As if by magic, we have entered the final month of the year. Last month, I invited some family and friends to my annual firework display. I    was very impressed with my set-up this year, but unfortunately the weather put a dampener on things. Just as we were doing our countdown, down came the rain. We managed to enjoy a shorter display, but many fireworks got too wet. They’re now sat in the shed drying out with the hope that we may be able to re-use them next year. The start of the festive season for me is always when...