It was about Christmas: a reference to the old Andy Williams song of the same name. Nothing to do with yesterday and today's remembrance. Sorry if the reference wasn't clear and raised unintended connotations.
BBC Article shows that we have one of the toughest schedules over Christmas.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/41812290
We have the third shortest recovery period and the level third longest distance to travel.
It looks like we'll need to get the likes of Baldock and Kayal back up to speed...