Phew! Bet you're glad the festivities are over! I certainly am though we had some great parties, including our Solstice celebrations which caused my daughter to wax lyrical over my er ... wonderful hat!

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THAT HAT

The winter moon cuts through the air
and the Solstice guests all stop to stare!
Through the wet and windy night
My mum appears in … THAT HAT!

“Invite your friends,” she said, one night
and I thought to myself, ‘she might be right!’
but that was before I caught a glimpse
of that tall and grassy peak!

Only my mum could find a store
And buy a hat which says she should be in Griffindore!
It’s tall and green with pinky streaks,
Help! Someone call the fashion police!

On the other hand it seems to suit
This eccentric, merry Christmas group!
So I’ll raise a glass to my mum,
Who organised this day of winter fun!

Mum, your hat looks absolutely fine,
Now is there any more wine?