The GetGo Vol.14
Release date: 2011-12
Publisher: Beingfunchina
Introduction: If you have ever spent Christmas in China then you’ll know that it is a rather unique experience. Christmas songs in Chinese, Chinese Santa Clauses, peculiar decorations, and more often than not working on the actual day itself, are just some of the things that make a Chinese style Christmas so special. Am I being sarcastic? No, and here’s why: Having spent my last two Christmas’ in China I have had some pretty random experiences, each of which, for me, has highlighted the real plight of Christmas, that it’s a time to appreciate the people who are special in your life. Now, ordinarily, those people would be family and close friends, but what happens when you are 1000’s of miles away from them? Of course, you can send them cards or gifts, catch up on the phone or even share Christmas dinner with them via Skype (for those of you with a family that is tech savvy enough). But for most of us this just isn’t enough, which is why I believe something magical happens when you are put in to this situation. Say hello to your substitute family….
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