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Memories

When we recall Christmas past, we usually find that the simplest things - not the great occasions - give off the greatest glow of happiness.” ― Bob Hope

What simple memory do you recall?

I remember Christmases in England when I was small. At school we used to make endless paper chains and lanterns from crepe paper. I remember the atmosphere in the classroom, warm and damp from all the coats and boots hanging near the radiators. We would make slippery slides out of the ice on the pavements on our way to and from school, which I used to walk a couple of miles each way, even if it was snowing.
Mum’s fruit mince pies and sixpences in the Christmas pudding are high on the list of things i remember from my childhood. I would also make sure Mum left a note to Santa telling him not to come into my bedroom, I thought he would lean over me to check if I was asleep and his whiskers would waken me!
So many memories of my childhood Christmases.

I tried to make special memories with my own three children of course and I do hope they have wonderful ones of their own.

Merry Christmas and a wonderful new year of blogging and writing in 2026.