'Best Dressed Christmas Windows'

One of the loveliest places to visit if ever you are in Hastings is The Old Town. With its ancient, characterful buildings, the smell of the sea and its good old fashioned tight-knit community I think its an example to the rest of us at Christmas of just how a sense of togetherness can spread happiness. 

In fact, a lot of the things that take place in Hastings & St Leonards throughout the year only happen because of the old towners. The Carnival, The Beach Festival, The Bonfire Society all are indelibly connected to the Old Town and thrive from the sense of community spirit that lives there. 

Bearing this in mind, it is no surprise then to find that along the Old Town the sense of Christmas as it used to be still hangs heavy in the air. There are some fantastic window displays and so much that goes a long way to make outsiders like me feel the warmth of a Dickens like Christmas. I took the pictures you see here today to give you a few examples of the kind of thing I'm talking about...

... yes, along The Old Town its not just about fairy lights or anything to do with corporate commercialism its about celebrating the fun that is Christmas, spreading a little happiness and making the festive season seem like something special, which, it no longer seems to be in the hearts and minds of many today.

So, go on, take a good look at and into this festive window and imagine what a wonderful country we could all enjoy if we all made as much effort to express the joy of the season to others as this householder has.

Merry Christmas and a big THANK YOU to all in The Old Town of Hastings and especially those who live at 'Pub View'. You made a real 'Christmas person' very happy today!