A Chiang Mai Christmas

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Our Christmas in Chiang Mai, Thialand
Our Christmas in Chiang Mai, Thailand

Before we left California, one question that everyone seemed to ask (after “why are you leaving?”) was whether we would get Christmas in Thailand. Well, considering Christianity has been around for a little while and made it’s way around the world, I wasn’t worried that we would “miss” Christmas. I will admit, I am glad that I did not have to deal with the crowds and the crazy material side of Christmas, but got a chance to still get that Christmas feeling here in Chiang Mai.

There are Christmas decorations in as many places as you would see back at home in the states, if not more. Every cafe, hotel, restaurant, grocery store, and bar has a Christmas tree put up with “Merry Christmas” and “Happy 2015” signs to accompany it.

You simply cannot help but notice it’s “that time of year.” There are lights put up in the streets and “Happy new year” at the entrance of most storefronts. Everyone seems to partake in the Christmas Spirit even though Buddhism is the major religion of the country.

Nimman Snow Festival 2014
Nimman Snow Festival 2014

Bars and restaurants advertise their celebrations for Christmas and the new year and fireworks can be heard and seen around town starting on the 23rd. Think Park, on the corner of Nimmanhaemin Road also got a makeover for the occasion. White sand was brought in and covered the entire shopping center area. (I wonder how they will clean that up??)

Our little apartment even got a tree and visit from Santa!

Chiang Mai Christmas 2014
Chiang Mai Christmas 2014
Chiang Mai Christmas 2014
Chiang Mai Christmas 2014

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Merry Christmas from Chiang Mai!

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Hi! We’re Rob and Taiss. We set off to live a life in as many places as possible. To actually live in locations around the world long enough to get to know the locals, the culture, and the food, not just a taste of it.
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