The presents are under the tree,the turkey has been demolished… It’s time to play. Martin Love explains the rules to some silly games for you and all the familyYears ago my wife and I and some friends rented a farm cottage in Devon. It rained all week. Looking for something to attain we spotted an ancient book propped up on a shelf. It was called, rather strangely, and Phoebe and Nicholas,and was a guide to the etiquette and manners of hosting a party. It was packed with brilliantly outdated advice. Towards the close it suggested a few gentle games to succor your guests mingle. One was called Run Piggy Run and I contemplate it would have an instant impact whether you were to attain it at your next party.
The directions were simple: “Usher everyone into the front room and leave them to make their introductions. After a few minutes release a greased piglet into the room. Imagine the fun. You’ll soon have everyone roaring.”Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com