Stained glass window at Hoo St Werberga. © Carole Tyrrell

So, as 2025 waves goodbye and we eagerly, or nervously, look forward to a New Year, Old Father Time has already begun to prepare his exit as his young replacement waits impatiently in the wings.

There is no Symbol of the Month in December as, instead, I send out the annual festive greetings card to all my readers, old and new.

This year’s card features one of the beautiful and colourful stained glass windows that I saw at Hoo St Werberga in Kent. The photo was taken at this year’s annual open day as part of the Heritage Open Days annual event. 

Now let’s raise a mug, a glass, cup, water bottle – whatever you have to hand – in a toast to 2026!

©Text and photos Carole Tyrrell