As Xmas is approaching, we would expect to see everyone getting into the mood, the streets lit up with shimmering lights, playing the good old tunes. Not here in Maine.. nor New Hampshire. Heard there was a Xmas light-up in Freeport, Portland hence we drove down in the hope of catching some Xmas spirit. So much so for the so-called "Xmas light up" indeed. The decorations weren't too impressive. Individual houses were nicely decorated though. Perhaps Xmas is more of a family reunion and religious thing here, not so commercialized like that back home. And maybe like dad says, bigger cities would be more elaborate when it comes to such occasions, New England's considered more "countryside". Personally, I kinda like it this way too, gives me a more nostalgic feeling.

On a sidenote, the weather forecast says it's going to snow on Monday.. Can't wait to see it!! Though I really wonder how that is possible, temperature's been in the 10s degrees celsius these past few days.

Looking forward to my white white Christmas...