Christmas Day doesn’t have to be about families

On his own at Christmas for the first time, Adrian Mourby felt bereft. Now, 14 years on, he realises that the day doesn’t have to be all about familyI was in a local pub recently when I  overheard a lament about Christmas opening hours. Contrary to what you may hear in The Archers or see in EastEnders, many British pubs now close on Christmas Day. The man at the bar was clearly troubled. Where was he to go on 25 December? The landlord – who was obviously looking forwar