Emmilou,

Just to be certain of a friction free Christmas, delightful though all Santa's offerings will be, just make sure that he and all his little helpers are aware of the absolutely vital necessities contained at the store below:

http://www.fairygothmother.co.uk/

Just like lighting your way across the fells in the dark, nothing from Aldi or Tesco will substitute!

ps For all of you that PM me regularly, my list is available on request as is advice for gifts for the ladies in your lives; Amex need not apply, he is still not forgiven.