Letters

That came after the constant stream of sales adverts on Christmas night.

I must be of a different generation, but I personally don't have the inclination or the funds to go shopping one day after Christmas.

After weeks of preparation and gift buying, thinking about heading to the shops is the last thing I would do.

I haven't paid for Christmas yet, so why would I want to get into more debt by buying things I probably don't even need or want.

It is no wonder so many people are in so much debt. Not a great way to start the year.

G Inglis

Via email

I am not the first and I don't think I will be the last, but I just had to say how proud I am of our city. There have been a lot said already about how resilient the city is. I think the most important thing is that we rally round the families affected in whatever way we can whether it be by way of supporting the fund which has been launched or remembering them in our prayers.

Concerned city resident via email

What a sad story about 170 animals spending Christmas in a rehoming centre. I suppose it would have been better than them being found abandoned in the street. But what happens in the New Year, I imagine they will be joined by many other animals who after Christmas their owners realise they can't handle them.

We really should have tougher rules on who can go along an buy animals. They should give a pledge to look after them and if they think it is something their children will look after in the months to come, well maybe they will realise it is not that simple.

P Holmes

It was touching to read about a soldier's story of the World War I Christmas gift box given to those serving in 1914. I paused to think of them on Christmas Eve in my warm cosy house all ready for the festivities. I don't think we can imagine what it must have been like for them. All we can do now is thank them for the sacrifices they made.

C Rogers

West End