Christmas, Expat, South Africa

Ding Dong Merrily on Highveldt

I mentioned the topsy-turvy seasonal confusion that had me humming Christmas carols in June. It’s back. I’m doing it again. Mentally I’m making lists of Christmas shopping. So with that, I’m dusting off some seasonal observations from last December. *   *   * December 2014 South Africans are seriously winding down for Christmas. Schools, government… Continue reading Ding Dong Merrily on Highveldt

Christmas, South Africa

12 Days of South African Christmas

You've all heard the traditional 12 Days of Christmas song. And you always think you're not going to join in, but you do. So after some time living in South Africa, here's a South African version for you to sing along to. Drum roll please....