A year since my last time in Paris
It was towards the end of November that I was in Paris last year and I am thinking now that the City of Lights must be getting ready to get all decked out in holiday decor. It feels so much more festive there because Christmas is celebrated as Christmas — not just a holiday depending on one’s religious persuasion.
Here in New York, cultural diversity has made for a politically-correct way of celebrating the season which only makes me miss Manila all the more.
Right now we’re getting ready for Thanksgiving. After that, I will put up my holiday decorations. That’s something I am looking forward to because I am sure the little tyke will want to help.
But I’m thinking Paris, and if we can find ourselves a good deal, I look forward to seeing Champs Elysees all lit up again, and the gaily decorated windows of Printemps, Galleries Lafayette and Le Bon Marche. (Take note that shopping in those stores is not part of the plan…). Hopefully between Christmas and New Year… That is my wish.
