Christmas minus Christ

Madam, - A few days before Christmas, in a very well-stocked greeting cards shop (the range extends to birthday cards for cats…

Madam, - A few days before Christmas, in a very well-stocked greeting cards shop (the range extends to birthday cards for cats and dogs), I failed to find what I was seeking: anything that would reflect the central message of Christmas - a Nativity scene or any related topic.

When I asked the very courteous assistant whether there was anything of that nature available she replied: "Sorry, we don't stock those."

Was this a case of "no room in the shop"? - Yours, etc.,

GERALD TALLON,

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Dundrum,

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