'Xmas,' he explained confidently, 'was invented ages ago by Mr C Dickens. Nowadays it is sponsored by Amazon, John Lewis, VISA, the Hallmark Card Company and the Brussels Sprouts Marketing Board.'
Pterry appeared intrigued but confused, while Jīqìrén looked openly sceptical – actually, her plush toy robot appeared more interested.
Diesel, however, was totally enthralled by Wilson's explanation – he's heard it all before, of course (several times) but has always forgotten it again within five seconds…
'There may also be something about a Baby Lying In A Mangle, 'W continued, 'but the details are unclear. Anyway, the point is, Xmas is especially vital now.' 'In a time of Brexit Uncertainly and Political Turmoil, without Xmas the entire UK Economy might collapse – and then how would I become a millionaire?'
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