– What time in particular?
– You know, shopping and presents and overeating. And snow.
– Christmas?
– Yes.
– But it's not for ages yet.
– Not for ages? It's only a matter of weeks away.
– Well, that's alright. Plenty of time.
– It's hardly any time at all. The weeks will fly by. You will get increasingly panicked by the amount of stuff to do and the lack of opportunities for doing it. The days to come will all be a blur till one morning you will wake up and realise it is Boxing Day and you've missed it all. But then you'll remember you need to start preparing for New Year.
– You have a pessimistic view of all this. You should relax and look forward to it. Relish the unique charms of winter and the chance to make merry with friends and family. And if you spot the odd gift worth buying to show someone close how much you appreciate them, all the better. Anticipate the joys of the season to come and help to bring some happiness into the lives of your fellow men.
– ... Did I mention snow?
– Yes.
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