You know those grocery store advent calendars you can get for about a buck? With their flimsy cardboard doors and disappointingly small pieces of chocolate? Were you the kind of kid who was overjoyed when you realised that you had forgetten the previous day and now get to eat TWO whole chocolates? I was.

This year, I have a better idea. I’m going to count down 31 things that make this month the most wonderful time of the yearrrrr.

Day 1: On the first day of Christmas, my true love gave to me. . . a sunrise and a cool breeze.

No need to wake up early to see this beautiful sight. In December, the sun doesn’t rise until quarter-to-eight.