Christmas decorations outside The Dome in George Street, Edinburgh Credit: PA People on the Covid 'Shielding’ List - i.e. those deemed to be most at risk from the virus - received a card from the Scottish Government and signed by Nicola Sturgeon this week. I suppose you could call it a Christmas card, except that nowhere in it did the word ‘Christmas’ appear; instead we got best wishes for a safe and happy ‘festive season’ from Scotland’s First Minister. Still, it’s the thought that counts isn’t it, even if the reason behind what’s called ‘the festive season’ isn’t allowed a mention.