After the wrapping paper

So the turkey has been carved and the pudding set alight, the big deflate happens. Well in some houses it has. Not really in this house hold though.  Why? simple really we celebrate the 12 days of Christmas not just the one. The reason being that if you are true to the Christian religion the wise men didn't get there till 12 th night, that and my wedding anniversary is also on 12th night.

But it also means we divide the present giving up across the two days and also celebrate New year with a meal. So we don't get totally bloated on one day as not every thing is served up in the one meal. I know it wouldn't work for most house holds, but for us it does.

That said we got stockings full of useful things like pens and key chains, and presents in my case bears and nail stuff. But it means I also can expect presents from my husband on 12 th night and that gives me something to look forward to. This year I am so grateful that has happened, as we are all ill with a virus and it resulted in me attempting to cook my first ever Christmas dinner on my busted back. Still it worked and everyone ate their fill, toasted the Queen and tore through their wrapping paper. However its only today we are even looking at a box of chocolates and the cheese and crackers.

I have a feeling this season isn't going to be as easy as some, as Christmas eve and day feel on me as the others suffered in bed, and now I am paying the price having to lie flat on my back for a part of the day. But why is it rushed anyway? I don't remember Mary ushering the Shepperd's out the stable. As for the sales, well there is always the Internet.