A guide to what's hot and what's cold
What's hot
Christmas treatsWhisky in porridge, candlelight breakfasts and brandy butter ice-cream
The Caltagirone CribCheck out the moving crib made by Sicilian artisans, in St Mary's Pro Cathedral, Marlborough St, Dublin 1, 8am to 8pm.
Ugly BettyHugely popular American sitcom heading this way January 1st.
TV reunionsBachelor's Walk the walk on St Stephen's Day and in This Life +10, Myles, Anna, Egg, Milly and Warren (below) regroup on January 2nd. But whose funeral are they attending?
Liffey River TaxiCruise from Bachelor's Walk to Docklands for the 12 Days of Christmas market, from 2pm today.
Sales people who can still crack a smileSnarling customers take note.
What's cold
Cryptic Christmas cardsNo message, no return address, scrawled signature. Who are you?
Cordless phonesAlways breaking and you can never find them.
Women's suits with no pocketsSpecifically, we want inside pockets like those found in men's jackets.
Carpark robberyWhat? €50 for a day?
Scratchy scarvesAnd while we're at it, putting on damp coats for the long walk home.
Urban outfitters' wardrobe policyThe locks, the keys, the numbers, the scarf ban . . . more prison visit than shopping trip.