According to the Press, certain councils have decided the word Christmas should be replaced with the word Winter, and so to be politically correct, I have had to revise my terminology for the coming seasonal festivities.

I have already made my Winter cake and Winter pudding so that on Winter Eve, I can ice the Winter cake. The Winter pudding will be flamed with brandy on Winter Day.

I have checked the last posting dates for Winter cards being sent overseas. However, the Royal Mail usually reminds us to post early for Winter.

I must make my Winter card list, deleting those who never sent last Winter.

I always get my Winter cards from a charitable organisation and usually get special Winter stamps from the post office.

The next items are Winter presents and to give what and to whom. I have decided to wait for the pre-Winter sales and hope to get a few bargains. The savings can go on Winter drinks. I have ordered my Winter turkey together with all the usual Winter trimmings. My Winter tree is small this year so I will not need many Winter lights for decoration, also it doesn't shed many needles.

The office Winter party will only be a small affair, not like previous Winter parties. After all, we must remember the police usually have a Winter purge on breath tests.

I expect the High Street will be adorned with Winter lights, and Father Winter will be touring the stores.

On Winter Eve, I will not be Winter carol singing, but I will be putting a glass of sherry and a mince pie in the hearth for Father Winter so he can have a little respite after delivering my Winter presents.

On Winter Day, I will enjoy my Winter dinner and perhaps pull a Winter cracker in the afternoon.

On Boxing Day, or should I say Shadow Boxing Day so as not to imply violence, I will reflect on Winters past and hope that next year we can have a Traditional CHRISTMAS. Robin Eadle, Headington, Oxford