Ho Ho Ho!! Finally, the BIG DAY has been and gone and arrived – only to be nearly over again! But it has been a smashing day. Started at 6am. Got the turkey sorted. Was really grateful to see so many friends rock up in the SHAC at 10. No sooner had we said our farewells, than Steve Sheila and Mum rocked up.

Lunch was a success. Only caught myself once on a hot pan – and have the scar to prove it. Ouchie. But the food was fine, the company was delightful, the music crackers was hilarious. All in all, a lovely afternoon.

Walked round to the neighbour’s place, whose house can probably be seen from space…

There was lots of laughter and reminiscing. Dad was missing, though in many ways he still feels close. Moments like this softly remind you of loved ones who’ve gone on ahead, and how they remain part of us always.

Then Mark forever changed one of our Christmas songs for me. You know the one: Feliz Navidad. He started singing Police nabbed me Dad in a northern accent. And that was it. All I will ever hear whenever that song plays now, is Police nabbed me Dad !!

Feast your eyes on these wonderful festive greetings from all over the world. I just found 10 to share. Well, 9, and Police nabbed Me Dad….

French – Joyeux Noël

German – Frohe Weihnachten

Spanish – Feliz Navidad

Italian – Buon Natale

Dutch – Vrolijk Kerstfeest

Welsh – Nadolig Llawen

Irish (Gaelic) – Nollaig Shona

Polish – Wesołych Świąt

Swedish – God Jul

Portuguese – Feliz Natal

Thank you so much for being here — where would we be without you? I’ve loved sharing this last colourful, creative year together; it’s been a real joy, and I’m already looking forward to hanging out with you again next year.

Before I raid the pantry for another little slice of turkey and then cuddle up for a cheesy film, Dave, Grace, Mark and I wish you a very happy Christmas, filled with love, peace and joy. Thank you for making this wonderful Clarity community so special.

Love and Clarity, always 💛

Barb x x x