We are about to spend our 5th Christmas in Cyprus, and I love it! Many people go back to the UK for Christmas or would like to, and while I do admit it is different here I wouldn't want to be anywhere else. (Of course, it is different having my parents here, I'm sure if I had a big family in England I'd be hopping on a plane if I could!) I can't really remember the first sign of Christmas in the UK, only that it was probably too early. I LOVE Christmas, but I love it in December (or maybe towards the end of November, but ssshhh don't tell anyone). Having worked in retail for many years in the UK it does dilute the excitement a little. Aaron and I have slightly different views on Christmas - he is adamant that Christmas is a DAY, whereas I argue that Christmas is a 'season' - well it says so in the song! I actually prefer the build up to Christmas now more so than the day itself - decorating, going to Christmas events, seeing Santa, writing le
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