The Christmas presents have been unwrapped, the mince pies gobbled up and the fridge is jam-packed full of leftovers.
The jolly-man in the red suit can now put his feet up and enjoy a glass of eggnog or two before it's time to reopen his factory of elves once again.
It was an absolute cracker of a Christmas Day in the Bay. Metservice reported we were one of best spots for a barbecue yesterday.
To me, that's what a Kiwi Christmas is all about - grilled ham, salads and new potatoes.
It may not be the traditional fare depicted in the Christmas movies re-run on tele at this time of year or sung about in carols but it is our own.