Getting them down was such excitement and finding those figurines we had forgotten and giving them a kiss to welcome them back from their long sleep.
Nothing since has looked as good or as curious as those made in Germany.

l too have a tradition of an outside tree and magical lighting inside and out, and a beautiful theme of wonderment every year, despite not having children.

Very pleased to say my creativity last year very much inspired some of my “baubleless” neighbours, and this year almost all the gardens along my row are also festooned with an aura of sparkling magic.

l heard a lovely refrain from an elderly artist who says:
“Be blessed and be a blessing to someone every day.”

And that is what the GA is to many of us. Good tidings to all.