Donkey went with Mary, and Joseph to see Father Christmas. When asked which present they wished for most they said God’s Peace to be with us all as we remember the birth of the Prince of Peace on Christmas Day.
1st December – We visited Sharon, Mark, Chloe and Luke today and Donkey got a candle from the Advent Calendar.
Donkey Fact: Donkeys are often a lifeline to families in many regions of the world. They help with water and wood fuel collection, land cultivation and transportation of produce to market.
2nd December – We visited Ann and Andrew today and we joined Ann out for coffee with Margaret in a cofee shop.
Donkey Fact: Donkeys keep a normal clock and will go to sleep at night with the other farm animals, but they snooze while standing up.
3rd December – We went to the chapel for Carols with Liz today.
Donkey Fact: Donkeys like to munch on grasses, grains, oats and barley straw. Domesticated donkeys are usually fed hay, but they enjoy special treats like apples, pears, beets, bananas, bread, and molasses.
4th December – We went to see Shirley today and she told us why Luton football club are sometimes called the Hatters, and I stood on top of a straw hat.
Donkey Fact: Queen Victoria’s first donkey was Dickey who was given to her by her uncle when she was a little girl.
5th December – We went to Dunstable Downs centre today and had coffee and cake.
Donkey Fact: One of the most famous Donkeys is Winnie-the-Poo’s friend Eeyore.
6th December. We went to Kimpton today and enjoyed listening to the church choir preparing to sing carols. They sang ‘Little Donkey’.
| Donkey Fact: A colt is a young male donkey which is less than four years old. |
7th December – We went to the Kimpton Pantomine today and had a wonderful time.
Donkey Fact: Donkeys have a keen sense of curiosity
8th December – We spent the day with Carly and her family today and had a mince pie and a stroll to blow our cobwebs away
Donkey Fact: Foal is a baby donkey up to one year old.
9th December. We went to visit Hazel today and Hazel told us all about Advent Candles and Chrisitingles.
Donkey Fact: Average donkey’s stand 3 to 4 feet in height at the shoulder.
10th December. We visited Julie Paul Barney Toby & George today and they wish everyone a Happy Christmas & a peaceful 2025
Donkey Fact: Poitou is a breed of donkey from France
11th December. We visited Claire and her family today for the first time and enjoyed being on a FaceTime call.
Donkey Fact: The saying ‘Donkey’s Years’ means a long time