Christmas 2023 #2

[coconochanel]

Yes this is the Christmas thread where you can discuss all things Christmas . So far we have discussed....

What we put in Christmas eve boxes
Ideas for advent calender gifts
Things to do and see over the Xmas period
What gifts we would like to receive
Our Christmas traditions
if we've started buying anything for Christmas yet *spoiler some tattlers have already finished Christmas shopping and a few have just started.

So make yourself a hot chocolate or mulled wine, (we don't judge here)get comfy and come and join in the festive chat.

 

[EssieBessie]

It might be 26c outside but that’s not stopping Channel 5 from having The Holiday on!

 

[coconochanel]

It might be 26c outside but that’s not stopping Channel 5 from having The Holiday on!

Yes the bloody weather is ruining our cosy vibe.

 

[Jojoanne1]

I’m watching it, just getting in the mood!

 

[Calmyourtitsdown]

Lol, it was a bit surreal watching The Holiday with the balmy 26c heat this evening! I imagine that’s how they feel in Australia, when they watch it at Christmas time

 

[Hastaggifted]

I've booked a Christmas wreath making with my sister the first weekend in December, first time I've ever done anything like that. We're going to go straight to the pub after for festive drinks! Wreaths will probably end up being swung above our heads as we stumble home

 

[AuntFanny]

Oh my days, I'm so pleased ive found this thread. I'm a Christmas lover and I'm always the first to have my tree up even though I live with the Grinch and his mini me hubby, oldest lad 16 (never asks for anything)13yr old (she asks for everything!) & our little one is nearly 2 so the fun is about to start all over again
I'm starting my shopping tomorrow

 

[JustHereForTheAgriculture]

Couple of gardeners in my family so I’ve been online tonight looking for some silly/unique ornaments for them.
Christ I’ve seen a lot of gnomes arses

 

[Nosymum]

Has anyone down jimmys farm in Suffolk for the Santa breakfast by any chance? Our ornaments have started to arrive I do one for my daughter with her name and the year on (these are for her to take with her when she one day leaves home 🥹) then a family one with names me, her and her dad then a family one with the pets names on too all with the year on. Good old Etsy for those!

 

[ems1982]

Started my Christmas shopping today!!!!! Excited!!!!!

 

[knivesnflowers]

just made myself a to do list for each month til dec of what to buy/make/wrap and when! got most of my gift ideas down now, planned a few trips into town too. also noted down what'll be on black friday sale, cashback and boots points to help prioritise and now feel a lot less overwhelmed

 

[Chocolategoggler]

I've just started playing hunt the present . I do this to myself every year - see something and buy it, then come the time I need it I've stashed it somewhere bizarre.

 

[MitziAdele]

I bought my Christmas cards today. It's a start

 

[coconochanel]

So far I've got my wrapping paper and two stocking fillers. Might start buying some food goodies this week

 

[calmyourritas]

I bought a tub of Heroes and already ate them all 🫠🫠🫠

 

[CallMeHollywood]

I can’t begin to think about Christmas this week. It’s too hot to consider my beautiful teddy coat I’ve bought in light of colder days, or dusting off my favourite beret, ready for Christmas. However, I should probably start making a present list for my family considering my brain is turning to Swiss cheese. What’s everyone buying their mums this year?

 

[coconochanel]

I can’t begin to think about Christmas this week. It’s too hot to consider my beautiful teddy coat I’ve bought in light of colder days, or dusting off my favourite beret, ready for Christmas. However, I should probably start making a present list for my family considering my brain is turning to Swiss cheese. What’s everyone buying their mums this year?

Not sure what I'm buying my mum, as she is fussy and isn't sure what she wants ( I asked for some ideas).

 

[Airysairy]

I can’t begin to think about Christmas this week. It’s too hot to consider my beautiful teddy coat I’ve bought in light of colder days, or dusting off my favourite beret, ready for Christmas. However, I should probably start making a present list for my family considering my brain is turning to Swiss cheese. What’s everyone buying their mums this year?

We are going with vouchers for various things this year for all the adults. For my mum, I am getting her vouchers for a vineyard tour with a tasting (she likes her fizz and we are near a few which run a good tour) but I was going with a spa treatment before that idea came to me. I used the website www.buyagift.co.uk, which had loads of experience-type stuff, but found that if I didn't check out immediately, they reduced the price by 10%, then 20%, to a final figure of 24% reduction (they sent various tempting emails with codes). So don't press "check out" immediately if you use them, leave stuff in your basket!

 

[Airysairy]

We are going with vouchers for various things this year for all the adults. For my mum, I am getting her vouchers for a vineyard tour with a tasting (she likes her fizz and we are near a few which run a good tour) but I was going with a spa treatment before that idea came to me. I used the website www.buyagift.co.uk, which had loads of experience-type stuff, but found that if I didn't check out immediately, they reduced the price by 10%, then 20%, to a final figure of 24% reduction (they sent various tempting emails with codes). So don't press "check out" immediately if you use them, leave stuff in your basket!

There is currently 23% off everything using the code "NEW MONTH" at the checkout, it seems.

 

[Tinkerbell cat]

The Look Fantastic advent calendar looks pretty good this year!

I messaged my boyfriend to tell him my hunt for the advent calendars has started and he's just sent me back a load of crying emoji's Poor mans head will be done in.