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Eithne Shortall: Rules are for bending – particularly at Christmas
We all need a little sparkle this weather to brighten up the days – so put up the lights and the tree no matter how early it is
I love a rule. Specifically, an arbitrary rule decided only by me and applied only to me. An example is that jam and butter should be enjoyed on a scone but never at the same time. Another is that Christmas begins on December 1.
When I was growing up Christmas was something that started in mid-December because this was when my parents would accede to our nagging and get the tree. Of course, there would ...
