The countdown to Christma has begun, with just 56 days to the big day itself! The magic of having youngsters in the house at the magical time of the year is a thing of the past! Our youngest grandchild is fourteen in a few months.. And to be honest I am a bit of a bar humbug at times in the festivities. However, before all the glitz and glamour of the festive season we have Halloween and Fireworks night! And I dislike both of those too, One tells our children that it is OK to knock on stranger's doors and ask for nice things, while the other simply blows up money