Xmas (Blog by Luis)

Xmas for a child is one of the best times of the year. I remember finding out that Santa was bogus when I found a red bag hidden in my parents wardrobe. I think I was about 8 years old. After that, I always tried guessing what I would be getting. A few Xmas later, I became an expert in finding the presents, and in unwrapping them without anyone finding out! Let me tell you a secret...Back then, I was a naughty boy!!! But don't tell anyone!! Xmas in Japan does not exactly have the same meaning as it does in foreign countries. Here you enjoy the time with your friends, while in Western countries it's the time for family reunions. I remember when I was a child flying to Portugal and having a long dinner in my grandparents house with many relatives. Now, living abroad, I tend to feel melancholic and homesick! Also, I miss the sweets and typical dishes of the Xmas season. Maybe this year, I will go to that Portuguese restaurant in Nishi-Tenma (I forget the name, but it's near the American Consulate) with my wife. How are you going to celebrate Christmas Eve and Christmas Day this year? Have any exciting plans?