Christmas is a time for families and friendships, for carols and carousing, and for feasting and festivities.
It is also a moment for reflection and reconciliation.
We think of those who may be alone this festive season, those we have lost and those who are having to work.
Of course, there will be family arguments, disasters in the kitchen and, let’s be honest, a few sore heads.
They are just as much part of Christmas as the Queen’s message, a trip to the panto or your favourite film on the box.
For most of us this is a moment to enjoy being with family, friends and neighbours.
It is a time when communities rally round and show the true spirit of Christmas by looking out for others. We should never forget, as the late Jo Cox MP said, we have more in common than that which divides us.
However you spent Christmas, we hope you had a wonderful time and you get to enjoy the rest of the holiday season.
Amazing Marie
Marie McCourt has fought a long and tenacious battle in the name of her murdered daughter Helen.
Her perseverance has finally been rewarded with the news that Helen’s Law will be fast-tracked through Parliament in the New Year.
The Mirror has been proud to back Marie in her campaign which places a legal duty on parole judges to consider non-disclosure of information on murderers and paedophiles, with the Ministry of Justice saying these types of criminals "should expect to face longer behind bars".
Marie has had to overcome many setbacks and disappointments in her fight to change the law. She has shown remarkable resilience and dedication, spurred on by the belief that justice and decency were on her side.
If anyone deserves a piece of Christmas cheer, she does.
That’s tidy...
The special Christmas episode of Gavin and Stacey was as brilliant as we’d hoped.
That cliffhanger ending was a moment of TV gold that could end with Nessa wearing a gold ring. They have to make another series...
We are happy to clarify that the new law does not automatically prevent 'no body' killers from being granted parole. Instead, it places a legal duty on parole judges to consider the non-disclosure of information by murderers and paedophiles. The Ministry of Justice says the law change means these types of criminals "should expect to face longer behind bars".
