Once upon a time, in a virtual virtual world, and on a cold and
snowy winter day there was a young Nicolas who,
driven by sadness to observe such poverty around him, threw a bag of gold and
silver through an open window to feed and to warm up the poorest ones’ bones.
The streets were filled with laughter and happiness as Nicolas shouted “It is
in giving that we receive”, in perfect synchrony with the sound
of coins rattling on the streets.
For spreading good fortune and joy, Nicolas came to be known as Saint
Nick. With a lump of coal for the price of gold and a nice piece of the finest
meat (turkey) unreachable before, inhabitants gathered together around a warm
fire for supper and fed their poor stomachs in celebration to the generosity of
a young man. It was an unforgettable day whose story and joyful spirit passed
on from generation to generation, the day of the masses, gatherings of the dear
ones and the day of giving.
Many years later, in the present tense, preparations are made one month
ahead, a virtual virtual world now known
as Second Life is covered with a thick white blanket of snow, Christmas lights
are lit, venues, houses and shops are joyfully decorated and the famous
Christmas tree sets the beginning of the holiday season. In the spirit of Saint
Nick, gifts are exchanged and a nice virtual meal where turkey can’t be missed
is served to second family and friends in the coziness of the fire crackling
sound in one’s home-sweet-home.
Christmas magic happens once again in the hearts of Second lifers.
Children and grownups travel to magical universes where there is no shortage of
imagination, where Reindeers and elves coexist with all kinds in enchanted snowy
forests, in second North Poles and Christmas villages and workshops filled with
toys, seasonal goodies and winter drinks, where sleighs fly so high that we
could swear they are real, where many Santa Claus parade on white carpets and
where music is the great protagonist.
Creators dedicate new color pallet and patterns to their designs, singers
tune their voice to the season and Deejays are ready to go with special stream
sets. Venues and clubs are ready to offer special Christmas entertainment. The festivities
program is varied.
Gossips say that Saint Nick, now an old man with white beard, is hiding
from fame in a secret village at the North Pole. There are sightings of his
visits to Second Life where he secretly enters each home coming down the
chimney and leaving a little present to all the good people in exchange for
milk and cookies. If I could ask for something, I would ask good Old Nick for a
lump of coal to warm my poor cold bones. Warmth and coziness is worth gold.
Want to get into the Christmas spirit? Take a train or sleigh ride to
one of so many venues dedicated to the most beautiful season of the year. Here
are a few that SLE recommends:
Christmas at
Winter Holiday Village
Mad City
Christmas by MadPea Productions
The North
Pole Sleigh Ride Adventure!
~The Forest ~
WINTER ICE
ROCK FESTIVAL 2013
The North
Pole Express to Santa's Village & Workshop
A White and Merry Christmas,
Glossom
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