Merry Christmas

I am correcting the English Christmas songs of a group of Thai Buddist monks. They are attentive and thankful, but Monks are never allowed to touch a woman. After I went over the lyrics of the songs with them, I sang each one. They were bubbling with enthusiasm which, of course, warranted a big hug. When I moved toward them for the hug they jumped back as if I were a monster. Oh well. Happy Christmas to you.