The Best Christmas Pageant Ever!

The month of December was dedicated to preparing for the school's annual Christmas play. The play this year was "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever". Coincidentally, Christine happened to bring the DVD of this story with her to Cambodia before the play had even been selected for the year! Our school's play is greatly anticipated by a number of expats as Cambodia is 95% Buddhist.

During this month, our class schedule changed just about everyday (as practice shifted from the morning, to the afternoon, to mid-day). While I consider myself a fairly patient person, I really had to remind myself to be flexible throughout these constant changes.

Somehow, I was but in charge of the choir for the Christmas play. Anyone who has ever heard me sing, knows just how ridiculous this is...while I play piano and clarinet I can't carry a tune to save my life. Despite this, I had a lot of fun singing everyday with the chorus.

Here I am with the chorus

The dress rehearsal...

The angels...

Mary and Joseph...

Before major events, the blessing dance is performed. Below, students performed the dance before the start of the play.

The 23rd of December was the official performance of the Christmas Play. After the performance, the school had its Christmas party (complete with Khmer dancing and a gift exchange). The students always love seeing me attempt Khmer dance : )