Christmas comes to Korea – 24 Hr. Whirlwind

Christmas Eve melted right into Christmas Day.  On the 24th, we all wore red and brought any North Pole-style accessories we had (those reindeer antlers sure came in handy…again!).  The kids were SO excited to spend their coupons they had been collecting all year.  The afternoon classes get two “Carrot Days” (think of the “carrot…

Christmas comes to Korea: Part 2

It feels a little bizarre to be reflecting on various expat holiday events in Korea now that it’s January 3rd, but that’s what happens from Christmas through the New Year.  My gym trips have become less frequent (thank goodness my weight has not increased!), I’ve slept in later, spent much more time with friends, and…