I think it's quite strange that Trimmings act the way they do. They are not known for their contributions for the most part of the year, and tend to disappear from view. There may be an odd sighting, but certainly no more than that. Instead, most of us go for most of the year without exposure to Trimmings.
Trimmings, by their very nature, like to associate with each other, to form a presence that's greater than the sum of their parts. A single Trimming is rarer than a hen's tooth. It is a fact that Trimmings work together, although I have no idea what a collection is called. We all know herd, swarm, pride, murder, gaggle, shoal etc. But what is the word for a group of Trimmings?
It is not common for Trimmings to settle for a half-hearted showing. No, it's nearly always the case that if there's to be any Trimming present at all, then it will in fact most likely involve 'all of them'. That's right, 'All the Trimmings'. They really do get about, and seem to accompany very many families at meal times, around Christmas - often just for one meal though. People sit down to a feast with 'All the Trimmings', almost as if the Trimmings were a family that had turned up for some food! Christmas Dinner with 'All the Trimmings' - the whole family.
I think that after all these years, there should be some variation in the preparation of meals at Christmas. I advocate people perhaps using fewer Trimmings, and maybe then having some left for other times in the year. A bit like holding back some fireworks on November 5th, so that on New Year's Eve, you can set a few off. Why not have Christmas Dinner and 'just a few Trimmings' or 'a couple of Trimmings'? Why should we strive to clean ourselves out of Trimmings, and have no inclination then to bring them to the table at regular intervals?
I therefore suggest we should be trimming the Trimmings and save some for later. That's it, by the way - "Table"; my suggestion for a collection of Trimmings.
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