10 reasons to love the shorter days

As we pass the autumnal equinox and the sun dips ever lower on the horizon in favour of our rival rugby nations, I confess I’m filled with glee. Odd you say, this penchant that flies in the face of conventional wisdom professing we, as Vitamin D deficient Brits must all worship the sun and mourn its loss come every September, I can’t help myself. It’s the crisp crackle in the air I crave that feels like the start of a new year, much more so than dreary January (Yea, yea, ha ha.). Not convinced? Here are my ten reasons to cheer the dark days ahead. 10. Return of Downton. Who knew narratives revolving around missing cufflinks and critical dinnertime wardrobe decisions (tails or dinner jacket? Oh the shenanigans) could prove so captivating? However...