After 6 months away from family and friends, the Wendlings will be returning to Niagara from December 17th - January 7th. For 3 weeks the Wendling's will look forward to staying with Me Mere and celebrating Christmas with Family.
Preparation for Christmas began with the Wendling family putting up their Christmas Tree in Suwon back at the beginning of November. That may seem a little early - but we really could not wait for Christmas to come. As well, since Korea is not primarily a Christian country you do not see the preparations for Christmas such as Nativity Scenes, Christmas trees, sales, Santa Claus and Christmas music. At school, we do have a tree in the lobby and the various offices are decorated - but if you step outside the school you would not see any evidence that Christmas is on its way.
At GSIS there were many events marking the coming of Christmas - the MS Christmas Concert - which Justine and Kyara played in the bands and sang in the choir.
As well, Matteya, Ariel and Mia all participated in the Elementary School Christmas Concert,
Christmas time is also a break from school, so it is also a time for friends to say goodbye to each other for a few weeks, pictured below are the girls with their friends from school:
Justine, with her friends
Kyara with her friends,
Matteya with her friends,
Ariel with her friends,
Finally, Mia with her friends.
So this Christmas, 14 suit cases and 14 carry ons made their way across the Pacific and back to Port Colborne. (Hopefully we can find space in Me Mere's house.) Upon arrival, the girls were able to see friends, play outside and enjoy their time at home.
Mia, Kyara and Ariel pictured with their cousin Summers.
Matteya tobogganing in H.H. Knoll park,
followed by Ariel,
The girls sliding,
followed by the girls crashing.
As Kyara makes another sleigh run down the hill, it seems like the best time to say goodbye until our next blog entry.
To all, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!
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