My daughter believes in Christmas elves.

[Infinitum]

Originally Posted by lunakilo

Well if the topic is if you should encourage your childs believe in elfs if you are non-religious where else would you put the topic?

And rusra02's reaction is very much in line whit that of the nutty priest I talked about in the OP.

I'm sorry, I didn't direct it at you, but to rusra02. I think you put the thread in the right place. And I think there's a wonderful opportunity to teach something of old traditions to a child here. Not goats. Porrige.

[rusra02]

Originally Posted by lunakilo

So I guess that means you believe in nisser as well.

But as Infinitum suggests, please read the entire article, and remember this is a DIR.

Your post asked: "Any opinions?" I was simply responding with my (Bible based) opinion. Was I wrong to do so?

[lunakilo]

Originally Posted by rusra02

Your post asked: "Any opinions?" I was simply responding with my (Bible based) opinion. Was I wrong to do so?

Probably not. It depends on your reasons for answering

[Father Heathen]

Originally Posted by rusra02

Your post asked: "Any opinions?" I was simply responding with my (Bible based) opinion. Was I wrong to do so?

Given the DIR, yes.

[Father Heathen]

Originally Posted by lunakilo

But I don't have a goat.

Can' we just do the bowl of porridge thing?

You heard Rusra02. The elves demand blood.

[HerDotness]

I must say I find your daughter's hesitancy to disbelieve altogether charming.

In fact, I feel something of that very thing myself every Christmas.

I think the desire to believe in such creatures is simply human and illustrates that we all have a longing for magic and fantasy to be real somehow if only real in the sense that these fabled beings are such an enjoyable part of our cultures and holidays.

I'd play along and suggest that maybe a single bowl of porridge isn't enough if she feels things are being moved about in her room. Maybe the poor nisser are looking for more.

[Heathen Hammer]

Originally Posted by lunakilo

So why only around chistmas?

Perhaps it has to do with the fact she would be most delighted to experience them around that time? that is a good sign though, imo, as it means they are benevolent towards her and want her to be delighted. Perhaps they feel her excited vibe around that time and want to become more involved then, because it will have a good effect. At other times perhaps she might be frightened, as if the house were haunted.

Make sure to leave your milk and cookies out when winter comes back around

[lunakilo]

Originally Posted by Father Heathen

You heard Rusra02. The elves demand blood.

As I understand it nisser are supposed to be the personification of the spitit of the house and household.
I hope my household does not manifest it self as evil blod demmanding spitits

But then again, now that I come to think of it a nazi once lived in this house.
He even made a dungeon downstairs, so who knows

[Father Heathen]

Originally Posted by lunakilo

As I understand it nisser are supposed to be the personification of the spitit of the house and household.
I hope my household does not manifest it self as evil blod demmanding spitits

But then again, now that I come to think of it a nazi once lived in this house.
He even made a dungeon downstairs, so who knows

So instead of placing gifts beneath a tree, you place them around the sacrificial alter, and instead of leaving milk and cookies, you leave a chalice of goat's blood. Just some minor alterations to the Christmas traditions.

[Sylvan]

Please continue your ancestral traditions of porridge sacrifice. One should only give four-legs after spirits have served you well for many years.