It was hideous. You knew that, he knew that, neither could admit it. You were supposed to love the sight of it, but you couldn’t bring yourself to.

“Just…put it on” you beg your husband, who immediately shook his head.

“Nyet.”

After your mother had gone through the trouble of knitting you both Christmas jumpers too! As much as you both loved her, she clearly had no style.

Still, she was coming over today and you had to at least wear it for that occasion. You didn’t want to break her heart.