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Date: 07 January 2009 14:23:00
In Macedonia it's Christmas today, kinda a surreal thought. Kole says its not bout presents but Jesus. You go to the church in the morning and evening to celebrate and give thanks to God for sending this little baby to earth and spend the day with family eating good food and celebrating. There's no Christmas tree, 3 month hype, umpteen carol services n school plays. Presents are only bought for your partner/wife/girlfriend.
In my head I can see Kole's house covered in snow, his whole family crammed round the table laughing and eating good food and I want to be there too. I like the idea of a simpler Christmas, a more focused christmas.
New Years often bigger there, with parties and everyone out on the streets. Id like to see that too, and seemingly goes on for days!
Meanwhile I am procrastinating in a freezing office somewhere in the middle of England, desperate to go back to bed where its warm and I can sleep but instead I have a list as long as my arm and I need a wee....... Wonder where i'll be next Christmas?
So, Sreken Bozhik!
(Happy Christmas in Macedonian)