Promoting civil rights in Utah

[Elok]

The phrase "sad little man" is offensive to depressed dwarfs, such as out-of-work actors who can only get silly "munchkin" type roles they refuse to take on principle.

[Lorizael]

Peter Dinklage.

[molly bloom]

The phrase "sad little man" is offensive to depressed dwarfs, such as out-of-work actors who can only get silly "munchkin" type roles they refuse to take on principle.

And an almost Happy Roman Rite Christmas to you too, my favourite schismatic.

I thought of you on Sunday when I was visiting my Slovenian friend in the Jewish charity shop she works in. They had a Peruvian Nativity scene on sale...

[Elok]

By Peruvian Nativity scene, do you mean a little one with neat matching figurines painted to look sort of Quechua? I've seen a couple for sale, but not a single person uses them. They prefer the big, sprawling sort of creche made of every animal or human figurine they can find all tossed together. You get five kings (of course, scripture doesn't mention their number), of two or three different sizes, all gathering around to adore the Christ child. The youngest king comes up to the oldest one's waist, and may be made of plastic while the oldest is ancient ceramic. He may also have his view obstructed by a sheep twice his size, or a Santa Claus, or a turkey, or a pair of camels hauling a sleigh full of presents. It's all very eclectic and heart-warmingly unconcerned with taste.

BTW, I celebrate Christmas on the modern calendar.

[molly bloom]

By Peruvian Nativity scene, do you mean a little one with neat matching figurines painted to look sort of Quechua?

Indeedy doody. I thought it quite sweet, but ironic in a Jewish charity shop.

BTW, I celebrate Christmas on the modern calendar

Heretic!

Apostate !

I anathematize you !

(I don't really. I send you virtual mince pies and brandy butter and marzipan stollen and other yummy things)