Traditions

Today is Christmas Eve and my favourite day of the year! However old you are the 24th December always seems to have a feeling of magical anticipation about it. All the cards have been delivered, the presents wrapped and the decorations up! This year my husband and I have been invited to my son’s house for Christmas dinner so I am feeling rather relaxed today. I’d usually be preparing veg and making desserts but instead I’m looking forward to watching a good Christmas movie and opening a box of chocolates!   This year I have both a real and an artificial tree. My stunning 7.5ft faux fir (an on-line Boxing Day sale bargain several years ago) has pride of place in my lounge. It is full of gorgeous red, green and gold...

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