h2g2 The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: Earth Edition

Apparently Christmas isn't over. I base this conclusion on the fact that many Advertisements on TV are still telling us what they think Christmas is about.

Perhaps after last night it will be.

At about 11pm I was getting ready for bed (having found I'd forgotten to make it after washing the bedclothes). I heard some loud drumming, and loud singing. The music had a rather Irish flavour to it. It was proably about ten or so houses away, but quite clear, even with my bedroom window closed, so that will give you some idea of it's volume.

At that time of night I really wanted them to shut up.

And yet...it was nice to listen to. The drumming was beautifully executed and the melding of voices was a joy. It's just a pity it was so late at night.

I do admit a rather nasty thought when they began singing "Silent Night" of "Well yes, that would be nice". But by that time my heart wasn't really in it.