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Christmas in a Crisis- by Dr Remy Perumal      Dr Remy Perumal , retired Consultant Physician and freelance journalist living in the UK Chill winds of recession are threatening the festivities.  With the effects of the Pandemic,  economic crisis,  and runaway inflation causing uncertainty,  what  can  we expect this Christmas? A ‘Crisis at Christmas’ sadly, seems inevitable. At these uncertain times, families have to contend with the phenomenal rise in the cost of living and huge increase in the prices of fuel and energy. Impact of these would be redundancies, job losses  and loss of homes. Annual family gatherings could be hampered by prohibitive travel costs, thereby, elderly parents could be  isolated and lonely at Christmas. The Christian message ‘Peace  on earth goodwill to men’ must signify that Christmas is a time for celebrating the best of humanity – of generosity, self sacrifice and kindness. Therefore, instead of spend, spend, ...