The cake, pudding, mince pies, gingerbread and desserts have all been made. The tree has been decorated and the presents wrapped. My son and his wife and little Charlotte have arrived safely. So there is nothing left but to get ready for Midnight Mass and to wish each and every one of you a very happy Christmas.
You can see some of my childhood memories of Christmas over on The Dabbler and then perhaps you will know why I choose this particular carol to welcome the feast day.
Karin - I wish you and yours a very happy and peaceful Christmas. Have a day of wonder with John Albert and baby Emma.
ReplyDeleteI love that Carol!
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Just been over to the Dabbler, that is a lovely piece...I really enjoyed reading it (I'll never think of Vera Lynn in quite the same way again)
ReplyDeleteI well remember that weight of my dad's lumpy wool sock heavy on our toes at the end of the bed :0)
Val - we had my mother's nylon stockings and the fruit and gifts would make intriguing lumpy shapes. I'm afraid I have never forgiven Vera Lynn!
ReplyDeleteI hope you are having a lovely time with your family and that the plaster cast hasn't inconvenienced you too much.
What a great article you wrote, Maureen! I loved reading it, but couldn't bear to watch the video after what you said.
ReplyDeleteNan - thank you. I must say that the effect of that experience has been that I have tried to ensure that Christmas has been a joyful time for all the children I have encountered.
ReplyDeleteHi nice reading your bloog
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