Christmas In July!!

As most of you know, it is winter down here right now. So, what does Winter make you think of, or at least make me think of?? CHRISTMAS!! I decided to have a Christmas in July party and share a little bit of our "gringo" culture with the Chileans. So, we planned a Christmas in July party for the University & High School group here at the church. They were a little skeptical at first, but everyone who came had a blast! And several of our contacts (i.e. non-church members) came to share in the festivities with us!! We had a Christmas feast complete with turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, green beans, and rolls! And for dessert: homeade fudge (thanks to my mom who sent me the recipe and all the fixin's) and we all decorated our own Christmas cookies! Also, there was hot chocolate with marshmellows and candycanes (thanks again mom)!! It was a new experience for chileans in that they tasted food they had never had before. Some of them hadn't even had a candy cane! Who knew?? After we had stuffed ourselves with the holiday feast, we played "Chinese Gift Exchange." It was a great time, and all of the Chileans really got into the Christmas Spirit... in July. :)