I still owe y’all photos of our new apartment, though Christy has posted some already on her Facebook page.

With Christmas only two days away, there are plenty of festivities for us to attend near home and in the area. Among the events we attended included two concerts at Beit Ibrahim, one of which was followed by a rousing game of Bingo.

We also attended a concert at Dar Al Majus Cultural Center (near Manger Square in Bethlehem), where they unveiled a new Nativity scene painting by a local university student artist. There was also a post-concert dinner featuring Italian (the center is affiliated with the Sisters of Mercy) and Palestinian dishes that helped raise money for one of their special needs programs.

Then last night we attended a staff party that featured lots of great food, some serious style statements, and more Bingo. Christy and I were both one number away from winning a Santa doll that was about as big as the kids…but it was not meant to be. Womp womp.