This is a sentence I have been hearing most frequently when people would ask me...mostly out of politeness than from actually wanting to know. I would hear this sentence and a rich amount of disbelief. Possibly the sentence they wanted to ask next, but swallowed instead was: "what are you...crazy?!"
No...actually there is nothing wrong with me...I think.
Only that, I feel ready for an adventure. Last year I got to spend the Christmas Eve in Germany and the New Year´s Eve in Switzerland it was quite something.
And so, when thinking about what to do this year I realised I have outgrown the good old stay home Christmas. When figuring out where to go I was consulting both my dreams and my financial budget. Eventually, I found a match. I am going to Sweden.
Ok, Sweden is a pretty dear country you might argue, but the truth is the flight tickets were rather cheap. :)
Anyhow, Sweden has been my dream country since my childhood. In fact, the very first book I ever read on my own was The Six Bullerby Children by a Swedish author Astrid Lindgren. Before Harry Potter (before I was 11) that was my favourite book that I would go back to on regular basis. This book got me all interested in the country where is seems like everyone goes by the name of Sven, Karl, Lasse or Lisa.
And yes, I already know what my presents are. We opened them few days ago. We - as in my family. The presents we awesome, turns out they are finally starting to get to know me. The cup is actually made out of bamboo fiber and corn powder, but is dishwasher proof and 100% degradable. The bottle is both for hot and cold drinks, is dishwasher proof and fully recyclable.
Conclusion? Well done family :) I love them!
Conclusion? Well done family :) I love them!
So, I am not crazy by not wanting to spend Christmas with my family.
I am off to Sweden because I want to get to know how other culture understands this event, what traditions surround those dates and how do people celebrate.
With a bit of luck I will make my way up to Lapland and with a little bit more luck I might get to see the Northern lights. Fingers crossed.
And you know what...not sure yet, but I might make it into my life mission.
How thrilling would it be to spend Christmas in different countries each year?
How thrilling would it be to spend Christmas in different countries each year?
