They make it by the gallons, and it's unbelievably strong. Apples and grapes are a big deal at Christmas time, too. Right before Christmas break, teachers get an apple, the red kind, which are pretty rare here. And it's a status thing to have grapes at a Christmas party. It's also the big cleaning time of the year.
People buy new floor coverings and paint, making everything nice for having people over.
But the emphasis is different here at Christmas time. It's not like in the States, big sales and all the pressure to buy presents for everybody. They do give gifts, but it's more about spending time with people. Last year almost all the JVIs came up before Christmas. I don't remember-and a big plate of rice and beans.