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'''Christmas''' is a holiday celebrated by [[Human|humans]] on [[December 25]], commemorating the birth of someone called "Christ." It seems to revolve around the exchange of material goods, the slaughter and festooning of conifers, and the consumption of roasted avians. More importantly, it is the locus of a powerful "spirit" manifesting in charity, goodwill, and appreciation. Even [[Starscream (G1)|hardened]] [[Dreadwind (G1)|Decepticon]] [[Darkwing|warriors]] and [[Circuit Breaker|vengeance-driven humans]] are subject to its influence. | '''Christmas''' is a holiday celebrated by [[Human|humans]] on [[December 25]], commemorating the birth of someone called "Christ." It seems to revolve around the exchange of material goods, the slaughter and festooning of conifers, and the consumption of roasted avians. More importantly, it is the locus of a powerful "spirit" manifesting in charity, goodwill, and appreciation. Even [[Starscream (G1)|hardened]] [[Dreadwind (G1)|Decepticon]] [[Darkwing|warriors]] and [[Circuit Breaker|vengeance-driven humans]] are subject to its influence. | ||
[[Optimus Prime (G1)|Some]] [[Grimlock (G1)|Autobots]] have been known to don a [[Transformer clothing|red outfit]] with a bushy, white [[Facial hair|beard]] as part of the Christmas ritual. While not the most extreme example of [[Pretender|quasi-fetishistic anthropomorphization]] among [[Transformer|Transformers]], this case is notable in its lack of explanation. | [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Some]] [[Grimlock (G1)|Autobots]] have been known to don a [[Transformer clothing|red outfit]] with a bushy, white [[Facial hair|beard]] as part of the Christmas ritual. While not the most extreme example of [[Pretender|quasi-fetishistic anthropomorphization]] among [[Transformer|Transformers]], this case is notable in its lack of explanation. Perhaps it is related to the similarly-opaque "Christ" figure at the center of the holiday. | ||
Another human custom, [[Black Friday]], is rumored to be the busiest day of shopping for the material goods needed for exchange on Christmas. | Another human custom, [[Black Friday]], is rumored to be the busiest day of shopping for the material goods needed for exchange on Christmas. | ||
{{quote|Christmas: Date — December 25th. Annual festival celebrating Christ's birth. Features include family reunion, gift-giving...|Starscream's "Internal Data File"|[[Stargazing]]}} | {{quote|Christmas: Date — December 25th. Annual festival celebrating Christ's birth. Features include family reunion, gift-giving...|Starscream's "Internal Data File"|[[Stargazing]]}} | ||
==Fiction== | ==Fiction== | ||
===Marvel | ===Marvel Generation 1 comics=== | ||
{{note|The following events all occur in the UK continuity.}} | {{note|The following events all occur in the UK continuity.}} | ||
*The magic of Christmas made [[Circuit Breaker]] not kill [[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]]. | *The magic of Christmas made [[Circuit Breaker]] not kill [[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]]. {{storylink|Christmas Breaker!}} | ||
*The magic of Christmas made [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]] appreciate his [[Earth]] heritage. | *The magic of Christmas made [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]] appreciate his [[Earth]] heritage. {{storylink|The Gift}} | ||
*The magic of Christmas made [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] realize that even if he doesn't care, helping people can make him feel... well, he still doesn't really care. | *The magic of Christmas made [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] realize that even if he doesn't care, helping people can make him feel... well, he still doesn't really care. {{storylink|Stargazing}} | ||
*The magic of Christmas made [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]] wear the Santa costume. So [[:Image:Biggrim christmas.jpg|cute]]! | *The magic of Christmas made [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]] wear the Santa costume. So [[:Image:Biggrim christmas.jpg|cute]]! {{storylink|Stargazing}} | ||
*The magic of Christmas made [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] renew his pledge to protect Earth. | *The magic of Christmas made [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] renew his pledge to protect Earth. {{storylink|Cold Comfort and Joy!}} | ||
*The magic of < | *The magic of <s>free wine</s> Christmas made [[Darkwing]] and [[Dreadwind (G1)|Dreadwind]] [[:Image:MarvelUK-250.jpg|switch sides]]! {{storylink|The Greatest Gift Of All!}} | ||
*Optimus Prime shared a little of his own Christmas magic, healing environmental damage with a chunk of the Matrix. | *Optimus Prime shared a little of his own Christmas magic, healing environmental damage with a chunk of the Matrix. {{storylink|The Greatest Gift of All!}} | ||
God bless us, every one. | God bless us, every one. | ||
===Dreamwave ''Armada'' comics=== | ===Dreamwave ''Armada'' comics=== | ||
*The magic of Christmas made [[Iceberg]] be fascinated with it. | *The magic of Christmas made [[Iceberg]] be fascinated with it. {{storylink|More Than Meets The Eye (Armada)|More Than Meets The Eye: Armada}} | ||
=== | ===''Animated'' cartoon=== | ||
* The magic of Christmas turned the Autobots into humans! Well, it wasn't so much the magic of Christmas as it was [[Soundwave (Animated)|Soundwave]] plugging them into a virtual reality world, but it could have if it chose to. {{storylink|Human Error, Part | * The magic of Christmas turned the Autobots into humans! Well, it wasn't so much the magic of Christmas as it was [[Soundwave (Animated)|Soundwave]] plugging them into a virtual reality world, but it could have if it chose to. {{storylink|Human Error, Part I}} | ||
*The magic of Christmas would also free [[Wreck-Gar (Animated)|Wreck-Gar]] from his entrapment in the lake bed, giving [[Sari Sumdac]] another ally in stopping Soundwave. {{storylink|Human Error, Part | *The magic of Christmas would also free [[Wreck-Gar (Animated)|Wreck-Gar]] from his entrapment in the lake bed, giving [[Sari Sumdac]] another ally in stopping Soundwave. {{storylink|Human Error, Part II}} | ||
== | ==Notes== | ||
*Some fans believe Christ to be one and the same as [[Jesus]], but there is no [[canon]] evidence for this. | *Some fans believe Christ to be one and the same as [[Jesus]], but there is no [[canon]] evidence for this. | ||
Revision as of 00:28, 26 April 2009
Christmas is a holiday celebrated by humans on December 25, commemorating the birth of someone called "Christ." It seems to revolve around the exchange of material goods, the slaughter and festooning of conifers, and the consumption of roasted avians. More importantly, it is the locus of a powerful "spirit" manifesting in charity, goodwill, and appreciation. Even hardened Decepticon warriors and vengeance-driven humans are subject to its influence.
Some Autobots have been known to don a red outfit with a bushy, white beard as part of the Christmas ritual. While not the most extreme example of quasi-fetishistic anthropomorphization among Transformers, this case is notable in its lack of explanation. Perhaps it is related to the similarly-opaque "Christ" figure at the center of the holiday.
Another human custom, Black Friday, is rumored to be the busiest day of shopping for the material goods needed for exchange on Christmas.
Christmas: Date — December 25th. Annual festival celebrating Christ's birth. Features include family reunion, gift-giving...Starscream's "Internal Data File", Stargazing
Fiction
Marvel Generation 1 comics
The following events all occur in the UK continuity.
- The magic of Christmas made Circuit Breaker not kill Jazz. Christmas Breaker!
- The magic of Christmas made Starscream realize that even if he doesn't care, helping people can make him feel... well, he still doesn't really care. Stargazing
- The magic of Christmas made Grimlock wear the Santa costume. So cute! Stargazing
- The magic of Christmas made Optimus Prime renew his pledge to protect Earth. Cold Comfort and Joy!
- The magic of
free wineChristmas made Darkwing and Dreadwind switch sides! The Greatest Gift Of All!
- Optimus Prime shared a little of his own Christmas magic, healing environmental damage with a chunk of the Matrix. The Greatest Gift of All!
God bless us, every one.
Dreamwave Armada comics
- The magic of Christmas made Iceberg be fascinated with it. More Than Meets The Eye: Armada
Animated cartoon
- The magic of Christmas turned the Autobots into humans! Well, it wasn't so much the magic of Christmas as it was Soundwave plugging them into a virtual reality world, but it could have if it chose to. Human Error, Part I
- The magic of Christmas would also free Wreck-Gar from his entrapment in the lake bed, giving Sari Sumdac another ally in stopping Soundwave. Human Error, Part II
Notes
External links
- Christmas at Wikipedia
