Roger Darlington reminds me of a curious tradition in Germany. Whilst I worked in Duesseldorf, I was often asked “Do you like Dinner for one?“.
My puzzled expression and negative answer would be universally be received with a look of abject shock and horror. What, a Brit, who doesn’t know about “Dinner for one”!!??. It’s so much a part of New Years Eve celebrations in Germany, but so completely and utterly unknown in the country in which it was made. It’s an amusing fact, and it’d be nice perhaps if it was shown in this country, so we can find out what all the fuss is about.
So, I’ve still not seen it, but Germany is not unique in it’s special traditions. I confess I’m puzzled by the dropping ball shown in New York, and the idea of standing outside in Trafalgar Square where you can’t even hear the ring of Big Ben – well, once is enough for me. In Scotland, Chewin’ the fat has a regular Hogmanay special (and it’s a crying shame this comedy show isn’t shown more in the rest of the UK), but standing outside on the streets of Edinburgh on a chilly December evening? Not for me.
A snug house with friends and family, and plenty of beer is what does it for me. Cheers!
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