Everyone has their favorite parts of Christmas and although I
admit I love the complete overindulgence of tucking into a chocolate Santa for
breakfast, or frantically ripping open a carefully wrapped present, my favorite part comes just after the frenzied
gift opening has drawn to a close.
The family is usually scattered around the lounge. The drone
of a cheesy Christmas film clashes pleasantly with the poppy Christmas music drifting
from the kitchen. The clank of our
largest pots and pans being pulled out of hibernation to cook gluttonous
amounts of food echoes around the house. The air is a mix of rich red wine,
peppermint and inevitably burnt bacon.
My favorite perch is by the decidedly non-crackling electric
fire, half-reading a new book and listening to the conversation. It’s a moment
of real joy, when we're all gathered together that only happens at Christmas.
Merry Christmas and wishing you a happy 2014!
