IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME…

Christmas. A time for goodwill towards all – unless, of course, you’re being pulled every which way by in-laws, parents, siblings, or everyone at once, expecting you to be at their gaff for the big day.

- Nicola Methven

So what’s the protocol? Are we all meant to do exactly what we were going to do 12 months ago before our plans were cancelled by lockdown? Or are we free to draw up fresh, exciting plans without causing offense? Well, it very much depends who you’re dealing with.