'Tis the Season

Its that time of year again! The few weeks before Christmas when everything is crazy busy!! 

Everything is wrapping up here with DFCI next week. It’s still hard to believe. I have been, and will be very busy this month. I feel like I won't be able to slow down really until Christmas. 

You might be wondering what the Christmas season is like here. Well, its very similar to back home, however, there is one thing that Belfast has that Winchester doesn't, the Continental Market. For those of you who have been to the Apple Blossom's arts and crafts fair picture that, only make it with vendors worldwide and Christmas themed! It's probably my new favorite thing! It’s a market open all day everyday till Christmas, with vendors from all over the world! 

Some of the vendors include burgers from all different types of animals, including wild boar, kangaroo, ostrich, alligator, and more. There are brats from Germany, baguettes and crepes from France, jumpers and scarves from Finland, just to name a few. The market sells everything from noodles to jewelry! It has all kinds of handcrafted items! I just love it! It gets really crowed at night but it’s totally worth it! It has been a great cultural experience and its fun! It’s been open for a little over 2 weeks now and I have already been quite a few times. 

The Continental Market in front of City Hall

I hope that during this lead up to Christmas you take the time to stop and enjoy some of the Christmas spirit that is all around you and truly appreciate it for what its worth. Maybe that means going to see Christmas lights in your neighborhood or going to pick out a tree or just spending time with your family. Whatever you do, just remember the reason for which we celebrate this time of year. 

"For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord." (Luke 2:11 ESV)