Yes, good people, the overworked citizens of the UK now have a whole fortnight off work, except for a few unfortunates who are in the retail and banking industries. Big sob, aahh!
So, it's 2 weeks of religious contemplation, goodwill t'wards all men and the hand of friendship extended around the empire er, colonies, umm rest of the world, until we return to our secular activities on Jan 6, 2003.
Of course one or two of us might get seriously sozzled in the pub, feed our faces with piles of food and be glued to the telly for the rest of the time whilst watching the footie.
So, come on, tell us how you will be celebrating this year!
Englishman.