This past month has been full of Christmassy activities. The class presentations went well and the cookie decorating was a huge hit! The pride of the parents hearing their children speak English and the smiles that were on the kids’ faces as they presented and sang were amazing to see. I had some friends over to decorate Christmas cookies which was a lot of fun…it was a first for many of them because it is not a tradition here in Spain. I enjoyed getting to share some American traditions with my students and friends.

Decorating Christmas Cookies!

The Christmas production at church was a success, and I had so much fun playing the flute! I had forgotten how much I love playing. I also got to spend a few evenings walking the streets of the city with my roommates enjoying all of the Christmas lights that shined bright. It makes me think of how bright the sky must have been when the angels told the shepherds the amazing news that Christ had been born. What a night that would have been!

Thousands of years ago prophecies were fulfilled with the birth of Jesus Christ. What greater gift could we have been given? 

“For to us a child is born, to us a son is given,
and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called
Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,
Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.”

Isaiah 9:6-7

The much anticipated day for me to come home has arrived! Tomorrow I fly home and will get to see my family and friends. Needless to say…I’m pretty excited! Hasta luego España and Hello United States!