Christmas means something different to each person, how it was celebrated when they were younger and how it’s remembered as they’re older. While I listened to my friend recount what Christmas was to him, I thought to myself, “that’s nothing like mine was.” For most… Read More »Christmas Away From Home
Every year since the early 90s for one night the residents of the old part of Arcos de la Frontera put on an amazing performance of a live nativity scene “belen viviente.” Through an incredible display of craftsmanship and cooperation the residents recreate scenes and… Read More »Transported Through Time
From the end of November to right up until Christmas there is a constant buzz of activity throughout the center of Jerez; streets that were empty around the normal siesta hours are now filled with people loitering about; traffic lines the streets and people congregate… Read More »The Month of Zambombas
This year I decided to finally pursue one of my goals and travel to Italy during Christmas break. I went from December 24th until January 8th; I spent 5 nights in Rome, 5 nights in Florence, 2 nights in Venice, 2 nights in Verona and 1… Read More »Christmas in Rome
I spent this past Christmas in Ireland with my friend Niamh (Neeve) and her family. I had an amazing time with them. They were extremely welcoming and I felt right at home from the moment I walked in. Niamh has an older brother, who was… Read More »Ireland for Christmas