Gary Andrews
@garyscribbler.bsky.social
Artist, animator, actor and director. Dad. Remarried widower. Find the positive…
St Nicholas was a 4th C archbishop in what is now Turkey, and is the patron saint of children. His legend merged with European folklore, evolving through Dutch “Sinterklaas,” English “Father Christmas,” and American poets and illustrators into the figure we know today. #hotsanta
December 21, 2025 at 12:26 AM
St Nicholas was a 4th C archbishop in what is now Turkey, and is the patron saint of children. His legend merged with European folklore, evolving through Dutch “Sinterklaas,” English “Father Christmas,” and American poets and illustrators into the figure we know today. #hotsanta
At least I still do need to add SOME! #doodleaday
December 20, 2025 at 11:59 PM
At least I still do need to add SOME! #doodleaday
Dec 19th 1843 - publication of A Christmas Carol. The first edition sold out by Christmas Eve. In 1849 he began public readings of the story, which proved so successful he undertook 127 further performances until 1870, the year of his death. #doodesday #hotsanta
December 20, 2025 at 12:59 AM
Dec 19th 1843 - publication of A Christmas Carol. The first edition sold out by Christmas Eve. In 1849 he began public readings of the story, which proved so successful he undertook 127 further performances until 1870, the year of his death. #doodesday #hotsanta
Sorting the paints into their colour groups at the theatre. Way too much fun! (I give it a month before it’s chaos again…) #doodleaday
December 20, 2025 at 12:36 AM
Sorting the paints into their colour groups at the theatre. Way too much fun! (I give it a month before it’s chaos again…) #doodleaday
Mari Lwyd is the name given to a wassailing folk custom that involves a giant horse’s skull carried from house to house in parts of Wales during the festive season. #doodleaday #hotsanta #christmastraditions
December 19, 2025 at 12:38 AM
Mari Lwyd is the name given to a wassailing folk custom that involves a giant horse’s skull carried from house to house in parts of Wales during the festive season. #doodleaday #hotsanta #christmastraditions
…and I passed!! It’s a good feeling knowing you might actually be able to make a difference in an emergency. #doodleaday
December 19, 2025 at 12:15 AM
…and I passed!! It’s a good feeling knowing you might actually be able to make a difference in an emergency. #doodleaday
In the Victorian era, turkeys raised in East Anglia were often herded along Drovers’ roads to London to be sold fresh in time for Christmas - a journey that took 3months to complete. To protect their feet, turkeys were fitted with leather or sacking boots. #doodleaday #hotsanta
December 18, 2025 at 12:22 AM
In the Victorian era, turkeys raised in East Anglia were often herded along Drovers’ roads to London to be sold fresh in time for Christmas - a journey that took 3months to complete. To protect their feet, turkeys were fitted with leather or sacking boots. #doodleaday #hotsanta
It’s a glorious combination of cheesy and charming… and another piece in the ‘Christmas is almost here’ puzzle. #doodleaday
December 18, 2025 at 12:22 AM
It’s a glorious combination of cheesy and charming… and another piece in the ‘Christmas is almost here’ puzzle. #doodleaday
Wassailing: Visiting homes or orchards with drink and songs for good fortune. The word ‘wassail’ comes from the Anglo-Saxon phrase ‘waes hael’, which means ‘good health’. #doodleaday #hotsanta #christmastraditions
December 17, 2025 at 1:11 AM
Wassailing: Visiting homes or orchards with drink and songs for good fortune. The word ‘wassail’ comes from the Anglo-Saxon phrase ‘waes hael’, which means ‘good health’. #doodleaday #hotsanta #christmastraditions
The earliest form of Christmas plum pudding was plum porridge. In the Middle Ages this was made of a shin of beef, stewed with dried fruit. By the 1800s there was a tradition of stirring a sweeter plum pudding on the Sunday before Advent.#doodleaday #hotsanta #christmastraditions
December 16, 2025 at 12:16 AM
The earliest form of Christmas plum pudding was plum porridge. In the Middle Ages this was made of a shin of beef, stewed with dried fruit. By the 1800s there was a tradition of stirring a sweeter plum pudding on the Sunday before Advent.#doodleaday #hotsanta #christmastraditions
Not serious thankfully but certainly uncomfortable!!! What a muppet… #doodleaday
December 15, 2025 at 11:53 PM
Not serious thankfully but certainly uncomfortable!!! What a muppet… #doodleaday
We all know the ‘big 8’ - although these only first appeared in 1823. But for centuries reindeer have been part of winter festivities, particularly in Scandinavia and across Eastern Europe. During the Middle the ancient customs became a part of Christmas celebrations. #hotsanta #christmastraditions
December 15, 2025 at 12:10 AM
We all know the ‘big 8’ - although these only first appeared in 1823. But for centuries reindeer have been part of winter festivities, particularly in Scandinavia and across Eastern Europe. During the Middle the ancient customs became a part of Christmas celebrations. #hotsanta #christmastraditions
You never know what they are going to throw at you next… and the toughest part is keeping your responses ‘family friendly! #doodleaday
December 14, 2025 at 11:24 PM
You never know what they are going to throw at you next… and the toughest part is keeping your responses ‘family friendly! #doodleaday
Mince Pies were originally filled with meat and fruit, eaten daily for good luck over the 12 days. Tradition states that anyone who refuses one of their twelve pies will suffer a year of misfortune. Better get stuck in! #doodleaday #hotsanta #christmastraditions
December 13, 2025 at 11:49 PM
Mince Pies were originally filled with meat and fruit, eaten daily for good luck over the 12 days. Tradition states that anyone who refuses one of their twelve pies will suffer a year of misfortune. Better get stuck in! #doodleaday #hotsanta #christmastraditions
Got the elves to distract them while I scurried over to the toilets! #doodleaday
December 13, 2025 at 11:27 PM
Got the elves to distract them while I scurried over to the toilets! #doodleaday
The Christmas tree blends pagan winter solstice traditions with German Christian customs from the 16th century; notably Martin Luther adding candles, which spread via German royalty (like Queen Charlotte & Prince Albert) to become the worldwide phenomenon it is today. #hotsanta
December 13, 2025 at 1:23 AM
The Christmas tree blends pagan winter solstice traditions with German Christian customs from the 16th century; notably Martin Luther adding candles, which spread via German royalty (like Queen Charlotte & Prince Albert) to become the worldwide phenomenon it is today. #hotsanta
Welcoming your wife home from her work Christmas party… #doodleaday
December 13, 2025 at 12:58 AM
Welcoming your wife home from her work Christmas party… #doodleaday
Before the mistletoe there was the kissing ball: made from pine, evergreen and mistletoe, wound through a wooden frame. Georgian Christmas was all about gathering with loved ones & celebrating. Kissing balls were hung in entrances & doorways to the home. #hotsanta #doodleaday
December 12, 2025 at 12:43 AM
Before the mistletoe there was the kissing ball: made from pine, evergreen and mistletoe, wound through a wooden frame. Georgian Christmas was all about gathering with loved ones & celebrating. Kissing balls were hung in entrances & doorways to the home. #hotsanta #doodleaday
The earliest documented references to Yule logs date back to the Tudor period. It would be brought into the home on Christmas Eve, placed on the fire and expected to burn from Christmas Eve until Christmas night – so it had to be big! #hotsanta #doodleaday #christmastraditions
December 11, 2025 at 12:33 AM
The earliest documented references to Yule logs date back to the Tudor period. It would be brought into the home on Christmas Eve, placed on the fire and expected to burn from Christmas Eve until Christmas night – so it had to be big! #hotsanta #doodleaday #christmastraditions
Yup. It’s so annoying that as you get older, healing takes sooooo much longer and is so easy to set back as well. Hey ho… back to the recovery exercises I guess… #doodleaday
December 11, 2025 at 12:32 AM
Yup. It’s so annoying that as you get older, healing takes sooooo much longer and is so easy to set back as well. Hey ho… back to the recovery exercises I guess… #doodleaday
Early days of a long and illustrious career! #doodleaday #hotsanta #christmascoutdown #xmastraditions
December 9, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Early days of a long and illustrious career! #doodleaday #hotsanta #christmascoutdown #xmastraditions
Actually really good fun - and the audience reaction reinforced my belief in the essential good nature of the majority of today’s teenagers. #doodleaday
December 9, 2025 at 11:25 PM
Actually really good fun - and the audience reaction reinforced my belief in the essential good nature of the majority of today’s teenagers. #doodleaday
Christmas was officially recognised in 336CE, and into the early Middle Ages was a continuation of existing midwinter celebrations. #hotsanta #christmascountdown #doodleaday
December 9, 2025 at 12:29 AM
Christmas was officially recognised in 336CE, and into the early Middle Ages was a continuation of existing midwinter celebrations. #hotsanta #christmascountdown #doodleaday
Been a busy few months but hopefully we’ll get a few more of these when things quieten down a bit in the new year! #doodleaday
December 9, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Been a busy few months but hopefully we’ll get a few more of these when things quieten down a bit in the new year! #doodleaday
And we’re off! I’m looking forward to sharing some fascinating old traditions and stories… #doodleaday #hotsanta
December 8, 2025 at 12:18 AM
And we’re off! I’m looking forward to sharing some fascinating old traditions and stories… #doodleaday #hotsanta