This post is going to be really short because it is about Christmas. For those of you who don’t know, Kaz is a mostly Muslim country and the Russian Orthodox people that do celebrate x-mas do so on a different day since theirs doesn’t land on December 25th. The day started out as a typical school day. I got up, ran outside in the cold and snow to the outhouse, turned on the gas so I could heat some water, got dressed, drank chai, and went to school. The students were particularly uncomprehending that day I think because my team-teacher Nazira wasn’t there. They don’t try to understand as much when they know she isn’t there to translate for them when they need it. After classes I packed an overnight bag and went to Sarkand to hang out with Ehren. We had some leftovers from the big Christmas Eve turkey that Ehren’s host mom made for Christmas Eve. Then we watched a movie. Overall it wasn’t a particularly memorable Christmas. However, next year should be good since I am planning on traveling over the winter break. I hope all of you had a great Christmas/ Hanukkah and all that jazz.