They bought a real Christmas tree and Gerry helped his mum bake gingerbread men decorations. His dad wound round Christmas lights and put a star on top.
"Only twenty days 'til Christmas now, Gerry. I wonder what Father Christmas will bring this year."
On Christmas Eve, they left out a mince pie and a glass of sherry for Father Christmas and a carrot for the reindeer.
Gerry went along with it all. He didn't have the heart to tell them he didn't believe in Father Christmas anymore.