Yes, I think they do. But do you know it’s also Christmas
time here in South East Asia, a largely non-Christian region? It’s bloody hot,
sweaty and sunny. No snow falls here, and the only Father Christmas I have seen
is very thin and has Asian eyes.
Not to worry though as Christmas has finally arrived big
time. Most places have got up trees, flashy lights and wreaths. I even have an
advent calendar for the first time in years. On the 25th itself? I’ll
be at the Temples of Angkor Wat in Cambodia. Eating turkey? I think not.
Firstly, I’m a vegetarian; secondly the only thing I’ll be chowing down on is
some slippery noodles.
Downtown Saigon has really got caught up in the festivities.
Outside the malls there are busy grotto’s, Cinderalla chariots (what this quite
has to do with Christmas is beyond me) and Santa’s little helpers. I’ll be
thinking about everyone back home though and just remember a dog is for life
not just for Christmas.
