Christmas Party!!!

We, the CEI English teachers, wanted to give the Chinese teachers here a real American Christmas experience. The food, the activities, and the Christ behind our celebration. So, today was the chosen debut. After many runs up and down 3 flights of stairs, I don't think exercise tonight will be necessary. The teachers were tortured with anticipation, as we gave them invitations yesterday. They kept asking what we would eat, but do you think we told? No way!

It was so exciting to prepare a surprise for them, knowing that they would love every minute. -And to share the story of Jesus, from the beginning to the coming of Christ. (Genesis 1-3, Luke 1-2) There are no words! They loved all our "traditions" and gifts, and just having fun. A lunch time party turned into almost 3 hours.

Here's a few pictures to tell the story.

 God is good! Each of us English teachers got each of the Chinese teachers a gift. Jo's were stockings, Sanna's were tree ornaments, and mine went under the tree. It couldn't have gone better if we had planned it.

American food, American syle.

 Decorating the tree-

 Presents!

 Christmas carols Taiwan style- Kareoke, which turned into dancing. Very fun with a group of all-girls.

 Reading the Christmas story.

 Making snowmen, courtesy of my mom. (They all say "thank you!")

They loved the fact that Americans open their gifts right away. Now they use that "rule." LOL!

Today, the teachers left the office looking all mischievous.  Sure enough, they called us UPstairs for a "meeting." We were immediately suspicious, as meetings are usually downstairs. As soon as we were all in the room, they sang We Wish You a Merry Christmas and proceeded to give us gifts. So sweet!

What they call me here in Taiwan, is apparently in 3rd tone: B-O-B. Thanks guys! This is perfect, as I can wear it with almost anything. Feeling so special. Jesus has blessed me so much!

Merry Christmas!