Carole, what a lovely message from your beautiful country to ours.

You have made so many wonderful contributions to Pet Talk, and all here have grown to love you as we get to know you better.

It is interesting to me that you don't actually have a "feast" until the 26th. I recall when I was little that it was the custom to go out and visit friends and take them presents on the 25th - and you didn't celebrate at your own home. Is this the origin of your custom?

May you, your family and furbabies have a wonderful Christmas holiday.

Gini (and at the very moment, my wild orange kingdom)