Bah Humbug (1)

What to tell you? Naturally I have been trying to ignore all the hysteria around Christmas. Bah Humbug. I mean, really? Trees and decorations do not need to go up in November, the food equivalent of the European butter mountain does not need to be purchased and stock-piled in the larder or kitchen cupboards and neither does an ice-berg of peas, parsnips and pigs-in-blankets need to be stuffed into the freezer.  I just thank heavens that I’m in the UK - and goodness knows that's currently got its issues -  but at least we are not necessarily battling to live a normal life (or to survive) in Israel, Gaza, Ukraine, South Korea, Syria… maybe the marketing gurus should take a step back, adopt some humility (and humanity) and reflect what Christmas is actually about and what it should signify?

We will obviously enjoy the festivities – but let’s keep it timely and in perspective.