Having just returned from an, as ever, most enjoyable diving trip to Malta, I must say I was as surprised as I was disappointed to see so many of the roundabouts with Christmas displays already set to be illuminated.
Not only do they look tacky and opportunist, being in place so early, but also in ignoring the religious nature of the event in so many instances they belittle the importance of that great Christian festival in a way that demeans the great tradition of faith on the island.