Christmas 2020!

[MalletsMallet]

Does anyone have any stocking filler ideas for adults? Looking to do small special stocking type presents for all the adults in my life.

A good idea is to do themed ones. Chocoholic, candle lovers, clean addicts (zoflora and Fabulossa for all!), That means you've got a way to keep it in line with what they like whilst not getting things they won't use just for the sake of it

 

[Shestheman22]

I really recommend TK Maxx online for ‘big’ presents for people that are into designer stuff! I can never be bothered with the shop as it’s like a jumble sale, online is so much better.

There’s some right designer bargains, I’ve just got a Vivienne Westwood shirt for my boyfriend for £35! RRP is over £200, I’ve looked on other sites and it is actually listed for £100+, I’m well chuffed!

I really want to treat people this year to things they wouldn’t usually get so I keep checking the site every day for new arrivals.

Who knew that TK Maxx sold Gucci and Balenciaga also in terms of makeup they have MAC, Too Faced, Nars etc for decent prices.

 

[watermelon sugar]

I love Christmas, im such a festive person. Im especially excited for it this year as its my sons first one. Im a bit worried as I want it to be the three of us for his first Christmas but my fella seems to think his family can come round but we can see my family another day Plus it'll be interesting to see the rules by then, no one might not be able to come round!

Ive not thought of what to get anyone though, only where to place the tree in our new house and whether to dress my son as an elf or a reindeer

 

[Carmen 6]

My twins are due at the end of january.
I doubt I'll able to move by Christmas.

 

[coconochanel]

I bought a Christmas gift today

 

[Serious_Susan]

Just preordered our Christmas food from M&S - usually I’d hesitate but this year no chance. It’s been so shit.

 

[Mememememe]

Ooh Christmas!!
Nothing will change for us really.

We spend Christmas day just us 4,

I always start my shopping in September.

The inky thing different if lock down is still in fire is Xmas eve, as that's when we visit grandparents. However, my parents live next to a gorgeous woods, so...im thinkjng a lovely Xmas eve walk with them, pack a flask of hot chocolate each, get the kids all wrapped up and tire them out.

I really am looking forward to Christmas more than ever this year, it feels extra special, extra needed and I just really hope everyone get to see and hug their loved ones this year. Lockdown taught us how to be a family again so it will be lots of walks collecting sticks and greenery to decorate the house etc. Lots of crafts at home

 

[Noseybatch]

Does anyone else have family members that criticize every present you buy them. Eg my mother in law, I previously bought her candles and was out shopping and she said she would only buy candles for non close family. Dig at me, and bought her an expensive perfume, told me she has enough perfume to do till she dies, so last year got her vouchers and she said can these be used in xyz and they couldnt. I'm sick of it

 

[coconochanel]

I bought another Xmas gift yesterday Im starting earlier then normal because if we get locked down then at least my family have one gift each to open.

 

[tarquin16]

I bought some Jacobs Treeslets which are just so moreish, if you haven't had them before they are Christmas tree shaped cheese savouries but they are SUPER cheesy. Really nice and I probably go through about four tubs every xmas they are perfect with a glass of wine though!

 

[GothPrincess]

Always have Christmas at home so nothing will change here. Got the decorations and tree in the loft. Usually do a Primark haul form mine as they love the shite from there, like pyjamas etc. Mine love the Xmas food/chocolate so will start adding bits to my shopping soon. I do feel for those who’s financial situation has taken a hit. Christmas has changed so much. I sound out of date, but Christmas is so commercial nowadays. So much pressure with that bloody elf and Christmas Eve boxes.

 

[chocolate choux]

You feel about Christmas, how I feel about New Year's Eve. I have always hated it and am in bed before midnight, lol.

I agree with that too! At least NYE is just one night, either out partying or sat at home watching Hootenanny and eating crisps. Champagne at midnight and it’s all done. While Christmas starts in September, there’s months of crap and I can’t be dealing with it

 

[chocolate choux]

After years of not enjoying Christmas, I finally want to cancel it this year. But I don’t have the guts to go the whole hog so I just plan to celebrate it minimally

My daughter turns 2 in November and I remember last year’s stress of not knowing what to get her for Christmas as she’d only just had a birthday. This year I think I’ll get her literally one or two Christmas presents plus some money into her savings and/or towards an experience. I might even skip the presents as she shows so little interest in toys I don’t spend crazy money on anyone else’s gifts, so I’ll just continue buying them the same sort of things (either something I know they want, or something useful)

I don’t like roast dinners and the guests I had last year felt the same so this year maybe we should cook a nice meal we enjoy, even if it’s not Christmassy

I have a tiny tree with baubles and one Christmas ornament. Have realised I dislike seasonal decor so may send them to the charity shop. Have also realised I have the tiniest sweet tooth on the planet and end up giving away/wasting treats so will avoid purchasing

I know a lot of people see the crappiness of this year as a reason to go all out at Christmas which is fair enough but to me, coronavirus has helped me to realise what I really value; personally I don’t value Christmas and find the pressure to celebrate it depressing and stressful. I’m actually excited to try this cut-back version to see if it makes me feel less miserable

 

[btw]

I really would love a new Christmas Eve tradition. What do you all do on Christmas Eve?

We always go on a Christmas Eve walk around a local country park and get a coffee / hot chocolate. Then we come home, have a takeaway or one of our favourite home cooked meals, new pyjamas, Christmas film and all the kiddy things like leaving out milk for Santa and sprinkling reindeer dust. One of my favourite days

 

[Dancing Dave]

Bought my first Christmas related item today! An advent calendar for my brother, a Haribo one. Going to find a Lindor/Lindt chocolate one for my mum and I'll treat myself too a good ole €2 white chocolate one

My presents are all gift cards this year (although if I find a bread bin for my mum ha) as we're not a massively materialistic family. We've all got the tech bits, enough pyjamas and bits at our age.

 

[GeordieLass]

I don't think for one minute that when the clock strikes midnight on 31 dec this year corona is going say right i'm off! but yeah 2020 has been rough!

we don't normally go ott but i love decorating a nice tree. god knows what the country is going to even look like, its so hard to even imagine.

thinking of all those people who have lost relatives and friends - it will be their first christmas without them, can't begin to imagine what it will be like for them

 

[openbook1]

Just found out winter wonderland is officially cancelled Would anyone like to chat about something more cheerful, like stockings? Do you enjoy doing them? What do you put in? Do you receive one, and what would you like to find in yours?

LOVE a stocking! My husband and I do them every year.

- hand sanitizers from Bath and Bodyworks... yes, I used them before Covid19, lol. I know it sounds strange as in the UK there isn't Bath and Bodyworks but they do the most amazing scented sanitizers.
- Hand cream
- Lip balm
- Mini candles from Homesense. The brand DW has some great ones.
- Bath bombs from Lush.
- Chocolates.
- Cozy socks.
- Shower gels/bubble bath.
- A nice bag of coffee.
- At Sephora, they sell smaller sized makeup/beauty products near the cash desk, my husband sometimes gets me something from there.

 

[Gggshh]

My husband for the first time since I met him 8 years ago is excited for Xmas!!! I think it has to do with having a baby now

he has agreed to put the decs up next weekend I can’t believe it!

I’ve inherited some new garlands for the stairs and fireplace, so excited to put those up and we are having two trees this year so next weekend will be fun

my sister and I are planning an epic party food menu for Xmas eve, and I’ve got a Xmasfood cupboard going she is bringing things round as she buys them

Also Prosecco is on offer in Asda So we’re all stocking up!

 

[marlaxo]

we've got our little 5 year old who looooves Christmas so father Christmas will be treating him very well this year (as its been such a tough year for the children), we've decided for everyone else we will make something, and then with the money we save we will use some to make a hamper up for the local foodbank, i bet theres loads of families who will struggle this year. We've said we will only be buying for relative's children this year. Everyone else earns more than me and whenever they want something they buy it, so no point showering them with useless tat for another year.

 

[tarquin16]

Normally when Bake Off starts is when I start thinking about Christmas! All seems a bit weird this year, normally I would have bought a present or two and have planned what we are doing. I did buy a fancy trifle bowl at the weekend and hoping there will be some good recipes I could try and make a nice looking one for Christmas day. When do the Christmas mags start coming out? I do love the excitement of when shops release their Christmas ranges