Cider Abroad

The holidays just aren't the same when your living in another country, everything is different. It's not just the obvious lack of family, friends and all things familiar but the entire atmosphere and feeling of life is off. We don't realize in America how much life changes around the Holidays, particularly Christmas. Town streets are decorated, Christmas music fills the air, there are trees and decorations, parties and family get togethers, Christmas cards and so much more. But in China it's not a big thing, though interest as "an American holiday" has allowed it to get more attention, life still goes on pretty much as normal I've even had work and school and exams on Christmas, which let me tell you is a dreadful feeling.

Unless you have yourself lived abroad you really can't begin to imagine how good it feels to be home for the holidays. Well to get back on topic, two lovely holiday staples that aren't available in China during the holidays are eggnog and cider. Our first Christmas as a couple in China I tried making eggnog from scratch,  it looked nice but it tasted a bit funky, and I really wouldn't recommend trying it. Cider however is a completely different story! Second Christmas together I tried making cider and it was amazing, not only is it delicious and easy but it also makes the house smell so amazing. I wish I had a picture to share with you, I'm sure I took one unfortunately I can't seem to find it.  But if you have either a large amount of apples or a lack of store bought cider, well then you really have to try making your own!