Harrovians Christmas Party: speeches on: Christmas; Resolutions; and Festive Food

Two speeches. Followed by food.

New Year's Resolutions. Summary: People don't keep resolutions. How to keep them. Achievable goals. A buddy. Write your resolution on paper and keep the paper on your desk or the wall.
A book to read on the subject.

Christmas customs by Angela Lansbury. Covering crackers, tree. (With props.) Crackers were invented by Tom Smith, based on a wrapped sweet. The tree, made popular by the Punch magazine showing Victoria and Albert\s and their tree.

Only two speeches so no votes.

Table topics were supplied by Jayanthiny, who supplied a bag containing fruit. Amazing amount of knowledge shown by members on the fruits.

Food, glorious food

Food was a mixture of traditional British, European and Asian / Indian /meat, fish, cheese/  vegetarian

cakes pies and desserts.


Angela Lansbury