Capitalism and its allies (racism, queerphobia, ableism, and patriarchy, just to name a few) have turned what aught to be a time of rest and celebration at years end into the mess we know as “Christmastime”. These systems of abuse and exploitation that we struggle against are in fact so deeply embedded into the “traditions” surrounding Christmas that their removal would render this so-called “holiday” totally unrecognizable. Without the atomization, the abuse of laborers and the gross consumerism fueled by the violence of empire… what would be left of what was once called Christmas?
The true War on Christmas lies not in saying “seasons greetings” or “holiday tree” but in the battles we wage for the liberation of all mankind.
Happy holidays comrades, a better world is possible.
The image (which is tight as hell) is a commemorative poster by Vladimir Menshikov depicting Ded Moroz, a Russian/eastern slavic cultural figure similar to Santa Claus, as a partisan in the Great Patriotic War. The poem in the bottom left (roughly) translates to:
We have settled our score with the invaders: To the executioners who barely survived, Our partisan raids, fierce and relentless, Still haunt their dreams at night.
Image and translation credits to Propagandopolis on twitter (its an xcancel link).
I was too busy with the nonsense to produce an actual effortpost so this is what we’re getting this week lol.
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I feel this. I struggle with the same thing. What helps me is to think about the moments of euphoria, in case that helps you too. That’s what keeps me confident whenever I start to second guess myself.
This is especially helpful for me since I also think I’m autistic. I’ve always masked to avoid conflict, and sometimes that reflex makes me unsure about whether the mask is the real me. But the euphoria is unmistakable 🙂
Yay!
I have the same issue. It’s super frustrating not being able to figure out how you really feel. Like wtf, that shouldn’t be hard.
Anyway, I’m glad this was helpful :)
It is so validating hearing someone else have similar experiences 💜 Thank you!!!