...so the famous song lyrics go.
A journalist recently joked that since January is a dark, cold, grim month perhaps Christmas lights should stay up for its duration.
If it weren't for the electricity bills, the need to use the earth's resources sensibly and to leave the planet habitable for future generations this may well be a jolly idea.
Instead here are some pictures from around Leyland which might rekindle that festive glow when you are feeling a bit cold this month....
More pictures here.