Dear Lola, 

Just hear those sleigh bells jingling, ring ting tingling too...

Papa is no humbug - he loves Christmas just about as much as I do. However, he believes we should really wait until December 1st before we fill the house with Christmas cheer, Christmas trimmings, eggnog & endless carols & dancing.

Well, mainly just the trimmings part, because the cheer, carols & dancing began long ago.

We are a little bit sneaky though, and have started on the trimmings part in secret, in the hope that he may not notice. 

We kept it minimal, and will wait to burst out the nutcrackers, angels, tree (we're getting a real one this year!), baubles, candy canes, twinkling lights, nativity scene etc. etc. till the 1st of December. 

Subtle enough... right??

Your mama