Time for the Christmas Eve market dinner and hat competition. (We have realised that it is already Christmas Day back home. ) We couldn’t believe the number of creative hats that appeared. As I mentioned, with Garrie’s help, I created an Antarctic version of the Aussie cork hat.
The hanging objects included hand and toe warmers, cookies and even sea sickness remedy. Plus a couple of penguins for good luck. Nothing in comparison to others.
So Santa was also there – thanks to our Historian, Miko.
The food was glorious, as always.
A lovely last view of the sun.
Then off to the lounge for a really interesting event.
Various crew members told how their countries celebrate Christmas. In Spain it’s about the three wisemen and they arrive 6th Jan. 28th December is innocence day and is like April fools day with farts and fire crackers. Christmas and New Year’s Eve very long dinners.
Iceland. Well frankly I suggest you avoid Iceland. Sounds pretty traumatising with goat burning, spooky trolls and other strange creatures. On the 23rd they eat stingray.
The Philippines has a lantern festival. Their festivities start in September. 80% Christian. 9 days celebration. Church on Christmas Eve. Midnight gift giving. Lanterns made of bamboo. It’s all about family and love and sharing.
However New Zealand totally stole the show with their kiwi choir. words included Stubbies and singlet go to a bitch(a beach) for a barbie (not a doll], kiwi choir. I’m not sure if my video will load but I’ll give it a go.
A lovely Christmas boot with gift in our room as we turned in. So tomorrow Christmas Day at sea!
Antarctica 2019 