Yes – I love Christmas – I love the traditions, the preparations, the feeling of good will and all the twinkling lights which lift the spirit at this dark time of year. The aroma of roasted chestnuts, cloves, cinnamon, the fresh green pine of the Christmas tree and log fires bring nostalgic feelings of festive fun. I also love the winter sunsets, the cold crispness of winter and above all the stillness and peace of the night on Christmas Eve when I feel the true spirit of Christmas.

I love this time of showing appreciation and gratitude with gifts and good wishes to all those friends, family and work colleagues who are special in our lives.

For me traditional Christmas food made with love (or even bought last minute in the Christmas rush) and shared with loved ones is the essence of the spirit of Christmas.

A few days to relax and reflect, to feel warmth and energy and to spend quality time with loved ones and to renew our faith.