Christmas is always full of such lovely memories. That's why it's my favourite time of the year. When I was small, we had our own little Christmas tree which Mum took out lovingly every year. She decorated it with angels, baubles and stars and placed cotton wool on the branches to make them look like the tree had snow on it. After Christmas was over, she would wrap up everything carefully in newspaper and keep it in our storeroom. I always felt a little sad when our tree is put away and I couldn't wait for the year to pass by so that it could be brought out again! Then there were the Christmas lunches we had at a restaurant on the beach famous for its spring rolls, fried chicken and chicken pie. We looked forward to Pa taking us there which he never failed to do. And he would also treat us to ice cream and ice kachang at our favourite shop in town. These are some of the happy memories which will always live on in my heart even though Mum and Pa have both long gone to live with the angels.
I was at a Christmas market recently and the Christmas trees on display reminded me of our little old
tree. Of course they were more beautifully decorated with lights and shining baubles and I was quite dazzled by them. The whole place was jammed with people all eager to find gifts or souvenirs for the season and there must have been over 70 stalls selling jewelry, cookies, clothes, bags, souvenirs and health foods, to name a few, with all proceeds going to charity. After a quick tour of the place, I bought some cookies, a pair of earrings and three Christmas pens as gifts and of course took a few photographs ....
This Santa Claus is waiting patiently for people
to take a photo with him. It costs RM10, by the way!
Christmas souvenirs for sale
The cookies I bought - all very sweet! I liked in particular the chocolate spoons!
May your Christmas be filled with love, laughter, joy and wonderful memories.
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