I've just this minute been the recipient of another UK Christmas tradition - there's no end of them!
Every year managers throughout the land send workers a seasonal message thanking them for their efforts throughout the past twelve months. They always end the same way - '.. but if you thought this year was bad; you ain't seen nothing yet. Oh, and if you thought you'd see a pay rise anytime soon you can forget it! See you when I return from the Bahamas. Happy Christmas, Love from Your Boss'
Never fails to give me a warm feeling inside (
heartburn).