As my daughter will remind you in her daily countdown,
Christmas is only 10 days away!
I believe today is '10 Lords A-Leaping' Day :)
Christmas in England is very similar to the US
with Christmas trees, stockings, carolers, and Christmas cards
{ generic ones only - a photocard of your family is considered self-absorbed }
Outdoor decorations are kept to a minimum with just a few 'fairy lights', if anything at all
Children leave mince pies and milk for Santa, instead of cookies
 |
| Mince pies filled with fruit, spices, and sugary syrup |
Hot alcoholic drinks are in great variety
I just tried my first not-so-favorite Hot Toddy today
{ whiskey, honey, spices, hot water }
But thumbs up on the warm Mulled Wine :)
Absolutely no eggnog to be found - that's American { & Canadian }
Traditional Christmas dinners will include turkey, stuffing & Christmas pudding in England
Christmas Crackers are pulled open between two people
with little surprises falling out
- a paper crown, trinket, or something written on a piece of paper -
with little surprises falling out
- a paper crown, trinket, or something written on a piece of paper -
Christmas trees are placed in flagpole holders on the village high streets
There are some outdoor skating rinks in winter
Below, Henry VIII's Hampton Court serves as a beautiful background with an Ice Marshal (?!) on hand
Nature provides some of the quintessential Christmas decor,
such as holly
and parasitic mistletoe in the trees
{ original idea for Christmas ornaments? }
As they say in England,
Happy Christmas!
to you this holiday season
May it be cheery and bright :)
all photos by me
all photos by me
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