If you feel the whole circus of Christmas has got out of hand,

[MaidenMotherCrone]

please watch this. It's almost 50 years old but I think everyone could take something from it. I love Edna.

I will look in a bit but the Christmas circus is an excellent expression.

fascinating!

I'm old enough that I heard these memories first hand (obvs not these ladies) and even from my own parents. My Christmas is pared back and I'm determined to simplify it even more in future.

Love this. Sounds like hard work but worth the effort. Christmas is mostly just faff these days and stress over choice.