Oh real_megia! Reading your post made me sad and happy at the same time. I forgot about chestnuts from street vendors, and warm cider! Not to mention a few shots of Silver Bullet to warm the.... heart!
I was sick one holiday season ,and experienced the healing properties of a Sol Y Sombra!
The holidays are a great opportunity to purchase the wool garments that you couldn't touch in the states. The food is always wonderful, and the nightlife is hot no matter what time of the year. I enjoy the grape thing, but I can never manage all 12.
Gosh, I really wish I had the $700 for me and my companion by the middle of the month, all this talk has made me homesick, unfortunately the kids braces have to come first... Maybe my ship will come in! Soon...