All the gifts given, br ribbons and papers br lay tossed on the floor br separated and finished, br their purpose fulfilled. br br Lights still glimmer br on the tree, br though not as brightly br in calmer moments br where a gentle peace br has settled in the house. br br Christmas is ending; br this is the time br to relax and lay low, br have a little wine, br and bask in the afterglow.