So, here it is: Merry Christmas

The internet is like a fun sponge at times. While we amuse ourselves with flash animations of frogs in blenders and armless characters in Home Star Runner we seem to be unable to bask in the warmth of a seasonal holiday.

People post stupid lists of how scientists have proved that Santa doesn’t exist and we argue whether or not one man could visit every child in the world in one night. Are there ever likely to be flying mammals with light bulb noses? If Santa was real – would he be arrested on paedophile charges?

Should we say "Merry Christmas" and risk offending every non-christian in our community? Should we put up a few pictures of Santa or a cute nativity scene or would we see a revolution from sympathetic non-christians? What makes a Christian? Do I have a right to say Merry Christmas having never been to worship in a Christian church? Does that make me a hypocrite? Should we be forced into purchasing unwanted gifts for people we rarely see? Is it just another commercial holiday? Is it just a pagan festival that has been hijacked by toy manufacturers?

I don’t care. To me Christmas is about love and family and I’m looking forward to it. So, if you’re easily offended look away now.

Merry Christmas.