Wednesday 24/12/14
Merry Christmas everyone. I'm going to take it easy this week, and so should you.
Television is a great form of entertainment, but its perfect TV families have distorted our perception of Christmas Day. Let's face it; nobody's family is perfect. We all have relatives that are rude, obnoxious, or just plain annoying (some of them have all the class and sophistication of a donkey). As sure as the sun will rise tomorrow, you can guarantee these relatives are going to be there on Christmas Day; and you can guarantee they're going to be as weird, drunk or annoying as ever.
The good news is that you only have to put up with them for a few hours. You are in control of your emotions, not them. Don't let their behaviour get to you. Remember, it's only for a few hours; then you don't have to see them again for another twelve months. Smile, be polite and don't add fuel to the fire.
So take it easy and enjoy Christmas.