Originally an exercise in asking what happens in Poplar during the South African Christmas Special. But let's do other Christmases too. Canon divergent from Season 6 onwards. Guaranteed angst-free.

Sister Monica Joan argues with Sister Winifred over miraculous portents. Patsy's collection of Marlene Dietrich photographs is commented upon. Delia meets a little lamb. Proper car maintenance on a hot day is important. Barbara makes tea for Mrs Busby, but has she added enough milk? Exposure to Tom results in boredom. There's also a whale and a lot of tea.

Patsy's taller than she expected, prettier too, more elegant. Mrs Busby meets Patsy in the hospital after Delia's accident.