So far I am enjoying not having much to do, especially because I can focus on my favourite time of the year. I do get a bit bored during the day and I am already getting into the habit of sleeping in too long. However, I have had enough time to get pretty much all Christmas presents including Secret Santas sorted out and wrapped. Only posting left to do and I have to write a few more cards nearer the time.
It's the first advent today and I spent it baking Vanillekipferl, biscuits with lots of vanilla, almonds and butter (an amazing amount of butter, actually ). I never made them before, but they are my favourite Christmas biscuits that my mother makes. Since I won't be in Germany for Christmas once again, I decided to give it a go myself. They turned out very well, though a bit different from my mother's.