And again from the comments section, and again from my cyber-brother Jeeem:

Ya know sis, it's a funny thing about being a Westerner and living in the far east....
Having lived here in Asia minor for more than a year, I am "out of the loop" in regards to Western holidays.
I live in a predominantly Muslim area, where they celebrate holidays I've never heard of....
I had to be reminded of both Thanksgiving and Christmas, before really acknowledging that I've forgotten both of these holidays.
I was never much one to celebrate Christmas, both because I am a single guy and also because of the commercialism of it all.
So, anyway, here I am in Thailand, trying to teach my kids about Christmas....
A difficult venue to say the least.
Do I go the religious route, or do I go the Santa Claus routine?
Tough call, depending on a person's belief.
Me? I'm probably going the Santa Claus route....
After all, I teach first, second and third graders.....

Comments?

Any thoughts?