Nell: Would you like to explain to everyone why Nigel is wearing a Santa hat?

Me: It’s the First Advent. Christmas is on its way.

Nell: Yes. Happy First Advent.

Me: When I lived in Germany we would light the first of our advent candles today and celebrate with Lebkuchen and other advent treats.

Nell: I know. When you go downstairs you will find the Hoffmanns have prepared a very special German advent breakfast for us all.

Me: How lovely.

Nell: Unfortunately Lebkuchen is gingerbread and not at all suitable for dogs, so it will not be included.

Me: I understand.

Nell: However, Herr Hoffmann has put some in a cupboard for you and Kev to enjoy carefully.

Me: Carefully?

Nell: Personally, I wouldn’t be opening cupboards at the moment. Cicely Sissinghurst and friends are still on the slither.

Me: Don’t remind me.

Nell: Talking of reminding you, today is also the first of the month, so time to remind everyone of the link to the website where they can support your writing with a cup of Earl Grey.

Me: I hate doing this.

Nell: You write a story every day. Just let people help, and it’s also Christmas. A time for giving.

Me: True. The link is: buymeacoffee.com/saramartin. Thank you so much in advance. We really appreciate it.

Nell: Now, Sunday Songs is advent themed. If you look out of the window you will see Nigel is not the only one in a Santa hat.

Me: The llamas look adorable. Do we know why they’re on stilts?

Nell: I have no idea but you know llamas. Any chance to show off.

Me: And the Welsh Corgi Choir have fur hats.

Nell: That’s their natural hair. It’s been fluffed.

Me: Fluffed?

Nell: Yes, by a visiting poodle.

Me: Gosh. Sorry.