It has been an extremely busy month for us as we have had the pleasure of hosting visitors all but 1 week this month! And we have been thoroughly enjoying the lights and local traditions that Christmas brings.
The boys each worked with their classes since the start of school to learn a series of songs that corresponded with local holidays, seasons and such to perform at their "Spectacle de Noël". Colden even had to announce one of the songs all by himself. He was a bit blushed, but did so great!
(working on s video upload for you!!)
Blakely sang his songs all day long when home with me, but when it came time for performance, he and 2 others, were not about to sing. We were not too surprised. The show was cute anyway and he loved bringing Christmas gifts to his teachers.
At the end of each of their shows, Père Noël arrived and gave them each a gift. Colden was curious to know if his beard was real ;)
The Christmas Markets have been fun. We visited our markets in Luxembourg several times. Our favorite treat to get is a Kurtos. It's like a hollow cinnamon roll baked perfectly with a thin layer of caramelized sugar on the outside... Not too sweet, just right.
Then there are the kids rides which are such a money pit, but they love them!
There is always a big Christmas Pyramid (
Weihnachtspyramide) that looks like a windmill at each of the markets. This is the pyramid in Lux.
You can buy small pyramids for your home. Most of them are intricately crafted with nativity scenes, others with snowmen and other secular Christmas scenes. I found one that I loved, but didn't have enough cash to but it... will have to wait tip next year!
Bratwurst is everywhere (Blakely is so happy!)
At the Christmas markets in Germany we usually find nice music entertainment, this one was especially unusual. It sounded like organs playing with some percussion.
It's hard to get up to speed on everything, so I'm not trying... I must however include a few pictures from Carol's visit. The boys had such a great time with her! Of course she spoiled them (us).
