The last post was a very serious one so here's something lighter.
I don't have a big family so Christmas shopping is actually quite quick and easy, and not too expensive either since some people only want nominal gifts. I confess I usually give myself a little treat, too, traditionally a pair or two of fancy tights. But this year I've bought myself another bottle of my favourite perfume, Versace Crystal Noir.
In the last few years I've also put up a Christmas tree in early December. Now, traditionalists will be shocked: when I was a kid, the tree went up on Christmas Eve and came down on January 6th, after Twelfth Night. But now I prefer to call it my Winter Tree because ever since I started working for myself in my own home, I find that having something bright and cheerful in the room for 2-3 weeks before and after the winter solstice makes all the difference to my mood. There are only about six hours of proper daylight here and the winter grey is desperately gloomy otherwise.
I also wonder if it's time to buy a new frock. (Hey, isn't it always time for a new frock?) Boxing Day is when I have time to myself and it's nice to dress up smartly, which is never an option on Christmas Day with family. I'm thinking red this year. Let's see what I can find in the shops.
I hope your Christmas preparations go well.
Sue x
Did someone mention frock?
ReplyDeleteThe Winter Tree sounds a good idea, as does the perfume! I always have a problem at this time of year, having been born in the darkest hour of the longest night ... but, really, I'm not affected by that ... really ... ;)
Frock ... oops, I said it again. Thank you Nikki, you are the queen of frocks. Sue x
DeleteTraditionally - and we're talking waaaaaay pre-Crimbo here - Yule began around the 20th of what is now December and ended 12 nights later,in other words from Midwinter onwards to a point where you could visibly see the day getting longer (or you can up 'ere at any rate). So stretch it a little further and enjoy... xxx
ReplyDeleteThanks, honey. Sue x
DeleteIt's always time to buy a new frock if you fancy one. Happy shopping!
ReplyDeleteI always fancy a new one rather a lot, but my bank manager protests. Tsk! Men! Sue x
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