This is a picture of our curious little Maggie digging around under our Christmas tree. The tree has been a real source of fascination for her. She really wants to play with the ornaments, or objects we are using as ornaments, even though she knows she isn't supposed to do that. The rattan balls you see on the tree are called chin lon balls...chin lon is a popular game men play here in our country. The men hike up their longyis by tying them up like a diaper, and then gather in circles to kick the balls around. The game is very similar to hackey sack. It is very common to see young men with their longyis tied up playing chin lon almost anywhere you go in this city. Chin lon balls come in all shapes and sizes.
Among the chin lon balls are other ornaments that take the form of ancient symbols of the hope we hold. We have been fortunate enough to use the symbols to share the hope we have with at least one Buddhist visitor to our home. You can remember our country this season by asking the Father that, like our children, many more during this time will be curious about Christmas!
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