Tag Archives: Christmas

Season’s Greetings

Posted on 24th December 2022 by Jack Plane

Whatever your persuasion and situation, I wish you all well during the festive season. Robert Cruikshank, High Life Below Stairs, circa 1825. Jack Plane

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Season’s Greetings

Posted on 24th December 2021 by Jack Plane

Whatever your persuasion and situation, I wish you all well during the festive season. John Burnett, Christmas Eve, circa 1815. Jack Plane

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Christmas Crackets

Posted on 23rd December 2013 by Jack Plane

Our first Christmas in the country will be a busy one: In between breaking horses, we are hosting a running BBQ throughout the day for our Antipodean family and friends – and some of the guests will indeed be seated … Continue reading →

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The Common Holly

Posted on 25th December 2011 by Jack Plane

… we still dreſs up both our churches and houses, on Christmas and other festival days, with this cheerful green, and its rutilant berries. [i] The common holly Common holly (Ilex aquifolium) grows naturally in hedges, woods and forests across … Continue reading →

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