I've mentioned before - I work in a Catholic School so all mention of Christmas is banned, as it's not Christmas. The liturgical Christmas season starts on the 24th December (when many traditional Catholics decorate their houses).
At the moment, we're in Advent, a time of preparation for the arrival of Christ. We have an Advent Wreath in class, and are currently on the 'two purple candle' section (I have no idea what any of this means, but I do as I'm told and do a very good superficial impression of a cradle Catholic). We also have a Jesse Tree, but no other decorations or Christmas stuff.
I don't send cards. I take all the money that I would have spent on cards and send the Mrs to ASDA with it, where she buys me a bottle of Jack Daniels. I toast my friends as I drink it.
Thanks for that Phil that is quite an insight and a good value lesson for your young adults.
That JD will be well deserved…
