Christmas Tales

Posted on December 24, 2021 | 15 Comments

As for most people Christmas was best when I was young and still believed in Santa Claus.  In those days we used to alternate between a Christmas at home one year and then at the grandparents the year after.  I can remember two of these quite clearly.

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15 responses to “Christmas Tales”

  1. pedmar10 | December 24, 2021 at 9:03 am | Reply

    I always believe in Santa Claus and St Nick, and Pére Noël, its the spirit of Christmas!

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  2. wetanddustyroads | December 24, 2021 at 11:57 am | Reply

    You have some really great memories from earlier Christmas days … I had to laugh at the train set that stopped working 😁. For us, a snowy Christmas only exists on postcards – here it is sun umbrellas and sun lotion against the fierce South African sun!!

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  3. beth | December 24, 2021 at 12:35 pm | Reply

    are you saying Santa isn’t real? ) happy Christmas to you and yours

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  4. Heyjude | December 24, 2021 at 2:04 pm | Reply

    Happy Christmas Andrew, it’s really a time for children I think, unless you are religious. 🎉🎄✨

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  5. thehungrytravellers.blog | December 24, 2021 at 2:34 pm | Reply

    Have a good one Andrew…see it through your grandchildren’s eyes…well, apart from the boozy bit.

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  6. Anabel @ The Glasgow Gallivanter | December 26, 2021 at 5:05 pm | Reply

    Enjoyed your Christmas memories. Hope yesterday was memorable too.

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