The Christmas rush

Let’s beat the rush, do our shopping in November;

Let’s beat the rush, set out earlier than our neighbour.

Let’s get on, shops get packed full with crowds;

Let’s get on, while travelling‘s still allowed.

I’m so tired, trying to fit all of this in with work and family;

I’m so tired, leaving home, pregnant, preparing for this journey.

These shops are so crowded, others have had the same idea;

This town is so crowded; do you really think we can stay here?

Christmas now and Christmas then

Do 2000 years really separate them?