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Dating Triumphs and Tragedies
by Nicole
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I Want for Christmas...
Is
it just me, or has anyone else ever asked Santa for
a significant other for Christmas?
No?
Just me?
Okay,
moving on.
Needless
to say, my Christmas wish never showed up in my stocking,
under the tree, or in my bed, but I still believe
in Santa. I just believe that he knows what’s best for me. I mean, after
all, he knows if I’ve been bad or good, so
he’s gotta know when it’s time to send
me Mr. Right. I don’t think it’s this
year, so I didn’t ask Santa for him. I asked
for an iPod instead. You’re my guy, Claus,
don’t let me down.
Anyway,
it’s so easy to wish for things this magical
time of year. And why not? Everything about this season
seems to spew love more than the traditional lovey-themed
Valentine’s Day. For instance, mistletoe. Stand
under some weeds and give me a big wet one. Who invented
that? Wait, who did invent that?
I
did my research folks, and first of all, did you
know that mistletoe is a parasitic plant? Gross.
Someone has set us all up! They want parasite to
fall on young couples in love as they smooch away!
It has been a long-standing tradition to hang a mistletoe
at Christmastime and should a couple find themselves
underneath it, they should kiss. This stems from the
Scandinavian belief that the mistletoe is associated
with their goddess of Love, Frigga, and so the tradition
began. Whether or not they like each other, doesn’t
matter so much. There they stand, there they kiss. Awkward
at family events, but fine at parties that have served
much alcohol ahead of time.
Speaking
of alcohol, there is the fact that people tend to
drink a lot more around the holidays. They may be
at a festive party with friends, at a dreaded family
gathering and getting intoxicated to avoid interaction,
at a bar celebrating after work, or drinking alone
watching “It’s A Wonderful
Life” while yelling at the tv screen: “No,
it isn’t!” Yes, alcohol plays a significant
role in dating during the holiday season, or at least “romantic” endeavors.
From hot toddies to peppermint liqueur and spiked eggnog,
tis’ the season to get loaded and bloated. Just
be careful of who is around you when you do it. When
you’re at the copier the Monday after the big Christmas
party, you might be wondering why Mike the copy boy tells
you to saddle up on the fax machine, but everyone else
in the office will giggle and recall how well you rode
the cash register at the bar. Classy.
But
aside from parasitic make-out plants and raunchy
drunk bar scenes, the holidays are a romantic time.
After all, one of its main colors is Red—the color of Love. And there
are things you can do, besides drink away the winter
blues, which can spark a romance or rekindle an existing
love. Whether it is staying inside on a cold stay with
your other half, watching Christmas movies and drinking
hot cocoa, or decorating the tree together. Even after
you know you’ve gone overboard with decorations
on the tree, mantle, and shelves—keep going. You’re
having fun together, and after all, how often do you
get to decorate with little Santas and Snowmen everywhere?
If
you’re unattached, get out there…anywhere!
It’s not only the most happiest time of the year…it’s
the busiest time of the year! Future significant others
will be everywhere. They will be out shopping for gifts,
shopping for trees, and grocery shopping. Or, they’ll
be so sick of shopping, that they’ll be at the
coffee shop to just sit back and relax for a few minutes.
So go there, anywhere, and see who you can find. Because
you know that you should be running all of these errands
too, so you never know who you might meet in the process.
Yes,
the holidays can be hectic and draining but they
are generally lovely and fun and happy. Whether or
not you have a significant other is not important.
You are bound to meet amazing people wherever you
go and whatever you are doing. Even if you are stuck
at a work or family party that you’d rather
not be at — kick back,
have some eggnog, and take it all in. Hey, there’s
bound to be at least someone to make fun of the next
day.
And
if you wake up Christmas morning and you didn’t
get the he or she you asked Santa for, give the big guy
a break. He’s busy, and maybe this year it wasn’t
your turn. Maybe there was someone else who was just
a little more deserving or needed that extra something
in their stocking more than you this year. But sit tight.
A new year is on its way, and Santa is making his list.
So be kind of good, and when I talk to him…I’ll
put in the good word for you.
Dating Triumphs and Tragedies is published every Sunday by Online
Dating Magazine columnist Nicole
Roberge. She can be reached at NicoleMRoberge@hotmail.com.
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