In the States there really isn't anything going on the 26th of December. Here in Germany it is called "Second Christmas" and is as much of a holiday as Christmas Day. All stores are closed, families and friends gather. It is a nice time actually. I know in the UK they call it Boxing Day and once when we were in Canada after Christmas we were shocked to see all the stores closed on the 26th in celebration of Boxing Day. My Irish friend tells me it is called St Stephen's Day in Ireland. But no matter what it is called everything is closed and the day is celebrated. I told my friends in America it is just back to business as usual.
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All the other children are Benjamin's age or younger
so Josie has joined the ranks at the adult table. |
This is our second time spending the day with at good friends, the Buchanans. Juli makes the traditional Christmas ham and potatoes and fancy desserts. Our other good friends, Anja, Kyle and kids join along with Anja's parents who are typically visiting from the UK. It is a
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Benjamin on the other hand is quite happy to stay
at the kid table right next to the brand new Nintendo
gaming system. |
really nice, low key time to celebrate with friends and good food. Oh and we play a fun white elephant game of sorts which is a fun way to cap off the day. Thank you Juli and Luke!!!!
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