Maybe I’m not as aware of Christmas as I should be, but I have to admit I do like the whole season. Today, PY and I went to Kew Gardens in South London (or is it Surrey?). They’re having a winter wonderland. As the darkness falls, the gardens/trees are lit by thousands of tiny lights, making parts of Kew’s grounds shimmer. There is also an ice rink (although it’s booked in advance and I stayed standing), which makes an interesting contrast with the temperate and tropical houses. It’s strange how much I really do enjoy this kind of thing – maybe I am a sucker for the magic of Christmas.