Author Drew Cordell ponders what it might mean for those who believe “Jesus is the reason for the season” to abandon 25^th December all together

It’s that time of year once more. The moment to stock our fridges and pantries with the finest treats that satiate our gastronomic cravings within our inflationary constraints. Let’s kick off with the holy trinity: mulled wine, mince pies and pigs in blankets. Moving on, we delve into the essentials of the main feast: Turkey or lamb, accompanied by roast potatoes, after which opinions diverge. Apologies to the Yorkshire folk, but Yorkshire puddings haven’t yet secured unanimous global recognition as Christmas essentials…

This is Christmas – neither more nor less. Fill your schedule with as many social gatherings as possible. It’s truly a good old-fashioned “knees-up”, as my English brothers and sisters would say. Personally, my Christmas season commences once I’ve watched Die Hard… (Register to read the rest of the article)