Alcohol stole everything from my dad - then took him from me on Christmas Eve. That's why I'll be sober on Christmas Day... just like I have been for the past 20 years: RUTH SUNDERLAND

Drink was once as big a part of my Christmas as fir trees and wrapping paper. But this will be my 20th stone-cold sober 25th of December - and it won't be remotely joyless. Let me explain why...