The 2nd advent.

I received a lovely parcel from my dear friend on my birthday.

She'd sent us a box of Christmas cookies every year, 

but she had put a lot of goodies in addition for us this year.

 So we enjoyed baumkuchen and special coffee (from a very famous coffee shop in Kyoto) on the 2nd advent Sunday.

Unfortunately, I couldn't have gone shopping before sending out my Christmas packages this year, 

and I feel very sorry for my friends, 

but thank you very much everyone for sending us good cheers! 

We definitely needed it!