Later, I was given a lift to church for the second of our Carol Singing in the Parish nights. This gave us an opportunity to ‘spread the true message of Christmas’, and to collect for the Children’s Society. The reactions received from different households continues to amaze me, even after five or six years of collecting. Many are generous; some – despite swanky laptops, iPhones, and Christmas Lights – claim that they are skint or just don’t celebrate Christmas.
But, overall, it’s worth it; even if we just bring a smile to someone’s face…
Andrew xx