Christmas has been a blast here in Samoa!
Christmas presents for the grand-kids
Since stenciling is big here is Samoa, we gave our girls a hand stenciled hand bag from a member we know here. The boys got a hand stenciled tie. We had a couple we met at the Market hand stencil us some matching fabric for Aloha shirts for the grand-sons and Puletasi (dresses) for the grand-daughters.
Buying fabric and grand-kids wearing the clothes.
Decorating for Christmas - Samoa style
Sheraton Gingerbread House
Craig Construction - house decorated to the max
The Craigs own a large construction firm here is Samoa. They decided to 'Light the World' by decorating their house. They have their employees sing every night.
Construction crew singing
Christmas Entertainment in Samoa
We had a variety of opportunities for entertainment here is Samoa.
Mission Home
Each night the Mission Home has the 'Lighting of the Christmas Trees' and singing by the missionaries and ward choirs. Their investigators and other non-members are invited.
Government Building
The Samoa Government has sponsored the '8 Days of Christmas'. For the eight days before Christmas they have local groups singing in front of the Government Building. One night our local missionaries sang. Another night our Stake Choir performed.
Stake Youth Choir
Lots of choir numbers with soloists and even a couple ukulele numbers.
School Party
Before school ended for the summer we had a school party with the teachers performing.
Karen even decorated our little apartment for Christmas
Christmas Nativity, lights on house, our Advent Calendar on the curtains and our little Christmas tree with flashing lights.
I’m so glad you have some great festivities there, and I love your decorations! The grandkids look adorable in their Samoan clothes! But the best part is seeing your smiling faces and knowing you have wonderful ways to celebrate Christmas. Love you guys!
ReplyDeleteLove you, too, Sis - I hope you holidays are going well! Brock is having quite the adventure, isn't he??
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