Christmas is a recognized holiday in Korea but is not nearly as celebrated as it is in America and other countries around the world. My Christmas started off with a light workout to allow me to stuff my face more. I took 6 of my friends for a “special” Christmas meal …. Dog Soup, Beer, and Soju … and then squeezed 12 people into my officetel for a pre-party before the traditional dinner in Itaewon. Around 5:30pm 15 of us went to Itaewon for a buffet of turkey, chicken, potatoes, stuffing, and other good stuff. I proceeded to eat way too much and went home by 10:00pm. I napped and then woke up to “open presents” with my family like every year thanks to technology (web cams). My presents were great and some were not the normal Christmas gifts – Velveeta Mac and Cheese and Chicken Soup and Taco Seasoning (for my favorite chicken recipe) but were greatly appreciated!
So Christmas 2008 was very special in many ways. It was still hard to be away from my family despite “seeing” them on the computer and I am thankful for my friends here because without them, Christmas wouldn’t have been as sweet.
I hope everyone had a very Merry Christmas wherever you are and Santa was good to you!
Korean Trivia: Rumor has it that “Korea” was spelled “Corea” but the Japanese changed it because they were mad that “Corea” came before them in the alphabet!
So Christmas 2008 was very special in many ways. It was still hard to be away from my family despite “seeing” them on the computer and I am thankful for my friends here because without them, Christmas wouldn’t have been as sweet.
I hope everyone had a very Merry Christmas wherever you are and Santa was good to you!
Korean Trivia: Rumor has it that “Korea” was spelled “Corea” but the Japanese changed it because they were mad that “Corea” came before them in the alphabet!