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Possibly my favourite Christmas gift that I’ve ever received is the desk I got when I was about 8. I still have it and it is currently in our bedroom! My sister is quite easy to buy for as I usually get something that I really like and she likes it too! It does mean […]

One of our traditions is to avoid turkey, I’m a vegetarian and no one actually enjoys the taste so choose alternatives. This year Chris and the children will be having gammon and chicken while I have the beef Quorn roast. There will be 2 types of stuffing and gravy so that I can join in […]

2017 was the first time we’d got Christmas jumpers (well, long sleeved tops but I’ll get onto that in a minute!) and we will be reusing the same ones this year as they still fit! Actually, Zach’s was Matthew and Anya’s before him so I have got my money’s worth! I bought a Christmas jumper […]

Shock horror, but I am not a huge fan of Christmas movies! Die Hard (and 2) are fab as are Home Alone (and 2) but I would happily watch them at any time of year because I enjoy the action and comedy genres, not due to them featuring Christmas. Muppet Christmas Carol is brilliant and […]

We keep the tradition that stockings contain small presents. This is what my parents and Chris’ both did: they wanted the credit for the big pressies and I can totally understand that after working hard all year to provide gifts that they will love. I think it is also more socially responsible as some children […]