10am — The car slows down and the excitement becomes more real. Ingredients for dinner, decorations for every room, and presents for everyone fill the bags in the boot. Everything is quiet, but not for long. The doors swing open and the house welcomes you, ready to celebrate.
4:30pm — Suddenly, the kitchen becomes the heart of the home. Something is simmering on the hob, plates are being stacked and cutlery counted; someone is searching for the right tablecloth whilst others debate who sits where. The light turns golden by candlelight, and, with every detail, the festive atmosphere begins to come to life.
8:30pm — Chairs scrape across the floor, glasses clink in a toast, stories overlap, and the atmosphere becomes warm and lively. Until the best part arrives, that brief silence before the first ribbon is pulled. Someone smiles, and the house, which has been waiting all day, finally knows: it’s Christmas.