War in Xmas, Part X

The enemies of Christmas have opened a new front in the PLANT KINGDOM, no less! And I have startling evidence!

One month ago, all of my Christmas cactuses were in full, glorious bloom:


As we approach Christmas, they have lovely glossy green leaves, but not one is even in bud! NINGUNO! Ні Один! What can this mean except the plants, too, are now engaged in a war on Christmas!? The horror!

On the positive side, I saw a truly heartwarming sight today--a life-sized creche, in a grotto, all covered with eight inches of snow. How traditional! Just like the original nativity!