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[–] schnurrito@discuss.tchncs.de 67 points 3 days ago (3 children)

I usually suspect cats of being communists (thus, probably atheists), given they won't shut up about Mao.

[–] portuga@lemmy.world 6 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago)

Nah, cats are buddhist. See how they dgaf? That’s a sure tell

(But that was a nice pun)

You can be a theistic Marxist, such as cats who obviously worship and act on Bast's behalf

[–] Arondeus@lemmy.ca 7 points 3 days ago

Thought I was in dad jokes for a second. Well played! 😂

[–] cRazi_man@europe.pub 91 points 4 days ago (1 children)

Do you realise that cats consider themselves to be god? That's their religion. Cats are the diety.

[–] RampantParanoia2365@lemmy.world 19 points 4 days ago (2 children)

And God doesn't get stockings? What's even the point, then? God...

[–] AngryCommieKender@lemmy.world 5 points 4 days ago (1 children)

When did stockings go from being large wool sock like things, to being tights without a waist/crotch area?

[–] AFKBRBChocolate@lemmy.ca 9 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago)

A "stok" or "stocc" was there lower part of a post or tree trunk in middle/old English. It became the name for any close-fitting garment that covered the foot and lower leg (stok of a person). So really it's not that the name went from being one thing to being another, it's that both the things you mention fit the definition.

The other part of the answer to your question is the development of knitting machines able to create stockings from fine cotton or silk thread made the second type of thing more attainable.

[–] HeyThisIsntTheYMCA@lemmy.world 3 points 3 days ago (1 children)

No, the gods get cream and salmon on holidays

[–] RampantParanoia2365@lemmy.world 2 points 2 days ago (1 children)

A cream sauce, or just straight milk fat?

straight milk fat the gods enjoy diarrhea

[–] CmdrShepard49@sh.itjust.works 81 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago) (2 children)

This is hilarious and mom probably wants an excuse to enjoy Christmas just like us atheists and agnostics do (decorating and gifts).

[–] Sabata11792@ani.social 18 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago) (1 children)

But those are the worst parts. I just want dinner and to see grandma while she still kicking.

[–] RampantParanoia2365@lemmy.world 19 points 4 days ago (1 children)

Ok, I'll take your gifts thanks.

[–] Sabata11792@ani.social 21 points 4 days ago (2 children)

OK but you got to get my mom something nice.

[–] 0ops@piefed.zip 5 points 3 days ago (1 children)
[–] nyctre@lemmy.world 1 points 3 days ago

No, it doesn't count as a gift. Even tho she screamed when she got it.

I can do that. I live near a World Market, which is like a Toys R' Us for old people.

[–] realitista@lemmus.org 14 points 4 days ago (1 children)

I only celebrate the pagan celebrations like the Yule tree, Spring celebration of the goddess Eostre, etc. Fortunately that's where the roots of all the good stuff like Christmas trees (Yule log), Santa (Odin), and Easter bunny come from, so reall Christianity doesn't figure into the equation at all.

I like burning the yule goat. Me and the wife are little pyros, maybe that has something to do with it

[–] sugar_in_your_tea@sh.itjust.works 24 points 3 days ago (2 children)

Christmas isn't even really religious anyway. My Hindu and Buddhist friends love Christmas, and they don't care whatsoever about Jesus.

[–] Knock_Knock_Lemmy_In@lemmy.world 12 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago)

Look at how much of Christmas doesn't involve the birth of Jesus.

  • Mistletoe
  • Gingerbread
  • Grinch
  • Santa
  • Elves
  • Flying reindeer
  • Trees and decorations
  • Yule logs
  • Crackers
  • Stocking
  • Cards
  • All the food and drink
  • Office parties
  • Consumer sales

Etc.

[–] MonkderVierte@lemmy.zip 9 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago)

Same for japanese, if manga and anime are any indication.

Human just needs a winter gorge and christmas has a nice concept. Call it yulfest if you want.

[–] RickyRigatoni@retrolemmy.com 21 points 3 days ago (2 children)

No catholic jokes? Really?

[–] Stamets@lemmy.dbzer0.com 18 points 3 days ago

Too low a bar. I only go after jokes that adults can walk under comfortably. What do I look like? A catholic priest?

Darnit. Broke my rule

There was an old lady on my street with about 2 dozen feline pets. She was a Cataholic.

[–] devolution@lemmy.world 23 points 4 days ago

Your mom is correct. Not acknowledging Catsgiving is offensive.

[–] carotte@lemmy.blahaj.zone 15 points 4 days ago (1 children)

its well known that most cats are catholic. i mean, it’s in the name

[–] thesohoriots@lemmy.world 9 points 4 days ago
[–] Lushed_Lungfish@lemmy.ca 3 points 3 days ago

Cat: From the moment I understood the weakness of your flesh, it disgusted me.

[–] UnderpantsWeevil@lemmy.world 7 points 4 days ago (4 children)
[–] ShaggySnacks@lemmy.myserv.one 6 points 3 days ago

When the Prophet (pbuh) wanted to get up and pray but his cat was sleeping on the sleeves of one of his robes; so he merely cut the sleeves off his clothing in order to not disturb the cat.

I can respect that. You never disturb a sleeping kitty.

I'm pretty sure British Shorthairs are Anglican.

[–] MacNCheezus@lemmy.today 2 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago) (1 children)

No they’re not, they’re Catholic. It’s literally in the name.

[–] UnderpantsWeevil@lemmy.world 1 points 3 days ago

Cat-holics are people addicted to cats

[–] Maeve@kbin.earth 5 points 4 days ago

This is absolutely 🥰

[–] DagwoodIII@piefed.social 1 points 4 days ago

Obviously cats are Jewish! Haven't you heard of a meownorah??