Merry Christmas

by Alisha

Our second Christmas in Peru has come and gone. We celebrated with our host family with a dinner, presents, panetón (traditional Christmas bread), and hot chocolate.

Christmas is a low production event here in Peru. Families that can afford to exchange gifts usually give a few things to the kids, but generally presents are not exchanged between adults. There aren't shopping crazes, overly decorated houses or Christmas music that starts playing in November. Decorations are simple except for nativity scenes that can be found in many homes and businesses and can feature hundreds of little figures.

While it has been nice to spend Christmas with our host family from training last year and our current host family this year, we will be looking forward to seeing our families and friends next year. So bring on the Griswold family decorations, the holiday traffic, the never ending Christmas music, and the snow!
Wishing all of our friends and family a very Merry Christmas!