And many will try to convert non-Christians. Its actually funny when evangelicals are out on the streets trying to convert people and they approach foreigners like we dont know what Christianity is. It was foreigners, those American's that are all over the place here, that introduced to to you. I dont need to be converted. Nor do I want to be stalked down the street by crazy people trying to preach the Bible to me and asking me if I know God. Back off!
Anyway, my point is actually that though many people here are Christian, Christmas is a huge holiday here like it is at home. I rarely heard Christmas music while walking down the street. It wasnt constantly on the radio for me to listen to. I resorted to listening to the favorites online: Bing Crosby and some Earth Kitt. (side note: you should all check out grooveshark.com) They dont really do presents like we do either. And its not so much a family holiday as its a holiday for couples. Most of my students spent the day playing computer games in a PC Room. Its all they do, really. Its quite a different atmosphere.
On Christmas eve I had a few friends over to my apt. We had no traditional Christmas feast. No turkey, no mashed potatoes or greenbeans. I'll definitley appreciate that more next year. Our dinner consisted of kimbap, crackers, cheese, cake and cookies. Sadly, the cheese was the real treat here. Finding normal, good cheese here is a challenge. A good amount of wine was also consumed. All of this was eaten on the floor which is heated, so at least we were warm down there.
On Christmas day I did nothing. It was really pretty sad. I woke up at 6am and skyped with my family who had to tell me what they were having for dinner. I'm still jealous. After that it was back to bed for me. I did nothing for the rest of the day. I was really quite lazy :)
Sunday I did a practice LSAT. It did not go well. I really hate that test. And the people who make it.
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