LOL - yes, Sherlock failing to be automatically rude to Anderson is practically a Christmas miracle all in itself. ;-)

And oooh, "wicked violet" sounds like a fun prompt for you (or maybe a band name?). Some other random (but more seasonally appropriate) ideas:

- hoarfrost
- mickle melody
- in the bleak midwinter
- a short while for dreaming

And yes, I'm tickled pick to have earned the wicked moniker! :-D