Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe has canceled Christmas because his team is too busy.
The Magpies have a hectic schedule going into the New Year, but should expect the load to lighten.
Having finished bottom of their Champions League group, Newcastle will be out of Europe entirely in the second half of the season.
Howe said at his pre-match press conference on Monday: "Christmas party? Dressing up as superheroes? I certainly hope not.
If they are, it is unknown to me. We have got too many games, too busy a schedule for a party like that I hope.
"We want the games, we want the competition. We want the excitement of challenging for trophies.
That's where we have to be, not just now but in the future. January sounds like a good month doesn't it, it sounds like a lot of fun, I'm looking forward to that."