The way we were: people who help kids look at their own childhood Christmases

Three high-profile people who work to make life better for children share their childhood Christmas memories and the traditions they’ve continued with their own families

CEO of Parentline, Aileen Hickie photographed at home with her dog Scout. 

Parentline CEO Aileen Hickie

“As children in my hometown of Millstreet, Cork, we always knew Christmas was near when my mother started soaking sultanas and raisins in bowls covered in greaseproof paper. She always started this the day before Advent – around the end of November. I hated Christmas pudding but it was exciting knowing Christmas was coming.