How not to lose the plot this Christmas
PHOTOS: ED MILES, GETTY IMAGES I LOVE CHRISTMAS, I really do. But every year, without fail, I get to a point where I feel I need to hide under my bed and not come out until the New Year. School plays, decorations, Christmas jumper day, presents for family/teachers/godchildren/kids’ friends, food, more food, more booze, Christmas cards, wreaths, parties, outfits for parties, carol services, new Christmas lights (again)… I feel panicky just thinking about it. Add to that employers wanting to ‘tie everything up before Christmas’ plus the fact that, on 24 December, you’re thrown in a room with relatives who can bring your blood to boiling point in 10 seconds – and you have a monumental meltdown on your hands. So what…
