This month we take a look back at the excellent Christmas festivities, when great expectations were met and Rye News photographers and writers were out in force covering the events, as well as Christmas lights in homes and businesses. Sports Editor John Minter reported on the inaugural Christmas pudding race and we also highlighted the forthcoming school swimathon at the Sports Centre. And, last but not least, Dee Alsey interviewed John Izod, one of the grand old men of Rye.