Britain is currently in “taint week”. The in between bit between Christmas and New Year has been nicknamed by some the “taint week” – because t’ain’t one thing nor the other.
A typical week is on hold, with many British people enjoying a festive holiday. For those who have returned back to work all is very quiet, with the majority of e-mails being sent receiving an 'out of office reply'. It is a time to relax and enjoy the change in pace. 'This is a national deep breath, a communal duvet day, and a guilty pleasure that unites us all, whatever our religion. Unless, of course, you’re a shop assistant'.
A traditional activity/chore to complete between Christmas and the New Year is the 'thank you' letter, which has to include not only the initial 'thank you' for whatever Christmas gift, but also a thoughtful (and therefore rather difficult) paragraph which would make the reader feel valued. Often, this letter writing task can be helped with a festive glass of sherry!
It is also a time for the brave and hardy swimmer to prepare for the New Year's dip. Every year, thousands of Britons and people across the world take the plunge into coastal waters, rivers and lakes and in the case of the UK very icy waters. Good luck to all who are going to take the plunge, don't forget your towel and maybe a hot water bottle...
Source: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/topics/christmas/9767609/The-week-that-unites-us-all-inone-long-deep-breath.html
A typical week is on hold, with many British people enjoying a festive holiday. For those who have returned back to work all is very quiet, with the majority of e-mails being sent receiving an 'out of office reply'. It is a time to relax and enjoy the change in pace. 'This is a national deep breath, a communal duvet day, and a guilty pleasure that unites us all, whatever our religion. Unless, of course, you’re a shop assistant'.
A traditional activity/chore to complete between Christmas and the New Year is the 'thank you' letter, which has to include not only the initial 'thank you' for whatever Christmas gift, but also a thoughtful (and therefore rather difficult) paragraph which would make the reader feel valued. Often, this letter writing task can be helped with a festive glass of sherry!
It is also a time for the brave and hardy swimmer to prepare for the New Year's dip. Every year, thousands of Britons and people across the world take the plunge into coastal waters, rivers and lakes and in the case of the UK very icy waters. Good luck to all who are going to take the plunge, don't forget your towel and maybe a hot water bottle...
Source: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/topics/christmas/9767609/The-week-that-unites-us-all-inone-long-deep-breath.html
