned Food Month- Participating in a canned goods food drive would be the ideal way to observe this one. Wouldn’t it be great if we all donated to our local food banks?
• ·         An Affair to Remember – How romantic is this one? Either it means to reflect on a special cheating episode or some kind of Broadway Musical…
• ·         February 15- Singles Awareness Day- How cruel is this one? As if singles didn’t realize this yesterday?
• ·         February 17- Random Act of Kindness Day- Do something nice for those you meet this day and hope that they pay it forward to help bring about some kind of world peace contribution.
• ·         International Dog Biscuit Appreciation Day- Did I miss something? WTH?

Don’t forget to Celebrate the 3^rd Week of February by observing International Flirting Week! As a word of precaution, you might want to practice using voice verification in Second Life to avoid an awkward situation.

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I’M A CHRISTMAS TREE HUGGER- Silky Soulstar Reporting...

December 1, 2008: “I’m here to apply for the job as Christmas Tree.”

Now that’s a funny reply within a conversation, and hardly the kind of response that would someday lead to thousands of dollars raised globally to benefit needy children.  But in Norway a Christmas tree can humorously be anything audaciously colorful, and RL NorwegianSunday Laks had just TP’d into SL’s Asian Teahouse for women wearing a dress that was over-the-top with color.  She really didn't know that she was about to start a project that would become really generous.

We all know that our SL meta-world can encourage something creatively bizarre to morph into something unexpected and wonderful.  So rather inauspiciously, Teahouse founder Sapphia Duccrat appointed Sunday Laks as her official living Christmas Tree.  And oh Christmas Tree, oh Christmas Tree, Sunday stood dutifully at her post in the Teahouse.

Six years later, on December 20, 2014, Sunday was still standing for a little while, and on duty at the Teahouse in a dress custom-designed by her favorite designer Eliza Wierwright of Patron. These days while adorned in her pretty Christmas Tree dress, Sunday surrounds herself with presents and a tip jar to raise donations to SOS Childrens Villages International.

Hermann Gmeiner founded the first SOS Childrens Village in Austria in 1949 to help orphans suffering as a result of World War II.  The charity has grown to include villages in 134 countries globally.  In each center, children are afforded schools, health care, and other family-based services.

“I stood here all of December that first year, and thought of it more like an artistic performance.  I was doing security duties as well of course.”

And the next year she did the same until someone suggested that she should have a tip jar.

“I figured I might as well do something useful while I was standing here, so I made this jar and the gifts and all.  And I started emoting when the girls tipped me.”

That first year Sunday raised L$ 133,000 and donated it to SOS Childrens Villages at the end of the month. The Teahouse is now owned by Maia Mimulus, and the venue is still very pleased to have Sunday on staff.  Maia donates all of the Teahouse December donations to the same SOS Childrens Villages charity.  This month-to-date, Sunday and the Asian Teahouse have raised over $L 76,000.

Why did she pick her charity?

“SOS Childrens Villages has a very high reputation in Norway and I trust them, they also have less admin costs of any of the big charity organizations I know.  They have websites in many languages, which is good in this multi-cultural virtual world.  I have also visited one of their villages in Thailand, that's why I picked them in the first place.”

This year, Sunday is adding a gift to each person who donates in the form of an “I’m a Christmas Tree Hugger” tag.

“It’s my payback for standing here all year doing nothing but looking pretty,” she adds.

And so the charity continues inspiring each year.  Sunday’s Christmas charm shines like the star that the original shepherds followed.

“People are drawn to her,” gushes Teahouse staffer Vivian Karfield.

Maybe we’re drawn to support and give to her charity as 'tis the season.  Or maybe we're just in awe of the sweet girl in a Christmas Tree dress. Whatever it is you can't quite place, there is really something about Sunday that is really inspirational, or even part magical.  Everyone who meets her believes.

Her smile is infectious through the words she chats, “One year I had a great tipper.  She asked me how much I had so far, and then she put in the same amount on my last day.  Miracles happen when I least expect them.”

Yes they do!  And after my own donation, I can say that I believe too, and am officially privileged to be a Christmas Tree Hugger.

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Celebrating the Holiday Season Around the World ~ December

Who says, Christmas and New Year are the only holidays observed this season?

 There are many festivals celebrated widely around the world this December. And Second Life isn’t behind in celebrating them. The following are the list of festivals:

• ·         Christmas
• ·         New Year’s Eve
• ·         Burning the Devil
• ·         Hogmanay Festival
• ·         Hot Air Balloon Festival
• ·         Junkanoo Festival
• ·         Winterfest Boat Parade
• ·         Whirling Dervishes Festival
• ·         Sunburn Festival Goa
• ·         Hannukah
• ·         Kwanzaa
• ·         Klausjagen
• ·         L’escalade
• ·         Reveillon

       And many others.

. Well, now that we know a few, I would mention only those few in detail, which have also found its place in Second Life.

Christmas

It is one of the most popular Christian celebrations in the Western Church as well as in Second Life. This holiday commemorates the birth of Jesus on December 25^th. For observers, it is the season of gift giving and sharing a feast with family and friends. Traditions include putting up a Christmas tree, decorating with lights, garland, wreaths and wearing ugly Christmas sweaters. 

There are even classic Christmas Carols and stories shared including the iconic Santa Clause who comes to town giving all the good children gifts while leaving lumps of coal for the naughty.

Be sure to check the SL search for Christmas parties and events happening now until Christmas day. There are too many to name here!

New Year’s Eve

 New Year celebrations begin on December 31^st as people around the prepare for a new year as it begins in each time zone. In New York City, the traditional ball is dropped in Times Square witnessed by thousands in the street as  well on television. Many have New Year resolutions to break bad habits from the year prior or to begin a new phase in their lives with the ones they love. At the stroke of midnight, you will normally see parties happening, tons of confetti and music playing as well as many dropping to one knee to ask for their lover’s hand in marriage. This celebration marks a new beginning for all as the New Year begins.

In Second Life, festivities and events will happen all day as the clock strikes midnight across the time zones. If you are observing New Years in Second Life, don’t do it alone. Find a party and ring in 2015 with new and old friends. Looking to do a ball drop at your locations. I find a place where you can buy one along with a firework display!

DeCuir Creations Fireworks

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Celebration/67/216/23

Kwanzaa

It is a week-long celebration held in the United States and also celebrated in the Western African Diaspora in other nations of the Americas. The celebration honors African heritage in African-American culture, and is observed from December 26 to January 1, culminating in a feast and gift-giving. According to Karenga, the name Kwanzaa derives from the Swahili phrase matunda ya kwanza, meaning "first fruits of the harvest". It celebrates the principles, each day dedicated to one principle.

1.    Umoja or Unity is celebrated on the first day to strive for and maintain the unity in the family, community, nation and race.

2.    Kujichagulia or Self Determination is celebrated on the second day to define, name, create for and speak for ourselves.

3.     Ujima or Collective work and Responsibility is celebrated on the third day to build our community together; make our brother’ and sister’ problems our problems and to solve them together.

4.    Ujamaa or Cooperative Economics is celebrated on the fourth day to build and main our own stores, shops and other businesses and to profit from them together

5.    Nia or Purpose is celebrated on the fifth to make our collective vocation the building and developing of our community in order to restore our people to their traditional greatness.

6.    Kuumba or Creativity on the sixth to do as always as much as we can, in the way we can, in order to leave our community more beautiful and beneficial than we inherited

7.    Imani or Faith on the seventh day to believe with all our hearts in our people, our parents, our teachers, our leaders, the righteousness and victory of our struggle.

In Second Life: A party at the Gallery, on Friday, December 26^th, 2014. Dj Voodoo and Dj Pike would be playing. This is a 4 hour event sponsored by Love Cats. Theme of the event is to wear best African inspired Outfit. The board would be set at L$ 300 plus a L$ 500 gift card for the winner and a L$ 150 gift card for everyone who stops by.

Landmark:  http://slurl.com/secondlife/The%20Gallery%20Isle/61/210/25

Hannukah

It is also known as Chanukah, the festival of lights is a Jewish holiday. It celebrates and commemorates events that took place over 2300 years ago in the land of Judea, Israel. Antiochus, the Syrian king commanded Jews to worship the Greek Gods, prohibiting them from the practise of their own religious beliefs. One man, Judah Maccabee defied the imperial dictator. He fought against the king along with his brothers for 3 years. The Syrians were driven out of Judea and the Holy Temple in Jerusalem reclaimed. The temple was cleaned and lit. It was dedicated to the N’er Tamid. There was barely enough oil to last a day, however, as if a miracle, the light burnt for 8 days. Since then, Hannukah is commemorated in triumph of faith by lighting candles in the menorah, one candle for each night, the centre one to begin with. It begins on 25^th day of Hebrew month of Kislev.

In Second Life: The Grim's Domain Family Realm is presenting an off season Hanukkah special event for Relay for Life at the Chapel of Yeshua. They will be having 8 days of live music, DJ's and open mic for your entertainment to raise funds for Relay For Life. The singers are Emma Maria Bellisim, Gem Sunkiller, Hitomi Rosewood James and others.

Landmark: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Corsica%20Island/159/105/29

Photograph Credits: Group picture

In Second Life:  Olde Lapara Town celebrating Hannukah and Winterfest.

Landmark: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Lapara/55/23/90/

In Second Life: On 19^th December, 2014 Dj Cherridwyn would play Christmas tunes, Blues, Hannukah and Yule tunes at Wharf Rat Blues

Landmark: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife//Utopian%20Dream/69/22/23 

References:

·         http://www.lonelyplanet.com/themes/festive-travel/worlds-best-festivals-in-december/

·         http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_multinational_festivals_and_holidays#December

No matter how you celebrate the holiday season, share it with family and friends while spreading love and peace.

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Thank you all for your Holiday Wishes- The SL Enquirer

Momentum up until Christmas Day has been building up in both worlds. Second Life has been very active with shopping, events, parties, hunts, gift giving and card exchanges.  It is always an exciting time of year where we all seem to share in the spirit of the seasons. I'm grateful to be a part of this virtual world and feel blessed to know such a great community in Second Life.

Thank you all for the love and support throughout the years. We look forward to bringing you the latest news and events for more years to come.

Happy Holidays!
Lanai Jarrico


 

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Zindra FleshMob Returns! Naked Holidaymakers on Second Life Adult Mainland

Saturday Dec 22, 2012, the infamous Zindra Fleshmob Project returns at a new secret location!

At exactly 3PM SLT, a group of mysterious, naked residents will descend upon an unsuspecting rgion of the Zindra, the adult mainland of Second Life.

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A Festive Look At This Christmas In Second Life - Jaded Exonar Reporting...

 

 Calas

 

With so much happening in Second life this Christmas, it's easy to lose track of everything! So please sit back, put your feet up, and take a sip of hot chocolate, as we gently take a short tour of some of the very best this Season has to offer!

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Merry Christmas and a wonderful 2013 from MIMI'S CHOICE

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Don't Break Your Wallet Holiday Decorating- Coco Lierfatte Reporting...

 Summer has wound down, the trees are changing and the air is getting chilly. Smells of delicious pumpkin spice, and pine trees fill the air. Young couples cuddling up by the fire with hot chocolate to keep warm, show signs of the holidays approaching. How will you decorate though? Will it be luxurious? Or will it be simple? You have so many choices, but if your on a budget it's a little harder to decorate. That's why I will give you some great ways to decorate without breaking your wallet.

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SL ARTS & LITERATURE: Discovering an Ancient Celebration with a Virtual Twist.

The Yule Festival in OZLAND began December 10th and will continue through January 2nd , 2011. It boasts a vast array of events, an incredible festival site in the ruins of an Ancient Roman Fort, and a heart and celebratory spirit in the Celtic tradition. The Yule Festival is the first of eight such annual events produced by The Wild Fox Rovers that coincide with the Celtic Year. Poetry, Storytelling, Music and a Snow-person building contest all are part of this diverse celebration. This event caught my attention because of my interest in the bardic and oral storytelling traditions of the Celtic people. With the Festival being almost a month long, there is still plenty of time to catch the great events and enjoy the spirit of Yule in Second Life.

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SL ARTS & LITERATURE: A Holiday Guide to Literature and Stories of All Kinds

Photo of Seanchai Library's "A Christmas Carol" taken by Bear Silvershade

Tis the season! Time for creative forces of the Virtual World to don their festive apparel, and let fly with holiday cheer. Some events have already taken place. Some events, like the Avatar Repertory Theatre’s holiday offering, have already begun. A bit of holiday luck for you, many of these events have multiple showings! In between the virtual holiday shopping, and the treasure hunts for festive freebies, add as many of these events as you can stuff in a stocking to your “Must Do” list through New Year’s Day:

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Top 10 things you can do During a Snowstorm & Internet Connection Failure around the Holidays- Lanai Jarrico Reporting...

1.  Bake holiday Cookies and Hope you don’t have to run to the store for almond extract and Milk.

2. Go outside and actually shovel the walkway and say hi to neighbors that you haven’t seen in months

3. Use your Greetings Card Program and make Christmas Cards for family and friends before your connection returns and you slack.
4. Stop calling your Internet provider, they can’t shovel their way to your house to fix your problem, if you can’t handle withdrawals call your therapist next.
5. Text your  Friends on a Cell phone , for those without unlimited texting…watch you don’t end up with a big fat bill after the Holidays!
6.  Have dinner, at the dining room table with family members and catch up on the past year and a half, don’t forget to give many compliments to ease any tensions in the room.
7. Take the opportunity to sift thru your junk mail (not email obviously) but the stuff piling up on your desk …even pay those late bills the old way. With checks, envelopes and stamps!

8. Put up your Christmas Tree if it isn’t up and take down your  Thanksgiving Decorations
9. Catch up on much needed sleep, real affection and even play a board game!

10.  Do chores and finally turn off your computer and let it cool down.

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