Hi, Joan we’re in west Yorks, I don’t know why but I didn’t see it coming not that fast any way. I’m not a Christmas lover either, I’m always relieved when it’s over, if we can’t see each other this year we’ll just have to think it is only one day and it’ll soon be next year.The children will still have a fab day without us, it’s us that feel everything so acutely. I’m just a bit older than you and seem to become more emotional the older I get ,don’t know why, too much overthinking I think. I had a really down day yesterday, but feel much brighter today, especially after reading this thread .Their are some lovely people onhere that have been through so much it makes my heart ache. So let’s be thankful that our families are safe and keep our fingers crossed for better times.