Valencia, 0130 Sunday

'Twas the night before Christmas (actually, the morning of) and not a creature was stirring, not even our two cats. Was about to settle down for a short winter's nap, when out in the street there arose such a clatter...

...more bloody fireworks!

Since midnight there have been sporadic fireworks and firecrackers all over the neighborhood. Just now a ferocious set of bangers went off in the yard behind us. The neighbors are outside cheering and applauding.

Hey, amigos nuevos, it's Christmas not New Year's, and for sure not las Fallas. Please, as much as we like Valencia and all the fireworks, we've had enough for one year. ¡Por favor, he tenido bastantes!! Besides, you might scare off Santa....

To those celebrating it, Feliz Navidad, and Season's Greetings to all.