Singing at a tree in the dark, which sounds odd and is
What happens
We walk to the orchard at dusk, sing at the oldest tree, put toast in its branches, and make a great deal of noise. It takes about forty minutes.
What to wear
Boots. The orchard is wet in January and there is no path, only grass and mole hills in the dark.
What it costs
Nothing. There is cider and there is a non-alcoholic version, and nobody comments on which anybody is drinking.
