It is advent which means calendars, Christmas preparation and church services. Esther is making up for her childhood austerity by buying big gaudy chocolate calendars;  Giles is curbing his instinct to over buy and both of them are pondering the true meaning of Christmas.

According to recent research couples that drink together stay together…as mismatched drinking habits can be the death knell of a relationship. Are Esther and Giles’ drinking patterns in sync?

For those eschewing Christianity, what are the popular alternatives, and are they worth a look?

Finally, what’s the difference between children and cats…?

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