Holiday Traditions Ian's Verison

Dear Malawian Student,

Hi it's Ian from the Malawi Pangea Council; I would like to talk to you about my holiday festivities. When December comes around my family gets a pine tree and decorates it with lights and ornaments like a pictures of my family, snowmen, and miniature boats (my grandfather is a fisherman and he likes boats). Then around the house my family puts up lights, festive center pieces on our table, and fake candles in the windows. On Christmas Eve my entire family gets together to celebrate with food, holiday music, and togetherness. On Christmas morning, my family gives gifts to each other and relax. After Christmas, we celebrate the passing of a new year on December 31st and January 1st which we call New Year's. My family stays up to see the ball of lights in New York City drop in the final minute of the year and count down from ten to zero. Everyone is very happy because a new year is a fresh start.

I hope you have a merry Christmas and happy New Year!

Sincerely,
Ian President of the Malawi Pangea Council