Stockings have been hung by the fireplace, requisite mistletoe has been placed. Plenty of Santa hats with fur and bells have been acquired, as well as requested outfits according to each and every one who asked. Kitchen is amply stocked, and baskets of candy canes have been put in place. A few of the girls are working on stringing the lights on the tree now.
Madam, your especial spirit is already on ice, and I've cleared our schedule in a week to take care of other business.