Hello, everyone!

This should be my last blog entry before the winter break. Let me tell you about how I celebrate the winter holidays back home in Canada.

Christmas is a big holiday in many parts of the world. Although it is a Christian holiday and my family is not Christian, we would still celebrate the holiday because we celebrate its importance of giving to others and being together with family. My house would be decorated with Christmas lights outside and a big Christmas tree inside. We would give presents to other family members and friends. Dinner was always great as my family would have turkey, roast beef, potatoes, salad, etc. and it was always a big feast.

On New Year's Day, friends will gather together and count down the seconds before we ring in the new year. To be honest - other than that, my family would just enjoy spending the day together. We don't have any traditions like how the Japanese celebrate the new year.

I wish all of you a safe and happy holidays! Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

I look forward to seeing you again in 2014 (... or next Wednesday)!

- Patrick