Christmas Eve

It turns out that my observation that the frying of our tree being a fitting end to 2020 was premature, for our SiL (he's still technically that) has rehabilitated it. It was more than burnt wires, but other parts too, but he has able to replace all, and the tree shines brighter than ever. Although the bulb was still in working order, he replaced that as well with a halogen one that won't heat up and burn our house down

SiL bought the parts and did the work as a Christmas present, for which we are thankful and joyful.

We have our tree back, and perhaps this presages that in 2021 our lives may also be restored to something resembling what they were.

I note in passing that the background light that you see through the window (above) traditionally stays on all night on Christmas Eve rather than shutting it off at bedtime.

So all is calm but all (or at least some) is bright.

Wherever you are, I hope that both Christmas Eve and Day bring you a measure of joy. It has been a difficult year for many, but we can also be thankful for all of the good that we continue to have as we anticipate better times ahead.