So Debbie and I had to run some errands last week Friday, and while we were doing so, were assaulted by Christmas at Tian Yi the local market we go to for everything under the sun...Seriously they sell everything.  Anyways, so this is the glitz and gaudiness of Christmas in Beijing.  For some reason I can't get the video feature to work on this site, but essentially the Santa in the photo dances, sings and creeped the heck out of me.  And yes he'll sing Brittany Spears songs  if you want him to.

Why not have a reindeer covered in fake fur...totally creeps me out...

Nothing says Christmas like the Tasmanian Devil...

Last night we had a huge party with teachers from K-12 attending for dinner, the Christmas story and singing.  Fun was had by all.  Our team took some Christmas photos afterwards!

Me and my friend Michelle's baby! 

The great room filled with people

Learning an English Christmas carol

primary teachers and their adorable kids!

The kindergarten teachers

Last week Debbie and I had the Kindergarten teachers over for two hot pot parties.  Hot pot is a boiling pot of water with spices in it which then various meats and vegetables are put into and cooked and then taken out and dipped  in different sauces.  Here are some photos from the nights:

Two weekends ago my team went out to visit with the homeless and took them to a local restaurant, here are some photos: