Merry Christmas!

I know I have already said this like ten times but I decided to say it again. It is tradition in Austria that "Christ-Child" comes on the 24th, kinda like santa, and decorates the tree and puts the presents under the tree. Then everyone goes in on Christmas eve and you see the tree for the first time, since you chopped it down, with decorations and candy and real lit candles and sparkling sparklers on it. Then you get the presents and open them. This is exactly what we did. No one except my uncle and two boy cousins were allowed in the room all day. This meant we had to go for a walk! It was beautiful! So cold! I turned purple...seriously! It was the first year that Stephan could participate in the decorating and stuff so him and Manuel were the only kids allowed in during the day. It was so amazing! That is a REAL Christmas! I had a blast and I can't wait to post pictures. I hope everyone has a wonderful Christmas and remembers the reason for the season.....CHRIST!