Xmass by Laurence Descombes

Xmass by Laurence Descombes https://padlet.com/laurence_descombes/uoeyo709ofsy Laurence Descombes, Séverine Gendron Martel, Lauriane Lessard, Ariane Pellan en-us 2017-10-04 14:12:33 UTC 2025-11-06 10:39:13 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Xmastree.png Name of the Society lauriane_lessard https://padlet.com/laurence_descombes/uoeyo709ofsy/wish/193897368 Xmass
X = Ten Laws
mass = mass production]]> 2017-10-04 14:51:13 UTC https://padlet.com/laurence_descombes/uoeyo709ofsy/wish/193897368 Motto lauriane_lessard https://padlet.com/laurence_descombes/uoeyo709ofsy/wish/193897733 Xmass is not a date. It is a state of mind.

A festive society based on having fun is the most agreeable for its citizens. December and the Christmas break were always a very nice period of time where people were less stressed and children could be excited happy. This state of mind is the best, so why have it on a day only if it could be all year long? This is the base of the Xmass utopia.

]]> 2017-10-04 14:51:49 UTC https://padlet.com/laurence_descombes/uoeyo709ofsy/wish/193897733 Governing Body lauriane_lessard https://padlet.com/laurence_descombes/uoeyo709ofsy/wish/193897960 People of sixty-five years old and older gather once a month in a special igloo. They sit in circle and discuss matters. The oldest is the chief who leads the meeting. Decisions are made by votes and anyone can have his or hers opinion since freedom of speech is encouraged and there is no sexism. Every family have at least a member who represents them.]]> 2017-10-04 14:52:09 UTC https://padlet.com/laurence_descombes/uoeyo709ofsy/wish/193897960 Department of Justice and Human Rights lauriane_lessard https://padlet.com/laurence_descombes/uoeyo709ofsy/wish/193898179 2017-10-04 14:52:26 UTC https://padlet.com/laurence_descombes/uoeyo709ofsy/wish/193898179 Department of Education lauriane_lessard https://padlet.com/laurence_descombes/uoeyo709ofsy/wish/193898643 2017-10-04 14:52:56 UTC https://padlet.com/laurence_descombes/uoeyo709ofsy/wish/193898643 Department of Innovation and Economic Development lauriane_lessard https://padlet.com/laurence_descombes/uoeyo709ofsy/wish/193898770 2017-10-04 14:53:08 UTC https://padlet.com/laurence_descombes/uoeyo709ofsy/wish/193898770 Flag lauriane_lessard https://padlet.com/laurence_descombes/uoeyo709ofsy/wish/193899069 Red circle: (represents elderlies)
- Shape: Christmas ball
- Color: the elderlies' clothes'****** color
- Size and position: The red circle encompasses*** the two other shapes, which reflects the elderlies' position in the society (more important and in control of lower caste people).

Green triangle: (represents elves)
- Shape : Christmas tree
- Color : the elves' clothes' color
- Size and position: The green triangle is in the center, since elves are the base of the society.

White square: (represents normal people)
- Shape: gift box
- Color: normal people's clothes' color
- Size and position: The white square is situated between the circle and the traingle, since it represents normal people, who are not at the base of the society and don't have an important gorvening role.]]> 2017-10-04 14:53:37 UTC https://padlet.com/laurence_descombes/uoeyo709ofsy/wish/193899069 Propaganda Poster lauriane_lessard https://padlet.com/laurence_descombes/uoeyo709ofsy/wish/193899189 2017-10-04 14:53:51 UTC https://padlet.com/laurence_descombes/uoeyo709ofsy/wish/193899189 lauriane_lessard https://padlet.com/laurence_descombes/uoeyo709ofsy/wish/193900003 Kindeergarten:

3-6 years old
Subjects: legends, religion (Santa), music (singing), playing

]]> 2017-10-04 14:55:11 UTC https://padlet.com/laurence_descombes/uoeyo709ofsy/wish/193900003 Ten Laws lauriane_lessard https://padlet.com/laurence_descombes/uoeyo709ofsy/wish/193900142 I. Dancer : Owning a reindeer is a necessity to be allowed a cottage.
II. Prancer : Constant and genuine joy are required to be part of this society.
III. Vixen : Once a month, a gift exchange is organized around the central Christmas tree. Everyone has to give and receive one of equal value, disregarding their sex, their origin and their age. On the night of the 25th of December, the exchange takes place in every household around a private family tree. An important amount of gifts is recommanded to ensure a year-long happiness.
IV. Comet : No matter the size of one's family, spending time with the members should be the number one priority.
V. Dasher : Stealing or any other form of physical or verbal violence is forbidden and can be punishable by the exclusion of their respective village.
VI. Blitzen : Houses' front doors can never at anytime be locked, and it is the villagers' duty to take care and host lost travellers or simply people in need.
VII. Rudolph : The use of illicit drugs are strictly prohibited. Possession, consuming, and selling them is punishable by the law, since they give the illusion that there is more to a society that is perfect in every way.
VIII. Cupid : Divorce between a couple can be achieved after a minimum of ten years of a mutual life.
IX. Donder : Citizens are required to give back to society. An amount of 50 cookies and two kilogrammes of fire wood are to be provided twice a year to working elves and elderies, as well as community services.
X. Olive : Wild or street animals of all kind are to be taken care of, but never fed by anyone. Injured or sick animals have to be immediately taken to specialised services by any witness.]]> 2017-10-04 14:55:26 UTC https://padlet.com/laurence_descombes/uoeyo709ofsy/wish/193900142 lauriane_lessard https://padlet.com/laurence_descombes/uoeyo709ofsy/wish/193920743 Elementary school

Grade 1-6 (from 7-12 years old)
Subjects: languages, mathematics, cooking lessons, history

Secondary school

Grade 7-12 (from 13-18 years old)
Subjects: specialization in their future job (teacher, secretary, doctors)

]]> 2017-10-04 15:29:13 UTC https://padlet.com/laurence_descombes/uoeyo709ofsy/wish/193920743 lauriane_lessard https://padlet.com/laurence_descombes/uoeyo709ofsy/wish/193923395 Elfmentary school

Level 1-6 (from 7-12 years old)
Subjects: languages, history, physical education

Santacondary school

Level 7-10 (from 13-16 years old)
Subjects: learn to work in factories (gifts, ornaments)

]]> 2017-10-04 15:33:38 UTC https://padlet.com/laurence_descombes/uoeyo709ofsy/wish/193923395 Criteria lauriane_lessard https://padlet.com/laurence_descombes/uoeyo709ofsy/wish/193932778 - Long ears
- Small eyes
- Small and long nose
- Thin lips and small mouth
- Short
- Long feet
- Curly reddish hair]]> 2017-10-04 15:48:49 UTC https://padlet.com/laurence_descombes/uoeyo709ofsy/wish/193932778 Distribution of Wealth laurence_descombes https://padlet.com/laurence_descombes/uoeyo709ofsy/wish/195037743 The salary is the same for everyone, no matter their social class or job. Consequently, people's wealth is determined by the number of hours they work. The cost of live isn't really expensive.]]> 2017-10-08 19:44:35 UTC https://padlet.com/laurence_descombes/uoeyo709ofsy/wish/195037743 Employments and Jobs laurence_descombes https://padlet.com/laurence_descombes/uoeyo709ofsy/wish/195037778 Normal people:
- Start working at 19 years old (after secondary school)
- Have normal jobs (ex: doctor, dentist, architech, secretary, janitor, teacher, etc.)

Elves
- Start working at 16 years old (after santacondary school)
- Responsible for the gift making and ornaments (mass production)

Older people:
- Retire at 65 years old
- They change social class to become at the top of the society. They can now contribute to the decisions making.]]> 2017-10-08 19:44:53 UTC https://padlet.com/laurence_descombes/uoeyo709ofsy/wish/195037778 Industry and Business laurence_descombes https://padlet.com/laurence_descombes/uoeyo709ofsy/wish/195037798 There are many factories, especially for gift making and the fabrication of ornaments (mass production). The industries are created and managed by the governing body, which is also responsible for the distribution of wealth among the inhabitants.]]> 2017-10-08 19:45:03 UTC https://padlet.com/laurence_descombes/uoeyo709ofsy/wish/195037798 Science and Technology laurence_descombes https://padlet.com/laurence_descombes/uoeyo709ofsy/wish/195037823 Researches are mostly concentrate around technological advances, anatomy and medical biology (prevention and treatment of diseases or injuries). Science is practiced by normal people having jobs in that field, such as laboratory workers, electronic engineers, etc. Also, technological advances allow the creation of new fun devices, such as cookie making machines, artificial Christmas tree printers and ornament dispensers. However, despite all the discoveries, change is not encouraged, since traditionalism is strongly valued in the society.]]> 2017-10-08 19:45:13 UTC https://padlet.com/laurence_descombes/uoeyo709ofsy/wish/195037823 Order ariane_pellan https://padlet.com/laurence_descombes/uoeyo709ofsy/wish/197393806 Mounted police maintains order, as its officers ride regional reindeers, travelling from place to place to ensure security. Their main purpose is to provide a safe, fun and joyful environment for citizens. However, they are given every power of judging denizens' crimes, and placing them in a detention igloo where they will be taken care of by guarding polar bears.]]> 2017-10-16 15:03:13 UTC https://padlet.com/laurence_descombes/uoeyo709ofsy/wish/197393806 Social Hierarchy ariane_pellan https://padlet.com/laurence_descombes/uoeyo709ofsy/wish/197404663 All inhabitants are required to wear the colour attributed to their respective class. Moreover, class distinction is at the very base of society, which partly dictates future jobs and lifestyles. Class interchanging can always be completed by the use of surgery or by a natural body transformation.

Elf premium class
Elves can exclusively wear greens of all kind, for this colour represents the everlasting inner spirit growth. Indeed, plants as Mistletoe, Holly, Ivy and Christmas trees reappear every year, and stand as the pillars of Christmas' survival. In fact, elves ensure the base functionning of this world, and work hard for their whole life. They accomplish the jobs that reppell most human beings, mostly working in factories, but they love what they do. Elves are respected by all, and never feel below human kind.

Elderlies
People having past the age of 65 are now vererable and admired by younger co-citizens especially since they look more and more like Santa, as their skin wrinkles, their hair becomes white and they dress in red. Celebrations are organized every month, to recognize the change of social status of the newly elders. This status update utterly renews people's social and political lives, as it now allows them to have a seat on the decision taking tables, while receiving the admiration, love and thankfulness of the younger social divisions. However, senior elves are the ones to preside over these tables, where all laws are voted and important decisions taken.

Adults (normal people)
These inhabitants are biological descendents of an ancient world, and hold more than 60 percent of the Xmass houses. Once grown up, they specialize in working fields, which are often the most intellectual, since they come from millions of years of evolution and have a naturally more developped brain than elves, for instance.]]> 2017-10-16 15:20:37 UTC https://padlet.com/laurence_descombes/uoeyo709ofsy/wish/197404663 Money lauriane_lessard https://padlet.com/laurence_descombes/uoeyo709ofsy/wish/197414573 There are two types of "paper money". Santas are red and have the shape of a Christmas ball. They have the same value than 5$ in our society. Deers are smaller than Santas and are gold instead of red. They have the value of a 2$ in our society. Xmass's citizen pay either in Santas or Deers. There is no scriptural money.]]> 2017-10-16 15:37:11 UTC https://padlet.com/laurence_descombes/uoeyo709ofsy/wish/197414573 laurence_descombes https://padlet.com/laurence_descombes/uoeyo709ofsy/wish/198491599 2017-10-19 00:14:05 UTC https://padlet.com/laurence_descombes/uoeyo709ofsy/wish/198491599 laurence_descombes https://padlet.com/laurence_descombes/uoeyo709ofsy/wish/198491724 2017-10-19 00:15:27 UTC https://padlet.com/laurence_descombes/uoeyo709ofsy/wish/198491724 Values and Morals laurence_descombes https://padlet.com/laurence_descombes/uoeyo709ofsy/wish/198491851 - Equality: Neither inhabitant has a higher or more valuable place in society nor do they receive higher wages from their work.
- Abundance: No ressources are to come to an end, as shortages on food or gifts can never happen in the Xmass civilization. Every single house was built to assure their owners of an everlasting comfort and coziness.
- Teamwork: For the greater good of abundance, cooperation betweeen the working classes, especially in the elf factories, is the key to an efficient society.

]]> 2017-10-19 00:16:38 UTC https://padlet.com/laurence_descombes/uoeyo709ofsy/wish/198491851 Religion laurence_descombes https://padlet.com/laurence_descombes/uoeyo709ofsy/wish/198491865 The Xmass' religion is similar to the Christian religion. However, the God is called Santa. Instead of masses, everybody in the society gathers in a circle and sings traditional prayers such as the most common one: "Petit Papa Noël". These ceremonies happen every week on Sundays. The religous sign is a "X" on their forehead. Also, the religious people eat cookies and drink milk during their prayers in honor of an ancient legend. As a matter of fact, it said that children left cookies and milk to Santa during his journey on the night of December 24th. Some citizen dedicate all their life to their God. They are known as Santa's dears. Death in this world does not have a negative connotation, neither is it looked upon as the end of all joy and life. It only takes one on a trip of sleigh to Santa Claus himself, and therefore spend an eternity distributing gifts to children at night.]]> 2017-10-19 00:16:44 UTC https://padlet.com/laurence_descombes/uoeyo709ofsy/wish/198491865 Typical Day laurence_descombes https://padlet.com/laurence_descombes/uoeyo709ofsy/wish/198492365 06 : 00 Students wake up at the first polar bear growl! They eat their bearfeast in family.
08 : 00 First class
09 : 00 Snack
09 : 15 Second class
10 : 15 Snack
10 : 30 Third class
11 : 30 Lunch
13 : 00 Practical study / Rest
14 : 00 Snack
14 :15 Practical exam / Storytelling
15 : 30 End of school]]> 2017-10-19 00:20:49 UTC https://padlet.com/laurence_descombes/uoeyo709ofsy/wish/198492365 laurence_descombes https://padlet.com/laurence_descombes/uoeyo709ofsy/wish/198494587 2017-10-19 00:37:17 UTC https://padlet.com/laurence_descombes/uoeyo709ofsy/wish/198494587 laurence_descombes https://padlet.com/laurence_descombes/uoeyo709ofsy/wish/198494882 2017-10-19 00:39:03 UTC https://padlet.com/laurence_descombes/uoeyo709ofsy/wish/198494882 laurence_descombes https://padlet.com/laurence_descombes/uoeyo709ofsy/wish/198496369 2017-10-19 00:48:14 UTC https://padlet.com/laurence_descombes/uoeyo709ofsy/wish/198496369 laurence_descombes https://padlet.com/laurence_descombes/uoeyo709ofsy/wish/198502557 2017-10-19 01:20:32 UTC https://padlet.com/laurence_descombes/uoeyo709ofsy/wish/198502557 laurence_descombes https://padlet.com/laurence_descombes/uoeyo709ofsy/wish/198504087 2017-10-19 01:29:00 UTC https://padlet.com/laurence_descombes/uoeyo709ofsy/wish/198504087