The Story of Traditional Martian Christmas...

As it is nearing Christmas for Earth and Mars alike, I thought it would be a special treat for you to hear the story of Martian Christmas (Xanzither day).
You may not know this, but the Christmas Martians celebrate on the red planet does not have the same origins as the Christmas we all know. 
In fact, Martian History speaks of a sculptor/artist who went by the name of xanzither (say it like it's spelt...), who started giving the gift of creativity in the form of portraiture, magnificent sculptures, and Martian poetry in his hometown about 675 year ago. 
Another thing I would need to tell you about to see his reasons for doing this, is that Martian cultures all around the planet long in the possession of creativity in any form, as this is a symbol of wealth and good living for Martians.

xanzither at work EST. 1342

Xanzither prided himself on providing happiness to an increasing number of Martians, who could, for no price at all, receive their own creative wealth and good living symbol, which made them more happy than you could imagine. Whether it was an intricate family painting,  grand, clay sculpture or a deep, emotional poem, xanzither strived to provide a yearly token of happiness to an ever increasing number of Martians, every 25th December, the day of his birth. He grew to fame quickly, many stories of the 'legendary Creator'  were passed around the planet's societies. It could be said he was the biggest celebrity of the 14th century! After the long famed 'subsipiffer' (a mythical creature on Mars who can make anything into candy! Weird I know, but you are reading livingonmarsasatrillionaire, so...)

Crafters in their traditional 'Xanzither day' clothing EST.2011

Although long deceased, the legend of Xanzither is still read in many schools here on Mars, and every Xanzither day, Martian people give presents of creativity to others, which are long treasured and appreciated by the receiver. Handmade decorations are made, gifts are from the heart, and special in every way!

How sweet. But there is a downside to Xanzither day which I will tell you about. Martian people also celebrate the day of death, on the 27th December of each year. (There are 687 days in a year on Mars, but I don't want to get scientific about such a special time in the Martian calendar! It' the date it would be back on Earth, just so things don't get confusing. Oh wait. I think 'things' might have gotten confused...I live on Mars, I think things got confusing a long time ago!)
Anyway, for this celebration, the workers in my complex will ALL have the day off to 'celebrate the life of the gift giver!'. 
Simply, it means that I will have to find my own entertainment, and make my own coffee... I think we better leave that issue alone for now, and think about it on the 27th.

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