Feliz Ano Novo

I think the women in my family missed the 'you are suppose to wear white' notice. Besides the fact that people wear all white and the fireworks. Everything is pretty much the same. The fireworks are set off by people in their own backwards because they dont have a big firework show like we do in the States. There is still the big gathering of friends and family with the barbeque, the drinking of champaign at new year. Don't worry non-alcoholic for those not allowed or too young to drink it. It was super fun! Great Food!

Feliz Natal

Christmas is more low key in a way. With my family, we travled to my host dad's parents house and stayed for 3 days with his family. Mostly hanging out and spending time with family. Instead of getting a gift for everyone they played "Secret Santa". I didn't see as much worrying about getting gifts for everyone with anyone in town. You got a gift for those who were closest to you and may b not eve a gift but a card. It seemed more like the way we should be in the US. It had a more feel of what Christmas should be than the departmant stores favorite time of the year.