It is nearly here. Whether you immerse yourself completely in the festivities or hole up in a cave on top of Ben Nevis until it is all over, tomorrow is Christmas Day. Personally I love it, although I can understand why people distance themselves from the excesses and unnecessary pressures. I love it because it is the time of the year when people seem less embarrassed, not so self-conscious, to be nice to one another. Not everyone, that is true. At this very moment the food hall of M&S might be a little less kindly, sharpened knitting needles may be involved. But many do find it within themselves to be more thoughtful and empathetic, to smile at strangers and wish happiness and merriment to people they have only just met. To link arms and sing songs about peace and joy. And I like that very much. It shows great potential for western civilisation.*
Enjoy yourselves whichever route you are taking. And I wish you and yours a splendid 2020. Keep the faith, whatever that might be.
* Philosophy thanks to The Muppet Christmas Carol.
Off The Edge Gardening 
I don’t celebrate it. Thanks, and for you too. xx
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Well said Gill – enjoy yourself just the way you like it 🙂 But I still like to say Merry Christmas!
Happy and peaceful 2020!
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🙂 x
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Happy Christmas to you and yours
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Merry Christmas Gill!
I hope that Santa is good to you and your family 🙂
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Thank you Adam, hope you are well x
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Happy Christmas and good gardening new year to you & Eric.
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And to you Bob, hope to see you soon x
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Ah! The Muppets, my children think the grumpy old men are modelled on me! I cannot see why!
Merry Christmas Gill.
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I can think of a few candidates …. 🙂 Have a happy time Brian x
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Just knitting needles? D’ya need some petrol for the chainsaw? Have a great Christmas. Go easy on the tonic. xxx
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🙂 You know me so well x
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Merry Christmas to you too, and a Happy New Year.
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Hope you have a wonderful one Jackie x
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Merry Christmas xx
(I was in an m&s food shop at 1.30 this afternoon (to collect a clothes order (some thermals for Mam). Okay, and some Percy Pigs! ) and all was pleasant, calm and quiet. Well, quiet apart from the member of staff who was beyond thrilled that the Christmas loo roll had been reduced to half price!)
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I have to find some Corgis! only Greyhounds here. Happy Christmas and New Year and if Marks and Spencer is anything like the grocery store here it is best avoided today!!
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Greetings from the antipodes, Gill. It’s Christmas morning here and time to get up and open the presents. The best part of the day though, is that we spend it as a family. I wish you a happy day too.
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