Christmas was always a special time for my Mum, a time to be spent with family and with friends.  Mum and Dad planned stockings for everyone months in advance (even in my 50's!) and she loved treats at this time.  Christmas in St Albans was bucksfizz breakfast, presents, out for a very long lunch and snoozing on the sofa.  It will be quiet without you and your Christmas stockings.  Paul, Jenny, Hannah and Laura