Tag: tis the season to be jolly
Deck
Word of the Day: Deck For my last post of 2024, I decided to discuss how many of us start to think about how we will deck our homes in festive decorations. The word deck is often used to describe the act of decorating or furnishing a space. At this time of year, it means…
In the cold light of day
English Phrase: In the cold light of day It’s often hard to make a rational decision when we are feeling emotional. That’s one of the reasons why the healing effects of retail therapy are usually short-lived. At this time of year, I’m delighted to be living in Japan. It’s the shopping season, you see, and…
Tis the season to be jolly
Expression: Tis the season to be jolly Tis the season to be jolly, eat, drink and be merry. Yes, Christmas is still two days away, but why not start early? Let’s make it an even two weeks, shall we? You already know the twelve days of Christmas stretch from December 25th to Epiphany on January…
