That special time when people seemed to be just happier than normal. Over the years he had noticed that they actually acknowledged each other during this period; some even going as far as to talk to complete strangers that they met out walking. Might only be a simple ‘Hello’ or ‘Good Morning’, but it was better the than the usual rushing past, eyes cast down at the ground, ignoring everybody and everything.
Yes Christmas definitely brought out the best in humans and, as a dog, George found that a source for great optimism.