Christmas Eve (12/24)

Christmas Eve seems to be the big celebration here. Families get together and go to church, have dinner and open presents. Christmas day is relaxed and tranquil. Families spend it together in their homes. We were invited to spend Christmas with Andres and Priscilla. We took a chocolate cake, presents, games and drinks.

Andres' mom, stepdad, and grandmother were there when we arrived. We sat and talked some while Benjamin played. We had some wine and a lovely roast beef dinner. We played dominoes and ate some chocolate cake. Then we opened the presents. When all the gifts were opened, we put Bejamin's new toys together and played with them. (Yes, even the adults!) When Andres' family went home, we stayed and talked, watched a movie, and almost spent the night. (We left around 4 am.) There is just something about being with this family. We always stay way longer than we plan or imagine. It was a nice evening.