Fanart Friday: Nadeshiko Claus and Rin the Red-nosed Reindeer
Shimarin the red-nosed reindeer Had a very shiny nose And if you ever saw her It’d probably be in camping clothes ★ 【n2】 「 クリスマスなでりん 」 ☆
Tag: Santa Claus
It’s the Day After Thanksgiving…
And temps are near zero But no need to cry Here comes Santa Nero! Yes, I get the unfortunate connection between said character, the historical figure, and Christendom, but I shall permit it for this day only, as it is the unofficial start of Christmas season. Buy some holly, get jolly, and shop if you… Read More It’s the Day After Thanksgiving…
12 Days of Christmas Anime, Day 5: Azumanga Daioh
Hey…I’ve got a secret to tell you. You can’t tell ANYONE. It might literally DESTROY anyone you tell it to. In fact…it might destroy YOU. But I’ll tell you anyway. … Okay, here goes: SANTA CLAUS DOES NOT EXIST. — Broaching the topic of Santa’s existence, especially with kids, can be tricky. Kagura and Tomo… Read More 12 Days of Christmas Anime, Day 5: Azumanga Daioh
12 Days of Christmas Anime, Day 3: Ai Yori Aoshi Enishi
You probably already know that if you don’t “believe,” you can’t see Santa Claus. But did you know that there are multiple Santas? And rather than delivering presents, they actually give you wonderful dreams? Also, some Santas are girls who wear short dresses (maybe you already knew this from Itsudatte My Santa). Oh, and they… Read More 12 Days of Christmas Anime, Day 3: Ai Yori Aoshi Enishi
The 9th Day of Christmas Anime: Usagi Drop
Usagi Drop Episode 3.5: “To Santa” Usagi Drop is one of my very favorite series, but my last taste of it was the conclusion to the manga, which I found lacking (to put it mildly). So it was refreshing to watch this Christmas episode, a six-minute piece that was part of one of the DVD… Read More The 9th Day of Christmas Anime: Usagi Drop
Anime and the Misnomer of Christianity
Today’s post comes courtesy of Aelysium, a Red Cross volunteer in Japan and a new voice to the anime blogosphere who’ll add intelligence, depth, and warmth to the community. I hope you’ll read his terrific piece below and then visit his brand new blog, Anime Elyisum. There is an old legend (which TWWK beat me… Read More Anime and the Misnomer of Christianity
The Thirteenth Day of Christmas Anime…er, Manga: Mari and Santa
Mari and Santa The Christmas Story It’s almost Christmas, but Santa is in a pickle. You see, the Santa in charge of Japan is a young apprentice who is inexperienced and…isn’t good with kids. So how will he deal with a 4-year-old girl named Mari who takes him and his injured reindeer in on Christmas… Read More The Thirteenth Day of Christmas Anime…er, Manga: Mari and Santa