Sir, – Joy, laughter, music, hassle, loneliness, distress. The experience of Christmas varies enormously from year to year and person to person, as most of us are aware, particularly as we get older.
This Christmas, light a candle and say a heartfelt prayer for yourself, a loved one or someone in despair. Suspend disbelief, if needs be. Dare to dream – dare to hope. Be grateful. Be kind. – Yours, etc,
MARY WALSH,
Chapelizod,
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Dublin 20.