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All Things Tolkien Five Ways to Await the Release of TheHobbit If you are counting the days until the December 14, 2012 release date of  The Hobbit (Part I)  chances are you do not have a girlfriend and therefore need to find ways to pass the time. (I kid the geeks I kid. Some of them do not have  boyfriends.) Not to worry. Since its original publication in 1937, and the Lord of the Rings  trilogy that followed (between 1938 and 1949)  Tolkeins world of Hobbits, Ringwraiths, elves, and wizards has enthralled generations, inspiring countless songs, studies, puzzles, tributes, and cosplays. Here are just a few ways you can count down the next 35 days or however they measure time in Middle Earth. 1.   Listen to Led Zeppelins Ramble On on Auto-repeat (Sing along now!) Mines a tale that cant be told, my freedom I hold dear. How years ago in days of old, when magic filled the air. Twas in the darkest depths of Mordor, I met a girl so fair. But Gollum, and the evil one crept up and slipped away with her, her, her.yeah. 2. Trace Middle Earths Family Tree Ever wonder how, exactly, Fingoflin is related to Maeglin? Well, you can be prepared for that next panel discussion at the 2013  Ã‚  Comicon  by memorizing all 817 characters and their relationships to one another. Theres even an app for that! And you can keep up with all the other people interested in the complex  genealogy  of the works by staying in touch on Facebook. 3.   Start Getting Prepared Now  for Comic-Con Every summer the San Diego Convention Center is host to the worlds largest gathering of fantasy.enthusiasts many who dress up in elaborate costumes as homage to their favorite characters. Once only a venue for comic books, Comic-Con now caters to multiple genres including horror, anime, toys, and more. So extend No-Shave November through July and youve likely grown yourself some fine Hobbit feet! 4. Whip up Second Breakfasts and Elevenses Nothing passes the time quite like eating so why not try to make your own delicious Seedcakes, courtesy of   The Lord of the Rings Cookbook.   Whether you need some comfort food for breakfast, second breakfast, elevenses, luncheon, tea, dinner and/or supper, Ms. Kittle has you covered. 5.   How About a   Hobbit Jigsaw Puzzle? Get a pizza, the LOTR  trilogy on DVD, shove the cat(s) off the table and get busy with this vintage two-sided puzzle. Done? Great! Only 4 and a half more weeks to go!