Christmas Morning 2008

(Yes, this post is almost word for word for the post I wrote last Christmas but the details remain pretty much the same.)

I’m always amazed that so many people think that I shouldn’t have to work Christmas Day.

Each year when I tell people that I’ll be at work on Christmas morning they seem to think it’s rather sad but of course you can’t just switch off a radio station so that everyone can have the day off.

I’ve got to admit that I don’t really mind working on Christmas morning. It does take me away from my family for a few hours on this very special day but it’s not too bad.

No matter what day the 25th of December falls each year, all the regular weekday announcers at 98.5 Sonshine FM make their way to the studios to spread some Christmas cheer.

One of the things I enjoy about working on Christmas Day is that I get to enjoy one of my favourite activities even before the work day starts. I cycle to work each Christmas morning and enjoy the quiet roads and the smiles and waves from those who are out and about. This year, thanks to our recent studio relocation, I got to ride even further. A good 20 km bike ride is a great way to get ready for the rest of Christmas Day.

Since arriving I’ve been sitting at the broadcast desk with Christmas music playing and I’ve been talking about Christmas stuff all morning. Each year for Christmas Day we play Christmas music for the entire 24 hours. In fact, we started playing only Christmas music at 4 o’clock yesterday afternoon and we’ll keep it going until midnight tonight.

I’ve already had a couple of listeners phone to wish me, my family and the rest of the team here a very happy Christmas. I’m sure there’ll be more calls before the morning’s over.

I’ll still have plenty of time to spend with family but it’s wonderful to be able to join the celebrations of thousands of other families on such a special day.

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