Wow.
Christmas in New Zealand. I don't remember why I took this screen shot, but it really epitomizes how backward Christmas was for me in New Zealand. I think that happens no matter where you go: holidays and festivities really anchor your life, for better or for worse. Santa's still in his suit. The tree is an evergreen. It's probably 30 degrees. Celsius! For kiwis, this image is normal. And Christchurch kiwis had a lovely Christmas last year. For me, it was all wrong. Don't get me wrong: kiwis make a GREAT Christmas: barbeque and water toys, trips to the beach and kids roaming the streets in packs. Our neighbors invited us for a great feast, and the company was wonderful. It was a perfect summer day. There were lights and presents and songs (including "Let it Snow" and "It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas," no less,) but it just didn't feel like Christmas. Too hot, too sunny, too much summer. Our tree was pathetic. for me, it marked the low point of our sabbatical. I was literally upside down. I imagine Aussie and Kiwi expats must feel similarly on December 25th up here. So, that's your shot. Enjoy! (I like this. It's like the Magic 8 Ball. SURPRISE!)
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10/28/2019 01:39:55 pm
I don't understand why there are people who hate kiwi and they have been expressing it with so much feelings. We can just dislike a thing without feeling so much hate, and it's always possible that's why I don't understand some people who tend to be over acting in a situation like this. By the way, I am hoping that you guys are able to celebrate Christmas season in the most ideal way. Well, we are supposed to have fun and be happy that's why you could have celebrated it that way! Leave a Reply. |
I blog rarely, because I'm busy writing books. When I do blog, I focus on writing, friendship, family, and books. Because my family's best nicknames are private, I use their birth years for shorthand:
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