Christmas Watch 2022 #2

[ATV2021]

Has anyone ever been to the Birmingham Xmas Market? Is it worth a trip?

 

[jimjamgem]

I missed the new thread being created and have still to catch up. Not sure if the Country Living Christmas Fair has been discussed since the first thread but if you’re close to Glasgow itison are doing a deal on tickets!

 

[Marylou]

I may have baked some mince pies today

 

[Chocolategoggler]

I may have baked some mince pies today

I got some branded mincemeat in the sale last year for 4p. Expires in 2024. Might make some pies in my piemaker. Especially as they are a bit scarce. Delivery problems or people comfort eating.

 

[Debtex]

I had some fairly distant relatives foisted upon me for Boxing Day last year by my s-i-L . I’m not sure how it happened tbh there may have been some miscommunication or my husband agreed then ‘forgot ‘ to update me . It became too late to back out and I didn’t want to look mean so I went along with it . I remember getting up on Boxing Day feeling extremely tired after working up to 23rd and cooking for both Xmas Eve and Xmas day . All I wanted was to sit in my trackies watch telly and chill . Eventually I dragged myself into the kitchen and made a lovely buffet even tho it was the last thing I felt like doing etc . The ‘guests’ arrived and pretty much ate us out of house and home ! Both are extremely boring - one tells anecdotes about work including people we don’t know and are never likely to meet . The other literally doesn’t move off the sofa and asks one banal question after another .They seem to hold other peoples abilities to cook and entertain in awe and are of the ‘oh I can’t cook ‘ school . When they are fully fed and watered they depart for another year none the wiser about the amount of planning expense and preparation they have benefited from and have no intention of ever reciprocating .
I am writing this to remind myself to be on my guard and give a swift and emphatic NO this year !!!

 

[MrsLucas]

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I’ve heard it’s supposed to be good.

I’ve been to smyths today and spent a small fortune on our generation toys my 6yo is almost done now. The dolls are on offer at £39.99 nothing else on offer though. Also went to b&m which was terrible. It’s a big b&m but they literally had nothing worth buying other than Kit Kat lotus bars.

 

[Pesky Tarian]

I’ve heard it’s supposed to be good.

I’ve been to smyths today and spent a small fortune on our generation toys my 6yo is almost done now. The dolls are on offer at £39.99 nothing else on offer though. Also went to b&m which was terrible. It’s a big b&m but they literally had nothing worth buying other than Kit Kat lotus bars.

There's a 1/3 off Design a friend outfits at Argos, which I have been told will fit the our generation dolls .

 

[Shesaidwhat?]

My teenager loves these Christmas Netflix films.

The princess switch.. the holidate and the one with the knight.

I’d never admit this is real life but I love The Princess Switch films . I hope there’s another one this year.

 

[TwooTwooTwitTwitTwoo]

They do thank you, but I don’t really want to pay £30 for maternity pyjamas I might be in for three weeks

£30!! for a pair of Xmas jammies is a ridiculous price. Hope you manage to find some that are more reasonable than that.

 

[WeepingCassandra]

Has anyone ever been to the Birmingham Xmas Market? Is it worth a trip?

Pre covid, used to go most years. Debated going last year but looked at a “review” (walking tour basically) of it on YouTube and it was basically all food and drink stalls with the odd samey “gift” stalls (if you can call £30 glass baubles, factory made dried fruit garlands and wolf furs gifts) so decided against it.

 

[ATV2021]

Pre covid, used to go most years. Debated going last year but looked at a “review” (walking tour basically) of it on YouTube and it was basically all food and drink stalls with the odd samey “gift” stalls (if you can call £30 glass baubles, factory made dried fruit garlands and wolf furs gifts) so decided against it.

Thank you! I was supposed to go pre covid too but never ended up going. May give it a swerve. I'd love to do a proper German one. Winter wonderland is absolute pish aswell. I liked the old naff church hall ones but since covid they've all gone aswell

 

[jackieweaver’sauthority]

£30!! for a pair of Xmas jammies is a ridiculous price. Hope you manage to find some that are more reasonable than that.

£71 for two adults and one child!! I got them from primark last year, it’s meant to be just a bit of fun. If I find some I’ll post them.

 

[MrsLucas]

Primark had matching family Christmas pjs in at the weekend none that took my fancy. Hopefully there’ll be more to come . The billie fairs range at Asda is usually ok too.

 

[coconochanel]

B&M have matching Pj's.

 

[calmyourritas]

£71 for two adults and one child!! I got them from primark last year, it’s meant to be just a bit of fun. If I find some I’ll post them.

Yes I saw some in B&M and now wish I’d bought them as they had all the sizes I needed…. May go back Thursday and see if they still have them

 

[kev1974]

yummity yum! £8 though. Gonna have to wait for reductions on that one!

 

[coconochanel]

I bought a box of festive friends today but oh no not for Christmas, for now!

 

[I_Like_Tractors]

I made mince pies with the kids this afternoon, couldn't resist

 

[ATV2021]

I bought a box of festive friends today but oh no not for Christmas, for now!

I'm trying to avoid these....my loves lol

 

[MrsLucas]

I’m so excited for Christmas markets this year last year I was pregnant and avoided I don’t do well with people drinking when I can’t . My local one isn’t that great but Manchester is very close by and I love that one. Which Christmas market/s are your favourite?