The True Spirit of Christmas

Take assorted relatives.

Task to gather and wrap parcels of unknown seasonal content

and write messages to one another in exchangeable format.

Results to be assembled at notified location.

At point of assembly

mix with emotion.

House together for an extended period.

Overfeed regularly.

Add liberal amounts of fluid

in various forms.

Ply with holiday music, tv and games.

Encourage walks and rest.

Supply medication and mediation as required.

Once all surprise parcel contents have been revealed,

and humans are exhausted,

pack into vehicles

and return to original locations.