christmas here is filled with much the same energy of a christmas in the states. perhaps the only thing missing is pumkin spice latte. no starbucks here yet... i tried to explain a psl to my spanish tutor but just managed to gross him out. i think americans have done a good job of exporting the stress and consumerism of the holiday. the market had about 50 stalls filled with christmas decorations and fiesta necessities. my christmas dinner was hosted by a very lovely jewish woman. feliz navidad!
