Brendon Colvert is a member of Inklings writing group.

Christmas Q&A: Brendon Colvert

What is your favourite Christmas film and song?

Film Ben Hur. Song: Grace or Amazing Grace.

Who cooks Christmas dinner in your house? What’s your favourite part?

Formerly my wife, now my daughter.

Do you have any family Christmas traditions?

Light a Christmas candle and expose in cage at front of house.

What’s your best Christmas memory?

In 1957 when halfpenny could buy bar of Cleeves toffee, a stranger gave me sixpence.

How do you spend Christmas afternoon?

That’s time for Christmas dinner with all the trimmings.

Are you an organised shopper or a Christmas Eve one?

Organised shopper; it cuts out stress.

Are you planning on making a new year’s resolution?

Yes: positive eating, get back to 80kg.