Christmas Time, Family Time.

A day of connections.

There seems to be an air of exuberance about. For the youngens it is a case of waiting to unbundle that heap of presents under the tree and for us slightly older ones, it is a day to spend with family. Be it online or offline.

One can almost feel the good cheer everywhere. Hectic and stress have been left at Saturday's doorstep ( at least here in Austria as there is no trading on Sundays ). The last minute rush has already happened yesterday and so today is a day to unwind on couches, in kitchens ( okay, that might be a bit stressful ) and most importantly, with family.

Bob and I are going to sample the local Glühwein soon as the local youth club is hosting a stand. More than that, it is a place for villagers to mingle, chat and reconnect over a hot toddy. Although, today is almost too warm for it.

This is our seventh Christmas here in the beautiful part of the world and mingling with Eisenberger's over a hot toddy has morphed into a delightful tradition. This Glühwein event is also the only time where everyone goes home early. Christmas dinners to be eaten and presents to be unwrapped. Not a day to linger longer over a hot toddy or two.

As cliche as it sounds, this weekend the world will be a gentler, kinder and happier place. Family, is there anything else?

A Merry Christmas to everyone...

Biggi