Christmas in Korea

So last night after work, J, I, M(H) and myself all went to Myeongdong to the cathedral for Midnight Mass.  We got there and saw these beautiful roses all leading up to the cathedral.  Then we took some pictures at the nativity scene (sans Jesus, cuz you know it wasn't midnight yet).  The cathedral itself was packed, and I think there were at least 4 rooms full of people for overflow.  We ended up in an auditorium.  We had to split up into 2 groups of 2, so I and J sat together, and M(H) and myself were together.  The guy who sat next to me had a great singing voice, as well.  The Mass was in Korean, which we expected.  However, toward the end (before the final blessing) the (I think) Cardinal said (in English) "A special welcome to the foreigners who are here, Merry Christmas to you."  It was really nice.  So at midnight there was a procession to place Jesus in the manger outside, then we had Mass.  We were done by about 1:30 am, then got a taxi which was AMAZING because the driver was a FAST driver (115 mph was the top speed) and it was soooo much fun.  We all got home by about 2:30.

 No baby

 J looking oh so cute!

 Me... trying... do my eyes look any bigger to you?!?!

 Merry Christmas in multiple languages.

 All of the native English speakers at J's for Christmas breakfast.

It was a good day.  I've been drinking, eating, and watching movies... saving Emmit Otter for tomorrow cuz J says that's the movie she and her dad watch on Boxing Day... so we're gonna watch it on Boxing Day. 

It's been a good, chill Christmas.  I wish all of you a happy, healthy, blessed, and Merry Christmas.  I love you all and am sending huge hugs from the other side of the world.