the Antipodean version....

1. Hoping fervently for days before that chrissie day would not be hot.

2. Being woken at sunrise (5:30!!) by over-excited kids (or being one of those over-excited kids)

3. Having all presents opened by 07:00 - AND - it's 34 degrees C, on it's way to 40 degrees!!

4. A 2 hour snooze after lunch to build up the strength to tackle the remainder of the turkey and ham.

Hmmm - there may be other things - I'll have to think a bit more.

R