Hang we are talking about a pre Christian festival esp the Holly Mistletoe
-not sure about bob-bons
And it was the midwinter festival those who had survived so far hoped to
reach the next do at eostre (or was it ?)
Pcheers P
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From: Poetryetc: poetry and poetics [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On
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Sent: 18 December 2012 18:10
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Subject: A Christmasless snap
What would Christmaslessness be like I wonder?
There'd still be downtoolsing and gathering round
But no holly and bon-bons; how does that sound?
Family and friends would still tuck in together,
Gifts could still be exchanged and even ritual cards
But no deer, no snow and less smiling so hard.
But where is the focus? I'm sure some will say.
Well done for surviving, seeing out the year,
Hope next year's a good one; chin up, here's Cheers.
As if stopping and restarting were not enough.
We're humans, we know how to muse and reflect;
Let's celebrate living; surely none can object.
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