Festivities

We tried, once again, to explain the true meaning of Christmas to our American friends, and to be fair to the Muckers they did wear the paper hats and read out the silly jokes.  There was also competitive anthem singing before the Queen's Speech - something that is not without historical precedent - but sadly The Star Spangled Banner lasts a bit longer than God Save The Queen.  We toasted world peace and moved on.

Ah yes, the usual Christmas morning sight.

Masterchef: The Professionals.

You've no doubt heard about the unseasonable weather, but luckily Aunty Em provided Pete with protection against the tropical monsoons that have been sweeping through.

The usual suspects rounded up.

Christmas clowns.

And cuties!

"Can I bring a Nutella cheesecake?" asked Christine.  "Does the Pope celebrate Christmas?" was the reply.

The final and one of the more important traditions.