This year’s Christmas is special for me, since it’s the first Christmas I have celebrated in US. all I know about Christmas before I came to US was that Christmas is as important a holiday in western world as Spring Festival in China. however, after my first Christmas in Altanta ( my friend Maggie’s home) I know more about Christmas.
On Christmas Eve, we had a big dinner , then went to the church, sang Christmas songs and light candles together. At first, I’m confused when someone talking about Jesus before we start the Christmas ceremony. later, I know because Christmas is originally for Christians to celebrate Jesus’s birthday, it became a tradition to talk about Jesus on Christmas Eve. I like the lighting candle part, everyone lights the candle for the person sit next to him/her, light passed from the first person to the very end, it’s like people are passing blessings and love one by one. I think it’s so romantic! after Church, we drove back home and played a game called ” who know” for a while ( it’s a game for people to figure out what you like best). at about 11pm, we decided to open our gifts under the Christmas tree. I am pretty surprised and excied when found a CD of soundtrack of Pride & Prejudice in my gift bag since I just mentiond once that I love the soundtrack of Pride& Prejudice when we watched the movie two days ago!
On Christmas day, we got up very early and continued opening the gifts. but this time, we could grab the stocks hung on the fireplace. a lot of gifts inside it! I really enjoy my first Christmas in Atlanta!
Glad to hear about your first Christmas!
There’s a good news of mine as well. I was accepted by Lawrence University in WI and it was my first offer this winter.
Thank you for your help about Rhodes!
The Chinese New Year is coming, will you be back to celebrate it? Take care.
Wonderful holiday!