Now, I don’t know about you, but this Christmas has a distinctly different feel about it, to last year. And to any previous Christmases, too.
We are by no means back to any sort of old normal, but last year, we were plunged into Tier 4, here, meaning lockdowns, and no mixing at all, so thankfully, I had already, in my wisdom, bought a version of Christmas dinner, and stuck it in the freezer!
I was also isolating, having being exposed to the virus, with a close contact having tested positive.
Joy!
It was tough, not seeing the in-laws, and, maybe more so, not being able to drive up to Brum to see my parents.
We were in our bubble of four.
It was strange, but still, we managed our festive time.
This year, there has been that constant worry that at the last minute, BoZo was going to announce that “No, sorry, we can’t do any mixing. That would be frivolous.|” (While raising a glass of good cheer at his own Parlimentary Christmas party, no doubt!)
But, no. Nothing like that has been said… yet.
Masks in public places, yes.
Take tests, yes.
Get boostered, yes.
But, so far, you can still mix with the family, and loved ones.
And that is what we will be doing in the next couple of days.
Christmas lunch with the in-laws, and I am praying (Please God, and BoZo!) that I will be able to drive up to my parents, even for one night next week, to see them, and know they are well, without any additional restrictions suddenly put in place.
And, somewhere within, I do appear to have a spark of… HOPE…!
I know I will be busy, but I’m never too busy to be here, to wish you all a Wonderful Christmas! May your festive period be full of joy and be it the presents under the Christmas tree, or the presence of those you have missed, I hope all your Christmas wishes come true!
Merry Christmas from me and mine, to you and yours!
But I Smile Anyway... 
Dec 30, 2021 @ 17:21:45
Merry Christmas
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Dec 30, 2021 @ 17:31:01
Merry !
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Dec 27, 2021 @ 13:45:37
Merry Christmas!
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Dec 27, 2021 @ 14:52:43
Merry Christmas! 🎄
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Dec 27, 2021 @ 04:30:57
What a lovely Christmas post, Ritu. Here’s hoping your New Year’s is equally as bright.
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Dec 27, 2021 @ 07:14:43
Thank you, Rae! Here’s to a much better new-year for us all 💜🙏🏼
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Dec 26, 2021 @ 23:02:46
May the melody and spirit of the holidays fill your home with love and peace.
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Dec 27, 2021 @ 00:27:47
Thank you. Kally! Merry Christmas!
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Dec 26, 2021 @ 16:55:20
Awwwh, what a wonderful card. You are self-isolated again? I am feeling so sorry, and hope there will be a fast clearance, to visit your parents. All the best! xx Michael
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Dec 26, 2021 @ 17:00:36
No .Bro, no isolating here! I was last year, not this time! But its more the worry of what the Govermnet will decide at any time! Fingers crossed I will get to see Pops and Mum, this week!
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Dec 26, 2021 @ 18:00:21
Okay, Sis! Sorry, have to better learn the tenses. Lol Here its the same. Our government is going crazy, with vaccine mandates. I hope they know, what they will do. Have a nice journey visiting your parents, Sis! Best wishes, Michael
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Dec 26, 2021 @ 18:02:57
Thank you, Bro!!
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Dec 26, 2021 @ 18:19:55
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Dec 26, 2021 @ 00:07:21
Merry Christmas to you and your whole family, Ritu!
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Dec 26, 2021 @ 09:44:12
Merry Christmas, Mitch! 🎄🎁🥳
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Dec 25, 2021 @ 17:28:40
Fingers crossed you can see your parents. Merry Christmas, Ritu. I love your card!
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Dec 25, 2021 @ 17:46:55
Thank you, Jennie! You too xx
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Dec 25, 2021 @ 20:00:21
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Dec 25, 2021 @ 14:54:45
Here’s to a Merry Christmas for you and yours and your Christmas Wishes coming true with no interference from “BoZo” (love that name and your spelling! Ha)!
Hoping the joy, happiness and magic of Christmas fills your celebrations!
Chuck 😊😘💕🌹
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Dec 25, 2021 @ 17:09:17
Merry Christmas Chuck! Wishing you a wonderful festive season xxx
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Dec 25, 2021 @ 18:27:20
Thank you, My Dear!! You do know that I count your posts as part of my Christmas present for the year from – Your Favorite Writers – 365.com!! LOL
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Dec 25, 2021 @ 19:10:05
Aw bless you! 🥰🥰🥰
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Dec 25, 2021 @ 13:53:05
Merry Christmas 🎄✨
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Dec 25, 2021 @ 13:59:22
Merry Christmas 🎄🥳🎁
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Dec 27, 2021 @ 14:05:30
Thank you 🤗
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Dec 25, 2021 @ 03:36:42
Merry Christmas
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Dec 25, 2021 @ 09:10:44
Merry Christmas 🎅
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Dec 25, 2021 @ 00:24:47
Merry Christmas to you and the family Ritu. May the season bring joy to all of you.
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Dec 25, 2021 @ 09:10:36
Merry Christmas to.you and yours, Pranab! 🎄🎉🥳
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Dec 24, 2021 @ 23:27:35
Merry Christmas to you and your loved ones!
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Dec 25, 2021 @ 09:10:03
Merry Christmas 🎉🎄💜
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Dec 24, 2021 @ 21:43:47
Merry Christmas to you too! May your holiday weekend sparkle like you ✨🎄💛
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Dec 24, 2021 @ 21:47:05
Merry Christmas to you, too! 🎄🎉💜
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Dec 24, 2021 @ 20:56:06
Merry Christmas, sis! May you and your family be blessed and enjoy a wonderful Christmas with everyone. Love to you 💖
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Dec 24, 2021 @ 20:59:05
Merry , dear Sis 🎄🎉💜🥳
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Dec 25, 2021 @ 22:17:18
💖💖💖
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Dec 24, 2021 @ 20:55:29
Merry Christmas!
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Dec 24, 2021 @ 21:36:59
Merry Christmas, Cindy! 🎄🎉💜
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Dec 24, 2021 @ 19:57:00
I hope you and yours have a lovely Christmas Ritu.
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Dec 24, 2021 @ 19:58:25
The same to you, CJ! Merry Christmas! 🎄🥳🎉
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Dec 24, 2021 @ 19:20:49
Merry Christmas Ritu. Best wishes for you and your lovely family 🧡
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Dec 24, 2021 @ 19:54:43
Merry Christmas, Steve, to you and yours 🎄🥳🎉
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Dec 24, 2021 @ 17:51:56
Merry Christmas to you and yours, Ritu. 🎄
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Dec 24, 2021 @ 17:52:21
Merry Christmas, John, to you and yours! 🎄🥳🎉
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Dec 24, 2021 @ 20:54:07
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Dec 24, 2021 @ 15:29:49
Merry Christmas to you and your family Ritu. I hope you can get to see your parents. Take care and keep safe. Lovely greeting card btw
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Dec 24, 2021 @ 15:31:23
Merry Crirstmas, Di, to you and yours xxx
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Dec 24, 2021 @ 15:54:58
Thanks Ritu
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Dec 24, 2021 @ 15:22:30
Here’s to your Christmas wishes coming true! ❤
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Dec 24, 2021 @ 15:26:04
And yours too, Sis! Merry Christmas 🎅 🎄 ❤️
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Dec 24, 2021 @ 14:57:11
Merry Christmas. Merry Christmas.
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Dec 24, 2021 @ 14:59:38
Merry Christmas 🎅
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Dec 24, 2021 @ 14:50:44
Happy Christmas Eve and enjoy a wonderful holiday weekend, Sister! Blessings to all! 🙏🏽🎄🌟💜
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Dec 24, 2021 @ 15:00:00
Merry Christmas to my dear, dear Brother 🎄🥳🎉🎁💜
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Dec 24, 2021 @ 15:05:44
Thank you!!! 🎄🌟🎉🤗💜
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Dec 24, 2021 @ 14:25:07
Yep, have a good one, Ritu… see you on the other side
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Dec 24, 2021 @ 14:59:01
Indeed! Merry Christmas, His Geoffleship , to you and the whole family xxx
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Dec 24, 2021 @ 19:08:01
Hope you get lots of rest and see your mum and dad for big hugs (no Idris elbows please!!)
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Dec 24, 2021 @ 19:08:33
Lol! Thank you, my lovely!
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Dec 24, 2021 @ 14:16:27
Ritu, best wishes over the holidays. Peace be with you. Keith
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Dec 24, 2021 @ 14:58:32
Happy Holidays, Keith 🎄🥳🎉
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Dec 24, 2021 @ 14:08:25
Wishing you and yours a great Christmas and a healthy and prosperous 2022, Ritu 🎄🎄🎄
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Dec 24, 2021 @ 14:58:19
Merry Christmas to my favourite ape, ever! 🎄🥳🎉
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Dec 24, 2021 @ 16:49:37
🎄❤️❤️❤️🎄
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Dec 24, 2021 @ 14:01:49
Wishing you a magical Christmas filled with family, love and joy!!
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Dec 24, 2021 @ 14:57:55
Merry Christmas, Darlene! 🎅 🎄 ❤️
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Dec 24, 2021 @ 13:56:20
Merry Christmas to you and your family. Let’s hope next year might be more “normal”.
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Dec 24, 2021 @ 14:57:43
Here’s hoping! Merry Christmas 🎅 🎄
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