I'm not an Ebeneezer Scrooge, but it is not in my belief system to celebrate Christmas, so I don't worry about a cheat then. I am not wanting to start a debate, I have my reasons for the way I believe, just as all of you have yours. I know there are a lot of foods in the store though, that are tempting that are around because it is the season, but I will get some of those yummy sausage/cheese samplers and hubby can get whatever he wants to munch on! Baked parsnips must be an U.K. thing, don't hear about it much here in the states~!