LL-L 'Traditions' 2010.12.24. (02) [EN]

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From: Sandy Fleming fleemin at live.co.uk
   Subject: Traditions

> From: R. F. Hahn <sassisch at yahoo.com>
> Subject: Traditions

> Hi, Lowlanders!

> Let's figure out the extent and diversity of the pre-Christmas tradition
of what in American English is known as "Secret Santa."

I've never come across this in real life. The first time I heard of it was
in the British sitcom "The Office" where in the final Christmas special
(broadcast about 2005?), the practice results in a spectacular plot
reversal.

Everybody seems to know how it works now, but this may have jumped in
popularity in Britain after the broadcast.

Sandy Fleming
http://scotstext.org/

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