January 05, 2005
Rebecca's First American Christmas
One thing that surprised us a little bit is that Christmas is actually observed in China, although only in a secular version. Lots of Santas, snowflakes, and Christmas trees, but never a nativity scene. However, in our hotel elevator in Beijing, we did hear an instrumental version of Silent Night over the loudspeaker, which is more than you'll hear in some New Jersey school districts.
Of course, since we observe Christmas as Jesus' birthday first and foremost, she got full exposure to Mary, Joseph, Jesus, the angels and shepherds, and the Wise Men -- and then a Christmas tree, Santa, and presents.
Here are some pictures from her first American Christmas: (click following link to view)
The pajamahadeen!
The brand new drawing toy!
With loud annoying animal noises too! Great for the car!
Thank you, Barbara & Adam (our neighbors)
