Tuesday, December 18, 2007

Tis the season...?

Right now is the first time I've really felt like it was getting close to Christmas. I'm in a computer lab (hostel computers are not working) and there is Christmas music playing. Kiwis--at least those in Wellington--don't seem to get too festive. Christmas is celebrated here, for sure, but decorations and seasonal spirit is lacking. Not that I'm particularly festive this time of year--I don't care for Christmas music one bit. It's just that it's hard to believe the year is coming to and end without the constant reminders of the season--trees everywhere, garland, signs in shops wishing you a "Merry Christmas!" It's just not everywhere, in your face like it is back home. But nonetheless, it is almost here, and I will get two days off from work because of it--the 26th is a public holiday here too!

4 comments:

Steff Childs said...

Yay for Boxing Day! Now, if only our corporate environment were half so nice....

bkwriter2007 said...

Dude, just got back to Omaha a few days ago... talk about a city that overdoses on Christmas spirit... not one, but two (basically three with KGOR) Christmas music channels. It's a little much. Southern California has one channel that plays Christmas music. Anyways, awesome job on the promotion at the restaurant.

Anonymous said...

Keep your eyes open for your Christmas cards to arrive....

Anonymous said...

How's this for holiday spirit? I had an Ebenezer stout in your honor tonight at happy hour.