December 24th-26th, 2013
24th- It is Christmas Eve so Heavens and I gave
each other our special gifts. I got heart pearl earrings and I gave Heavens a
Buddha bead necklace. Christmas in
Germany is celebrated on Christmas Eve the 24th of December. Therefore
on this day we were invited over to our friend and my fellow teacher Moni’s
house. We went to her house around 2 and met her daughter and husband. We ate
some cakes, chatted, and drank coffee. Then around 5 we went to the church in our
town for a Christmas service. It was all in German, and we didn’t understand
very much but we did attempt at singing German songs lol. It was good. Then we
went back to Moni’s house for dinner. Before dinner Moni had a surprise for us.
Gifts! We each got a chocolate mint santa and I got a stuffed animal giraffe
while Heavens got a stuffed animal sloth! SO CUTE!! Then we had a very German
dinner of Sausage, potatoes, and sauerkraut. It was actually really nice and
there was a nice sweet mustard as well. Plus of course we drank a lot! We sang
some songs and sent Annette some funny messages. It was a great time getting to
know Moni’s husband and daughter and spending time with Moni. It was getting a
little late so we decided to head out and go to Manu’s house to say hi. Her and
Phillip gave us a drink and we got to see Manu’s snake, then we watched some
tv. Manu and Phillip gave us a nice fondu gift set and then we headed home,
with some help from Heavens guiding me lol.
25th- Christmas!!!!!!! Today was a very relaxing
day for Heavens and I. We got up and had apple mini cheddar tarts for breakfast
then opened our presents. I got some new shirts and Heavens got a new jacket.
(We already knew what we were getting each other but it was still nice). Then
we skyped mom and opened our presents from them. Then we watched Elf and How
the Grinch Stole Christmas (the old version). Then we had a nice chicken roast
for dinner and relaxed for the night. It was a great relaxing first Christmas
being married.
26th- Today we were invited over to our friend
and boss Annette’s house. We got there and went over to Mama Elke’s house where
Annette’s grandmother was as well. We exchanged some gifts and then had some
coffee and cake, as well as ice cream cake. It was lovely. Then we went back to
Annette’s house and exchanged gifts with her. Mama Elke gave us a lovely basket
filled with chocolates and nuts and Annette gave us some Gluwein (mulled wine)
some stolen cake, a scarf each, and some bubble bath. Then we had some dinner.
A very German dinner again. This time lots of bread and meats and cheese. And
we had some drinks. Then we said goodbye to Grandma and hung out with Annette
and Mama Elke. We then played some wii bowling and Manu and Phillip showed up!!
YAY! We played wii with them and drank some before they left. Then we talked
with Annette before going to sleep.
Overall Christmas in Germany was very fun and we enjoyed
spending time with our friends here. Although we are excited that next year we
will be in America for Christmas.
Until next time,
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