This year there will be no one dying of cancer or just dead of cancer or going through treatment for cancer.
There will be no one having surgery or in the hospital.
There will be no work crisis.
There will be no flu.
There will be hand made gifts finished before the holiday.
There will be a holiday party to make up for years of missed parties and half-assed parties.
There will be home cured gravlax and ham.
There will be fresh baked buns on Christmas morning.
There will be goose and pudding.
There will be special crackers for each person with unique treats and maybe even a poem.
There will be cookies and homemade candy.
There will be boxes of treats and presents sent out.
There will be family time and reading and playing board games and watching family favorites on television.
There will be Boxing Day.
There will be Christmas.