There is a lot of Christmas music everywhere so singing isn't required. As for the holiday, I'm sure you could just avoid it and have a quiet day in.

[Eli had plans, more or less and would be scarce.]

If you like the candy canes I can always get some more.

[Eli grabs a candy cane and slips the wrapper off, pops it in his mouth and just sucks.

Sweet and - well, weirdly fresh?]