we all love Christmas!

No matter what. Our truly Russian  parents and grandparents have always celebrated Christmas on Jan 7. They’ve never known what an awesome holiday vibe you can get in Europe/States in December. Getting Christmas presents, decorating houses (which doesn’t only mean interior. Exterior decorations are as important - they make you want to spend time outdoors, celebrate with your neighbors, all your friends, make snowmen, catch snowflakes and do the funny winter stuff). Sales start in every single store after the 25^th  - it’s the most exciting part! You can always find your ideal dress for the New Year’s Eve cheaper. It’s a fun time for shopping, but not for the stores though. Malls are not only packed and messed up all the time, but sales associates are sadly doing pretty much one thing – returns. People have been buying all December so that they could return whatever their mums, daughters, friends didn’t like, right after. Except for this little detail, Christmas is awesome for everybody.

Where can you find the Christmas spirit in Moscow? Starbucks. Its drinks and cups make miracles happen. From the very first sip, the holiday vibe fills your mouth, your heart, your whole body. You want to share it, brew the Christmas blend coffee at home and get a morning latte special every day – to get away from the work craziness and relationship issues and whatever else bothers you.

Having a Starbucks drink in your hand, your Wonderful Boyfriend on the phone and a warm sweater on makes the December Holidays World go round. Indeed.