How to survive Christmas
More mishaps happen at home over the festive period than at any other time of year — 80,000 people end up in hospital. Here's how to stay both safe, and sane.
I’ve confessed already my dislike of the season of enforced ho ho ho (see my December Letter) , but let’s get practical. Expectations for jollity are high regardless of anyone’s inner Grinch, and sometimes we’ve just got to grit teeth, smile and wave. But it helps if you keep body and mind on your side. Here’s my hotlist of ways to support your sanity a…