AS we all get back to normal living after Christmas, here is a thought for the New Year.

I heard of a little boy who had just watched his first nativity play; he saw the shepherds, Wise Men, Mary, Joseph and Jesus.

His mother asked afterwards if he had enjoyed it. He said "yes", but why had they called the baby after a swear word?

God forgive us, what are we doing to our children!

Shirley Hird

Castlewood Square,

Bolton