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Christmas for Couples, New Years for Family

In an effort to not be alone on New Years Eve, I've been searching for someone to hang out with. But, either people are working or they have family to be with. I did learn something though. In Japan, Christmas is considered to be more for couples to celebrate together whereas for New Years, it's time for families to be together. The New Years celebrationg lasts a lot longer than back in Canada so even though a lot of people who I know are working on the big day, they are mostly with family the rest of the time... I think.

In Canada, Christmas is mostly for families to be together and since my family doesn't really celebrate Christmas, I think I'll be able to get along fine being on my own during that time. But for New Years, I look forward to being in the company of friends so I am going to really miss that when the time comes. Especially since I'll be missing out on the National Conference in Edmonton this year. Girls and boys, I will be thinking of you!!!! And another yearly ritual that I will miss out on, a cabin trip with my girlfriends!

But hey, "When in Rome, do as the Romans do"....so in Japan I will spend New Years with the family I have here...me! I have also been invited to some AIESEC members' houses before and after New Years day so I am very excited about that.

Also, thank you AIESEC members for always thinking of me. Today, I went shopping, ate lunch and saw Casino Royale with a few AIESECers. Most of them have never seen a James Bond movie before, nor do they see movies often at all. It was fun but I can kind of see why it may not be a popular thing to do. It's about $18 for an adult ticket, $15 for a student. I'm still curious about how people spend their free time though....got a few more months to figure that one out!

posted by ~diana~ @ 2:03 AM