Relatives have called round or are expected soon. The house is filled with the smell of fruit. The nutcrackers have been brought out of hibernation (or æstivation ) and nuts are spread around. Cards and postcards have been sent and many that have been received are hanging on strings. There is a decoration-covered tree in the conservatory. Presents are wrapped. The cats are enjoying chucking new things onto the floor. So this is Christmas.
May you all have a super holiday and we wish you all the best for 2016
And you, dear friend. Keep meaning to write you a nice long snail mail letter, but lately Life Has Intervened. Maybe soon. In the meantime, have a very Happy Christmas! xoxox
ReplyDeleteand the same to you.
ReplyDeleteSuch a lovely old-fashioned holiday. Traditions and traditional food. Mine may well be a little more chaotic than this. I wish I was a fly on the wall at your house.
ReplyDeleteHave a blessed and beautiful Christmas, you and all whom you love!
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas and a happy New Year to you and your loved ones, too, dear John!
ReplyDeleteIt sounds as if there won't be a minute of boredom at your place over the holidays. Not that it ever is with cats around, anyway!
Happy Christmas John sounds like you are ready!
ReplyDeleteYou have always been the Christmas Brother. I have put up a rather snazzy water and glitter filled glass candle this year though.
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas John and best wishes for the New Year!
ReplyDeleteA peaceful and joyous Christmas to you and your family John!
ReplyDeleteI imagine the two kitties will have a great time with all the wrapping paper and tinsel.