It's a Kiwi Christmas!

Christmas decor

Christmas Day in New Zealand started with the traditional Christmas carols at the cathedral on Christmas eve ... then home to open the gifts and partake of a simple meal with my family ... and today its forecast to be sunny and bright!  As we were coming home from church service (it was 1:40 a.m.), all the shops were closed, the street lights were all green and go, and I saw groups of homeless people huddled together for warmth and comfort.  Most of them were asleep, a couple were awake and eating.  More than 2,014 years ago a similar scene occurred and a man was born to lead a revolution that changed the world forever!

Meanwhile in... New Zealand - "A Very Kiwi Christmas"

Sharing with you a cute video just right for the Christmas season!

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas

Christmas at the Park, Flagstaff (NZ)

The first weekend of December and the Christmas spirit has come out alive and in full force!  It was a great, glorious and sunny day that contributed to people enjoying the great outdoors.  And what better event than the numerous Christmas at the parks simultaneously going-on all over Aotearoa New Zealand.  The obligatory sausage sizzle has been joined by others serving sandwiches, pizzas, cotton candy, and ice cream.  Bouncy castle, rides, balloons and even a portable kindie play centre were available for young and old alike.  An ambulance was not only on stand-by but was also open for people to ask questions and feel how it is to be inside an ambulance (at least in a manner that's not life-threatening).  The Police were also in force but not only to keep the peace and order but also to explain what they do to keep our streets safe.  And of course, not to be outdone was the purpose-built stage that showcased an endless supply of talented singers and artists.  Overall, it was a pleasant way to welcome the Christmas season for 2014.

New Zealand is a great place!

Mt. Ruapehu, North Island

New Zealand is a great place---to live, to do business, and to retire.  It is blessed with a natural beauty that is world-famous and captivating heaps of people to come to New Zealand.  Please click on the Immigration NZ site to know more about what is also known as Middle Earth!