Hey,
Last Sunday was the 2nd advent and against German Christmas traditions I didn't light two candles, in case not even one!
Christmas in the Usa is different. It's crazy and colorful on the one hand, but on the other hand it's lecks traditions. I mean despite Frosty the Snowman I can't think of any tradition that defines pre-Christmas time, contrasting to Germany, where we have lots of traditions! For example the advent wreath, the Christmas markets or the advent calender!
In my opinion Christmas in America is more or less just consum oriented and not as much about traditions, spirits or the beloved ones. Of course they do celebrate with their family's and friends, but they don't have a commingle together like on Thanksgiving for example, even If Christmas is about giving thanks as well.
Related to this I do miss a lot of stuff right now. Which isn't always easy..
Did I tell you, that I'll be home in less than 76 days? And guess what, I'm looking forward to it, especially when I've got nothing to do. And even if it's a long time, I'm already looking forward to next years Christmas, which hopefully will be more like the ones I'm used to.
See u.
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