Comments on: 50% off Fake Christmas Trees in Japan http://www.longcountdown.com/2007/12/16/50-off-fake-christmas-trees-in-japan/ Nick Ramsay, blogging from Japan. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:27:52 +0900 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: smoother http://www.longcountdown.com/2007/12/16/50-off-fake-christmas-trees-in-japan/comment-page-1/#comment-3005 smoother Thu, 20 Dec 2007 03:07:35 +0000 http://www.longcountdown.com/2007/12/16/50-off-fake-christmas-trees-in-japan/#comment-3005 Yeah Nick, black tress! So I guess it might be a Fukuoka or a Tenjin thing. There are a ton of fake black trees, black ornaments, etc. It looks trendy but doesn't look Christmas. You should search for it and google to have a look yourself. I didn't even know they existed in the U.S. until I did a search. Yeah Nick, black tress! So I guess it might be a Fukuoka or a Tenjin thing. There are a ton of fake black trees, black ornaments, etc. It looks trendy but doesn’t look Christmas. You should search for it and google to have a look yourself. I didn’t even know they existed in the U.S. until I did a search.

]]> By: Nick Ramsay http://www.longcountdown.com/2007/12/16/50-off-fake-christmas-trees-in-japan/comment-page-1/#comment-3002 Nick Ramsay Wed, 19 Dec 2007 17:05:38 +0000 http://www.longcountdown.com/2007/12/16/50-off-fake-christmas-trees-in-japan/#comment-3002 Ha! Compared to the lights on your school, my tree looks very bare, thats for sure! Ha! Compared to the lights on your school, my tree looks very bare, thats for sure!

]]> By: Nick Ramsay http://www.longcountdown.com/2007/12/16/50-off-fake-christmas-trees-in-japan/comment-page-1/#comment-3001 Nick Ramsay Wed, 19 Dec 2007 16:55:30 +0000 http://www.longcountdown.com/2007/12/16/50-off-fake-christmas-trees-in-japan/#comment-3001 Black trees? I'm not sure what you mean, but I'd guess they look good against snow, or when covered with lights! Black trees? I’m not sure what you mean, but I’d guess they look good against snow, or when covered with lights!

]]> By: Chris B http://www.longcountdown.com/2007/12/16/50-off-fake-christmas-trees-in-japan/comment-page-1/#comment-3000 Chris B Wed, 19 Dec 2007 09:33:06 +0000 http://www.longcountdown.com/2007/12/16/50-off-fake-christmas-trees-in-japan/#comment-3000 That tree needs a little work but I'm glad to witness the start of a families new tradition!! That tree needs a little work but I’m glad to witness the start of a families new tradition!!

]]> By: smoother http://www.longcountdown.com/2007/12/16/50-off-fake-christmas-trees-in-japan/comment-page-1/#comment-2998 smoother Tue, 18 Dec 2007 08:29:59 +0000 http://www.longcountdown.com/2007/12/16/50-off-fake-christmas-trees-in-japan/#comment-2998 What is the deal with the 'black' Christmas trees and ornaments? There are so many for sale in Fukuoka and they were usually more expensive. This is my first Christmas in Japan so we're going to be having a small party and bought a small tree. I'm glad you were able to get a big tree and I know Rikuto’s going to love watching these videos in the years to come. What is the deal with the ‘black’ Christmas trees and ornaments? There are so many for sale in Fukuoka and they were usually more expensive. This is my first Christmas in Japan so we’re going to be having a small party and bought a small tree. I’m glad you were able to get a big tree and I know Rikuto’s going to love watching these videos in the years to come.

]]> By: Harvey http://www.longcountdown.com/2007/12/16/50-off-fake-christmas-trees-in-japan/comment-page-1/#comment-2996 Harvey Tue, 18 Dec 2007 06:02:10 +0000 http://www.longcountdown.com/2007/12/16/50-off-fake-christmas-trees-in-japan/#comment-2996 I think I'll hold off on getting a fake Christmas tree for a while. Maybe till there are rugrats running around. I think I’ll hold off on getting a fake Christmas tree for a while. Maybe till there are rugrats running around.

]]> By: Murali http://www.longcountdown.com/2007/12/16/50-off-fake-christmas-trees-in-japan/comment-page-1/#comment-2988 Murali Mon, 17 Dec 2007 15:38:48 +0000 http://www.longcountdown.com/2007/12/16/50-off-fake-christmas-trees-in-japan/#comment-2988 Sorry, I meant fake christmas tree Sorry, I meant fake christmas tree

]]> By: Murali http://www.longcountdown.com/2007/12/16/50-off-fake-christmas-trees-in-japan/comment-page-1/#comment-2987 Murali Mon, 17 Dec 2007 15:35:06 +0000 http://www.longcountdown.com/2007/12/16/50-off-fake-christmas-trees-in-japan/#comment-2987 In my part of the world, it is fake christmas all over. And generally many will be reused. In my part of the world, it is fake christmas all over. And generally many will be reused.

]]> By: Al http://www.longcountdown.com/2007/12/16/50-off-fake-christmas-trees-in-japan/comment-page-1/#comment-2985 Al Mon, 17 Dec 2007 06:18:18 +0000 http://www.longcountdown.com/2007/12/16/50-off-fake-christmas-trees-in-japan/#comment-2985 Nice Tree Nick. Touching comment Keith. Made my evening. Although I will say that you had a real Xmas tree when you visited in Grand Forks. As the family and I will be traveling to Japan in less than five days we won't be getting a tree this year. Being Canadian, I have to say that I do enjoy a real tree. The smell of evergreen plastic just doesn't quite bring back the memories as a Sruce does. Al Nice Tree Nick.
Touching comment Keith. Made my evening. Although I will say that you had a real Xmas tree when you visited in Grand Forks.

As the family and I will be traveling to Japan in less than five days we won’t be getting a tree this year. Being Canadian, I have to say that I do enjoy a real tree. The smell of evergreen plastic just doesn’t quite bring back the memories as a Sruce does.

Al

]]> By: Keith http://www.longcountdown.com/2007/12/16/50-off-fake-christmas-trees-in-japan/comment-page-1/#comment-2983 Keith Mon, 17 Dec 2007 04:25:13 +0000 http://www.longcountdown.com/2007/12/16/50-off-fake-christmas-trees-in-japan/#comment-2983 I have never had a real Xmas tree. Even growing up we only used a huge fake tree and while I could be wrong, I think it is more popular in countries other than Australia to have a real Xmas tree! For the life of me, can't undertsand why Xmas is even celebrated in Japan. I guess maybe it's the retail industry cashing in (As in our countries!) because they have a totally different religion and no holiday on the 25th. Saying that (And apart from the retail industry) I kinda think it has become accepted around the world that the 25th is a day to not just think about "Christ" but also a day to reflect on all the good things we have in our lives. Most of us who are on this site are terribly lucky that we were born in the our countries. Most of the world lives in poverty and a time to reflect is nice. Wish (me included) we could reflect everyday!!! Keith I have never had a real Xmas tree. Even growing up we only used a huge fake tree and while I could be wrong, I think it is more popular in countries other than Australia to have a real Xmas tree!
For the life of me, can’t undertsand why Xmas is even celebrated in Japan. I guess maybe it’s the retail industry cashing in (As in our countries!) because they have a totally different religion and no holiday on the 25th. Saying that (And apart from the retail industry) I kinda think it has become accepted around the world that the 25th is a day to not just think about “Christ” but also a day to reflect on all the good things we have in our lives.
Most of us who are on this site are terribly lucky that we were born in the our countries. Most of the world lives in poverty and a time to reflect is nice. Wish (me included) we could reflect everyday!!!
Keith

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