Time to wipe off the cobwebs and push out a School’s out Friday post for the holiday season. Sainsbury’s Christmas Ad this year brings Mog the cat to life. I remember Mog very well from my time spent in the Armata Primary School Library during my childhood years, and the CGI animation captures perfectly the characteristics of the cat who always found herself in a spot of bother.
Back in the 70’s, when I was reading Mog books in the school library, there was no such thing as CGI animation. Take a look at the behind the scenes making of this 3 minute 30 second mini movie and marvel at how far we’ve come. Mog has been lifted from the pages of Judith’s Kerr’s book and seeing her reaction to the ‘coming to life’ of the character she dreamt up in 1970 is a pleasure to behold.
I recently visited Berlin where I presented at OEB, and one of the true pleasures of the experience was being able to see first hand how a European country celebrates Christmas. The Christmas Markets of Berlin exceeded my expectations. I became a convert to Gluhwein and I had my fair share of German culinary delights. Here are a few pics to help you understand why I’m searching desperately for Christmas upon my return to a very warm Melbourne summer.
My recommendation – if you can ever get the opportunity to experience a European Christmas, take it.
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