There's something about Mary's at Christmas

So Today was LOTS of fun. We celebrated Christmas at Mary's. Over the last few months I've been blessed with such great friends so it was really great to celebrate with them.





We had Christmas dinner (formal=we had to wear gowns) which was really special, there were crackers for everyone (and Nicola brought extras), Quality Street chocolates (because it just wouldn't be Christmas without crackers and chocolates) and LOTS of Christmas music that the whole dining room was singing along to. A Highlight was the Mary's version of 'the 12 days of Christmas' which we repeated about 3 times. Each table was a different day and had to stand on their chairs and shout when it was their day (I still think we were the loudest) the 'gifts' were changed to college related things which was funny.

The Twelve Days of Christmas

On the ------ day of Christmas
My true love gave to me…

A night in Klute for free
Two Random Pulls
Three Hatfield Rahs
Four Mary’s Boys
Five Mary’s Girls
Six First Year Couples
Seven Funky Formals
Eight Cardboards Costumes
Nine Tricky Togas
Ten Sporting Socials
Eleven Jugs of Cocktail
Twelve Cradle Snatchers


Afterwards we all went to the college chapel for a carol service which was just beautiful. The chapel is in the attic which is pretty cool. The choir entered carrying candles and lit the one at the end of each row from which we all lit ours so it was full of candle light. All the traditional carols were sung with readings inbetween and it was lovely. Afterwards we all had mince pies and hot drinks. Then into town for fabulous hot chocolates (marshmallows, cream, flakes... mmmm) and now an evening of church etc. It's been a really nice day!