This Christmas season has proven to be quite different from what I'm used to. Instead of hot apple cider, I have vin chaud. My gingerbread cookies are in fact real gingerbread men (heavy emphasis on the bread part). Jingles Bells has become Vive le vent. And the Christmas tree sitting on top of my T.V. is only a foot tall with no presents underneath. But despite all these differences, I've still been filled with Christmas cheer. I've spent many days visiting the three largest Christmas markets of France in Strasbourg, Paris, and Metz and even ventured my way up to Germany where this joyful tradition began. My time has been filled with wonderful friends and lots of laughter. And although I may not be headed back to the USA to welcome in the New Year, I have my mom with me to help celebrate this holiday season. I don't need all the presents or the lights on every house. Having friends and family with me is more than enough. What a blessing I've been given.
So to you all, Joyeux Noël and Bonne Année!
Until 2012,
BreFi
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| Gingerbread men in Strasbourg |
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| A little Christmas chez moi |
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| Mulled wine in Hamburg, Germany |
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| Mom and Bre at the market in Metz |
