It's almost Christmas and everyone is making plans for the holidays. For people staying back, they are figuring what to do during the three days(24th to 26th) when everything is closed. Everyones gets together for that special meal and 'Christmassy' feeling.
Funny theres no 'Boxing day' here on the 26th like in Britain. The day after Christmas where employees of clothing stores and shopping malls stand in line hope to get picked to work. The catch?, the pay for that day is 2 times the regular amount. For shoppers, its like trying to get tickets for a new Hollywood blockbuster on the day of release- many line up outside their favourite shopping malls to race in to the store with that 'Boxing day' sale. I used to love it, not cause of the mad rush, just that there is tremendous homework involved. Many write down the stuff they need to buy on boxing day and which store exactly. Its fun to see the race, that frenzy when you can see that spark in everyones eyes like they've won a lottery of some sort.
That is definitely something I will miss because 'Boxing day' sale is unheard of here.
The Student Nations will be closed to which is a worry cause there is more like me with no definite plans during Christmas. Places like the Nations would definitely be a sanctuary. Hoping that there will be one celebration somewhere in town where I can join in.
To all readers- Have a lovely holiday and I wish you all a very happy Christmas and a wonderful New year.
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