Wangzaah - Revision history

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	[[Orthodox Wangites]] do not follow this tradition as they claim Agnes VonStrupp was making it all up. They follow the traditional gift-giving day of December 17-23, depending on regional customs. On each of the first six days, followers gift one other person with something intangible or charitable. This can be something as simple as a hug, a helpful suggestion, or be a larger gift such as helping another person move into a new apartment. Gifts given on the first six days must not be transactional; they cannot have been purchased or be physical objects. Exceptions are made if a follower choses to spend their day's gift on something charitable, such as providing a meal to someone who is hungry.		[[Orthodox Wangites]] do not follow this tradition as they claim Agnes VonStrupp was making it all up. They follow the traditional gift-giving day of December 17-23, depending on regional customs. On each of the first six days, followers gift one other person with something intangible or charitable. This can be something as simple as a hug, a helpful suggestion, or be a larger gift such as helping another person move into a new apartment. Gifts given on the first six days must not be transactional; they cannot have been purchased or be physical objects. Exceptions are made if a follower choses to spend their day's gift on something charitable, such as providing a meal to someone who is hungry.


	At the end of each of the first six days, followers identify the gift given to them that day by Wang. These gifts are also intangible and charitable by nature. Wang may gift someone with a friendly interaction between neighbors, permission to slack off, their favorite movie coming on the television, or good news about a promotion. These gifts are acknowledged as not necessarily being caused by Wang Sorenson, as Wang does not have that kind of power in death. Rather, these gifts are about acknowledging good fortune and small moments of happiness.		At the end of each of the first six days, followers identify the gift given to them that day by Wang. These gifts are also intangible and charitable by nature. Wang may gift someone with a friendly interaction between neighbors, permission to slack off, their favorite movie coming on the television, or good news about a promotion. These gifts are acknowledged as not necessarily being caused by Wang Sorenson, as Wang does not have that kind of power in death. Rather, these gifts are about acknowledging good fortune and small moments of happiness.


	On the seventh day, followers give physical gifts to others. A follower should not give multiple gifts to the same person; one gift given per person is considered to be more keeping in the spirit of Wang. Physical gifts are also optional, as the seventh day of gifts was added later in an effort to blend in with the local customs of other religions.		On the seventh day, followers give physical gifts to others. A follower should not give multiple gifts to the same person; one gift given per person is considered to be more keeping in the spirit of Wang. Physical gifts are also optional, as the seventh day of gifts was added later in an effort to blend in with the local customs of other religions.

Oddmin: clarified dates and gift giving traditions

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clarified dates and gift giving traditions

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	Held during the last week of [[December]], or December 17-23 for [[Orthodox Wangism]].		Held during the last week of [[December]], or the seven days culminating somewhere around December 17-23 for [[Orthodox Wangism]].


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	In accordance with the [[Miracle of Agnes VonStrupp]], starting on the evening of December 24, followers place a [[feathered stick]] on their fireplace hearth. Followers without fireplaces may place the stick on the coffee table or entertainment center. The next morning, a gift will be found next to the stick. Followers do this until the morning of December 31st. Depending on family size, financial status, and individual [[Wangite]] preference, anywhere from a single gift for one person or a gift for each family member will be found the next morning. This gift-giving tradition is to symbolize Wang's spirit returning to earth in [[Agnes VonStrupp]]'s time of need.		In accordance with the [[Miracle of Agnes VonStrupp]], starting on the evening of December 24, followers of [[Reform Wangism]] place a [[feathered stick]] on their fireplace hearth. Followers without fireplaces may place the stick on the coffee table or entertainment center. The next morning, a gift will be found next to the stick. Followers do this until the morning of December 31st. Depending on family size, financial status, and individual [[Wangite]] preference, anywhere from a single gift for one person or a gift for each family member will be found the next morning. This gift-giving tradition is to symbolize Wang's spirit returning to earth in [[Agnes VonStrupp]]'s time of need.


	[[Orthodox Wangites]] do not follow this tradition as they claim Agnes VonStrupp was making it all up. They follow the traditional gift-giving day of December 17-23, depending on regional ~~traditions~~.		[[Orthodox Wangites]] do not follow this tradition as they claim Agnes VonStrupp was making it all up. They follow the traditional gift-giving day of December 17-23, depending on regional customs. On each of the first six days, followers gift one other person with something intangible or charitable. This can be something as simple as a hug, a helpful suggestion, or be a larger gift such as helping another person move into a new apartment. Gifts given on the first six days must not be transactional; they cannot have been purchased or be physical objects. Exceptions are made if a follower choses to spend their day's gift on something charitable, such as providing a meal to someone who is hungry.

			At the end of each of the first six days, followers identify the gift given to them that day by Wang. These gifts are also intangible and charitable by nature. Wang may gift someone with a friendly interaction between neighbors, permission to slack off, their favorite movie coming on the television, or good news about a promotion. These gifts are acknowledged as not necessarily being caused by Wang Sorenson, as Wang does not have that kind of power in death. Rather, these gifts are about acknowledging good fortune and small moments of happiness.

			On the seventh day, followers give physical gifts to others. A follower should not give multiple gifts to the same person; one gift given per person is considered to be more keeping in the spirit of Wang. Physical gifts are also optional, as the seventh day of gifts was added later in an effort to blend in with the local customs of other religions.


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	==== The Not Entirely Unexpected But Briefly Disruptive Wangzaah Pronunciation Debate ====		==== The Not Entirely Unexpected But Briefly Disruptive Wangzaah Pronunciation Debate ====

	Not long after the discovery of the ogonek mis-translation that changed the canonical spelling of Wangzaah, scholars at the [[Wangite School of Pharmacy]] uncovered a previously unknown cache of letters between Wang and [[his closest friends]]. After forensic investigation revealed the letters to be authentic, scholars discovered these letters were a trove of information on [[Wang's pidgin]]. New words had to be translated and after years of study, scholars announced the presence of an umlaut in a passage about a local walnut festival.		Not long after the discovery of the ogonek mis-translation that changed the canonical spelling of Wangzaah, scholars at the [[Wangite School of Pharmacy]] uncovered a previously unknown cache of letters between Wang and [[his closest friends \| Wang's closest friends]]. After forensic investigation revealed the letters to be authentic, scholars discovered these letters were a trove of information on [[Wang's pidgin]]. New words had to be translated and after years of study, scholars announced the presence of an umlaut in a passage about a local walnut festival.

	Wang had not been known to use umlauts before, so this resulted in some pronunciation changes in the religion's lexicon. Most of these changes were administrative and had little bearing on daily life. However, one such change resulted in the loss of the hard "zee" of "Wangzaah" to be changed to a softer sound with added "sh," similar to the gee of "orange" or the jay of "juice." In addition, the "aah," was pronounced more like "uhh." This resulted in the new pronunciation "Wang-zshuh."		Wang had not been known to use umlauts before, so this resulted in some pronunciation changes in the religion's lexicon. Most of these changes were administrative and had little bearing on daily life. However, one such change resulted in the loss of the hard "zee" of "Wangzaah" to be changed to a softer sound with added "sh," similar to the gee of "orange" or the jay of "juice." In addition, the "aah," was pronounced more like "uhh." This resulted in the new pronunciation "Wang-zshuh."
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	''"Do we have to change from "aah" to "uhh" or is this a tomato-tomahto thing?"''		''"Do we have to change from "aah" to "uhh" or is this a tomato-tomahto thing?"''

	Eventually, the [[Holy Ingemodh Mother of Wang Cathedral]] intervened and decreed that the canonical pronunciation would be "Wang-zshuh" though people may continue to use "Wang-zshah" as a pronunciation as they wish, because it could be impossible to determine if someone was intentionally mis-pronouncing Wangzaah or of they simply had a different type of accent. Though an addendum stated it would be nice for people to try and remember to soften the "zee" out of respect for Wang's pidgin.		Eventually, the [[Holy Ingemodh Mother of Wang Cathedral]] intervened and decreed that the canonical pronunciation would be "Wang-zshuh" though people may continue to use "Wang-zshah" or "Wang-zaah" as a pronunciation as they wish, because it could be impossible to determine if someone was intentionally mis-pronouncing Wangzaah or of they simply had a different type of accent. Though an addendum stated it would be nice for people to try and remember to soften the "zee" out of respect for Wang's pidgin.

	Discussion about changing the spelling from Wangzaah to Wangzshuh was dismissed as unnecessary. The current spelling aligns with Wang's own writings and as the difference in "aah" vs "uhh" proves, accents exist. The holiday goods suppliers and monograms servicers were relieved.		Discussion about changing the spelling from Wangzaah to Wangzshuh or Wangjuh was dismissed as unnecessary. The current spelling aligns with Wang's own writings and as the difference in "aah" vs "uhh" proves, accents exist. The holiday goods suppliers and monograms servicers were relieved.

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Oddmin: Corrected dates, clarified traditions, added translation debate event, removed references to other religious holidays

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Corrected dates, clarified traditions, added translation debate event, removed references to other religious holidays

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	Held during the last week of [[December]], or December 23 for [[Orthodox Wangism~~]]. Substitution for [[Christmas]], [[Hanukkah]], [[Kwanzaa]], and [[Solstice\|Winter Solstice~~]].		Held during the last week of [[December]], or December 17-23 for [[Orthodox Wangism]].


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	Wang was born sometime between 699 and 670, depending on which sea shanty is describing his deeds. While his birth was most likely in the late ~~summer~~, an official decree from the [[Holy Ingemodh Mother of Wang Cathedral]] moved the date to December 23 in order to more easily blend in with other regional holidays. Later events attributed to Wang have stretched this holiday to a week-long celebration.		Wang was born sometime between 699 and 670, depending on which sea shanty is describing his deeds. While his birth was most likely in the late fall, an official decree from the [[Holy Ingemodh Mother of Wang Cathedral]] moved the date to December 17-23, depending on regional traditions, in order to more easily blend in with other regional holidays. Later events attributed to Wang have stretched this holiday to a week-long celebration.


	In his 33 1/3 years on earth, Wang performed a great many deeds and miracles. These miracles have only strengthened his legacy as a messiah to the believers of Wang. While adherents will stridently claim he is ~~the~~ prophesied messiah, no one knows which prophecy foretold Wang's coming or what Wang's role is as messiah. ''"That is for Wang to know and us to ponder,"'' is one of the core beliefs of Wangism.		In his 33 1/3 years on earth, Wang performed a great many deeds and miracles. These miracles have only strengthened his legacy as a messiah to the believers of Wang. While adherents will stridently claim he is a prophesied messiah, no one knows which prophecy foretold Wang's coming or what Wang's role is as messiah. ''"That is for Wang to know and us to ponder,"'' is one of the core beliefs of Wangism.


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	Similarly, decorations must be taken down by January 2 or else the follower will receive another traditional rebuke. It is similar to the above rebuke, but with a different traditional chant and spoken in ~~a thick Minnesota~~ accent:		Similarly, decorations must be taken down by January 2 or else the follower will receive another traditional rebuke. It is similar to the above rebuke, but with a different traditional chant and spoken in an incredulous accent:


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	As with the traditions and rituals, decoration varies wildly depending on individual preference, family tradition, and cultural background. ~~The majority of~~ Wangites install a large plant as the basis of their decoration. ~~Most often, this~~ plant is a ~~tree~~, with pine and ficus being the most popular. Bamboo and bonsai plants are ~~becoming more popular~~, especially ~~with~~ apartment dwellers. Artificial and potted plants are encouraged as they are reusable and ~~help to prevent the dilemma of what to~~ do ~~with the dead plant once December is over~~. Those who choose potted plants often will use the same plant until it gets too big for ~~the house~~. After one last Wangzaah celebration, the family will ritually retire the plant to the back yard, forest, or golf course brush where it will live out the remainder of its life in the wild. Followers believe this is "keeping in the true spirit of Wang."		As with the traditions and rituals, decoration varies wildly depending on individual preference, family tradition, and cultural background. Many Wangites install a large plant as the basis of their decoration. A plant is used because it represents a symbol of life, which in the Northern Hemisphere, helps to ward off the death after harvest. In the Southern Hemisphere, it is to promote bountiful life in summer. Trees are frequently chosen as the plant, with pine and ficus being the most popular. Bamboo and bonsai plants are favored in those with smaller homes, especially studio apartment dwellers. Artificial and potted plants are encouraged over cut plants and trees. The cut plants and trees generate waste outside of areas where they can be returned to nature to decompose naturally and Wangites generally do not wish to burden municipal solid waste departments. Artificial plants are reusable and do not require year-round care, which can benefit those who have bad luck keeping plants alive. Those who choose potted plants often will use the same plant until it gets too big for their home. After one last Wangzaah celebration, the family will ritually retire the plant to the back yard, forest, or golf course brush where it will live out the remainder of its life in the wild. Followers believe this is "keeping in the true spirit of Wang." This ceremony may also be performed every year and is favored among Wangites who enjoy gardening.


	Trees and plants are ~~most~~ often decorated with shiny baubles, cheerful toys, and other such ornaments that please the follower and are keeping in the true spirit of Wang. ~~Glass~~ balls decorated with sea shanties, dirty jokes, and jaunty pirate hats are popular decorations. Some superstitions say that the more arbitrary the decorations on a tree or plant, the more Wang's lucky countenance will shine down. One of the most popular ~~decoration~~ are [[wishing balls]]. The wishing balls are a pair of hollow glass balls~~, similar to glass balls found on Christmas trees~~. Wishes or prayers to Wang are placed into the first ball and dirty jokes or naughty limericks are placed in the second ball to "balance it out."		Trees and plants are often decorated with shiny baubles, cheerful toys, and other such ornaments that please the follower and are keeping in the true spirit of Wang. Slices of wood, plastic medallions, and glass balls decorated with sea shanties, dirty jokes, and jaunty pirate hats are popular decorations. Some superstitions say that the more arbitrary the decorations on a tree or plant, the more Wang's lucky countenance will shine down. One of the most popular decorations are [[wishing balls]]. The wishing balls are a pair of hollow glass balls with removable tops. Wishes or prayers to Wang are placed into the first ball and dirty jokes or naughty limericks are placed in the second ball to "balance it out."


	In lieu of, or often with, trees and potted plants, many followers install a series of decorated candles, often hand-painted with scenes from Wang's miracles. Starting on the evening of December 24, a new Wang candle will be lit on the fireplace mantle. This practice is most popular with Reform Wangism, as it coincides with their beliefs in the [[Miracle of Agnes VonStrupp]].		In lieu of, or often with, trees and potted plants, many followers install a series of decorated candles, often hand-painted with scenes from Wang's miracles. Starting on the evening of December 24, a new Wang candle will be lit on the fireplace mantle. This practice is most popular with Reform Wangism, as it coincides with their beliefs in the [[Miracle of Agnes VonStrupp]]. As LED candles have become more readily available, Wangites are encouraged to switch to those from traditional candles, which may pose fire hazards when left burning overnight.


	With the advent of electricity, colored lighting ~~has become~~ another popular decoration in [[Wangite]] households, especially lighted decorations in unusual shapes. ~~Most~~ Wangites ~~can be recognized by their lighted window decorations~~, usually in the shape of a circle, star, trapezoid, or Wang.		With the advent of electricity, colored lighting became another popular decoration in [[Wangite]] households, especially lighted decorations in unusual or geometric shapes. Many Wangites will fashion a wire frame wrapped with lights, usually in the shape of a circle, star, trapezoid, or Wang.


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	[[Orthodox Wangites]] do not follow this tradition as they claim Agnes VonStrupp was making it all up. They follow the traditional gift-giving day of December 23.		[[Orthodox Wangites]] do not follow this tradition as they claim Agnes VonStrupp was making it all up. They follow the traditional gift-giving day of December 17-23, depending on regional traditions.


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	Most Wangites usually state that they hope the scholars at the Wangite School of Pharmacy discover her name because it's awkward to keep referring to her as "[[Wang's unknown, but probably quite lovely, wife]]."		Most Wangites usually state that they hope the scholars at the Wangite School of Pharmacy discover her name because it's awkward to keep referring to her as "[[Wang's unknown, but probably quite lovely, wife]]."


			==== The Not Entirely Unexpected But Briefly Disruptive Wangzaah Pronunciation Debate ====

			Not long after the discovery of the ogonek mis-translation that changed the canonical spelling of Wangzaah, scholars at the [[Wangite School of Pharmacy]] uncovered a previously unknown cache of letters between Wang and [[his closest friends]]. After forensic investigation revealed the letters to be authentic, scholars discovered these letters were a trove of information on [[Wang's pidgin]]. New words had to be translated and after years of study, scholars announced the presence of an umlaut in a passage about a local walnut festival.

			Wang had not been known to use umlauts before, so this resulted in some pronunciation changes in the religion's lexicon. Most of these changes were administrative and had little bearing on daily life. However, one such change resulted in the loss of the hard "zee" of "Wangzaah" to be changed to a softer sound with added "sh," similar to the gee of "orange" or the jay of "juice." In addition, the "aah," was pronounced more like "uhh." This resulted in the new pronunciation "Wang-zshuh."

			Wangites were not surprised by a pronunciation change, as many of Wang's writings did not include a pronunciation guide to his pidgin. However, many found it difficult to adapt to the change and brief, but heated arguments erupted over which was correct. When a consensus had finally been reached among Wangite scholars and community members, a bishop (who prefers anonymity) reignited the argument by asking

			''"Do we have to change from "aah" to "uhh" or is this a tomato-tomahto thing?"''

			Eventually, the [[Holy Ingemodh Mother of Wang Cathedral]] intervened and decreed that the canonical pronunciation would be "Wang-zshuh" though people may continue to use "Wang-zshah" as a pronunciation as they wish, because it could be impossible to determine if someone was intentionally mis-pronouncing Wangzaah or of they simply had a different type of accent. Though an addendum stated it would be nice for people to try and remember to soften the "zee" out of respect for Wang's pidgin.

			Discussion about changing the spelling from Wangzaah to Wangzshuh was dismissed as unnecessary. The current spelling aligns with Wang's own writings and as the difference in "aah" vs "uhh" proves, accents exist. The holiday goods suppliers and monograms servicers were relieved.

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	Most [[Wangite\|Wangites]] and [[Wangians]] put up some sort of decoration starting the first week of December. It is generally frowned upon to put up decorations earlier than December 1st and any follower who does so will receive the traditional rebuke from other followers. The rebuke starts with a "tsk tsk" noise, is followed by a shaking of the head, a deep sigh, and the traditional chant:		Most [[Wangite\|Wangites]] and [[Wangian \| Wangians]] put up some sort of decoration starting the first week of December. It is generally frowned upon to put up decorations earlier than December 1st and any follower who does so will receive the traditional rebuke from other followers. The rebuke starts with a "tsk tsk" noise, is followed by a shaking of the head, a deep sigh, and the traditional chant:

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	Trees and plants are most often decorated with shiny baubles, cheerful toys, and other such ornaments that please the follower and are keeping in the true spirit of Wang. Glass balls decorated with sea shanties, dirty jokes, and jaunty pirate hats are popular decorations. Some superstitions say that the more arbitrary the decorations on a tree or plant, the more Wang's lucky countenance will shine down. One of the most popular decoration are [[wishing balls]]. The wishing balls are a pair of hollow glass balls, similar to glass balls found on Christmas trees. Wishes or prayers to Wang are placed into the first ball and dirty jokes or naughty limericks are placed in the second ball to "balance out ~~the pointy~~."		Trees and plants are most often decorated with shiny baubles, cheerful toys, and other such ornaments that please the follower and are keeping in the true spirit of Wang. Glass balls decorated with sea shanties, dirty jokes, and jaunty pirate hats are popular decorations. Some superstitions say that the more arbitrary the decorations on a tree or plant, the more Wang's lucky countenance will shine down. One of the most popular decoration are [[wishing balls]]. The wishing balls are a pair of hollow glass balls, similar to glass balls found on Christmas trees. Wishes or prayers to Wang are placed into the first ball and dirty jokes or naughty limericks are placed in the second ball to "balance it out."


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	Most Wangites usually state that they hope the scholars at the Wangite School of Pharmacy discover her name because it's awkward to keep referring to her as "Wang's unknown, but probably quite lovely, wife."		Most Wangites usually state that they hope the scholars at the Wangite School of Pharmacy discover her name because it's awkward to keep referring to her as "[[Wang's unknown, but probably quite lovely, wife]]."

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	Held during the last week of [[December]], or December 23 for [[Orthodox Wangism]]. Substitution for [[Christmas]], [[Hanukkah]], [[Kwanzaa]], and [[Solstice ~~Substitutes~~\|Winter Solstice]].		Held during the last week of [[December]], or December 23 for [[Orthodox Wangism]]. Substitution for [[Christmas]], [[Hanukkah]], [[Kwanzaa]], and [[Solstice\|Winter Solstice]].

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	'''See ~~index:~~ [[Wang]]'''		'''See [[The Index to Wang]]'''

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	Held during the last week of [[December]], or December 23 for [[Orthodox Wangism]]. Substitution for [[~~Christmas Substitutes\|~~Christmas]], [[~~Hanukkah Substitutes\|~~Hanukkah]], [[~~Kwanzaa Substitutes\|~~Kwanzaa]], and [[Solstice Substitutes\|Winter Solstice]].		Held during the last week of [[December]], or December 23 for [[Orthodox Wangism]]. Substitution for [[Christmas]], [[Hanukkah]], [[Kwanzaa]], and [[Solstice Substitutes\|Winter Solstice]].

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	North American celebrants generally mimic the Thanksgiving feast, though it varies by country. Canadian [[Wangites]] include lots of poutine, as Wang was known to laugh upon hearing the word (Laughter is considered one of the most important aspects of [[Wangism]]). Wangites in Mexico serve traditional local and regional fare, but always with tamales in adherence with the [[Miracle of Tamaulipas]].		North American celebrants generally mimic the Thanksgiving feast, though it varies by country. Canadian [[Wangite\|Wangites]] include lots of poutine, as Wang was known to laugh upon hearing the word (Laughter is considered one of the most important aspects of [[Wangism]]). Wangites in Mexico serve traditional local and regional fare, but always with tamales in adherence with the [[Miracle of Tamaulipas]].

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	Family togetherness is an important part of celebrating the birth of Wang. People who have no family or nowhere to go get ritually adopted by other families during the holiday. They are treated just like regular members of the family and expected to pitch in with chores, cooking the feast, and singing sea shanties. In return, they get all the love, support, and gifts they would expect if they were able to be home with their own families. This tradition of adoption has made [[Wangism]] one of the fastest-growing religions in the world among ~~single males and~~ college students.		Family togetherness is an important part of celebrating the birth of Wang. People who have no family or nowhere to go get ritually adopted by other families during the holiday. They are treated just like regular members of the family and expected to pitch in with chores, cooking the feast, and singing sea shanties. In return, they get all the love, support, and gifts they would expect if they were able to be home with their own families. This tradition of adoption has made [[Wangism]] one of the fastest-growing religions in the world among college students.


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	All Wangites, regardless of denomination or place of origin, agree that tacos, some type of pie, and copious amounts of ~~alcohol~~ are essential to the Wangzaah feast, as long as everyone celebrates safely and with designated drivers.		All Wangites, regardless of denomination or place of origin, agree that tacos, some type of pie, and copious amounts of fizzy drinks are essential to the Wangzaah feast, as long as everyone celebrates safely and with designated drivers.


			The Holy Ingemodh Mother of Wang Cathedral previously required that the traditional [[Wangzaah Night]] ceremony be conducted with waffle fries and kompot. However, this requirement was removed in 1853 when [[Bishop Snedlditetikasi]] wrote a lovely letter to the editor recommending against it. The Wangzaah Night ceremony is now conducted with a variety of hors d'oeuvres to accommodate individual preferences and dietary requirements.


	==== Decorations ====		==== Decorations ====

	Most [[Wangites]] and [[Wangians]] put up some sort of decoration starting the first ~~month~~ of December. It is generally frowned upon to put up decorations earlier than December 1st and any follower who does so will receive the traditional rebuke from other followers. The rebuke starts with a "tsk tsk" noise, is followed by a shaking of the head, a deep sigh, and the traditional chant:		Most [[Wangite\|Wangites]] and [[Wangians]] put up some sort of decoration starting the first week of December. It is generally frowned upon to put up decorations earlier than December 1st and any follower who does so will receive the traditional rebuke from other followers. The rebuke starts with a "tsk tsk" noise, is followed by a shaking of the head, a deep sigh, and the traditional chant:


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	''"You aren't going to leave those decorations up until July, now are ~~you~~?"''		''"You aren't going to leave those decorations up until July, now are ya?"''


	As with the traditions and rituals, decoration varies wildly depending on individual preference, family tradition, and cultural background. The majority of Wangites install a large plant as the basis of their decoration. Most often, this plant is a tree, with pine and ficus being the most popular. Bamboo and bonsai plants are becoming more popular, especially with apartment dwellers. Artificial and potted plants are encouraged as they are reusable and help to prevent the dilemma of what to do with the dead plant once December is over. Those who choose potted plants often will use the same plant until it gets too big for the house. After one last ~~Birth of Wang~~ celebration, the family will ritually retire the plant to the back yard, forest, or golf course brush where it will live out the remainder of its life in the wild. Followers believe this is "keeping in the true spirit of Wang."		As with the traditions and rituals, decoration varies wildly depending on individual preference, family tradition, and cultural background. The majority of Wangites install a large plant as the basis of their decoration. Most often, this plant is a tree, with pine and ficus being the most popular. Bamboo and bonsai plants are becoming more popular, especially with apartment dwellers. Artificial and potted plants are encouraged as they are reusable and help to prevent the dilemma of what to do with the dead plant once December is over. Those who choose potted plants often will use the same plant until it gets too big for the house. After one last Wangzaah celebration, the family will ritually retire the plant to the back yard, forest, or golf course brush where it will live out the remainder of its life in the wild. Followers believe this is "keeping in the true spirit of Wang."


	Trees and plants are most often decorated with shiny baubles, cheerful toys, and other such ornaments that please the follower and are keeping in the true spirit of Wang. Glass balls decorated with sea shanties, dirty jokes, and jaunty pirate hats are popular decorations. Some superstitions say that the more arbitrary the decorations on a tree or plant, the more Wang's lucky countenance will shine down. One of the most popular decoration are [[wishing balls]]. The wishing balls are a pair of hollow ~~or blown~~ glass balls. Wishes or prayers to Wang are placed into the first ball and dirty jokes or naughty limericks are placed in the second ball to "balance out the pointy."		Trees and plants are most often decorated with shiny baubles, cheerful toys, and other such ornaments that please the follower and are keeping in the true spirit of Wang. Glass balls decorated with sea shanties, dirty jokes, and jaunty pirate hats are popular decorations. Some superstitions say that the more arbitrary the decorations on a tree or plant, the more Wang's lucky countenance will shine down. One of the most popular decoration are [[wishing balls]]. The wishing balls are a pair of hollow glass balls, similar to glass balls found on Christmas trees. Wishes or prayers to Wang are placed into the first ball and dirty jokes or naughty limericks are placed in the second ball to "balance out the pointy."


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	[[Orthodox Wangites]] do not follow this tradition as they claim Agnes was making it all up. They follow the traditional gift-giving day of December 23.		[[Orthodox Wangites]] do not follow this tradition as they claim Agnes VonStrupp was making it all up. They follow the traditional gift-giving day of December 23.


	==== Traditional sea shanties ====		==== Traditional sea shanties ====

	(Temporarily removed until the matter of lewd lyrics can be resolved.)		(Temporarily removed until the matter of lewd lyrics in an all-ages wiki can be resolved.)


	==== The Rather Irritating Wangzaa vs. Wangzaah Name Debate ====		==== The Rather Irritating Wangzaa vs. Wangzaah Name Debate ====

	In recent times, new evidence has been uncovered that points to Wangzaa having been misspelled all these centuries. Scholars from the [[Wangite School of Pharmacy]] in Turkey reported that there was a minor mis-translation in one of Wang's original letters to his parents. Wang's pidgin has been a topic of idle curiosity, as most Wangites are fine with reading the translations provided by the Wangite School of Pharmacy. In the letter, Wang discusses his new bride and uses an ogonek while referencing persimmons. As persimmon is one of the roots of Wangzaah, the holiday's name must be updated for accurate spelling.		In recent times, new evidence has been uncovered that points to Wangzaa having been misspelled all these centuries. Scholars from the [[Wangite School of Pharmacy]] in Turkey reported that there was a minor mis-translation in one of Wang's original letters to his parents. [[Wang's pidgin]] has been a topic of mostly idle curiosity, as most Wangites are fine with reading the translations provided by the Wangite School of Pharmacy. In the letter, Wang discusses his new bride and uses an ogonek while referencing persimmons. As persimmon is one of the roots of Wangzaah, the holiday's name must be updated for accurate spelling.