historical-nonfiction:

How do Bolivians celebrate Christmas, that a non-native might find a bit… strange?

stalinwasabasicbitch:

jamdasha:

Christmas in Moscow

Looks sooooo beautiful this year, they really went above and beyond. I’d love to pop in. 

mei–yan:

It was their first time making cookies and as my student said, “They nailed it!” Soft and chewy with crisp edges. Not to mention the fact that they are red and green. 🎅🎄🎁 #hohoho #christmas #christmascookies #cookies #sugarcookies #red #green #peacecorps #peacecorpschina #volunteer #tefl #love #baking #friends #goodeats #china #gansu #proudteacher

On December 25, 1980, a Christmas letter from a United States FSO in Dublin caused a scandal. Public Affairs Officer Robin Berrington was blowing off steam in his supposed-to-be private letter to friends and family, but his letter was leaked to the media.

You can read about the resulting “Irish stew” at the link! Hopefully your holidays are much happier!

chapmangamo:

Internation Christmas Traditions

It really isn’t Christmas without KFC or a giant cat trying to kill you.
I put this article together for @buzzfeed, so check the link if you want to see some moooore.