Martin Parr’s photographs are full of wry humour and an affection for the quirkiness of life (Martin Parr, photographer acclaimed for observations of British life, dies aged 73, 7 December). He encouraged ordinary people to observe and celebrate the world around us. A few years ago, I had two photographs published on the Guardian’s letters pages, something that would never have happened to me in a million years had I not been inspired by Martin.
Toby Wood
Peterborough
I enjoyed the article on getting into the Christmas spirit (2 December). Please can Joel Snape provide a list of the 31 festive films he watches in December? For me, the festive feeling starts when I add the first house to my Marks & Spencer advent village bought in 1998 – and getting out my festive tea towels.
Cathy I’Anson
London
We too have become sidetracked by the cat above the quick crossword in the print edition (Letters, 2 December). Does it move across the page? Is the number of whiskers the same and does its puzzle change? A missed opportunity for more mental exercises on the puzzles page.
Janet Lang
St Albans
Re the letter on why we can’t get rid of “mansplaining’ (4 December), any chance of the word “columnistsplaining” entering the dictionary?
Michael Paraskos
London
Is it too soon to nominate Vladimir Putin for the 2030 Fifa peace prize (Trump awarded inaugural Fifa peace prize at World Cup draw in Washington, 5 December)?
Martin Constantinides
Whiting Bay, Isle of Arran
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