My late parents’ angel, keeping watch over another family Christmas.

Merry Christmas, to all who celebrate it.

A decorative figurine of an angel holding a book with Joyeux Noël written on it stands on top of a Christmas tree in front of a blurred background with framed pictures.

Just discovered that I’m in the marketing video for our department.

Being a bit counter-cultural this Christmas…

Sent to Whamhalla by my eldest, who played Last Christmas in the car this morning.

#whamageddon

Hurrah. The latest issue of Standart (an indie coffee magazine) has arrived, ready for cosy Christmas reading.

A hand holds a magazine titled STANDART featuring a person drinking coffee while leaning out of a car window.

Interesting bridge graffiti

Brightly colored hearts, drawn in pink and yellow paint, decorate a glass panel overlooking a waterfront with buildings and boats.

Haven’t done one of these photos in ages. It’s easy to grow blasé about the beauty of where we live.

Small boats are anchored along a calm riverbank near a coastal town with buildings in the background.

Festive post box.

A knitted Santa Claus is depicted riding a sleigh pulled by a reindeer, sitting atop a green knitted surface with a Merry tag.A festive display featuring knitted figures, including Santa Claus, an elf, and a reindeer, is arranged on a green knit-covered surface outdoors.

It’s just possible that we left the Christmas tree purchase a wee bit late this year.

A greenhouse with a dirt floor and a chalkboard sign shaped like a Christmas tree bearing the words “Big Trees Priced Individually” is shown.A greenhouse contains several young Christmas trees with a dirt floor and a transparent roof.

Carol Service time.

For which I have had to learn to pronounce “Ephrathah”.

A room is decorated with a lit Christmas tree and Advent wreath in a church setting, featuring two wall crosses.