This story is about Christmas decorations.
The people of Panama love to celebrate. Fireworks sparkle quite often in the sky. Most Panamanian holiday celebrations honor their beloved country, family and God . . . just ours do at home.
Christmas is a particularly happy time here. Malls are crowded with shoppers. No Amazon. No Prime. No FedEx. Many stores and malls thank loyal shoppers by offering free gift wrapping service. Can you imagine? The foyer of every building has an elaborate Christmas tree and stores seem to outdo one another with holiday decorations. Streets and parks are decorated with trees, lights, giant toys, giant gifts, giant ornaments and Nativity Scenes. Still we are told that this year’s decorations are light in comparison to years’ in the past.
We decorated out apartment. Our decorations are simple but we celebrate the season none the less. We giggled when we saw that the white Christmas lights we swaged on our balcony can be seen from the streets behind us.
There is no better time than Christmas to decorate, to make gloriously festive and to celebrate. Christmas reminds us that through his Son God gave us the greatest gift of all. May His blessings fill your heart and home now and throughout the year. His promise lives forever.
Merry Christmas everyone!
Our Apartment Foyer 
Our House 
That’s our place! 
I love all the decorations and Nativity scenes. Merry Christmas to both of you!
Greta! Merry Christmas to you too!!!
Feliz Navidad
How happy!!!!! Thank you, Judy! Feliz Navidad para ti tu familia!
Feliz Navidad! I’m catching up on your blogs yesterday and today. I tested positive with COVID yesterday afternoon just after I got everyone in. So far my partner Reto is negative and everyone I saw is as well. Symptoms very mild thankfully because of 3 x vaccinations. We’re having a quiet time at home for a change instead of flitting from one house to the next like is normal. Our Dubai trip is canceled for New Years but we rescheduled for March no problem. I’m thankful we have a big enough apartment to isolate from one another and wearing masks when we pass each other. Sometimes gifts are in different forms and I’m still thankful for what has been given. Enjoy life to the max, I see you both do! 🥂
Feliz Navid para ti, Barry y Reto! I’m so sorry you have Covid! But in your profession, your level of exposure must put you at high risk for contracting it. At least your symptoms are mild; I hope they stay that way—you can just have fun lounging at home watching Christmas specials. I think that’s what Stan and I might do tomorrow . . . watch TV or if there’s no rain, we may enjoy our books by the pool. Hugs and wishes for a speedy and thorough recovery. Thank you so much for staying in touch! It means a lot to me.
Merry Christmas! Love the lights on your balcony!
Brenda and Bud
We do too!!! They are just a little bit of joy! Thank you and merry Christmas!