14 JANUARY 1989, page 43

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Boxing day Alice Thomas Ellis I was sitting on Glasgow station when somebody remarked aloud, `Och, this is disgusting.' I turned my head and saw an old lady regarding a meat......

Thank Heaven All That Festive Confusion Is At Last Done

with and we can continue in our usual modes of life without wondering which day of the week it is. We have about a month to go before a very early Lent this year, Ash Wednesday......