Interview [New Year Special] Winter Around The World

[Vivianne 442]

 

 

 

 

Hello fellow avid Newspaper readers! Last year, @Flexoo did an interview with active forum users about Christmas and the holiday season. We have decided to keep the tradition going, so here I am presenting you an interview about winter in general, but in different countries!

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Welcome everyone in the second "round table", as we could call it. To break the ice, could you please tell us a bit about yourself?
 

 

 

@TSY_the_crazy Hi, I'm a nug forum spammer from Luxembourg. I'll prefer to keep my details private but I can tell you that I'm a male. I'm currently being held hostage by the Newspaper team with a gun pointed at my head.
 
 
@Coldplay My name is Jason, I’m a 17-year-old aspiring vet student. When I’m not either frantically studying to pass my upcoming A-Levels or out desperately trying to acquire the necessary work experience, I enjoy many sports including football, cricket, indoor and outdoor rock climbing and running. I also work 2-3 shifts a week in a local restaurant, as a waiter.

I played both football and cricket competitively up until fairly recently, but owing to an arm fracture (got cleaned up by a two-footed challenge from a centre-back while counter-attacking) and studies, I’ve not really found the time to get back into it.

Before A-Levels killed of any desire whatsoever that I had to study, I loved mathematics and the sciences. And of course, from my time as a Reporter, you should know (I hope) that I like writing a lot.

And of course, I enjoy video games. Where Tanki is concerned, I’ve finally managed to control myself (for the time being anyway).
 
 
Hello, my real name is Mohamed but I never use it, so you can call me Medo as others call me.
 
 
@Magenta Hello, people. I'm Magenta, commonly mispronounced (intentionally, most of the time) as Magneta. My name is Evans. I'm aspiring to become the pro-est writer in the community, and I'm already a pro in battle. I'm an avid reader and writer, enjoy taking pictures and making banners, and tirelessly surf the forum (although it's kinda empty these days). To sum it up, I'm an extraordinary supertanker ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°).
 
 
@Marc Hello, believe it or not, my name's Marc (who'd have guessed?). I enjoy playing cricket in particular, which I play several hours a week competitively. I also currently serve as a Wiki Editor, Tanki Thinking Challenge Lead Riddler and Reporter Candidate. 
 
 
I’m Isaac aka Reverse, I’m 17, and I’m from NY. I️ enjoy boxing and playing sports, as well as spending times with friends and family. I️ used to play Tanki a few months ago, but I️’m taking a long break from it, it got boring in my opinion.
 
 
@Nikk Hello, my name is Nik (Nikk in-game, previously known as katekizem). In this game, I've done a lot of things already, but currently I am an Event Organizer and EN Livestream team leader. Appart from that, as parkour is my passion, I am a very proud leader of The Flying Parkourists. I was also a judge in several contests before, among them was Masters of Parkour 2017.
 
 

 

 

 
 
 
Since winter traditions depend on where you come from, would you mind telling us where you live, so that we can get an idea about your country’s traditions?
 
 
 
@TSY_the_crazy Luxembourg, a small country sitting between France, Germany and Belgium. Believe it or not, we have our own language which no one uses.
 
 
@Coldplay I’m from northern England, though I was originally born in Scotland and lived there for a time. Fortunately, I lost my accent relatively quickly after moving South xD.
 
 
In Qatar.
 
 
@Magenta I hail from Eastern India.
 
 
@Marc I am from Australia and it's actually summer here. Whilst some European countries get snow, we're in peak summer with temperatures of around 40 degrees Celsius (104 Fahrenheit) to 45 degrees Celsius (115 Fahrenheit). 

 
Born and Raised in NY, my family is predominately Hispanic and Black .
 
 
@Nikk I come from a small county in Europe called Slovenia, which I personally think is a very, very beautiful country that I really enjoy living in.
 
 
 

 
 
 
You guys come from all over the world, but unfortunately, snow doesn't fall everywhere. Are you guys lucky enough to have snow during the winter season?
 
 
 
@TSY_the_crazy Yeah, it's snowing the hell out of me. The whole street is covered in snow which is far from normal, even for this time of the year. I still remember 2011 though, school stopped because it snowed too much and it came up to my chest when I go outside.
 
 
@Coldplay Yes, usually most of my country is snow-covered at certain times of the year, namely December and January. In my area, the snow isn’t normally that thick. My little sister is hoping that Father Christmas will bring her a lot this year.
 
 
Hmm not in most parts, but it snows in the North of the country.
 
 
@Magenta Unfortunately, no. However, in Sikkim - a state - there are snowy mountains, which are part of the Himalaya mountain range. Thing is, Indian culture holds no significance for snow and winter, so it really doesn't matter.
 
 
@Marc During Winter, I have never physically seen anything worthy of calling "snow" but there have been some worthy candidates, those being sleet and frost but no snow, unfortunately (unless you go to a mountain obviously). 
 
 
Yeah, it snows here quite a bit. It’s kind of ridiculous and cool at the same time.
 
 
@Nikk There is snow during the winter, but the amount of it varies. Last few winters were fairly dry, while some years ago, there used to be around 50cm-1m of snow here (I live pretty high in the mountains).
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
Well even if you don’t have snow, I’m sure you can enjoy other things during the Holiday time, a hot cocoa with marshmallows, perhaps? Do you consider yourself as a “fan” of the winter?
 
 
 
@TSY_the_crazy For sure, yeah. I love cycling around in the snow with friends. We even play snow golf which is at the same time really difficult but fun.
 
 
@Coldplay I like the winter, mainly because I enjoy winter climbing and hiking. However, the days are far too short. The sun never seems to be up for long enough.
 
 
I don't like winter, but when it's cold, you can sit down and have a coffee while watching a movie or playing Tanki.
 
 
@Magenta A 'fan'? Well, I do like to snugly go into my blanket and stay there, I also sleep longer during winters, and summers here are unbearably hot, although I do miss ice-cream and cold drinks. So no, I'm not a 'fan' but I definitely prefer winter over the unbearable summers.
 
 
@Marc I actually don't mind winter. Unfortunately, I can't play cricket (though I start pre-season training a few weeks before winter closes out) but I tend to go overboard on Tanki-time. I don't really mind the cold but I prefer Summer. 
 
 
I️ think the winter season is okay, not really strongly for it or against it, although Christmas time is the best.
 
 
@Nikk I would consider myself as a winter "fan", especially due to the sport activities it offers.
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
Where I come from, people watch all kind of winter sports during winter, ski jumping, skiing, snow-boarding, et cetera. Do you happen to have any winter sports?
 
 
 
@TSY_the_crazy We have a lot ice hockey clubs, but unfortunately, it seems to be the only sport without a national team here in Luxembourg, lol.
 
 
@Coldplay Well, not really. There are a few seasonal ski slopes dotted around the country, but if you want to go for a skiing holiday, northern Scotland will serve you much better. But no, we’re not particularly a winter sport country. And then there’s proper ice axe and crampons climbing, but again, Scotland is much better for that kind of thing.
 
 
Not really, but I used to run a lot in the mornings in that cold weather.
 
 
@Marc LOL. Australia has pretty much no winter sports, barely anyone actually skis. Dedicated winter sports relying on snow are virtually non-existent here but most people play basketball or soccer (not football  <_<) during winter.
 
 
@Nikk Slovenia is pretty known for winter sports, as even tho it is a really small county, it plays a big role in winter sports. Our ski jumping team is outstanding (Peter Prevc, Robert Kranjec etc.), we have/had great skiers (Ilka Štuhec, Tina Maze), cross-country skiers (Petra Majdič), and the list goes on.
 
 
 

 
 
 
What about you? Do you take part in any of the winter sports?
 
 
 
@TSY_the_crazy I'm going to Maroc with friends to do golf camp in a few weeks. Time to sunbathe and I'll ski in January in the Alps in January.
 
 
@Coldplay I’ve been on several ice climbing expeditions in Scotland and managed to get fairly handy with ice skills and using crampons, but apart from that - not a great deal. Downhill skiing/snowboarding has never really particularly interested me (mainly because of all the tourists who do it) and other classic winter activities, such as skating or ice hockey have always seemed a little hazardous to me.

However, I’d really love to go to Norway like my mother did and do some serious cross-country skiing. It sounds like a fantastic way to travel.
 
 
Nah.
 
 
@Marc I occasionally go to the mountains every few years and we do some skiing but I do not actively participate in winter sports, no.
 
 
In terms of “Winter” sports, I️ just play basketball and do boxing as well, I️ don’t Ski.
 
 
@Nikk Personally winter is my favorite season due to the sport activities it offers. Ice skating (especially when playing ice hockey) and snowboarding are the winter sports I like the most.
 
 
 

 
 
 
Skiing is definitely the peak of winter, since most of the other winter sports have a summer version and can be "replaced". Those of you who do ski, where do you go? Do you go with your family or friends?
 

 
@TSY_the_crazy I often go to Chamonix whenever I can. I have the etoile de bronze right now and am trying to pass etoile d'argent in ski. 
 
 
Unfortunately I don't ski, because there is no ice on the road.
 
 
@Marc If we ever go skiing, we go with family/family friends.
 
 
@Nikk I like to go boarding to a nearby place, that happens to be an abandoned ski resort. It is true that you first need to walk up, as there are no ski lifts anymore, but it adds an additional experience to it. As it is a remote place and not many like walking up steep hills with skies/snowboard on them, I usually do it alone or with my family.
There is no real special tradition to point out, maybe you can find one yourself :D
 
 
 

 
 
 
I would like to end this interview with a simple question. Countries differentiate from each other in different traditions, culture and dishes. Do you have any special tradition, any special dishes?
 
 
 
@TSY_the_crazy We have the Grompelkichelchen and sausages as part of the national culture. Our Christmas fairs are full of those. Some local Luxembourgish beer from Diekirch is also good.
 
 
@Coldplay Well, Christmas tends to be largely a family occasion for us. Towards the end of November, we usually make a festive cake which we then "feed" brandy for a month or so to keep it moist. There is then the mad rush to purchase gifts for all our relatives, as well as sending Christmas cards out. We purchase a christmas tree and then decorate it with lights, baubles and tinsel. My dad tends to make a lot of mince pies (they are  small round pies made of pastry which contain sweet mincemeat) over the course of the festivities - he's a great cook! There are usually occasions where a group of locals walk around the area singing christmas carols, raising money to give homeless people somewhere to stay over Christmas. Towards Christmas, we try and attend the traditional church services which give a kind of backstory in to why Christmas is celebrated. On Christmas Eve, friends and relations are invited over and we enjoy the company, mince pies and mulled wine (which is essentially a spiced wine).

 

Late at night, me and my brother help to prepare the feast for the following morning. On  Christmas Day itself, we tend to exchange gifts with one another before enjoying the meal with a few relatives, which is largely centred around a roast goose or turkey. After this, we are usually visiting various members of our family for the rest of the christmas holidays.

 
 
 
I love to stay under a blanket and watch TV (joking). In winter I really like to drink chicken soup.
 
 
@Magenta I come from a tropical country, and winter isn't a big part of the culture here. Hence, winter celebrations and traditions are barely a thing.
 
 
@Marc During winter, we usually eat the same stuff as in summer but for Christmas, my mum usually goes all-out and cooks up a feast. Generally, there's some roast pork, lobsters, steaks, prawns, BBQ Ribs, etc. 
 
 
There isn’t really any special “dishes” during the winter, but the typical Christmas dinner food is always great.
 
 
@Nikk As for special dishes, potica and žganci are the two ones you really can not find anywhere else in the world.
 
 
 

 

 

 

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I dearly thank you all for collaborating with me in this year's interview. I wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to come!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Stratosphere 2,234]

What about me?  :(

[Rocket_Raccoon_XXX 1,507]

Nicee looks cool lol

[Mjro7 2,837]

Well Done   ^_^ 
hope for all to enjoy there winter  :wub: 

[Crip 4,735]

Now I understand why I was told not to write essays as answers.

 

Nice !

 

Thanks for involving me!

[Vivianne 442]

Now I understand why I was told not to write essays as answers.

 

Nice !

 

Thanks for involving me!

And yet you still wrote them :P

[JlerKaR_No6eAa 160]

Well-written Nyxy :x Nice job!

[Crip 4,735]

And yet you still wrote them :P

Writing is addictive. 

[MJROCKS05 428]

Indian flag is wrong, the centre circle should be blue and the upper stripe should be orange, pls change it

Other than that, unique and fun to read article.... Happy holidays

Edited December 27, 2017 by MJROCKS05

[Vivianne 442]

Indian flag is wrong, the centre circle should be blue and the upper stripe should be orange, pls change it

Other than that, unique and fun to read article.... Happy holidays

The upper stripe is orange

[thundertank765 32]

Wish You All A Happy New Year And May It Be A Great Year Ahead :)  :)  :) Its Already The 31st

[MJROCKS05 428]

The upper stripe is orange

 

 

 

 

 

What abt the big blue circle in the middle which I mentioned?

Edited December 31, 2017 by MJROCKS05

[Possibility 282]

Magenta, never knew you were Indian. I used to live near your country, guess where? 

 

Also, I have been to Sikkim, it is a very beautiful place.

 

Reporters, I have 300 crystals please release Tsy, he is the best forum spammer

[Magenta 5,165]

Sorry that I didn't give interesting answers, but I guess it's just bad luck that I was born here and I was asked for an interview on New Year ¯\_(ツ)_/¯.

[Indian_Tanker 468]

Next time interview me pls :x

TSY is famous now : O