Dies und Das (2021)

[Cornbuster]

Morgen Knalltüten,

schönen ersten Advent Euch allen!

[Fortis93]

6 minutes ago, Cornbuster said:

Morgen Knalltüten,

schönen ersten Advent Euch allen!

 

I want the REAL Beauty Shots for the Manta Lab Matrix. 

[Basil]

good morning my german friends happy sunday to you all.

i am to presume your advent starts on 27th nov

over here our advent starts on dec 1st and counts upto 24th dec christmas eve.

 

could someone explain how the german one works?

 

 

basil 👍

[hal56]

vor 29 Minuten schrieb Fortis93:

 

I want the REAL Beauty Shots for the Manta Lab Matrix. 

I suggest we follow the UHD Club thread then with all risks involved😁

[Toapel]

Schönen Sonntag euch allen und natürlich einen ruhigen 1. Advent.

 

 

 

 

Lieben Gruß, wolfgang

[Cornbuster]

vor 49 Minuten schrieb Fortis93:

 

I want the REAL Beauty Shots for the Manta Lab Matrix. 

 

Attached, my friend.

Box side artwork to be announced.

 

 

Edited November 27, 2022 by Cornbuster

[swish]

vor 1 Minute schrieb Cornbuster:

 

Attached, my friend.

Box side artwork to be announced.

 

MP GB??

 

[Fortis93]

9 minutes ago, hal56 said:

I suggest we follow the UHD Club thread then with all risks involved😁

 

It's a shame because Manta has done and can do better.

 

Spoiler

 

 

 

 

[Fortis93]

3 minutes ago, Cornbuster said:

 

Attached, my friend.

Box side artwork to be announced.

 

 

 

I would buy this in a heartbeat. 

 

Much better than Manta "Krickel-Krakel" Lab. 

[hal56]

vor 3 Stunden schrieb Fortis93:

 

It's a shame because Manta has done and can do better.

 

  Unsichtbaren Inhalt anzeigen

 

 

 

 

Yes, but the downfall started with Dune with Mantas cheap ass decision of only preparing 2 slips.

In a year like this, when Zavvi!! delivers the best release of the year and Cinemuseum not far behind with Jaws, maybe its time,  European labels take over. I wouldnt mind at all.

The only thing HDZETA and Manta will understand anyway, is us voting with our wallets.

 

Edited November 27, 2022 by hal56

[Catgirl]

Ich hoffe ihr habt einen schönen Sonntag gehabt. Wir waren heute am River  Kwai, haben uns das Museum😥 und den Friedhof 😰 angesehen. Danach ging es dann noch 1 1/2 St mit der alten Bahn die Strecke entlang die damals von den Gefangenen gebaut wurde. 👍

[Basil]

blufans gatsby is up people as in blind buy pre-order oc or dl

 

 

 

 

[Basil]

and i have just finally ordered my display cabinet lights, my wife and parents are very happy they be getting some space back soon  

 

should be here wednesday just cost me £75 😭

 

when they up and running correct im may do a video

 

basil 

[Gladiator_MV]

...einen schönen Sonntag euch allen und natürlich einen ruhigen 1. Advent... ✌️👌

 

 

...ich fahr jetzt zu meinem Cousin auf den 1. Advent muß ja schließlich angestoßen werden... 😀🍻

 

[Veum]

🥤☕ Top of the day to ya, going to be 🌧️ here my friends… good day there Veum here❣️🙏🤠 🍵🧋

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[Gentleman]

vor 3 Stunden schrieb Basil:

good morning my german friends happy sunday to you all.

i am to presume your advent starts on 27th nov

over here our advent starts on dec 1st and counts upto 24th dec christmas eve.

 

could someone explain how the german one works?

 

 

basil 👍

 

In Germany, it is the last 4 Sundays before Christmas. That's why today we have the 1st Advent, December 4 the 2nd Advent, December 11 the 3rd Advent, and December 18 the 4th Advent....

[Veum]

3 hours ago, Basil said:

good morning my german friends happy sunday to you all.

i am to presume your advent starts on 27th nov

over here our advent starts on dec 1st and counts upto 24th dec christmas eve.

 

could someone explain how the german one works?

 

 

basil 👍

 

@Basil an explanation on “What is Advent”, interesting since I did not know all of it! 

 

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What Is Advent?

Learn the meaning, origin, and customs of Advent

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Family lightning candles on an Advent wreath.

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By 

Mary Fairchild

Updated on September 07, 2020

Celebrating Advent involves spending time in spiritual preparation for the coming birth of Jesus Christ at Christmas. In Western Christianity, the season of Advent begins on the fourth Sunday prior to Christmas Day, or the Sunday which falls closest to November 30, and lasts through Christmas Eve, or December 24.

 

What Is Advent? 

Advent is a period of spiritual preparation in which many Christians make themselves ready for the coming, or birth of the Lord, Jesus Christ. Celebrating Advent typically involves a season of prayer, fasting, and repentance, followed by anticipation, hope, and joy.

Many Christians celebrate Advent not only by thanking God for Christ's first coming to Earth as a baby, but also for his presence among us today through the Holy Spirit, and in preparation and anticipation of his final coming at the end of the age.

 

Advent Meaning 

Christmas Advent Wreath with Nativity Scene. cstar55 / Getty Images

The word advent comes from the Latin term adventus meaning "arrival" or "coming," particularly the coming of something having great importance. Advent season, then, is both a time of joy-filled, anticipatory celebration of the arrival of Jesus Christ and a preparatory period of repentance, meditation, and penance.

 

The Time of Advent 

For denominations that celebrate the season, Advent marks the beginning of the church year.

In Western Christianity, Advent begins on the fourth Sunday before Christmas Day, or the Sunday which falls closest to November 30, and lasts through Christmas Eve, or December 24. When Christmas Eve falls on a Sunday, it is the last or fourth Sunday of Advent. Thus, the actual season of Advent can last anywhere from 22-28 days, but most commercial Advent calendars start on December 1.

For Eastern Orthodox churches that use the Julian calendar, Advent begins earlier, on November 15, and lasts 40 days rather than four weeks (in a parallel to the 40 days of Lent prior to Easter). Advent is also known as the Nativity Fast in Orthodox Christianity.

 

Denominations That Celebrate 

Advent is primarily observed in Christian churches that follow an ecclesiastical calendar of liturgical seasons to determine feasts, memorials, fasts and holy days. These denominations include Catholic, Orthodox, Anglican / Episcopalian, Lutheran, Methodist, and Presbyterianchurches.

Nowadays, however, more and more Protestant and Evangelical Christians are recognizing the spiritual significance of Advent, and have begun to revive the spirit of the season through serious reflection, joyful expectation, and through observing traditional Advent customs.

 

Advent Origin 

According to the Catholic Encyclopedia, Advent began sometime after the 4th century as a time of fasting and preparation for Epiphany, rather than in anticipation of Christmas. Epiphany celebrates the manifestation of Christ by remembering the visit of the wise men and, in some traditions, the Baptism of Jesus. Sermons focused on the wonder of the Lord's Incarnation or becoming a man. At this time new Christians were baptized and received into the faith, and so the early church instituted a 40-day period of fasting and repentance.

Later, in the 6th century, St. Gregory the Great was the first to associate this season of Advent with the coming of Christ. Originally it was not the coming of the Christ-child that was anticipated, but the Second Coming of Christ.

By the Middle Ages, four Sundays had become the standard length of the Advent season, with fasting and repentance during that time. The church also extended the meaning of Advent to include the coming of Christ through his birth in Bethlehem, his future coming at the end of time, and his presence among us through the promised Holy Spirit.

Modern-day Advent services include symbolic customs related to all three of these "advents" of Christ.

 

Symbols and Customs 

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Many different variations and interpretations of Advent customs exist today, depending on the denomination and the type of service being observed. The following symbols and customs provide an overview only and do not represent an exhaustive resource for all Christian traditions.

Some Christians choose to incorporate Advent activities into their family holiday traditions, even when their church does not formally recognize a season of Advent. They do this as a way of keeping Christ at the center of their Christmas celebrations. Family worship around the Advent wreath, Jesse Tree, or Nativity can make the Christmas season all the more meaningful. Some families may choose to not put up Christmas decorations until Christmas Eve as a way of focusing on the idea that Christmas is not yet here.

Different denominations utilize certain symbolism during the season as well. For instance, in the Catholic Church, priests wear purple vestments during the season (just like they do during Lent, the other "preparatory" liturgical season), and stop saying the "Gloria" during Mass until Christmas.

 

Advent Wreath

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Lighting an Advent wreath is a custom that began with Lutherans and Catholics in 16th-century Germany. Typically, the Advent wreath is a circle of branches or garland with four or five candles arranged on the wreath. During the season of Advent, one candle on the wreath is lit each Sunday as a part of the corporate Advent services.

Many Christian families enjoy making their own Advent Wreath as part of celebrating the season at home as well. The traditional structure involves three purple (or dark blue) candles and one rose pink one, set in a wreath, and often with a single, larger white candle in the center. One more candle is lit each week of Advent.

 

Advent Colors

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The advent candles and their colors are packed with rich meaning. Each represents a specific aspect of the spiritual preparations for Christmas.

The three main colors are purple, pink, and white. Purple symbolizes repentance and royalty. (In the Catholic church, purple is also the liturgical color at this time of year.) Pink represents joy and rejoicing. And white stands for purity and light.

Each candle carries a specific name as well. The first purple candle is called the Prophecy Candle or Candle of Hope. The second purple candle is the Bethlehem Candle or the Candle of Preparation. The third (pink) candle is the Shepherd Candle or Candle of Joy. The fourth candle, a purple one, is called the Angel Candle or the Candle of Love. And the last (white) candle is the Christ Candle.

 

Jesse Tree

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The Jesse Tree is a unique Advent tree custom that dates back to the Middle Ages and has its origin in Isaiah’s prophecy of the root of Jesse(Isaiah 11:10). The tradition can be very useful and fun for teaching children about the Bible at Christmas.

The Jesse Tree represents the family tree, or genealogy, of Jesus Christ. It can be used to tell the story of salvation, beginning with creation and continuing until the coming of the Messiah.

 

Alpha and Omega

Alpha and Omega church banner in front of Jesus our Shepherd window.

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In some church traditions, the Greek alphabet letters Alpha and Omega are Advent symbols. This comes from Revelation 1:8: " 'I am the Alpha and the Omega,' says the Lord God, 'Who is, and who was, and who is to come, the Almighty.' " (NIV)

 

1 hour ago, Basil said:

and i have just finally ordered my display cabinet lights, my wife and parents are very happy they be getting some space back soon  

 

should be here wednesday just cost me £75 😭

 

when they up and running correct im may do a video

 

basil 

 

[Fortis93]

3 hours ago, hal56 said:

Yes, but the downfall started with Dune with Mantas cheap ass decision of only preparing 2 slips.

In a year like this, when Zavvi!! delivers the best release of the year and Cinemuseum not far behind with Jaws, maybe its time,  European labels take over. I wouldnt mind at all.

The only thing HDZETA and Manta will understand anyway, is us voting with our wallets.

 

 

I 100% agree, mate.

 

These are my top 3 releases this year so far.

 

 

[hal56]

vor 17 Minuten schrieb Fortis93:

 

I 100% agree, mate.

 

These are my top 3 releases this year so far.

 

 

Good choices and agreed. I would only put Plain Archives Little Drummer Girl in front of these

[Fortis93]

Just now, hal56 said:

Good choices and agreed. I would only put Plain Archives Little Drummer Girl in front of these

 

Now, this is what you want from a premium release.

[hal56]

vor 8 Minuten schrieb Fortis93:

 

Now, this is what you want from a premium release.

And most importantly: Artwork was personally selected by Park Chan-wook.

It looks incredible, similiar to the works of Salvador Dali

Also, I find it puzzling that many retailers dont include the Original soundtrack instead of useless junk like paperweights, cheap Lego imitations and coins.

 

Edited November 27, 2022 by hal56

[Veum]

 

GB? 🧐 

 

NILS @extantsrevenge NOW!!! 🤣

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[swish]

vor 8 Minuten schrieb Veum:

 

GB? 🧐 

 

NILS @extantsrevenge NOW!!! 🤣

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thats the seller that have scammed the members in here, so i think they will not be supported. Don't know why CM will work with them

[Basil]

 

i dont fooking believe this

 

[Basil]

@Fortis93 not your fault m8 but this whole situation is making my blood boil to say the least.

 

please look up

@Masterblaster @extantsrevenge @deckard99 @DodgyDave @Benoit46

 

obviously the talks went well with cinemuseum  

my only question here because the other subject has been locked down, 

is this are we cutting ties cinemuseum down here or are they going to be carry on trading here even though they have been informed.

and from what i can see they don't care and im still out of pocket?

 

basil ???