Parents aren't the only ones who find the financial and emotional toll of Christmas to be heavy. Photograph: iStock
The tree, lights, decorations, presents, Santa, school concerts, Christmas carols, Christmas Mass, movies, turkey, ham, candles, sequins, parties, the elf, The Toy Show, Christmas pyjamas, Christmas jumpers, entertaining, visiting, days out, nights out, treats, alcohol, boardgames, advent calendars, four types of potatoes, gingerbread houses, raffles, gift collections, shopping, wrapping, making memories, maintaining traditions, Christmas cards, family, keeping the peace.
It’s the most wonderful time of the year.
And I say that without even a hint of irony.
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