Comments on: Spending Christmas Away from Home

By: Nancie

Nancie — Wed, 28 Dec 2016 09:18:08 +0000

Hi, Rachel! What a great round-up of places to visit over the holidays. The Chiang Mai photos bring back memories. I often arrive there just days after the 25th, so the decorations are still everywhere. It’s fun and a little weird to see Santa and Frosty in the tropical heat. Thanks for co-hosting this week. Happy New Year! #TPThursday

By: Michele {Malaysian Meanders}

Michele {Malaysian Meanders} — Fri, 23 Dec 2016 06:46:22 +0000

I really enjoyed reading about how people spend their Christmas away from home. I especially like that your host family included you in all the festivities in Guatemala. It must be so nice to experience the local customs and not just feel like a tourist. I’ve never spent Christmas in my own home since my husband and I always go back to our home town to spend the holidays with our parents. That’s where I am right now. On Christmas day, both sets of our parents gather together at my husband’s aunt’s house for a big family dinner.

By: CT

CT — Fri, 23 Dec 2016 00:22:52 +0000

Love this compilation ! So much fun to read through. Happy Holidays to everyone!

By: Rachel Heller

Rachel Heller — Thu, 22 Dec 2016 23:07:13 +0000

In reply to Joanne Mahoney. What a good idea! That way you'd avoid all the pre-holiday stress!

By: Joanne Mahoney

Joanne Mahoney — Thu, 22 Dec 2016 18:48:28 +0000

I didn’t spend Christmas this year away from home, but almost. Just came back from a cruise in the Bahamas. It actually, took some of the stress off the up coming holiday.

Next year, we are going to Denver.

By: Rachel Heller

Rachel Heller — Wed, 21 Dec 2016 19:14:57 +0000

In reply to Anita @ No Particular Place To Go. I feel the same way: glad that I'm not subjected to the onslaught of advertising, etc. that happens in the US, but there are aspects I certainly miss!

By: Anita @ No Particular Place To Go

Anita @ No Particular Place To Go — Tue, 20 Dec 2016 09:21:32 +0000

Loved this post idea, Rachel of Christmases celebrated near and far. Truth be told, over the years we’ve welcomed our distance from the relentless commercialism in the US but there is a tug of nostalgia when we see the decorations and lights. And each year on Christmas morning, we really miss our son and grandson, the excitement of unwrapping a gift and a special dinner shared with family. Happy Holidays to you and yours!

By: Rachel Heller

Rachel Heller — Sun, 18 Dec 2016 22:09:49 +0000

In reply to Tracy. I know what you mean! My daughter is studying in San Francisco while I live in the Netherlands!

By: Tracy

Tracy — Sun, 18 Dec 2016 10:06:31 +0000

In reply to Rachel Heller.

Well truth be known I’d want them here, & not having to worry the flights & such, but out of my control unfortunately.

I always keep a bit of acid in my stomach when they’re away. Must be a “mother thing”?

Have a great holiday, Rachel, Best to your family, too.

🙂

By: Rachel Heller

Rachel Heller — Sun, 18 Dec 2016 09:32:34 +0000

In reply to Tracy. That sounds like a great, stress-free way to do Xmas!