Merry Christmas!

Merry Xmas Everybody! My first Christmas in Japan feels very strange. It is very commercialised here ......as Anthony said to me, "you can't manufacture a feeling"..... so while the shops are decked out in Christmas decorations, Japan really lacks the feeling of Christmas spirit. Having said that, it didn't stop us from doing our best Western Christmas imitation! Last night we went to "Midnight Mass" (unusually it was at 9.30pm?) at the Church of the Sacred Heart. It was a very nice service, delivered in English by an American Priest. This morning it was time for Liam to have some fun! I guess he's been a good boy this year as Santa really spoilt him - cars were the flavour of the day and he really likes his shoes from Connie and Graham (Happy 60th Dad!). I'm on Holiday now, so i'll start brushing up on my Japanese. Hope you all have an enjoyable and safe Holiday season!