Season's Greetings!

I sent my last five Christmas cards today (so some will be late). I haven't been home since December 8. scieppan's card reached me before that date - thank you! If you are wondering whether your card has reached me, I will post a longer update on December 27, when we are back. This trip to Germany has been fairly busy, what with trips to see friends and family, and a long weekend in Berlin (work related; I had two meetings and gave a talk, which I also had to prepare). Fortunately, the pressure is off now and our little family can relax and settle into the Christmas spirit.

I don't know whether I will post again before Christmas, so I will leave you with a picture and a factoid. First the picture:

Hanukkah in Germany

While we were in Berlin, Hanukkah was all over the city, a very visible celebration by the Jewish community.

And now the factoid. According to the German press, the title of the new Harry Potter is:

HARRY POTTER UND DIE HEILIGEN DES TODES

(Harry Potter and the Saints of Death). Interesting translation of Deathly Hollows - JKR, is there something you aren't telling us?

Friends-locked baby picture Christmas post coming up next ...