Nice. I guess I should share the Christmas experiences we have had over here in Guanajuato. I'm still not accustomed to late night Mexican festivities, eg. the Grito, Christmas vigil, Easter vigil, etc.—and the wedding fiestas that go on until 4am the next morning. ¡Feliz navidad!
It’s taken many years for me to get used to a warm sunny Christmas, though I must admit there are advantages. I especially love not having to bundle up in layers and warm jackets to go outside, where instead of bare branches against gray skies, we can enjoy many trees like you describe full of colorful flowers. Instead of the traditional Christmas tree, we find that decorating a medium-sized house plant with nochebuenas feels more fitting for this climate. And Christmas carols in Spanish!
Nice. I guess I should share the Christmas experiences we have had over here in Guanajuato. I'm still not accustomed to late night Mexican festivities, eg. the Grito, Christmas vigil, Easter vigil, etc.—and the wedding fiestas that go on until 4am the next morning. ¡Feliz navidad!
Yes, the late night fiestas are hard work, especially if it's your neighbour and you're not invited! Happy Christmas to you too.
Christmas here in Mexico is certainly all you describe.
It’s taken many years for me to get used to a warm sunny Christmas, though I must admit there are advantages. I especially love not having to bundle up in layers and warm jackets to go outside, where instead of bare branches against gray skies, we can enjoy many trees like you describe full of colorful flowers. Instead of the traditional Christmas tree, we find that decorating a medium-sized house plant with nochebuenas feels more fitting for this climate. And Christmas carols in Spanish!
Yeah, a big difference to our respective home countries that's for sure. Thanks Susan.
Thanks. Your writing is so vivid that I feel like I am there. Now I miss it.
You can come any time, you know that.
What a lovely post!
Thank you Mike!
You bring it to life so vividly. A joy to read!