Xmas (pt 1)

It would seem that the holiday season is if anything more crazy here than in the northern hemisphere. Along with the usual orgy of consumerism, parties and overeating it's also the main school and family holiday time and of course coming into the heart of the summer. Some northern hemisphere habits seem a little ridiculous (overdressed santas, winter scenes) and others don't translate well (lighting your house is less effective when it gets dark after 9pm) but I am looking forward to my choice of activities including biking, hanging out on the beach and golf.