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Burns Night is on January 25th and commemorates Scotlands National Poet Robert Burns who was born on this date. We have been looking at a typical Burns Night Supper and the traditions surrounding it, such as flying the Scottish Flag, wearing Kilts and Tartan and enjoying readings and haggis. We would love to know if you have attended a Burns Night Supper.

It will soon be soon be Chinese New Year. The celebrations begin on 31st January and this year is the Year Of The Horse. We have been looking at some of the traditions of Chinese New Year which include dinners, fireworks and Decorations. The decorations are mainly Red and consist of Lanterns, Chinese Flags and Bunting. There are parades in London on 2nd February and we love to know if you are going to any of these festivities and how you celebrate Chinese New Year.

Australia Day is on 26th January and is a Public Holiday in Australia. We have been talking about the history of Australia Day and how it is celebrated in Australia and by Australians in other countries. It is a time for family and friends to get together and fly the Australian Flag. People decorate their homes and businesses with Australian Bunting and Cutouts. We would love to know how you will celebrating Australia Day this year.

Today we are looking forward to our office Christmas lunch this week. With Christmas now so near this is a busy week for Christmas Work Do's. We have been talking about the traditional work party with a few drinks, good food, Santa Hats and Christmas Crackers. We would love to know if you have had your Christmas work party and how it went.

Before we know it Christmas will soon be upon us and having seen the first bit of tinsel up yesterday I have now started to think about the festive season. I have been thinking about what I need and deciding which Christmas Decorations and Christmas Crackers to choose. Please let me know if you have started preparing yet.