The silent night

Only a week and it's Christmas! I can't believe how fast time has passed this year, it is almost too insane to grasp. However, I can't wait for the morning of December 24th since it is one of my favorite days of the year if not the absolute favorite. I know exactly how the day is going to go but I don't mind, it is the whole point of it. I am usually a fan of keeping up traditions, and this one is the one I never want to go away. I know it will change at some point of my life and that's why I am even more dedicated to enjoying it while I still can. That day is magical every year and though growing up makes it lose its magic a little bit, there's always something in the atmosphere.

This year there will be one difference but it is a happy one. Our grandmother will join our precious tradition and she is probably even more excited than we are. The activities of the day aren't that different or unique compared to the normal life but it is the one day when everyone agrees with how to spend it and that is together. Decorating the christmas tree, cooking as a family, eating way too much and giving and receiving gifts, not to forget the most Finnish thing there is, sauna. It always brings a smile on my face thinking about our family's Christmas celebration. This year will be the last one when everything's the same as so far since I will leave home and nobody knows what life is going to throw at you in a year. Believe me, this year has thrown so many unexpected things at me that I have almost decided to stop planning my life and just going with the flow.

I have really got into Spanish Christmas carols this year, they are just so beautiful.