The old year has been rung out and the new one rung in. It’s time to wish all friends and family a Happy New Year. And how this is done does matter, as Scottish friends will confirm. The tradition is to remain at home for the bells, and then to go and visit all your family and friends to wish them a Happy New Year. That is why Scotland has a two day holiday at the beginning of January. To wish someone a Happy New Year whilst we are still in the old year is liable to bring bad luck.
My luck ran
out just before Christmas. After keeping my distance for much of the autumn, I visited
all our neighbours to give them cards and small gifts in the run up to
Christmas. And, in a symbolic reversal of ‘A Christmas Carol’, I went down with
the ‘flu on Christmas Eve. It’s the first dose I’ve had for over two years and I’m
afraid to say that it’s still with me. So my festive season has been spent with
Lem-Sips, eiderdowns and cough medicine. But T has been looking after me well.
So I’ve managed to have the odd mince pie and scrap of turkey from time to time.
Bah humbug.
I very
much hope that 2023 brings you what you are wishing for.
Paul x
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