When you're a kid, everything about Christmas is wonderful. But if something is missing, then it's a tragedy. That's how moms come to bear the responsibility for a perfect traditional Christmas. No matter how many times you tell her that it doesn't matter, it's not worth all the stress, you know someone in the family will complain if there are no deviled eggs this year or they can't find anything vegan to eat. With all these expectations to live up to, it's no wonder Mom needs some brandy.
After 30, 40, or even 50 years of doing everything to provide the family with a perfect Christmas, you can't get Mom out of the mode she's used to. She will stress about Christmas dinner, way after everyone else no longer cares. You know how it is, but the British comedy trio Foil Arms and Hogg illustrate it way better than I could ever describe, and manage to make it funny, too.