Merry xmas everybody!
Here in Norway a lot of people have the tradition to get up to see cinderella (a weird russian dubbed version. When I think about it, it's the weirdest tradition) in the mornings. When I was younger I always could open one present in the morning, and it's usually from a friend. Then we eat a great breakfast, and later that day I actually go to church. I'm not a cristian, few norwegians actually are, but on xmas it is a tradition to go to church. It's a nice way to meet friends, sing some xmas songs and also come home to the smell of lamb ribs. It's the best. I'm not going to church this year, cause of covid, haha.
We always eat lamb ribs for xmas, and it's the best!
It's maybe the best thing about xmas, and of course being with your family, or my family (I'm serious, I'm so amazed how many families out there that are splitted or have no chemistry together). It's also normal for me and my boyfriend to celebrate with our own families. And our poor cat is always celebrating alone, HAHA! But at least he get boiled cod and tuna soup today and a quiet home without hearing my boyfriend is gaming and me is watching Housewifes of Beverly Hills (and orange county, and New York, and...)😂
There is people who is celebrating xmas alone, even if they got corona or not.
And it's important that you call someone you know are alone on xmas, ask your friends and family how they are doing and take care of them who need a little help with the economic during xmas too. If you can help someone with making xmas a little bit better, how great isn't that? Invite them to dinner or your celebration.
And if you are one of them who expect xmas to be great because social media shows it is,
it isn't always as it looks. Just remember there are a lot of people that can't enjoy xmas because of different kind of family situations, and I have been in that situation too. Just don't expect as much of xmas! Try to enjoy the little things, and avoid social media if it makes too much pressure for the celebration today.
Don't drink too much alcohol!
Xmas isn't a party and celebration for you if there is kids in the house. Focus on the kids and their joy. A little change in personality can make them scared or feel uncomfortable, because they can't talk to their parents, uncle, aunt etc. like they are used to. Be a good example!
Have a great one today and take care!
I hope I will get some posts out during these next days, but I don't want to miss out on precious family time.