I hope that everyone had wonderful holidays, and wish all a happy new year! My Christmas was very very lovely- over the break, we had snow (all of my friends were AMAZED) and German Christmas was quite a bit different than I was used to. First of all, and my favorite, was that they use actual CANDLES to light up the tree! (no, Frau B was not lying to you all AP German haha) Santa does not actually come on Christmas Eve- but don't worry, America! he was there on the 6th of December. There are also two days of Christmas- the 25th and 26th are both celebrated with family, food, and good cheer. Presents are opened on Christmas Eve, and church services are also on the 24th. For New Year's, I got to go to
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