At the risk of once again being branded a hypocrite for celebrating the Season of Goodwill to all Men, may I wish all ABers a very Happy Christmas. :o)
Naomi, not a grouch, but we aren't quite there yet, and seeing as how our shops have been stuffed with tinsel, paper and various Yuletide goodies, since late september, will do so nearer, or on the day. xx
Merry Christmas be ye of the Christian faith, the Pagan faiths as to a mid-Winter beano and/or sacrifice,and the aetheists and non-believers of any faith that use Santa as an excuse for a family get-together and a knees up.
Also to those of other faiths in that they practise a bit more diversity and in the knowledge that other religo-cultutral cities such Jeddah, Cairo and Riyadh have Xmas decorations up at this time of year.
And even a Happy Xmas to the bible-bashers who attempt to push their words and beliefs down our throats.
Its Winterval, dagnabbit - Any self respecting member of the "its PC gone mad" crowd will tell you that ;)
Happy Winterval, one and all. Lay off the eggnog, try not to go too far beyond around 5000 calories on xmas day, and enjoy the presents that the fat man in red brings ya.