I've been having a really lovely time here in Ponferrada. Being in a familiar family setting has made all the difference this holiday season.
Christmas here is Spain is a little different than the United States. Christmas Eve held the big celebration instead of Christmas Day. We visited the family in the pueblo, we had a big dinner of prawns, clams, ham, cheese, bread, and salad; Finished off with holiday cake and traditional cookies, polvorones and champagne. We exchanged a few, but very meaningful gifts and preceded to sing karaoke and drink more champagne till 3 am. It might not have been my blood family, but his family has adopted me into their home and I'm eternity thankful.
The past few days have been spent watching Greys Anatomy, eating more polvorones than necessary and getting ready for New Year's Eve. This is another big celebration that the lively Spainish have turned into an all night party. We're expected to leave the house around 1:30am and aren't expected back till 9am. Everyone dresses up on their best suit and dress and its supposed to be one of the most exciting nights of the year. We'll see if I can stay awake for that long, but it's sure to be an interesting night no matter what.
I've decided to keep my resolutions simple this year as, like everyone else, they seem impossible to keep. My resolutions are to be nicer to people, to be more aware of other countries news, and to remind my loved ones that I deeply cherish them more often.
Happy New Years to you and yours
All my love XOXO
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