Alright, how many of you remember, as a child, writing a note to Santa Claus using pencil and paper, and then, whilst the fire was merrily burning, sending it up the chimney? We just knew that if the note went up, Santa would come down.
one of the nicest things which happened to my children when they were able to read was each receiving a Christmas Card from Santa. He'd read their letter and thought they were polite and lovely children.
chimney memories..... my mum decided not to have the chimney sweep [ remember him ?] she would DIY and put an oiled rag up the chimney, it caused havoc and the Fire brigade had to be called my dad was so cross he actually said to her "Hells bells Doris what were you thinking of " that was really strong language for my dad, they didnt speak for about a week.