Christmas is here again and we are looking forward to another New Year
![Buddies :buddies:](./images/smilies/buddies.gif)
The run up to the Festive Season has been a bit different for Ann and I this time as, back on December 5th we were singing carols in Warracknabeal with many locals, accompanied by the town silver band whilst waiting for it to become dark enough for the tree to be lit up. The temperature was 32 degrees C! Not a normal occasion for an English couple! Not a normal tree either, it was a frame over the sculpture of sheep on a roundabout in the center of the town which was covered with fireworks. Luckily the town fire brigade was in attendance as the fireworks set fire to the plants growing in the roundabout garden!
On our last day in Australia we visited a shopping mall down by the docks. This felt more normal for as we ate our icecreams in brilliant sunshine IT STARTED TO SNOW!
![Yikes! :yikes:](./images/smilies/yikes.gif)
AT 35 DEGREES C!!!
Anyway, what ever part of the world you are in as you read this, whatever the temperature and however you celebrate the Season.
Have a great and Peaceful Christmas.
From Brian and Ann