Readers share heartwarming wishes for Christmas including: 'So long as I wake up next to my wife'
This Christmas we asked readers what they hoped to receive this year.
For some, Christmas is about loved ones and simply making it to another year together.
John Simmerson summed this up simply, saying: “So long as I wake up Xmas morning next to my lovely wife. That will do me.”
Others took a wider view of the world.
John Croft wished for global harmony, before adding a dose of realism: “Peace on Earth - Well that's not going to happen, so a crate of Newcastle Brown ....”
Barbara Pickering wrote: “Health and happiness for everyone,” while Anne Bernice Whitaker added: “Peace and love around the world.”
Health was a recurring theme, as Chell Whiteley shared a deeply personal hope: “To be clear of Breast cancer, peace and tranquility.”
Kathryn Atkin, and a few others simply wished to be rid of their winter flu: "Well again after a month of this awful virus.”
Many readers turned their thoughts towards animals and kindness.
Jason Murcott said: “For all stray dogs and other animals to have a warm and peaceful home.”
Helen Hutchinson shared a similar wish, and said: “All animal rescues empty!”
Louise Sproston dreamed big, even if she doubts it will happen: “I would like to open a Staffy sanctuary.”
Some wishes were even football-focused. Baz Farrell hoped for change at Hillsborough, saying: “Owls to have new owners”
And finally, Mick White brought the laughs with a classic Christmas joke: “Mi 2 front teeth!!!”