Thursday, December 24, 2009

It smells like Christmas!

"It smells like Christmas! I love it when it smells like Christmas!" Those words from daughter Bethie.

So, what does Christmas smell like in San Juan del Rio, Mexico? Pine Christmas trees?? Nope. Chestnuts and an open fire? Nope. But here's a hint - it involves fire!

Fireworks! Of COURSE! We as a family mix our three cultures: American, Mexican and Guatemalan, into one fabulous Christmas celebration! And the Guatemalan Christmas always involves fireworks. There it's at midnight, but we did it early - around 7:30 this evening. We can't get too many REALLY dangerous fireworks, as they've been outlawed, but did find some "cebollitas" (little onions that sparkle - they look like little onions), some other interesting stuff and of course the extra long sparklers. What fun! Join us!!






My sparkler and Dayton's mix to make a great big sparkle!


Alan's sparkler SHRUNK!



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