2023 has been a tumultuous journey for us. Yet, despite a couple of unforeseen hurdles, the essence of Christmas persisted.
The challenges seemed ceaseless—adaptation hurdles, insane father, abusive neighbors, and the longing for familiarity became our constants. However, we were determined to infuse the spirit of the season into our lives and have the best Christmas possible.
That's not an easy thing to accomplish in a land far from home, where traditions differ and snow-kissed landscapes remain a distant dream. But our Christmas tree, adorned with mementos collected over the years, became a symbol of joy.
So, in our humble abode, we meticulously prepared a simple feast and more sweet treats than a human body can withstand.
| The hubs looking beautiful as always as he preps the potato balls |
| Lasagna, potato balls and coleslaw |
| Christmas trees made out of brownies, icing and Rocklettes |
| Christmas tree made out of muffins, cherry ornaments and Kit Kat trunk |
| Homemade Peanut Butter Cups |
I always wanted to make a gingerbread house, but we didn't have the ingredients to make one. So, we came up with a Kit Kat Christmas shed.The Argentine summer made it difficult to set up the Kit Kats. The bars kept melting in my hand. But in the photo below, the bars broke.
| Despite some setbacks, our Christmas Shed came out decent |
But the sweet treats didn't end here.
The hubs surprised me by ordering Root Beer from a Chinese store from Buenos Aires. Root beer is not available in Argentine supermarkets, so it cost him a pretty penny. But it was worth it so that I could enjoy a root beer float.
And that's not all. The hubs also ordered a couple of Christmas themed candies that are as difficult to find in Argentina as root beer.
Also, being the TV/film buffs that we are, we spent most of December watching Christmas themed movies. But this year, we tried to stir clear of Hallmark movies because frankly, most of them are cliche and boring.
So, here's our Christmas movie list of 2023
- Sint - It's a Christmas horror flick
- Thanksgiving - Another horror flick
- Christmas as Usual
- Bad Santa 2 - Really funny
- The Sacrifice Game
- Christmas on Cherry Lane - Gay themed Christmas movie. Hallmark, but ok.
- EXmas
- Le Calendrier
- It's a Wonderful Knife
- While You Were Sleeping
- The Associate
In the backdrop of a year that tested our mettle, celebrating Christmas 2023 reinforced the significance of resilience and adaptability. While the challenges of living abroad and family issues have persisted, the festive season served as a beacon of hope, reminding us of the unyielding power of love and togetherness.
