Christmas 2023

Why not go all in for change, starting with sending invitations to all, and rebranding the gathering as the “Noche Buena of 2023?”

Then do absolutely EVERYTHING differently, from assigned seating (no spouses together) or NO seating - - just mingling while standing, cocktail-party style? Choripan with beer, cheese with wine?

What time should we arrive?

Can you conceal cameras in the bookcase and kitchen?

Here's how Xmas was looking this time last year. Forgive my reminiscing just now... I just wish I was there.

Was this taken in Galeria Pacifico? I have never really bought pines in full summer. It just feel faker than a fake xmas tree when it's 30+C outside.

serafina Yes, this time last year more or less.

Bombonera , I’m so glad you posted the GP Christmas tree photo! We always love going to see it and it had completely slipped my mind. It should be going up in just a couple of weeks.

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Yes it's a really lovely tree.

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Our bid was successful!

We are to host Christmas 2023, even though the vote was somewhat muted.

Well done...

We're not really party people so would never ever offer to host one. It'll be just us and the pets at Christmas.

The tree is up in Galeria Pacifico. A different one this year.

Not generally a fan of fake snow flocked Christmas trees, I’m surprised that I rather like this one, with the Galería Pacifica murals as background. Will wait until December to go see it, since this feels so early.

I used to look forward to Christmas in the UK but can't be arsed with it here to be honest.

We have only done one Christmas in the UK in the last 15 years.

The only plus about it here is being able to have a BBQ without fear of getting frostbite!!