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[whiteas]

One of the holidays that was mentioned to me is coming up. It's called Christmas, and while it's traditionally a religious holiday, I've found that the majority of people celebrate it more as a friends-and-family togetherness and year-end celebration. There's a lot of music, winter themes, gift-giving, parties, traditional food, and significant abuse of the colors red, green, and gold.

Since Team RWBY (Ruby, me- Weiss, Blake, and Yang) is getting our own house soon, I figured we should have a Christmas-slash-Housewarming party on Christmas Eve, December 24th. There will be a Secret Santa, so make sure you bring a gift. Secret Santa is a game named after a fictional overweight man in a red suit who brings gifts to good children every year, except in Secret Santa you're only in charge of getting a gift for one randomized person at the party. That said, it will be taken out of the list of RSVPs so make sure that if you want a gift or to give one, you RSVP. Rules regarding gifts include a price ceiling of $100, no living creatures, no gifts that would cost more money in the long run for upkeep, nothing that is going to make a mess if someone opens it at the party, nothing illegal, and nothing that's going to cause more harm than good. The last rule is that you absolutely cannot tell anyone whose Secret Santa you are. It is called "Secret" Santa for a reason. And if you don't follow the rules, you're not getting invited to the next party.

[ To sign up for the secret santa, click here to go to the OOC sign ups post! ]

The location will be announced officially in a few days. If you aren't RSVPing, make sure that you know someone who is so you get the directions. Expected attire is dress but not formal. There's no need to show up in a tuxedo, but please don't show up in jeans and a t-shirt either.

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voice;

[banishment]

Secret what?

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[whiteas]

Secret Santa.

It's a random gift exchange game. But you still have to get me a present, since Christmas tradition dictates that you get gifts for everyone you care about.

voice;

[banishment]

[ he still doesn't get it, but he does get one thing— ]

You're going to make me do all this, aren't you?

[Video]

[lookprofessor]

Miss Weiss, would it be all right if I came to the party?

[Of all the people to hear about the party from, Weiss probably isn't at the top of Luke's list--he still feels like he irritates her and she makes him a bit nervous.]

[Video]

[whiteas]

Of course it is, why wouldn't it be?

[ Someone needs to inform him that's just how she is.. ]

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[lookprofessor]

[Until properly filled in on this fact, Luke will continue to worry.]

It's not polite to just come to a party...

[ifbymyhands]

So, Christmas without all the romantic dates and huge lineups at the KFC?

[whiteas]

I have no idea what a KFC is, but you're welcome to bring a date if you'd like to.

[ifbymyhands]

Tradition back home, don't worry. And I'm not gonna give anyone animals. Animals as presents never work.

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[filchedfruit]

What food is traditional?

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[whiteas]

Well, it's difficult to say considering that it's a holiday apparently celebrated across multiple cultures. Some places consider some kind of meat centerpiece like a large bird like a goose or turkey, but other places seem to favor things like pork roast or tamales. For side dishes there are things like stuffing, potato salad, roasted vegetables, and various kinds of salads. There are a lot of traditional sweets like pies and various Christmas cakes, bread pudding, Gingerbread, candy canes. Drinks include things like hot cocoa, apple cider, and eggnog.

I'm going to be working on a more specific menu before the party. Did you have any requests?

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[filchedfruit]

Not really. I was just curious, since I'm not from one of those cultures. I like trying new things.

Most of that stuff, I haven't even heard of before coming to this world.

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[weapongeek]

[The one she got out of this was...]

You mean I have to wear a dress again...?

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[whiteas]

You can wear a skirt and you can wear flats. Don't wear your cape and battle gear though, just wear something nice.

[ No heels required, it's her Christmas present to you. ]

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[weapongeek]

But... I love my hood...

[That's not much for a Christmas present, but she'll take it.]

Ugh... Fine... But you're going to have to help me figure out what to wear...

[Since she doesn't have anything that's "party" apparel...]

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[monkeystowaway]

So is showing up in jeans and a shirt a kickoutable offense or is it just frowned upon by you?

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[whiteas]

Wear nice pants and keep your shirt buttoned and I won't kick you out.

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[monkeystowaway]

Anyone ever tell you that you ask for a lot? [He can button his shirt, but he wants to wear jeeeeeeeeans.]

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[deadly_belladonna]

So I'm guessing just a black dress would be out of the question if we want to keep to this 'Christmas' theme, huh?

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[whiteas]

You can wear any color you want, Blake.

I have a question though. I found these headbands at the store and some of them have animal parts like reindeer antlers or polar bear ears. Is that offensive?

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[deadly_belladonna]

I'm not exactly sure? As long as you're not pretending to be a Faunus in a mocking way?

I doubt he's even interested but- maybe no antlers around Adam. But if people are having innocent fun, eh, go for it?

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[broceanking]

Oh, I read about Christmas! That sounds like a great idea!

Although, I am a little bummed that you guys are going to be moving.

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[whiteas]

I thought so too. I take it you'll be coming?

I'm sure we won't have as enjoyable neighbors once we leave, but you're welcome to visit us.

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[sarcaskick]

An overweight guy in red?

...

Isn't that one of your professors at Beacon?

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[whiteas]

This one has a beard, not a moustache, and flies reindeer across the world.

[ he probably would make a really good Santa though, now that she thinks about it.. ]