What makes Christmas for you?

Merry Christmas from New Zealand! This year it was hot and humid.  Definitely no snow except the white stuff visible high on the peaks of the alps as we flew in on Christmas eve.  No mistletoe, no chestnuts, no open fires, no sleighs or sleigh bells or snowmen.

There was a tree, lights, roast turkey, Christmas pudding and presents under the tree.  There were carols at a midnight church service with candles and a nativity scene.  And most memorable of all there was family; grandparents, uncles, aunties and cousins. 

Christmas with family is an uncommon pleasure for us.  Like many expats we have often been far from family at Christmas. 

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Anzac Day

Australia is not open for business today.  Businesses, banks, the stock exchange are closed.  Most shops, cinemas, and places of entertainment are closed, at least for the morning; this is ANZAC Day, April the 25^th.

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