Advent Discussion Thread 2016

[Klain]

I just realize that I own every Advent pet '^' Now I have to own all Hanukkah pets C:

Good luck!

Thank you!

['Possum]

I have no favorites as all of them have wow'd me since growing up.

Day 1 = Star of David


Day 2 = Sufganiyah


Day 3 = Chocolate Gold coin


Day 4 = Dreidel


Day 5 = Hanukkah gift


Day 6 = Latke biscuits

Day 7 = Oil Lamp


Day 8 = Menorah



My eyes were wide with each growth. Berkshire... you have outdone yourself, girl. Thank you!

Agreed! Just when I thought they couldn't be any more incredible, next day would grow.

[Pachuri]

I have to say, this litter of Hannukah dogs was my favorite Hannukah litter so far across the years. Creative incorporation of traditional concepts with such beautiful presentation.

In terms of the Christmas pets, I loved the stocking pups. Those were also very creative and I'm a complete fan of modified linearts.

[firestar123456789]

Pet's name: Gumdrop
Adopt virtual pets at Chicken Smoothie!
woah! these pets are so pretty much resist urge to hoard..

[hedgehog101]

Sort of building off Windi_1's post (which I only saw half way through writing this)

The Star of David is a symbol of Judaism.
I think this one is based off of Sufganiyot! For Hanukkah, we eat fried food, to celebrate the oil that lasted 8 nights. One of those fried food is Sufganiyot, which is basically a jelly filled donut!
This guy seems to be based off gelt! I don't remember the history of the custom off the top of my head, but gelt are chocolate coins wrapped in gold foil! You can often use them to play dreidel with!
This guy's based off a dreidel or sevivon, a spinning top, with letters on each side standing for "A Great Miracle Happened There/Here." At one point in our history, when Jews were oppressed, it was forbidden to learn Torah. So, children would learn it in hiding. If a Greek patrol came by, the children would pull out these dreidels, and pretend to be playing a game. And today, there is a game you can play with them!
Maybe wrapping paper? I'm not completely sure, but we typically give out gifts for each night of Hanukkah!
Perhaps this design is based off latkes, which are basically like hashbrowns. Fried grated potatoes eaten with applesauce and sour creme.
Oil lamp, is what Windi_1 wrote, and that seems completely plausible!
This guy seems to be based off the Menorah, itself!

[6sammie6]

The dogs are very nice, especially the black one imho, but...I am mostly in love with the dreidel squid. Dreidel squid!!

[Ironic Equation]

I absolutely love the Hanukkah dogs, and this little darling <3

[GreatWhiteDragon_1]

I look back and reflect upon the Yule holidays we've had here on CS and the Advent & Hanukkah celebration... and realise that this one has been the most fun that we've ever had. Each one of the pets did not disappoint and the end result of Hanukkah has been one of beauty, grace and humility.

One is given cause to remember those who were forced to give up many things as well as those who are far more fortunate than their neighbor.

I remember my first Advent here on Chicken Smoothie and how low-key it was. The first release of the UR pets were a surprise and the re-release didn't seem like one as I don't think we had one; perhaps we did. I remember trading extras for other pets with virtually no problem. Others didn't see them as gold; we just traded.

I believe it was my third Advent when I got my first UR pet... the grapes. It took me a while to realise just what it was and probably more to realise that no one was trying to offer anything on it; they wanted my BA! LOL

Now... as I think about all the reactions of our new members and those of old... please note; not a single one has given our staff a fond "Thank you" for what they have done for us.

In ending... thank you most graciously Tess, Berkshire and many more for taking time out of your schedules to bring us the fun and good times here on Chcken Smoothie. It wouldn't be the same without you.

[namjoon♡]

I agree ! ^^^

Thank you staff for an amazing year ! We're sorry you lost a limb, Tess. xD
Thank you all for your hard work and cooperation! Thank you!
It's my first year, and I hope I won't quit anytime soon!

[OfWolvesAndPuppets]

If anybody could tell me,was there a new hannuka dog tonight,or one besides the black one? This is my first so im unsure.thanks