If I have readers from different cultures, forgive me. The UK is drowning in Christmas.
It's almost here. The shopping nearly done, the mince pies cooked, the tree laden with presents.
Newspapers, once full of articles on what to buy Auntie Nellie for Christmas are now laden with advice on how to survive twenty-four hours with your mother-in-law. (Note to sons-in-law - please don't park me in the corner with a glass of sherry and the television). In a week or so we'll read about what to do with unwanted presents and how to lose all the weight you put on during the festivities.
Whatever the papers say, it will feel as if the world has stopped for a day or so. And so shall I - I'm taking a blog-break for a week or two. In my house there will be eating and drinking and merriment, and then a few days to recover and read by the fire. There are worse ways to celebrate.
This season means different things to different people. I hope you have time with those you love, and who love you. That you share food and games and laughter. And that that you stagger into the New Year with good intentions.
I'll be back ...
Have a great time, Jo!
ReplyDeleteNo need to apologise. I'm happy to come from a different culture and to be far away from the newspapers and all the other signs - as long as I don't tune into my favourite Radio 4 or spend too much time on social media!
Have a wonderful time with your family Jo, and thank you for the Christmas wishes. As you say, the world seems to stop for a day or two, and I for one really like that! Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteHave a fab one, Jo. I intend to read, write, eat and sleep... see you on the other side!
ReplyDeleteI'm on a blog break too, yay! Merry Christmas, Jo. I hope you have a wonderful holiday with your family and all those energetic and adorable grandkids. Talk to you in the new year! xo
ReplyDeleteThank you all for your good wishes.
ReplyDeleteHave a lovely Christmas, Jo and I hope it brings you a return to full and bubbling health as well. Not long to go before you reach out to the sun!
ReplyDeleteHave a lovely Christmas Jo.
ReplyDeleteHappy Christmas and let's drink to a healthy and happy new year x
ReplyDeleteHappy Christmas Jo ....I have really apprecited your blogs and you friendship over the past year. An you have CUBA to look forward to - as do we, the devourers of your reports!!
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