Reporting live from Tallinn, Estonia on this beautifully white Christmas! My stomach is full with egg and bacon and now eagerly awaiting a course of Christmas crepes. I can't tell you how glad I am to be out of Russia for Christmas - People actually celebrate here. Our apartment is as awesome as I thought it was going to be. We're RIGHT in the center of the Old Town with a view out over the city's Christmas market. Almost all historic landmarks and church services are within a 10 minute walk from our door. We have all the makings of a wonderful Christmas celebration.
After arriving at 6am yesterday we visited the market (hot mulled wine and blood sausage = Delicious) and then started work on the evening's plans. A Christmas dinner including a much-needed personal steak for me, followed by an international midnight mass. The hymn sheets were printed in six languages and each person sang in their native tongue. Very cool and a great way to get ourselves into the spirit! I've got to run -so we can start our Christmas movie marathon - but Merry Christmas to all!!
Our Christmas card:
Before Christmas Eve dinner:
Lutheran international midnight mass:
Lutheran international midnight mass:
The view out our window! This is bustling during the day, selling everything your Christmas heart could desire...
I love the image of the truly international midnight mass, with everyone singing in their native tongue. O Holy night, indeed. xx
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