OK maybe not an actual emergency. I always do a starter on Christmas Day but have decided not to this year because by the time everyone gets to pud they're all stuffed and no one feels like eating it. MIL is disgusted and tells me that if I can't be bothered to make a 'complete' meal it won't feel like Christmas. So, dear reader, is she a grouchy pain in the arse or am I a shocking hostess?