December 25th has always been a pagan celebration - the Winter Solstice - in the United Kingdom. It got sort of hi-jacked, first by the Christians, and then by Coca-Cola, and these days by Russell T Davies, it would seem.

But it's a fun day and a great excuse to see family and friends you haven't seen for a while. Right now I'm visiting my sister and nephew - who is very much looking forward to his Xmas...