Visiting on Christmas

I have been struggling how I can at least be able to knowledgeably greet the other 11 families who live in our apartment. I have played around with inviting everyone for a meal, but that is not realistic, both for space, and cultural appropriateness. So last night I suddenly thought about taking a small bag of left over candy canes (left over from sharing with our students), and knocking on every door for Shang Dan Kwai La. Merry Christmas. So Rick and I did this at 6 this evening, Christmas Eve our time.  Only 3 families were home, out of the 11! I left the candy with a note on the other doors. No more than “Merry Christmas”, but I feel like maybe I have at least been faithful to  a vision.

It is quiet here. I made part of the Christmas Day supper for tomorrow night with 6 friends at our house. We went to the bank to exchange some of our yuan to USD for our trip home on Dec. 31. We teach all morning tomorrow. Strange way to spend Christmas, but what is appropriate for here and now. Blessings.