VERY X'MAS

I did not make that up. The greeting "VERY X'MAS" can be seen in various places at Sapporo JR Station. The biggest canvas with "VERY X'MAS" on it is probably about 100 sq. meters by size. That might be the largest spelling error in the world. Literally.

So, I'll be spending my first x'mas away from home in a place where they can't even spell it right. Great. Luckily though, Sapporo's Christmas is actually very beautiful. There is a Munich Christmas market at Odori Koen, and the White Illumination veils the downtown in various beautiful colours, creating a very cosy, warm atmosphere. We're doing a "secret santa" thing here, surprising each other with some small gifts. It's nice to have some x'mas spirit, as we are far away from our families. I'm ok with it, but it would seem some of us might get a bit homesick around Christmas time. Having a Christmas party here at kaikan might be a nice way to cheer everybody up, but I haven't had energy to start organizing anything yet.. Our winter break begins next Friday, which is nice. That means I don't have to wake up at 8 o'clock every morning for two weeks. So Happy Holidays, people! I'm out like Total Gym and Texas Ranger. Peace.