Xmas in the other/southern hemisphere

Thanks to Deb for pulling us into their adventures ------ I can almost see the flying foxes.

We are in a deep-freeze here; it seems like the end of January instead of the solstice.
I have poinsetias in the fireplace so I can pretend there's a blazing fire, but the grapefruit may have frozen in the front hall -------- I brought them in but can't bear to check.

Here's a haiku:

In the winter night
The summer sun lies swaddled:
Gold hidden in straw

Peace to one and all, nsm