Alone

Before the orgy of greed and overconsumption begins, it's maybe just worth a moment's thought for the people who will be alone this holiday period.

Some choose to be on their own, and some unfortunate people have solitude thrust upon them. There's also the key workers in the background who make the country tick over, and troops posted overseas in the middle of some possibly illegal conflict.

Some peopl feel alone in the midst of their family, and others would rather be up a hill or quietly reading a book.

If you are lucky enough to be exactly where you want to be, with the people you want to be with - then thank your lucky stars...