The Haiku House (10941 Buckley Hall Road, Mathews) is inviting the public to a brunch on Christmas, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 25.

Those attending are encouraged to bring food and a friend to share, as well as a small gift ( less than $1) to put under the tree, and take one home.

“Celebrate also the lengthening day, end of the shortening ones; Halcyon Days, when the Kingfisher advancing on the solstice calm, migrates from Asia Minor to Africa; Saturnalia, when Saturn is close by; when the harvest is secure and you have opportunity to refresh your life,” Haiku House owner Sam Forrest said in his invitation to the public. ...