And that's how it goes. It didn't get banned, it became dysfunctional and unusable. Like a lot of things. :(
Last year I painted/decorated the porch pumpkins to keep them going until the New Year, that was it. This year we are "complete heathens".
Must be something to do with the regime and culture. I lack any desire to participate and play along.
So sorry you were sick but the silver lining was that you avoided the clean up! :)
All the best to you in the New Year for your good health, home construction and rebirth.
Thanks so much Ezekiel. Good wishes to you and yours for a healthy and prosperous 2015!