It's a lovely morning cold but bright and sunny. I put on coat and boots and went into the garden. I washed and filled the bird baths. Seeds, suet balls and nibbles had been topped up earlier. Loads of goldfinches, one chaffinch, one greenfinch, a couple of dunnocks and a couple of blackbirds spotted so far today. All the shopping is done, all the presents distributed, we may pop out for a gentle stroll later on after some preparation of tomorrow's meal has been done.
At the weekend we went up to wonderful Little Moreton Hall for their Yuletide Celebrations, something we try to do the weekend before Christmas, it has become somewhat of a tradition.
Watching and listening to Piva celebrating Christmas Tudor style. They sing of the Yule Log, food and ale, the Twelve days of Christmas and the Lord of Misrule or Master of Revels on Twelfth Night. Also the tradition of Boy Bishops which ran from St Nicholas Day to Holy Innocents Day. I think in the photo above they are singing and playing Gaudete which means rejoice.
Peace and joy to you all.
Happy Christmas Rosie. Peace and joy to you too. x
ReplyDeleteThank you Simone, hope you had a wonderful Christmas:)
DeleteHappy Christmas Rosie. I hope you both have a lovely time and thanks for the photos of Little Moreton Hall and the Yuletide Celebrations there. Peace and joy to you too.
ReplyDeleteThank you Caroline, hope you had a lovely Christmas:)
DeleteThat must have been a lovely visit at this time of year. One of my favourite houses. Have a good Christmas. B x
ReplyDeleteThank you B, we had a great time, hope you had a lovely Christmas:)
DeleteWishing you a very happy Christmas! 😁
ReplyDeleteHappy Christmas to you too, Sal:)
DeleteHappy Christmas, Rosie. Moreton House looks like a lovely place to visit during December.
ReplyDeleteThank you Lorrie, it is a lovely visit at this time of year, hope you had a lovely Christmas:)
DeleteA belated Christmas wish to you both. Take care & hugs.
ReplyDeleteThank you Susan, hope you had a wonderful time:)
DeleteHappy Christmas! Aren't there a lot of chirpy birds about at the moment, good job you are out with all the birdy snacks as it has turned quite bracing but that's good for crisp walks. Dear LMH it still looks the same. 😆 such a treat to visit at Christmas. 😊☃️
ReplyDeleteThank you CK, we have had to pop out for more sunflower hearts today. Hope you had a lovely Christmas:)
DeleteI listened to Piva too, via a CD, after you talked about their music last year. I really enjoy them.
ReplyDeleteVery few birds here, a strange phenomenon that began with their vanishing last August. A few have returned but it is so odd not to have them fluttering about as usual.
Thank you Granny Sue, I'm glad you enjoy their music, there is a new CD available now. I hope your birds return again soon:)
DeleteI just found your lovely blog by doing a little following via blogging friends. Thoroughly enjoyed, thank you! This visit to Little Moreton Hall sounded wonderful! Wishing you only the very best of things to come in 2026.
ReplyDeleteP.s. I have a new iPad and noticed my comments are coming in as anonymous. I still have to sort my settings out apparently! This is Denise from http://anenglishgirlrambles2016.blogspot.com
DeleteHello Denise, thank you for finding me and leaving a comment here. I'm glad you have enjoyed my post. Best wishes for the New Year:)
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