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** Bill was having a CrisisOfFaith and the Lord works InMysteriousWays to reignite it.
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* '''Reconstructed''': The story acknowledges that all the above is true -- but then points out that ''Mary's'' case is a little more special than these others...
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* '''Reconstructed''': '''Reconstructed''':
** The story acknowledges that all the above is true -- but then points out that ''Mary's'' case is a little more special than theseothers...others...
** Even if it's a day like any other technically, little Joseph is a miracle all the same, so why dump on the rest of the symbolism?
** The story acknowledges that all the above is true -- but then points out that ''Mary's'' case is a little more special than these
** Even if it's a day like any other technically, little Joseph is a miracle all the same, so why dump on the rest of the symbolism?
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** Mary thinks she's having a miscarriage on December 24, but it turns out to just be spotting.
** Mary gives birth to a baby boy on December 24. He's not moving and looks very pale, so they initially [[DisneyDeath think he's stillborn]], but it turns out that he actually passed out in the birth canal from lack of oxygen. Alice the midwife gives him a rub and he's good as new.
** Mary gives birth to a baby boy on December 24. He's not moving and looks very pale, so they initially [[DisneyDeath think he's stillborn]], but it turns out that he actually passed out in the birth canal from lack of oxygen. Alice the midwife gives him a rub and he's good as new.
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** The story actively points out that December 24th-25th is just a date like any other, and that lots of pregnant women happen give birth on that date, and there's nothing special about it; it's just centuries of Judeo-Christian tradition putting meaning where there is none.
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** The story actively points out that December 24th-25th is just a date like any other, and that lots of pregnant women happen to give birth on that date, and there's nothing special about it; it's just centuries of Judeo-Christian tradition putting meaning where there is none.
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* '''Played For Laughs''': Circumstances surrounding Mary's labour are contrived to look as much like the Nativity as possible; three 'wise men' bearing gifts appear, the place is filled with stable animals for some bizarre reason (and the story is set in an urban which would not normally have stable animals nearby anyway), a 'star' appears in the sky right above where Mary is giving birth and even a couple of shepherds (on their way to the Annual Shepherds And Livestock Keepers Christmas Party) turn up. This does not escape the notice of the characters, who lampshade it with increasing bewilderment.
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* '''Played For Laughs''': Circumstances surrounding Mary's labour are contrived to look as much like the Nativity as possible; three 'wise men' bearing gifts appear, the place is filled with stable animals for some bizarre reason (and the story is set in an urban area which would not normally have stable animals nearby anyway), a 'star' appears in the sky right above where Mary is giving birth and even a couple of shepherds (on their way to the Annual Shepherds And Livestock Keepers Christmas Party) turn up. This does not escape the notice of the characters, who lampshade it with increasing bewilderment.
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** Mary avoids having unprotected sex at a time when, if she became pregnant, her due date would fall on or around Christmas.
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** Mary avoids having unprotected sex at a time when, if she became pregnant, her due date would fall on or around Christmas.coincide with the Christmas period.
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* '''Defied''': Mary makes a point of avoiding anything even a little bit religious themed over the Christmas period in order to avoid having her pregnancy associated with it.
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* '''Defied''': '''Defied''':
** Mary makes a point of avoiding anything even a little bit religious themed over the Christmas period in order to avoid having her pregnancy associated withit.it.
** Mary avoids having unprotected sex at a time when, if she became pregnant, her due date would fall on or around Christmas.
** Mary makes a point of avoiding anything even a little bit religious themed over the Christmas period in order to avoid having her pregnancy associated with
** Mary avoids having unprotected sex at a time when, if she became pregnant, her due date would fall on or around Christmas.
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* '''Implied''': TheChosenOne, now grown-up, mentions in casual conversation that that his or her birthday happens to fall on Christmas Day, but goes into no further detail.
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* '''Reconstructed''': The story points out that the above is true... but that ''Mary's'' case is a little more special than these others...
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* '''Reconstructed''': The story points out acknowledges that all the above is true... true -- but then points out that ''Mary's'' case is a little more special than these others...
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** He turns out to be an AntiAntiChrist and therefore heroic.
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* '''Reconstructed''': The story points out that the above is true... but that ''Mary's'' case is a [[TheMessiah little more special than these others]]...
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* '''Reconstructed''': The story points out that the above is true... but that ''Mary's'' case is a [[TheMessiah little more special than these others]]...others...
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** Mary belongs to a fundamentalist Christian sect which believes that the child she is carrying is TheMessiah, and have induced Mary's labour at Christmas for the symbolic value.
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** Mary belongs to a fundamentalist Christian sect which believes that the child she is carrying is TheMessiah, the messiah, and have induced Mary's labour at Christmas for the symbolic value.
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* '''Downplayed''': ???Stacey gives birth to a baby girl on Christmas Eve.
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* '''Exaggerated''': The circumstances of Mary's labour ''completely'' mirror the story of the Nativity to the exact detail, right down to the presence of animals, shepherds and 'wise men' when she gives birth.
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* '''Exaggerated''': The circumstances of Mary's labour ''completely'' mirror the story of the Nativity to the exact detail, right down to the presence of animals, shepherds and 'wise men' when she gives birth. birth.
* '''Downplayed''': ???
* '''Downplayed''': ???
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* '''Deconstructed''':
** The story actively points out that December 24th-25th is just a date like any other, and that lots of pregnant women happen give birth on that date, and there's nothing special about it; it's just centuries of Judeo-Christian tradition putting meaning where there is none.
** And that if historical research is to be believed, it wasn't in all likelihood or actuality the birthdate of Jesus anyway.
* '''Reconstructed''': The story points out that the above is true... but that ''Mary's'' case is a [[TheMessiah little more special than these others]]...
** The story actively points out that December 24th-25th is just a date like any other, and that lots of pregnant women happen give birth on that date, and there's nothing special about it; it's just centuries of Judeo-Christian tradition putting meaning where there is none.
** And that if historical research is to be believed, it wasn't in all likelihood or actuality the birthdate of Jesus anyway.
* '''Reconstructed''': The story points out that the above is true... but that ''Mary's'' case is a [[TheMessiah little more special than these others]]...
* '''Exploited''': ???
* '''Deconstructed''':
** The story actively points out that December 24th-25th is just a date like any other, and that lots of pregnant women happen give birth on that date, and there's nothing special about it; it's just centuries of Judeo-Christian tradition putting meaning where there is none.
** And that if historical research is to be believed, it wasn't in all likelihood or actuality the birthdate of Jesus anyway.
* '''Reconstructed''': The story points out that the above is true... but that ''Mary's'' case is a [[TheMessiah little more special than these others]]...
** The story actively points out that December 24th-25th is just a date like any other, and that lots of pregnant women happen give birth on that date, and there's nothing special about it; it's just centuries of Judeo-Christian tradition putting meaning where there is none.
** And that if historical research is to be believed, it wasn't in all likelihood or actuality the birthdate of Jesus anyway.
* '''Reconstructed''': The story points out that the above is true... but that ''Mary's'' case is a [[TheMessiah little more special than these others]]...
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* '''Played For Drama''': Joe, an embittered StrawAtheist, finds himself helping Mary, a poor homeless woman expecting a child at Christmas, through circumstances which share similarity to the Nativity story. The experience helps him rediscover his faith or at least ease his demons.
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* '''Played For Drama''': Joe, an embittered StrawAtheist, finds himself helping Mary, a poor homeless woman expecting a child at Christmas, through circumstances which share similarity to the Nativity story. The experience helps him rediscover his faith or at least ease his demons.
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* '''Justified''': Mary's due date falls around the Christmas period.
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* '''Justified''': '''Justified''':
** Mary's due date falls around the Christmas period.
** Mary's due date falls around the Christmas period.
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* '''Inverted''': Mary becomes pregnant at Christmas.
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* '''Inverted''': '''Inverted''':
** Mary becomes pregnant at Christmas.
** Mary becomes pregnant at Christmas.
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* '''Subverted''': Mary feels labour pains at Christmas, but it turns out to be a false alarm. She doesn't actually give birth for another couple of weeks.
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* '''Subverted''': '''Subverted''':
** Mary feels labour pains at Christmas, but it turns out to be a false alarm. She doesn't actually give birth for another couple of weeks.
** Mary feels labour pains at Christmas, but it turns out to be a false alarm. She doesn't actually give birth for another couple of weeks.
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* '''Doubly Subverted''': Mary experiences labour pains, but it turns out to be a false alarm. Then, it turns out that she ''is'' in labour after all, and gives birth.
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* '''Doubly Subverted''': Subverted''':
** Mary experiences labour pains, but it turns out to be a false alarm. Then, it turns out that she ''is'' in labour after all, and gives birth.
** Mary experiences labour pains, but it turns out to be a false alarm. Then, it turns out that she ''is'' in labour after all, and gives birth.
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* '''Deconstructed''': The story actively points out that December 24th-25th is just a date like any other, and that lots of pregnant women happen give birth on that date, and there's nothing special about it; it's just centuries of Judeo-Christian tradition putting meaning where there is none.
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* '''Deconstructed''': '''Deconstructed''':
** The story actively points out that December 24th-25th is just a date like any other, and that lots of pregnant women happen give birth on that date, and there's nothing special about it; it's just centuries of Judeo-Christian tradition putting meaning where there is none.
** The story actively points out that December 24th-25th is just a date like any other, and that lots of pregnant women happen give birth on that date, and there's nothing special about it; it's just centuries of Judeo-Christian tradition putting meaning where there is none.
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* '''Averted''': Although pregnant, Mary doesn't give birth or show any signs of giving birth during the Christmas period.
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* '''Averted''': '''Averted''':
** Although pregnant, Mary doesn't give birth or show any signs of giving birth during the Christmas period.
** Although pregnant, Mary doesn't give birth or show any signs of giving birth during the Christmas period.
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* '''Invoked''': Mary belongs to a fundamentalist Christian sect which believes that the child she is carrying is TheMessiah, and have induced Mary's labour at Christmas for the symbolic value.
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* '''Invoked''': '''Invoked''':
** Mary belongs to a fundamentalist Christian sect which believes that the child she is carrying is TheMessiah, and have induced Mary's labour at Christmas for the symbolic value.
** Mary belongs to a fundamentalist Christian sect which believes that the child she is carrying is TheMessiah, and have induced Mary's labour at Christmas for the symbolic value.
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** A Jesus-like figure dies on Christmas. Bonus points if they were born on Easter.
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** Mary gives birth to the ''Anti''-Christ at Christmas.
