I must admit that for me, the time between Christmas and new year is often the best part of the holiday. Usually, I spend the beginning of December trying to deny that Christmas is imminent and preaching about how people ruin it by starting too soon. Then I start making a long list of the things I have to do, which includes buying presents for my German relatives early enough so the post can them there in time. I was so proud when I managed to finish early enough with the presents this year, or so I thought, it turned out that they didn’t get my presents before leaving home after all, hopefully they’ll get there soon.

Then, when Christmas finally arrives, it’s time for family reunions and church and presents and lots of food, and before you know it the magical moment that you’ve been waiting for has passed. It’s not until some days after the big event, when the food has been digested and the relatives sent home, that you really have time to enjoy the holiday spirit, or so I feel. Some of my best memories from Christmas are from the times when I spent half the night building my new Lego-set, or when the family had fun together without planning it in advance. One nice tradition which I always look forward too is the service on the 25th when the choir in our church sings, along with a small string ensemble which I’m part of . This year, since I wished mostly for money, I’m also going on a nice after-Christmas shopping trip (I find money gifts more practical since I’m getting older and really need some things that are easier to pick out myself). So tomorrow I’ll be hitting the stores, and this is not me giving in to the materialistic society, it’s more the need to buy those books I’ve been looking at all year.

In general, I feel that this time of year is great for winding down, and perhaps doing some of the things you didn’t have time for in the busy period before Christmas. It’s also great for thinking about the year that’s almost gone, and reflecting on your expectations for next year. As for me, I’ve had a really good and exiting year, finishing my exams, moving out and experiencing new and interesting things. I hope that you have also enjoyed 2007, and that no matter what, 2008 will be even better. I wish that you all have had and continue to have a great holiday, and a happy new year to everyone.

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