Monday, 24 December 2012

Christmas in Stratford

Our first Christmas abroad.
 


                         The streets and shops in Stratford are all decked out, it's so lovely!

 
 
 
 
 
 
Stratford Sweet Shop--the boys' favourite.
 
 
A family playing Christmas carols for charity.
 

Ben got nuzzled by a reindeer. This isn't surprising -- he's our animal lover.
 
 
These candles remind me of Newfoundland.
 
 
Embarrassing to say, but we have been consuming MANY mince pies. It seems that they are served at every social function in December. Apparently Brits consume 70 million mince pies at Christmas. I have yet to try them with brandy sauce... that will be tommorrow's treat.
 
Speaking of Chrismas dinner, we decided that since it will be "just us" this year, we will have a menu made up of 1 choice of each family member. Will be an interesting combo:
 
Levi's request: toutons
Ben's request: chicken kiev
Daniel's request: smoked salmon
Ken's request: roasted potatoes
Nancy's request: a Christmas cake from Marks and Spencer
 
Yesterday we had a little celebration with our friends the Dancy's that included a little gift exchange. So lovely, helped us to not miss all the folks at home quite so much.
 
 
Ken was so pleased with his Shakespeare cookie. "I will never eat this!" he declared.



                                                      Christmas Eve game of "500".
 
Our little tree:
 
 
 
 
As I write this at 11:15pm, I can hear the church bells pealing from Holy Trinity as a prelude to the Christmas eve service. We love that church, especially the advent services this month. Earlier today:
 
 
 
 
Peace, love, light and joy to you this Christmas.
 
 
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8 comments:

  1. bluebird of paradise1 January 2013 at 07:28

    Happy New Year dear Brubacher-Jacobsen family. We missed you Christmas Eve. It just isn't the same without you.for I love the photos. What wonderful memories you are making. We have snow, snow and more snow. Remy is chomping at the bit to go snow boarding. For Christmas he got a "GoPro" So I will get to experience what it is like to come down Marble at breakneck speeds. We had a beautiful Christmas.
    love
    Marilee

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    1. nancyj18 January 2013 at 06:16

      Hi Marilee, We REALLY missed you on Christmas eve, too. Kept thinking of you the whole day. Glad you had a good holiday. Yes, we are making great memories. I hope Remy is still safe... yikes.

      xoNancy

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  2. ShannonAnn1 January 2013 at 10:06

    Happy New Year Nancy and family!!! Thanks for sharing your wonderful experiences with us! You're learning how to make mince pies, right?
    Xo's

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    1. nancyj18 January 2013 at 06:17

      Ummmm, maybe I'll try once we return to Canada, but here they are so delicious I don't feel the need to try. Bit lazy, huh?! Love to you and yours, Nancy

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  3. Anonymous1 January 2013 at 11:13

    It was so refeshing to see these pics and your happy faces. We all miss you dearly. Looking forward to connecting with you all again. Have a wonderful blessed New Year. God Bless you all :-) Bernard

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    1. nancyj18 January 2013 at 06:19

      Awww, Bern, you are so kind. Hope you had a great Christmas too, (feels like a while ago, now!) and see you Easter-tide! xoNancy

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  4. Match Sticks Cook1 January 2013 at 15:22

    Oh it looks lovely, Nancy! Please give our love to Ken, Ben, and Levi, and tell Daniel we'll meet one day soon, but we already love him too. May you all recieve the full measure of blessing this season brings!
    Love,
    Jessica

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    1. nancyj18 January 2013 at 06:20

      Thanks for the well-wishes, Jessica! Keep posting those thoughtful tidbits on Facebook, and all the best for this year! Say hi to Matthew too. xoNancy

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