As my Dad's favourite Tom Lehrer used to sing. Christmas was a non-event for us last year. I just did not bother making anything of it as the year before it seemed to have made my wife more unsettled and confused. We can't avoid it this year as the halls have been decked with holly and much more besides in her care home. There is a lovely big tree in the resident's lounge, a smaller one in the entrance and more trees on the upper floor. I don't think that my wife has really noticed, although she told me that there were seven of 'those' (fake candles) when I was there today. Maybe she'll get into the swing of it at next week's pantomime (Oliver). I can't fault the staff's efforts at making it a joyous and festive season for the residents. As for me, seeing it is nearly Christmas and with a nod to Leonard Cohen, "I will place my paper hat on my concussion and dance".
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