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miasmaghoul · 10 months

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Favorite headcanon for every ghoul! Go!

Two each, one horny and one not!

Aether

Was deeply affected by Terzo's deposition, and as a result developed a distrust of the higher-ups in the church. Sister Imperator bears the brunt of his ire. He's very protective of Copia, and his retirement was predicated on the fact that it's become obvious that he won't be Papa much longer. He can't go through that pain again.

Huge into mindfuckery. Will use his magick to manipulate his partners in many ways, some much worse than others. You'd never guess it with his sweet demeanor, but just beneath the surface lies a truly depraved individual.

Dew

Never felt comfortable as a water ghoul, so when he was presented with the opportunity to transition to fire instead he leapt at the chance. It was incredibly hard on him, but he doesn't remember much besides the pain afterwards. Once it passed, he finally felt like he was settled in his skin. Like things were finally right.

He and Aether are deeply, incomparably connected. He's not sure how it happened, or when, but it's true. Dew would do anything for Aether, and Aether for him. They push each other's boundaries behind closed doors, far beyond anything they do with the rest of the pack. The few times Dew has had to call mayday have been with Aether. He only remembers one of them - Aether made sure of it.

Rain

Fascinated by human death. Has the highest body count of all the ghouls, uses his vessel's natural charm and good looks to his advantage in that regard. Lures siblings to the lake, the woods, the mountains, whatever he's in the mood for that day. Likes to play with his food, never makes it easy on them. Lives for the moment the light fades from his prey's eyes. Has an arrangement with Sister in regards to who and how often he hunts.

The most willing to experiment when it comes to kink, has the fewest hard limits of the ghouls. Basically down to try anything twice, and has helped awaken myriad kinks in the others. His favorite partner, though, is himself. He's a narcissist through and through, no one can get Rain off like Rain can.

Swiss

Two words: shadow magick. I hc him as a fire/earth hybrid, but he carries just enough quintessence within him to manipulate shadows. To melt into them and hide in plain sight. Swiss knows many things he shouldn't because of this. Thankfully he's very good at keeping secrets.

Has a different dynamic with everyone, and holds the title of switchiest ghoul. However, it's very, very hard for him to be truly submissive. He'll follow instruction, to be sure, but he always maintains some modicum of control over himself. The only ones who have managed to get Swiss into subspace are Aether and Cirrus, and he required a LOT of aftercare.

Mountain

I am a huge proponent of Mountain being able to grow things on his body. Flowers and other small plants, nothing major. Will grow fresh herbs on his head when he cooks, and if he sleeps really well he'll wake up patchy with moss and lichen. Has a plant associated with each member of his pack, and before he got a solid hold on his magick it was very easy to tell who he was thinking about by what sprouted up around his horns. He can control it for the most part now, but in moments of emotional intensity he sometimes loses his ability to keep it in check.

The subbiest. You wouldn't know it to look at him, but literally anyone can dom Mountain. He especially loves it when the smallest ghouls put him in his place. If he's in a more dominant role, it's because his partner requested it. He just wants them to be happy, to please them. Whatever it takes.

Aeon

He's not as new as people think, summoned before the beginning of the Imperatour and living in the lower levels of the abbey with the other service ghouls. Ended up becoming Aether's lead tech in short order, thanks to being a quintessence hybrid. His other element is fire, which made it hard for him to get close with Dew at first. They get there eventually.

Has a crazy intense breeding kink, and it goes both ways. The first time he takes a knot is accidental, and it really awakens something in him.

Cirrus

Has moderate OCD, which manifests itself in excessive organization and strict scheduling. This proves to be a huge asset when it comes to planning tours, Cirrus spending a lot of her time with Copia and Sister Imperator to help put together itineraries and book hotels. She also organizes the chore sheets for the ghouls, making sure everyone is put where they fit best.

Has a very hard time climaxing, even on her own. It takes a lot of work and focus, so she doesn't really try most of the time. She gains the most pleasure from working her partners over, from providing whatever it is they need to reach that peak. Defaults to hard dom, but is somewhat flexible.

Cumulus

Has what I affectionately call grandma hobbies. She crochets, knits, does cross stitch, puts together jigsaw puzzles and bakes with regularity. Has tons of creative energy and needs outlets for it. Also leads the abbey's choir. (Cirrus plays the organ.)

Obsessed with having her tits played with. Always wants them touched, kissed, licked and sucked on. It's her favorite, and few things get her wetter. One time Dew made her cum just by toying with her nipples, and it took her by such surprise that she cried.

Sunshine

ADHD personified, always full of energy and going a thousand miles an hour. She has more control over it than she lets on, but the others enjoy her playfulness and lack of inhibitions.

Huge exhibitionist, it's nearly impossible to keep her clothed. She'll be shirtless any time she's outside, basking in her namesake. Her pants most always follow, and more often then not she can be found naked as the day she was summoned up on the abbey's roof. Loves to fuck outside so she can be as loud and feral as she likes.

Aurora

Makes jewelry for the others - matching lockets for Cirrus and Cumulus, a fine silver ring patterned after fish scales for Rain, a bronze ear cuff decorated with small leaves for Mountain, a corded crystal pendant for Sunshine, a set of jewled horn charms for Swiss. She's proudest, though, of the simple pair of thin sterling chains she made for Dew and Aether. They wear them always.

ENORMOUS size queen. She's the tiniest now, even smaller than Dew, but the first cock she took was Mountain's. Cirrus had to buy a new toy for her strap just to please Aurora's insatiable need to be stretched. It's never enough.

#miasma has ghoul thoughts #nameless ghouls #theyre all here im not tagging all of them #ghoul headcanons #it was so hard to pick these omg

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allfandoms-writings · 9 months

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Task Force 141 and their cryptids

alright, so I was in the mood for some spooky shit given that Halloween is only a couple months away and ever since I saw the Azreal skin on Simon I’ve been needing a cryptid version so here ya go. i’m throwing in graves for all the girlies and he’s starting to grow on me. don’t come at me for some of these ideas and/or misrepresentations of any legends this is just my out-of-the-box spin on it (ALSO, I USE THE TERM CRYPTID VERY LOOSELY IT FELT WEIRD CALLING THEM MONSTERS)

Ghost — is a Wraith/Vampire hybrid. He’s able to immaterialize into the shadows and can pick up on the faintest of scents. He has the ability to take small objects with him when he blends in with the shadows (this is usually a knife). The Wraith part of him lets him pick up on auras/presences of other cryptids. The vampire aspect of him only really comes in with the form of teeth and the ability to see in the dark. Wraiths need to consume some form of human being (while it’s usually energy his vampire side can cover it with blood)

Soap — Shapeshifter. Instead of the usual werewolf I see with him, I can picture him as a massive brown bear. You can usually tell what bear is Soap because his form is like 2-3 times the average size of a brown bear. He comes with enhanced strength, endurance and this man eats like nobodies business after he shifts back into his human form. He’s a walking heater (Bones appreciates this because there are days she feels extremely cold)

Gaz — I like to think Gaz would be an offshoot of the Fae (yes, think Maleficent because Gaz would look fucking amazing). While his family tree no longer carries magic, he still retains the wings, horns, and any other supernatural abilities. He has excellent hearing, and while he’s not a huge fan of pure iron (makes him break out in horrible sores) he can shift any part of him into his respective bird of prey (for reference I chose a Golden Eagle)

Price — Dragon. Price is able to cover most of his body in impenetrable scales if the issue arises (though its very itchy when he goes to scratch them off.) He smokes to help the desire to breathe fire and considers his team to be his horde, and refuses to give them up for anything (he had a very hard time giving Bones back to the U.S. military the first time they met because they clicked really well)

Alejandro — Nahual. Shapeshifting is one of the most common forms of monster in this universe, and most retain the animal of their family lineage. Alejandro retains the jaguar, and is able to change his appearance from a normal jaguar to a black jaguar when it pleases him. The only downside to this is that he can retain spots on his skin if he stays a jaguar for extreme extended periods of time

Rudolfo — Also a Nahual. Rudy can take the form of an abnormally large red wolf. He can use aspects of this form without completely shifting (shifts his ears so he has better hearing, nails into claws, teeth into fangs if he’s in a really tight pinch).

Bones — Skinwalker hybrid. This version of Skinwalker is a little different from the legends we have today. Not everyone in the family tree ends up shifting into any form of animal native to their area. They all have the increased abilities (strength, endurance, hearing, sight, etc) but in order to shift they need to experience negative emotions/traumas consistently (most refuse to go into any form of public service for this reason). Once the shift has been made, their eye color shifts to an orange-red that only contacts can hide and they have permanent fangs. Due to the other side of her (which is unknown to her family since her dad never disclosed he was a monster as well) she is able to lure people in with a whistle and all her animals are completely black in color

Graves — Vampire. Not in the traditional sense, either. Sure, he still has to drink blood and watch out for stakes and mind how long he stays in churches/on holy ground, but that’s pretty much it. His species has evolved over time to remove the sun issue one the human population started growing and their fangs can retract a little bit when in the presence of humans, but he’s one of the easier species to get by.

#imagine #call of duty modern warefare ii #call of duty imagine #simon riley #john price #johnny mctavish #kyle gaz garrick #alejandro vargas #rudolfo parra #phillip graves #bones enters task force 141 #call of duty oc

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lilflowerpot · 1 year

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what does galra society as a whole think about half galra/mixed race galra? how do these opinions differ among the class levels (as in like regular everyday people to upper class military soldier types)?

Imperial opinion of Keith as a hybrid | Imperial racism against non-galra | would Lotor's hybrid status impact his imperial reputation? | hybrid lifespans | Lotor's altean strength: a blessing or a curse?

The idea that the galra are “superior” is a pervasive attitude that’s been around since Emperor Brodar first led them beyond Daibazaal [...] but with galra hybrids being so unlikely to survive gestation—and then, even if they do, experiencing a massively shortened lifespan—the societal perception of galra/non-galra relations has been severely warped throughout Zarkon’s reign from being gently discouraged, to strongly disadvised, to damn near criminal. Over the countless generations since Zarkon first took the throne, Imperial attitudes have essentially shifted from “don’t have children with non-galra because our genes are too strong and hybrid children will almost certainly suffer a slow and painful death,” to “don’t have children with non-galra because outsiders are weak and any half-breed spawn produced by coupling with them will be just as pathetic.”

The above is from my "Lotor's altean strength" post and was, itself, a summary of something said in several posts before it, but my point still stands: though historically the first galra to venture out into space en-masse for the purpose of conquering other planets very much did think themselves superior in every way, but as the Empire grew and the alien peoples they had conquered became Imperial citizens themselves (see first post linked above), this attitude, from your average citizen, at least, gradually lessened. Non-galra Imperial citizens became the galra's colleagues, neighbors, and friends, growing up alongside one another as more-or-less equals, with only two overt cultural holdovers:

Non-galra Imperial citizens may not join the Imperial Military proper, but rather are limited to local security jobs.

Non-galra Imperial citizens are prohibited from engaging in intimate relationships with galra Imperial citizens.

Now obviously these two factors scream "prejudice", but both are so deeply ingrained in the Empire's foundations that the majority of Imperial society (both galra and not) doesn't ever think to question them in the first place... until you bring a flesh-and-blood hybrid into the mix, of course. Remember, hybrid-galra are //rare//—by which I mean they're the 0.0001% of the 0.0001%—to the point that despite Lotor actively seeking people like him, he managed to find only four others (well, five, now that he knows Keith), owing to the fact that between the cultural & genetic roadblocks to their conception, on top of the further gestational difficulties, hybrids are a particularly scarce minority.

But let's approach this from the perspectives of the three pillars of Imperial society, shall we?

As a quick refresher for anyone who doesn't want to reread that entire post, the three pillars of Imperial society are the State, the Church, and the Military, and these groups can be further subdivided by hierarchical position within each pillar.

First, the Military, which encompasses Cadets, Officers, Lieutenants, Commanders, and the Admiral (a role traditionally, but not always, filled by the Monarch). As an organisation, the Military is inherently prejudiced against non-galra citizens as they're simply not allowed to serve. As you can imagine, this makes it a more hostile environment in pretty much every way for hybrids, because they're the only "non-galra" galra able to enter military service, which leaves them systematically othered. Broadly speaking, the higher up the chain of command, the less civil soldiers tend to be towards hybrids, as they themselves have spent a great deal of time interacting only with other galra, or,,, the non-galra "enemy" of foreign planets who they subjugate without mercy. They are literally trained not to view alien people as people, because sympathy breeds compassion- compassion breeds weakness- and weakness breaks insubordination and defiance of Emperor Zarkon's orders.

Second, the Church, which encompasses a million different Imperial religions (with galra and non-galra origins), but chief among them is the Druidic Faith, with its Deacons, Priest(esse)s, High Priest(esse)s, and the Archivist. The opinion of hybrids according to any religious group can vary wildly, and is dictated chiefly by their faith's doctorine: some consider them abominations of nature, others no more or less than anyone else, and others still akin to demigods. The Druids, however, take the stance of hybrids being a non-issue, as their only concern is whether or not a child is capable of manipulating quintessence (something that marks them as beloved by Sa, and therefore worthy beyond compare) or potentially capable of passing on latent druidic alleles (therefore potentially siring a druidic child).

Third, the State, which encompasses the majority of the Imperial populace, comprised of common civilians, the equestrian order (exceedingly wealthy "new money"), the aristocracy (old and revered bloodlines), and the Imperial family. The divide in this pillar is a pretty clean one: upper class aristocrats, tend to have inherited the prejudice of their ancestors due to their families placing such intrinsic value on their blood (even by galra standards), and from their pov, hybrids are a tainting of their nobility by mixing with "lesser" people.

But the general public? Your average citizen doesn't particularly differentiate between those who are galra and those who are not. As we saw in the space mall episode (s02ep07) the Empire is massively multicultural, with day-to-day citizens simply going about their lives: Sal didn't look down on his customers, and in fact seemed to take genuine pride in learning from Hunk how to make food they could enjoy, while Varkon's only prejudice seemed to be against "space-pirates" for threatening the sanctity of his place of employment. So if these people were to be confronted with a hybrid child whose very existence is taboo… well, they're still a //child// aren't they? Meaning they're innocent, and invaluable, and supposedly a GeNeTiC aBoMiNaTiOn except they're perfect in every way because Imperial culture holds all children—galra or otherwise—in the highest regard, so why should this be any different?

Finally, however, we come to the Emperor, who sets the tone for the entire Empire, and has obviously remained unchanged for the last 10,000 decaphoebs: Zarkon,,, who publicly declared his hybrid son a traitor to be killed on sight,,,,,, that message was abundantly clear, and the galra are nothing if not loyal.

#if the emperor's views (or simply the emperor themselves) were to change though.. now that would Have An Impact #Ao3 Little Blade #sa screams back #galra history & culture

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rabbitcruiser · 1 year

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Oranges and Lemons Day

Oranges and Lemons Day is annually commemorated on the third Thursday of March, even when Easter or St. Patrick's Day is interjected, at St Clement Danes Church in London.

History of Oranges and Lemons Day

The London rhyme is well known but what may be less known is that since 1920 it has been commemorated at the first mentioned church, St Clement Danes in the Strand, London.

This custom is related to Reverend William Pennington-Bickford, who restored church bells so they could play the tune of the rhyme. On the day they were blessed, they were also dressed in garlands of orange and lemon. He decided that all the parades on the day the bells were fully restored, March 31, 1920, a special service would be arranged and at the end each child would receive an orange and a lemon from the community. The city's Danish coin was distributed with Danish children dressed in their national colors.

Since 1923, there were a lot of rhymes that were sung with music were the child of Pennington-Bickford and his wife. The following year, the broadcast became nationally known as it was broadcast nationally and singing became a regular program.

In 1941 the church and its bells were damaged in a bomb explosion. However, despite this, the tradition continued and in 1944, despite the rations, 26 children received only one orange in the middle of the ruined building.

Oranges are not the only fruit

The only time I attended a service was in 1994, when I went to church and was greeted warmly. One of the teachers said that the best place to watch the ceremony was on the balcony and from there I watched the well-dressed children getting ready. At the start of the service, a group of parishioners played the tune on the bells again and the ceremony began.

Honestly, I can't remember much about the actual service but I do remember the kids taking part in a presentation. Sadly, it will be a special year in 2020 - its 100th anniversary.

How to celebrate Oranges and Lemons Day

Oranges originated around 2500 BC in Asia. In ancient Europe, oranges were grown mainly for medicinal purposes. As you know, Vitamin C is still considered a great cold remedy to this day.

Did you know that lemon is actually a cross between citrus and sour orange? Christopher Columbus is credited for carrying lemon and orange seeds on his travels, thus introducing them throughout the New World. Today, both lemons and oranges grow especially well in California and Florida. Both of these fruits grow quite nicely in Arizona. Oranges here have more seasons, grow well during the winter months and early spring, and lemons can grow well year-round. In order to honor these fruits, how about taking a look at some facts about each fruit.

Oranges:

Orange is a sweet, juicy citrus fruit. There are actually about 600 varieties of oranges, some of the most popular being Blood Orange, Navel and Valencia.

Oranges are not known in the wild. Orange is a hybrid between mandarin and grapefruit.

Orange juice is the most popular juice in America, and oranges themselves are the fourth most popular fruit.

Brazil grows about a third of the world's oranges, with an output of 17.8 million tons per year.

About 85% of all oranges produced are used to make juice.

You can sprinkle orange peels on your vegetable garden as an effective slug repellent.

During their years of exploring the world, sailors planted orange trees along their trade routes to prevent scurvy which disease will be developed because there is a lack of vitamin C.

Orange is the third most loved flavor in the world, after chocolate and vanilla.

Warm weather can cause the skin of an orange to reabsorb the chlorophyll, making it green again. However, don't let this stop you from eating them, they still taste that great.

Oranges are rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants neutralize the effects of free radicals in your body, which are believed to be responsible for disease and aging. Therefore, why do not eat oranges to be young and healthy!

Only one orange contains vitamin C for two days in fact.

Fruit comes out before color. It wasn't until 1542 that "orange" was first used as a name for a color.

Bitter oranges are used to make marmalade.

A larger navel produces a sweeter orange.

You can store oranges in the refrigerator with the room temperature.

Lemon:

Lemon trees will bear fruit all year round. Each tree can give us 500 to 600 pounds of lemons during a year. The most popular lemon varieties include Eureka, Lisbon, and Meyer.

Lemon juice contains about 5-6% citric acid, which gives them a sour taste.

Arizona and California produce 95% of the entire US lemon crop.

Many years ago, kings used to give lemons to each other because they were once very rare.

Add the juice of one lemon to an equal amount of hot water to gargle against bacteria the next time you have a sore throat.

The grated rind, also known as the lemon zest, is used for flavoring in many recipes and other dishes.

The leaves of the lemon tree can be used to make tea and prepare cooked meat dishes.

Lemon can be used for cleaning due to its highly acidic nature. Two halves of a lemon dipped in baking powder or salt can be used to clean kitchenware and shine bronze.

Cattle will choose lemons over grapefruits, peaches, oranges, and even apples. It's most likely because the citric acid in lemons aids their digestion.

Lemon juice has a low pH, making it a good disinfectant. It can also dissolve grease and eliminate odors.

Lemon essential oil is frequently used in non-toxic insecticides.

Lemon juice is also an interesting choice in preserving foods like avocados, apples, or bananas.

A cup of warm water with a leaf of lemon before breakfast is a great thing for your constipation.

One lemon can provide 50% of the daily need for vitamin C.

Preserving the lemons in a plastic bag then put it in the refrigerator after watering to keep the lemons tasting fresh. When being frozen, lemons can keep for a month.

Temperature changes cause lemons to go from green to yellow, not ripe, so green patches are fine, but it's best to avoid fruit with brown spots, a sign of rot.

As you can see, lemons have more uses than that lemon jar! And, although orange juice is our most popular juice, oranges can be made into many other things too! To celebrate their special day, check out some of the lemon and orange recipes we've collected, you might discover a new favorite orange or lemon recipe.

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[Spoilers] Chainsaw Man Chapter 134 thoughts, theories, and Ramblings

Hoo boy Okay. That was a chapter.

Sup its been a while, I didnt have too much to say about previous chapters but I got some thoughts I wanna share about this one, Its starting to become very interesting.

Well thats not actually true, The Church of Chainsaw Man and such is very interesting, but itll have to be another post!

First I wanted to talk about the Girls in the School hallway because I think they say some very interesting things:

"Nostradamus isnt a Devil y'know!"

But... by all the laws we know of this world, with enough fear from humanity its made manifest in Hell. And heck if things like Tomatoes have Devils then surely The 1999 Prophecy or Even Nostradamus himself must have manifested in Hell. "Oh but Nostradamus is a Specific person not a concept" So were Nazis, and we know there was a Nazi Devil that Pochita erased. and even so his prophecies are kind of concepts. I think they could definitely manifest as Devils in Hell.

Also I absolutely adore Fujimoto for blessing us with some Denji Nayuta day to day life stuff. Even if they are discussing something so serious as the Church getting Violent. Its starting to remind me so much of Fire Punch with the Church of Agni stuff.

I adore all the interior shots we get of Denji and Nayutas apartment, I can see all the love and joy they have together with everything its so heartwarming, From the Funny Far counter from like 10 chapters ago or something, to the Stickers on the toilet door, all the Dogs and Nyako, Everything is so nice. He really has gotten a Normal life, Or well being a Teenage boy raising a Kid is not normal but you get what I mean.

I think its adorable that he consults Pochita when he is uncertain. He fianlly has his normal life but... Is that enough anymore? Why does he feel like he needs to aim higher? Nyako fan service too, love to see it.

Now to the Meat and bones of the chapter Fakesaw Man makes an appearance. And I think its safe to say we have his Identity.

Devil Hunter Club member Seigi Akoku. I think its funny that i was reminded of Fire Punch so much lately when this guy bears a Striking resemblance to Agni himself.

Also hey thanks for the Reaction images of Denji they are incredible.

But I think its pretty fascinating its pretty much like alot of us thought (If his story is to be believed) He is a chainsaw man lookalike thanks to his perverted sense of Justice granted by the Justice Devil. Now he is so Powerful seemingly that one has to wonder what kind of Power he has trough Justice. Is he contracted, Is he a Hybrid? Is he a Fusion like Asa? Whatever he is, Im certain that Fami has him under her control. And im sure he can read the Minds of people like Yuko could, Im sure Fami might have told him anyways but hed know of Fami, Yoshida, Asa, Denji etc. He probably also Killed Yuko to get rid of a Justice Fiend.

What the hell is Fami aiming to achieve with all this?

How is Yoshida gonna react to Fakesaw man? Or is he gonna exploit this opportunity to Kill Nayuta if Fakesawman transforms? Pretend he isnt aware. Arent we all supposed to be on the same side here guys?

Fascniating stuff really.

#chainsaw man #Chainsaw man 134 #chainsaw man spoilers #spoilers

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Zahirah Bint Qarmzi

She has some homebrew stuff that I will try to explain but probably do terribly. This is my current character in the D&D game that this AU is drawing inspiration from

Zahirah Bint Qarmzi Class: Sword Dancer of Alexandros (think fighter-cleric-bard hybrid) Personal Deity: Zafirah Arif Alignment: Neutral Good

The Deity Zafirah Arif is the goddess of death and joy

Sworddancers are both her warriors and clerics... they celebrate her funerary rites as well as protect others

It is better to go down dancing with laughter in your voice

The church has their hand in all levels of Alexandros and its not a party without a sworddancer to grace it

They don't have vows of celibacy

They aren't picky as to who calls their services even the undead buried in the desert will ask for a dancer to court their halls when the sands receed

Now onto Zahirah

She is between the 2nd to 6th child of Magnus and his wife, she is not from one of the two concubines.

She is very close to her twin brothers Ahzek and Ohrmuzd they are the eldest and like their counterparts inherited quite powerful magic from their father

Magnus has a habit of naming his children after powerful magical beings or deities from his home realm, the boys tend to be space marines while the girls after goddesses

But when Zahirah was born Magnus and his wife could not feel an ounce of magic from her. And Magnus did not want to give her a name that did not fit or burden her with expectations

He had locked himself in his study days after she was born trying to figure out what to call her till his wife came in with the unnamed baby girl

'All those names I had chosen before... none will fit. I feel no magic at all from her.' Magnus said looking down mournfully at the little girl 'Perhaps it will come to her later.' His wife spoke and Magnus held his tongue as he could feel no spark of magic at all unlike other humans here who had some modicum of magic in them he felt none at all from her. 'She still needs a name dear. And you as the husband and father have final say.' Magnus groaned at his wife as she was so powerful so amazing that she didn't need to hold herself to silly tradition! She could be her own woman and bring others to their knees! Yet perhaps that's why he loved her? She had such power at her fingertips and was humble about it... he took the tiny frail thing. He remembers back upon Prospero having seen others given birth... he could not stop the smile... babies were rather cutely ugly things, eyes too big for their head, tiny and oddly old looking. But she was his cute little ugly thing. He held her as the sky was clear and walked over to the balcony, magic swirling around her to keep her warm from the chill of the night. He looked up at the stars all unfamiliar and all wrong but when he looked down at her she opened her eyes the blue grey capturing the light of the stars. 'Zahirah...' He whispered. His little star... she would be their starlight

Her nickname from her father is Starlight

She has a childhood friend in a blue dragon that she used a wish spell on to save his life, he is also the one who would send her admirer letters when she became a sword dancer (he is determined on making her the crowning jewel of his hoard)

However she quickly learned early on that no one wanted to marry her as being from a powerful sorcerer family led to expectations. Younger siblings would find mates over her and many would try to renegotiate if it was found out that they were meeting Zahirah.

Her jealousy over the fact that she was unwanted would grow into a bitter ugly thing to the point she determined that if no one wanted her she would be come the object of desire of all and none could have her

She became the object of attention in all the courts of Alexandros. Her long dark red hair and her slightly reddened skin meant everyone knew what her breeding was and suddenly she was desired but no one could keep her attention... no amount of money could keep her in a man's court or keep her in their bed.

She broke many hearts and lust kept many more after her

Her right eye, like all children of Magnus, has a tattoo on it that gives it an eye of Ra appearance and the rumor among her siblings is that their father can look through their eyes should the mark be visible. Now she can't turn it off but she can cover it up with makeup

Her favorite weapon is a kopesh; she has one from her father that when she activates the small magical effect on it in a dark room. Projects the stars that would be overhead at him

Magnus is overly protective of his non magical daughter afraid that the flesh change will take hold of her

She was never allowed to leave Alexandros for long but one night she left spurred on about the way her father would speak about his brother in arms A man who held to many secrets; A man who enraptured all who saw him; An artisan with no equal; A khan that always tried to race the wind; A wolf in the shape of a man; A builder who could build a castle out of sand; A prince of bats; One with wings as white as snow... as gentle as his soul but hid the depths of his rage; A man with silver hands; A man who knew only pain and rage but a depth of understanding no equal; A leader among men; A man who shared a crib with pestilence and death; A man with the drive no even gods can stop; A man with unfaltering faith; A smith with no equal; A prince of crows; And trickster twins When asked what he was called he would simply say The crimson king or with a chuckle the red cyclops

So she left without telling her parents where she was going and started to collect her 'cousins in arms'

Of course she was very much in trouble when she contacted her family when there was an incident involving demons in gold and her family found out she was alive.

She very much sees herself as a pretty face as she loves to dance, seeing herself less of the cleric side of her order but she has been trained in the funerary rites

This art by @guiborba-art is honestly the inspiration for actually taking this idea further than just 'oh what if children of primarch' idea and making it be a brain worm in my head for years.

#warhammer 40k #d&d #warhammer 40k au #noblebright #d&d au #OC #Zahirah #Magnus the red #Magnus

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what's the music situation like at your service. will there be like a choir or like will you rickroll your mourners

I WILL ABSOLUTELY RICKROLL MY MOURNERS. Just gotta find a good string quartet version of it or something.

Okay, so first of all, I want fuckin amazing organist and my funeral should be in a church that has a pipe organ, or at least a hybrid with some pipes. I want every hymn to be full-out with 32ft stops and everything. Also a pump/reed would be nice for Behold A Host.

As for the hymns, I want all of these (they're not in order). I don't care how many sequence hymns you have to throw in, I want all of them. I've linked arrangements I like to some of them. (Please ignore the shitty perfect singing of the CPH demonstration choir. I hate them)

Lo, How A Rose E'er Blooming (EN IST EIN ROS Rhythmic) (I want a string quartet playing with this one)

Now All The Vault of Heav'n Resounds (LASST UNS ERFREUEN)

Thy Strong Word (EBENEZER)

Water, Blood, and Spirit Crying (FILTER)

What Is This Bread? (PREPARATION)

At The Lamb's High Feast We Sing (SONNE DER GERECHTIGKEIT)

A Mighty Fortress Is Our God (EIN FESTE BURG Rhythmic) (prelude & hymn accompaniment)

Behold A Host Arrayed In White (DEN STORE HVIDE FLOK) (really the only funeral hymn on my list)

Praise The One Who Breaks The Darkness (BEACH SPRING)

I also like this combo of WBSC and AMF for prelude

Also, if I die before Lost and Found dies, I want them to sing their song Reflection. If I die after them, I want it played over amazing speakers

As for secular music for like, the dinner afterwards (there's gonna be a separate room for listening to music, because I hate it when people talk over songs I wanna show them), one song I HAVE to have is Epic III Instrumental from Hadestown. The playlist under the cut is also good to play

I would also like to swap the tunes of things in the funeral service and maybe extend it to a full service, maybe even with communion since I want a communion hymn.

My only regret is not being alive to hear all this...

#thanks for the ask :))#berry's funeral

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sparrowsarus · 4 months

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Modern AU where Wyll is a falconer at a Ren Faire/living museum hybrid. His favourite bird is Hoot, an Eagle Owl, but he has others; as well as his service dog, Scratch.

Karlach and Dammon are the blacksmiths. Their tails help with multitasking. Barcus, a local jeweller, helps out sometimes.

Lae'zel, Minthara, Kithrak Voss, and Orpheus are knights. They do jousting, the general melee, and discuss the other roles a knight would have in a society.

Shadowheart is the cleric at the village church, as well as the Farmer; she gives talks about the livestock, as well as the role a local cleric would have in a historical community.

Gale is the local wizard/apothecary--he does magic shows, and runs classes on how they used to make household potions.

Astarion is the Magistrate; his talks are all about how corruption and abuse of power were common at the time, and how and why that changed as time went on.

Halsin is the teacher at the schoolhouse; he does nature walks, and talks about the kind of schooling children in the time period would have received, depending on wealth and class status.

#concepts #bg3

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deltaruminations · 1 year

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i love putting deltarune characters in the most mundane Situations. toby fox gives us a brand new vibrant imaginative fantasy world every chapter and im like that rules but also holy shit the light world is a recognizable modern earth society? humans and monsters live together on the surface without significant political strife or prejudice? hell yeah im having characters take a bullet train to some unnamed hybrid of seattle and portland and dicking around Uwajimaya. i’m giving grillby a bun and on-trend mixology pop-ups. im pondering the potential frustrations of being the only person with blood in a tiny town full of magic-dust fucks and needing to buy goddamned tampons. im toiling deep in the dark shitpost mines contemplating crucial worldbuilding questions like "how often does rudy take his daughter(s) camping?" (at least once per season before dess disappeared, once or twice a year after that until… well, you know. gotta take it easy while the doctors run all those tests.) and "where do they go camping?" (varies, but the consistent annual spot is in the berry fields in the mountains two hours out of town. they usually go just before or after the peak of the season, when the crowds are thinner but there are just enough mountain blueberries ripe for the picking that they can harvest a ground coffee can’s worth over the week, griddling them into pancakes and snacking on them fresh while dipping their feet into the clear, cool lake at the center of the campsite. the picking isn’t quite as good in late summer, and the sun burns a little hotter, but the water is warmer and the mountain flies are too lazy to bite. go early, and the lake swarms with frisky damselflies and youth camp kids on canoes and, more than anything else, wriggling black clouds of tadpoles suckling at the shoreline for tiny flies and detritus and bumping indiscriminately into whatever young girl’s hooves happen to get in their way. when noelle was still fairly small, in her first early season, she screamed upon seeing them, sobbing profusely and refusing to join her sister and dad in the crawling water. it took them half the trip to coax her past them, dess bringing her palmfuls of the little things in various stages, rudy pointing out their tiny developing legs and eyes and saying, see, sweetheart? they’re just like little baby froggits. don’t tell me you’re afraid of froggit now, too! how am i s’posed to explain that to them at the next sunday service? and he tipped his head back and laughed as the girls giggled along in suit, sincere in their ease but secretly exchanging glances, aware of how noelle used to shiver and hide behind her parents’ legs upon seeing froggit at the socials after church, recognizing how she still to that day would startle at every sudden jolt from their otherwise friendly, bobbing calm, put off by their too-high hops, the too-fast snap of their tongue as they grabbed another donut from the box. in truth, maybe the tadpoles were easier to tolerate, moving predictably in linear swim, paddling little leggy fins, blowing kisses at the surface of the water and tickling her ankles with their… thin… wagging tails… she let any thoughts of resemblance to horrible, slippery mice scatter away like the frightened proto-froggits around her legs as she finally waded into the water, into her sister’s ecstatic embrace and the clatter of whoops and cheers bouncing across the surface of the lake from their dad, paddling in toward them, his voice betraying a slight break, maybe a choke, before he wrapped his arms around them both and held them close.) and most importantly "does the tv show jackass exist unchanged in this universe?" (yes)

#sorry i have been in a Mood.#headcanon zone

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Back in 2020, I finished the first draft of a musical, and because the timing could not have been poorer, I've been essentially sitting on it and waiting for places to open submissions while I do minor revisions. So I made a full demo of the show and have decided to actually share the whole thing, piece by piece (it's also available on streaming services because I am that vain).

My snarky elevator pitch is that it's about the first ever incel to go to therapy. Or even better, a harem anime meets A Beautiful Mind. This particular song is pretty heavy, so CW for sexual content, non-con, incest, homophobia, transphobia, child abuse, and violence. chef's kiss This song also contains the only direct slur in the show and it's the F bomb, spoken in a derogatory way, so be warned.

DEAD DOVE DO NOT EAT

(Posting the script, too. It is more updated/correct than the demo. I don't record all the dialogue. Apologies for singing poorly.)

9. The One (Second Session)

(NIKO rolls off the bed, and the bedroom disappears around him. The therapy office returns. MAX enters and comes downstage to a mic.)

MAX YOU CAN TRY TO CHANGE, BUT THE PAST STAYS THE PAST. YOU CAN TRY TO RUN, BUT NOBODY RUNS THAT FAST.

(NIKO realizes where they are and stands up, taking their place at the desk. MAX addresses them directly.)

LET ME SEE YOU, LET ME HEAR YOU, LET ME KNOW YOU.

I don’t understand. What about your girlfriend wanting to take your relationship to the next level frightens you?

NIKO I just - I mean - well, I’m saving myself for marriage.

MAX Oh? That’s your choice, Niko, but have you discussed your boundaries with Charlie?

NIKO What if she says no?

MAX Why would she?

(NIKO looks away, embarrassed. She changes her approach.)

May I ask why you wish to set those boundaries? Are your reasons religious?

(Lights on NIKO as the rest of the scene goes dark. The therapy office clears and MOM’s voice comes from offstage.)

MOM (O.S.) LOVE IS PATIENT, LOVE IS KIND, LOVE IS MORE THAN PEACE OF MIND. LOVE IS READY, LOVE IS WILLING, LOVE’S THE ONLY THING FULFILLING. LOVE’S MADE ON THE MARRIAGE BED, AND IF I CATCH YOU LOVING, YOU’LL WISH THAT YOU WERE DEAD.

(MOM enters, dressed up for church. Her outfit is outwardly modest but overly fashionable. She takes NIKO by the hand.)

MOM IF YOUR GIRL CAN ADMIRE YOU THOUGH YOU ARE FLAWED, SHE’S THE ONE! FIND THE GIRL WHO CAN ALWAYS MAKE YOU SEE GOD. AREN’T MANY WIRED THIS WAY, BRING YOU TO YOUR KNEES, BUT IT’S ONLY A CHANCE TO PRAY.

IF YOUR GIRL DOESN’T HAVE THE NEED TO BE HEARD, SHE’S THE ONE! FIND THE GIRL WHO WILL ONLY SPEAK FROM THE WORD. SHE’S NOT JUST A PRETTY FACE. SHE’S A GODLY ANGEL WHO ALWAYS KNOWS HER PLACE. SHE IS THE KIND WHO ALWAYS PLEASES, BUT HOLD ON, SLOW DOWN THAT PACE BECAUSE THAT GIRL’S FIRST LOVE IS JESUS.

(DAD enters, carrying a bible and dressed as a hybrid of an 80s televangelist and a glam rocker - a mix of Benny Hinn and Boston.)

DAD Let us pray!

(The family bows heads in prayer.)

I THANK THE LORD ABOVE THAT HE SHOULD BLESS MY HOUSE, MY CHURCH, MY BED WITH A WIFE, WITH A WIFE LIKE YOU. WE BLESS THIS FAMILY AND GIVE HIM THANKS FOR ALL HIS PERFECT GIFTS LIKE A WIFE, LIKE A WIFE LIKE YOU. OUR GOD HAS GRANTED US HIS LOVE AND GRACE AND ENDLESS MERCY, BUT MOST OF ALL, BUT MOST OF ALL, FOR A WIFE, FOR A WIFE, FOR A WOMAN LIKE YOU.

And all God’s people said…

FAMILY Amen!

(The rest of the cast enters as the church CONGREGATION, setting up the stage for a worship service. MOM and DAD join the worshipers, but NIKO stands in the middle of the scene, not worshiping.)

CONGREGATION

GROUP #1 FATHER GOD, WE CAN FIND NO FATHER LIKE YOU. ONLY YOU SPEAK THE WORD THAT IS ALWAYS TRUE.

GROUP #2 (simultaneously) YOU’RE THE ONE! YOU’RE THE ONE!

ALL CONGREGATION FATHER, CLEANSE OUR HEARTS FROM SIN. LET US BE LIKE CHILDREN IN CHILDLIKE FAITH AGAIN.

GROUP #1 MAY YOUR LOVE AND YOUR LIGHT AND GLORY ABOUND. PRAISE THE LORD, WE WERE LOST BUT NOW WE ARE FOUND.

GROUP #2 (simultaneously) YOU’RE THE ONE! YOU’RE THE ONE!

ALL CONGREGATION FATHER GOD IN HEAVEN ABOVE, SEND YOUR HOLY SPIRIT, EMPOWER US NOW TO LOVE. YOUR KINGDOM EVERMORE INCREASES. MAY THE WORLD SAY OF OUR LOVE THAT IT REMINDS THEM ALL OF JESUS.

(DAD takes his place behind the altar to deliver his sermon. Everyone else takes a seat in rapt attention while NIKO stays standing.)

CONGREGATION (under sermon) OOH...

DAD Do you believe in dreams? Do you believe that God can speak to us in visions and signs? I do. I received a vision from the Spirit the other night: our city, shining bright as a light against the darkness of the world. And the darkness wanted to swallow up the light. This darkness of the world? Tolerance. “They turned from their natural desires to follow the desires of the flesh.” Men lie with men. Women lie with women. Some men are so confused they even think they’re women.

(DAD turns the focus of his sermon to NIKO. Slowly the congregation turns to face them, surrounding them and singing directly to them.)

How can we protect ourselves from this darkness? How can we save ourselves from the fires of hell? Hate. Turn from your sexual sin. Hate your sin so much you cannot bear to sin again. Hate your sin because it hates you.

(The CONGREGATION suddenly departs, taking the church service with them. Only DAD and NIKO remain. DAD removes his belt.)

I PRAY AND ASK THE LORD WHY HE SHOULD PUT A CURSE UPON MY HOUSE WITH A CHILD, WITH A CHILD LIKE YOU.

(DAD begins swatting the floor with his belt and NIKO reacts in pain.)

YOU ARE A CHILD OF HELL, YOU - (whack) DISGRACE MY HOUSE, I’LL - (whack) I’LL TEMPER A CHILD, SUCH A CHILD LIKE YOU. REPENT AND SEE THE LIGHT OR - (whack) FACE - (whack) - HIS WRATH HE HAS PREPARED FOR SUCH A - (whack) FOR SUCH A - (whack) FOR A CHILD - (whack) FOR A CHILD - (whack) FOR A - (whack, whack, whack) FOR A CHILD, FOR A FAG, FOR A CHILD LIKE YOU!

(Satisfied, DAD leaves NIKO crumpled on the floor. MOM enters and reacts in horror. She runs over to NIKO to comfort them.)

MOM IF YOUR GIRL CAN ADMIRE YOU THOUGH YOU ARE FLAWED… FIND THE GIRL WHO CAN ALWAYS MAKE YOU SEE GOD…

(MOM kisses NIKO tenderly and passionately on the mouth.)

#music #musical theatre #prog #metal #demo #niko no demo #lgbt #trans #writing #my writing #dead dove do not eat #evangelicals being evangelicals #Bandcamp

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My testimony after joining Harvest Church

Shalom everyone

My name is Theresa and I am honored to be a relatively new hybrid member of Harvest church. Before I joined Bishop Foreman church, I was dealing with a few valleys that literally broke my spirit. Although I’ve been a Christian for many years, I had a hole in my heart from spiritual warfare attacks from my previous job and generational family issues that were clearly too much for me to handle. Then I ran upon the Harvest church through social media, led by Bishop Foreman.

There was a spiritual pull that I felt after hearing Bishop’s first doctrine that pulled me in to “need more."This pull moved to a familiar peace in my spirit that I have not felt in many years. Then Bishop taught me the importance of confirming that God was indeed in my heart and leading my life. Bishop also taught me the importance of titling while growing closer to Christ.

Now that I am attending Bishop’s pop up prayers and the hybrid worship services, I literally feel a big boulder of stress and hurt lifted off of me. Glory to God!!!. Bishop doctrines taught me how to give ALL MY PROBLEMS TO GOD. Now my spiritual dreams and visions have increased immensely. This is a dream come true for me because I knew God was waiting on me to come closer to him for a while now.

Words can not express how excited I am to be a good shepherd and and member of the Harvest church. Now I can say with confidence that I am sincerely looking forward to what God has ahead of my life.

Thank you Bishop Foreman for truly loving your flock and recognizing that we need you to help us navigate and combat the spiritual warfare tactics of today. There are so many broken people out here that are in need of a plan to find peace.

I am still praying up for you and your family to withstand and stay strong during the bereavement.

We Love you Bishop, stay blessed

Theresa B

#Testimony

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thepentecostalsofthewoodlands · 1 month

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Echoes of the Spirit: Charting the Evolution of Pentecostal Worship Music

Pentecostal worship music, with its vibrant rhythms and exuberant expressions, is not merely an aspect of religious ceremony but a transformative experience for its congregations. Originating from the early 20th-century Pentecostal revivals, this music genre has seen profound changes that reflect both theological developments and cultural shifts within the movement. This journey from its roots in the Holiness churches to the modern stages of megachurches tells a story of adaptation and profound spiritual impact.

Roots in Revival

The birth of Pentecostal worship music is intertwined with the history of the 1906 Azusa Street Revival, a seminal event that marked the spread of Pentecostalism globally. Early Pentecostal music was primarily influenced by African American gospel music, which infused services with a vibrant and improvisational style of worship. This music was characterized by its spontaneity and direct emotional appeal, designed to induce spiritual ecstasy and communal participation.

In these formative years, music and faith were inseparable. Music served as a medium to express religious fervor and to invite the Holy Spirit’s presence. This era valued unpolished but genuine music, prioritizing emotional authenticity over musical precision.

Influence of the Charismatic Movement

As the Pentecostal movement grew, it intertwined with the Charismatic movement of the 1960s and 1970s, which introduced Pentecostal-style worship to a broader, more ecumenical audience. The incorporation of contemporary styles and technologies marked this period. Electric guitars, drums, and other modern instruments began to find their place in Pentecostal worship services, reflecting broader musical trends and making the services more accessible to younger generations.

This phase also saw the rise of the "praise and worship" style, characterized by more straightforward, repetitive music that encouraged congregational singing. Songs became shorter, more chorus-driven, and designed to foster a collective singing experience rather than showcase individual musical talent.

Global Spread and Diversification

The late 20th and early 21st centuries witnessed the global spread of Pentecostalism, accompanied by a diversification in worship music styles. As Pentecostalism took root in different cultures, its music absorbed local musical traditions, resulting in a rich tapestry of sounds and styles. This was particularly evident in regions like Latin America, Africa, and Asia. Pentecostal worship music blended with local musical forms, creating unique hybrid styles that resonated deeply with local congregations.

Moreover, the proliferation of media technologies like CDs, the internet, and, later, streaming platforms allowed Pentecostal worship music to cross national boundaries, influencing and being influenced by global musical trends. Worship bands like Hillsong from Australia and Jesus Culture from the United States have become global phenomena, contributing significantly to the sound and theology of contemporary Pentecostal music.

Impact on Congregational Experience

The evolution of Pentecostal worship music has had profound implications for congregational life. Music in Pentecostal worship acts as a conduit for spiritual experience, facilitating personal encounters with the divine through the Holy Spirit. This dynamic interaction is not just about singing or music but is an act of worship that engages the entire congregation in a shared spiritual journey.

The communal nature of Pentecostal worship music, with its call-and-response format, encourages participation from all attendees, creating a powerful sense of community and collective spiritual engagement. This is particularly impactful in large gatherings, where the unity of voices serves to amplify the spiritual atmosphere, making the worship experience profoundly immersive and emotionally powerful.

Looking Forward

As Pentecostal worship music continues to evolve, it faces new challenges and opportunities. The digital age offers unprecedented possibilities for spreading and experiencing worship music while also presenting new challenges in maintaining the authenticity and communal spirit that are hallmarks of Pentecostal worship.

Pentecostal worship music is a vibrant and evolving expression of faith that not only reflects the historical and cultural dimensions of Pentecostalism but also actively shapes the spiritual experiences of its congregations. As this music continues to adapt and grow, it will undoubtedly continue to play a crucial role in the spiritual life and communal identity of Pentecostal believers worldwide.

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rabbitcruiser · 2 months

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Oranges and Lemons Day

Oranges and Lemons Day is annually commemorated on the third Thursday of March, even when Easter or St. Patrick's Day is interjected, at St Clement Danes Church in London.

History of Oranges and Lemons Day

The London rhyme is well known but what may be less known is that since 1920 it has been commemorated at the first mentioned church, St Clement Danes in the Strand, London.

This custom is related to Reverend William Pennington-Bickford, who restored church bells so they could play the tune of the rhyme. On the day they were blessed, they were also dressed in garlands of orange and lemon. He decided that all the parades on the day the bells were fully restored, March 31, 1920, a special service would be arranged and at the end each child would receive an orange and a lemon from the community. The city's Danish coin was distributed with Danish children dressed in their national colors.

Since 1923, there were a lot of rhymes that were sung with music were the child of Pennington-Bickford and his wife. The following year, the broadcast became nationally known as it was broadcast nationally and singing became a regular program.

In 1941 the church and its bells were damaged in a bomb explosion. However, despite this, the tradition continued and in 1944, despite the rations, 26 children received only one orange in the middle of the ruined building.

Oranges are not the only fruit

The only time I attended a service was in 1994, when I went to church and was greeted warmly. One of the teachers said that the best place to watch the ceremony was on the balcony and from there I watched the well-dressed children getting ready. At the start of the service, a group of parishioners played the tune on the bells again and the ceremony began.

Honestly, I can't remember much about the actual service but I do remember the kids taking part in a presentation. Sadly, it will be a special year in 2020 - its 100th anniversary.

How to celebrate Oranges and Lemons Day

Oranges originated around 2500 BC in Asia. In ancient Europe, oranges were grown mainly for medicinal purposes. As you know, Vitamin C is still considered a great cold remedy to this day.

Did you know that lemon is actually a cross between citrus and sour orange? Christopher Columbus is credited for carrying lemon and orange seeds on his travels, thus introducing them throughout the New World. Today, both lemons and oranges grow especially well in California and Florida. Both of these fruits grow quite nicely in Arizona. Oranges here have more seasons, grow well during the winter months and early spring, and lemons can grow well year-round. In order to honor these fruits, how about taking a look at some facts about each fruit.

Oranges

Orange is a sweet, juicy citrus fruit. There are actually about 600 varieties of oranges, some of the most popular being Blood Orange, Navel and Valencia.

Oranges are not known in the wild. Orange is a hybrid between mandarin and grapefruit.

Orange juice is the most popular juice in America, and oranges themselves are the fourth most popular fruit.

Brazil grows about a third of the world's oranges, with an output of 17.8 million tons per year.

About 85% of all oranges produced are used to make juice.

You can sprinkle orange peels on your vegetable garden as an effective slug repellent.

During their years of exploring the world, sailors planted orange trees along their trade routes to prevent scurvy which disease will be developed because there is a lack of vitamin C.

Orange is the third most loved flavor in the world, after chocolate and vanilla.

Warm weather can cause the skin of an orange to reabsorb the chlorophyll, making it green again. However, don't let this stop you from eating them, they still taste that great.

Oranges are rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants neutralize the effects of free radicals in your body, which are believed to be responsible for disease and aging. Therefore, why do not eat oranges to be young and healthy!

Only one orange contains vitamin C for two days in fact.

Fruit comes out before color. It wasn't until 1542 that "orange" was first used as a name for a color.

Bitter oranges are used to make marmalade.

A larger navel produces a sweeter orange.

You can store oranges in the refrigerator with the room temperature.

Lemon