SIV’S CHRISTMAS FAVOURITES

1 Children’s laughter Our door is always open, and friends and family bring their children round. They bake, make gifts and Christmas decorations, sing and play board games.

2 Hot chocolate Made from scratch and served with cream.

3 Christmas music Old favourites, like Bing Crosby’s White Christmas.

4 Lots of candles We spend more money on candles than we do on actual electricity in December!

5 Inherited items The house is full of them; it’s something I’ve been taught to appreciate since I was a little girl. Memories are important.