Merry Glorbis to All!

Day 63

We hope all of you and your families are having a safe and wonderful holiday season!

Since we tend to have our own way of doing things these days, we’re celebrating the holidays a little differently than most. If there’s one thing we’ve learned from living in 300 sq. ft. rolling habitat, it’s that possessions really aren’t that important. It’s the people you’re with and the experiences you have that matter.

In light of this, we’ve created our own non-demoniational holiday called Glorbis, which is named after our symbolic monument, The Golden Glory Orb… or Glorb. Instead of showing our love and appreciation through consumerism and material goods, we’ve decided to forgo the actual gift giving process and celebrate by embracing what’s most important… each other. Top that off with some single malt, bailey’s, good food (which is gold in colour), and a few days of hanging out together and enjoying life as it’s meant to be enjoyed.

Here are some of the traditions born today…

• A cheap gold ball is hung from the ceiling to symbolize wealth in love, not in money or materialism.
• All food and drink must be gold in colour (or in the range of yellow and brown)
• We don’t purchase gifts, but if we choose, we are encouraged to make gifts
• Twisted Sister “A Twisted Christmas” album must be played (yeah we know it’s about Christmas, but until we get our own Glorbis music, this will have to do)
• After dinner, each person stands under the Glorb and declares their appreciation for a loved one and why. Future years will involve facing the birthplace of Glorbis, Tempe, AZ.

We are not saying this is better than anyone else’s holiday, and certainly don’t expect anyone to feel wrong about gift giving or receiving. I for one, miss opening gifts on Christmas morning with family… I especially miss my family. Love you guys!

This is an experiment for us, and something we’ve always wanted to try but never have. We hope your holiday, whatever you celebrate, is merry and full of love!

Also, our kids will hate us for this.