Since Christmas as a concept for me holds nothing but bad memories, I’ve always preferred “happy Saturnalia” (although lately I’ve found it seems to attract lots of odd looks, whereas a few years ago no one batted an eyelid – not sure why).
But was pleased to read Mary Beard’s account of how to do it properly.
What, you mean to say that you haven’t cut the woollen threads binding the feet of your statue of Saturn? No hope for your 2008 then…
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I may be lucky to have acquired few truly bad Christmas memories over time; on the other hand, there are some uncomfortable ones that I’d just as soon not revisit too often. So, to you good wishes for a jovial and safe Saturnalia–and watch out for the Christmas-party-influenced motorists out there. I had to dodge a few last night myself.