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Christmas in The Lake District and Spain
The Spanish have got used to celebrating Christmas Day because of all the foreigners and not least because the children like the idea of all the presents! It is still a time for religion over the whole period but as with any country it changes with outside influences. Religious festivals are as popular as ever in general BUT trends mean older people and children tend to join in more these days. However, everyone loves to dress up. Anyway, Feliz Navidad.
I remember going to a New Year’s Eve party in a club which most Spanish would not bother with in a semi-rural area. But the place was full of both Spanish and foreigners. Young Spanish it has to be said. Of course towns and cities are different.
The British have so much TV advertising to cope with telling them they need to buy, buy, buy, buy all manner of goods to keep children and family happy. This commercial aspect is quite staggering. Still, some manage to combine religion, partying and present buying. Where am I? Somewhere in the middle.
In the Lake District there is an influx of visitors. until Easter when the season starts again. Not that it ever goes totally quiet. Serious walkers come in the winter, glad to be away from the crowds. As ever dogs are welcome and happily follow their owners muddy boots into cosy pubs with real fires. It is a lovely atmosphere. So, happy Christmas.
I am not packing the blogs in till the fat lady sings about the end of December. I know her well, she is going on a diet on New Year’s Day. She said that last year. Didn’t we all.
Soon to be bikini time. The shortest day is nearly upon us. Yippee. Onwards and upwards. Start thinking holiday escapism reading as in ‘Azalea and I – On the Road’ my happy adventure book re-launched by LR Price Publishers on Amazon and in Waterstones. Or if you have already escaped to the sun for winter, treat yourself now for Christmas along with ‘Pendragon’ the intriguing romance book set in the fabulous Lake District.
Both books are in local Lake District retailers if you are lucky enough to be here for the holidays. As the TV instructs, buy, buy, buy! (Fred Holdsworth Books Ambleside, Robert Sutton Books Ulverston, and Just For Ewe, Coniston, Cumbria)
Pendragon (click on links to visit Amazon.co.uk)
R.M. Howe is an writer coming from a family of successful authors from the Lake District. Her latest book, ‘Azalea and I – O the Road’ sold fast on Amazon in paperback format and was re- launched by LR Price on Amazon and in Waterstones. The family have now released in excess of 60 books, ALL published through mainstream publishers. Read more about The Family of Authors HERE
‘Azalea and I – On the Road’ is a light-reading novel, following two ladies as they romp across Europe in a chase of murder, mystery, suspense and comedy. The book has been described as a “refreshing read” and as we learn more about the author, we can understand how the characters of Barbara and Azalea from the book are influenced by the author’s own life, experiences and the land around her, wherever she may be…..Roberta, our author, gives us a sneak preview into the life and times of a writer . . .
The Adventure in Spain Ends for the Author of Azalea and I is the latest blog from RM Howe – read more blogs from our author here – https://rmhowebooks.com/blog/
For more information about R.M. Howe, her family of authors and how to buy the book ‘Azalea and I – On the Road’, keep looking at this website.