Tradition

I don't celebrate Christmas like I used to when Ronnie was here.

Also, Natasha and the grandkids have moved to Scotland.

So, it is just Richard and I here.

There doesn't seem to be much point in putting up Christmas decorations, and decking a Christmas Tree for just the two of us.

But, in Ronnie's memory, and to honour his Christmas tradition, I always make an Advent Krantz and light a candle each Sunday before Christmas during December.

This year I chose to keep it very simple and 100% natural with fresh foliage and dried homegrown produce (chillies and dehydrated lemon slices) and fresh lavender from the garden, as well as some cinnamon and star anise from the pantry.  The candles I rolled from beeswax sheets.

As the candles aren't that tall, I've kept the conifer sprigs so that they just line the wooden board.

It's sitting on my coffee table ready to light the first candle tonight.