Merry Christmas!

Photo by Guillaume Piolle. Source

Merry Christmas to all my readers!

Christmas Eve . . . Guatemalan Style

This is what we eat. Some families eat this. More pics here. 

This is what we drink.

Some families have this in their living rooms. This is changing because of religious transformations. We wear our best clothes tonight. 

And this is the desire that is deep in our hearts. 

Cheers and enjoy your evening whatever your "style" might be!

Merry Christmas

A Visit from St. Nicholas:

'Twas the night before Christmas, when all thro' the house

Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse;

The stockings were hung by the chimney with care,

In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there;

The children were nestled all snug in their beds,

While visions of sugar plums danc'd in their heads, keep reading . . .

I wish you a wonderful, peaceful, and happy Christmas !!!

Hybrid cultures: Christmas Chinese Style

Years ago, some in China feared the growing popularity of Western holidays like Christmas would chip away at the cornerstone of Chinese culture and identity. They asked why non-Christians should follow the trend and celebrate this ostensibly religious holiday.

Now, fear no more. Like everything else, Christmas has undergone a Chinese makeover. 

See an adaptation of Santa Claus. More pics here - don't miss the Great-Wall one! 

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