Christmas Time

As many of you already know Christmas is just around the corner... and for those of you who have forgotten you better hop on the holiday reindeer fast. Things are different here in Germany around christmas. Normally I am used to just a few light streams hanging from the streets and even then no one really pays attention to them. In Germany they have lights hanging from the wires above the streets, and in the big cities they have weinachtsmarkt, which is a great place to do all my holiday shopping. There are little shops outside and each shop is differnt. Some shops have gifts from africa, such as tribal wooden carvings, and music, and animals. Others are candles that have different fragrences, candle holders, and designes. Some shops are filled with jewelry, and others are filled with furs. Another shop has hats, while another one has wood stones. Each shop brings something different to the table, but I think the shop I liked the most was probably the fur shop just because I knew I would never be able to afford the things, but it was outside so I didnt feel to bad about touching the furs, or sticking my hands into the mittens, or picking up shoes with fur linings. The markt is really beautiful with all its lights, and there is even a couple rides you can go on. Although Christmas will not be the same without my family and friends to be there, I always keep in mind that this is a once in a lifetime thing and that I will have next year to spend christmas with my family, so instead of mopping around wishing I was home, that I decieded to put myself out there and make the most of my holidays....... Christmas time is slowly approaching, and even though im a sea away, I know my family still sends me the best holiday wishes, as do I for them.