I’m a Grinch and my husband is like Buddy the Elf – here is how we found a Christmas compromise
- Posted on December 21, 2025
- By The Guardian
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I’m a Grinch and my husband is like Buddy the Elf – here is how we found a Christmas compromise

Over our marriage, seasonal rows have focussed on cheese, tinsel, turkey, Aled Jones and even pyjamas. Still, I’m convinced that I am the true spirit of the festive season, writes Polly Hudson