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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Will Gore

Voices: I resent writing Christmas cards – but I’d resent not receiving them even more

I love Christmas – not so much how it encroaches on November, even October; but once Advent begins, I’m all in.

Our tree is up, looking twinkly, and there are lights in the front garden too – tasteful, of course. The house is filled with ubiquitous festive tunes (Chris de Burgh’s “A Spaceman Came Travelling” is my favourite), and I can even just about get on board with the Elf on the Shelf nonsense.

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