What do you do on Christmas days off?

emmell

When I was single, christmas and new year was spent in a blur of alcohol and hangovers.
Now I have 'grown up', I drink moderately, eat far too much and chill out as much as I can.
On christmas morning we do the rounds to see the nieces and nephew, afternoon to my sisters for some games, evening christmas dinner and telly. Boxing day we have two nieces and we're going to my other sisters. The rest of the holiday I chill out far too much (lazy)
and my husband will try to get some golf in, visit the east coast of yorkshire for a walk on the beach with the dogs and hit the sales (preferably on new years day when most other people have a hangover).
ML.

Counting_Pennies_2

lhd2707 wrote: »

Me and my boyfriend have next week off as well, here's some of the stuff we'll be doing:
1.We're off to Oz on boxing day so lots of packing - if you're not going away anywhere, maybe start having a look on expedia and the like for places (and deals) you'd like to go next year.
2. My boyfriend is getting his car serviced, seems like a good time - keep it healthy for the winter and saves you having to take time off at a later date.
3. I'll be baking a few treats to take over to the families. Here's the gingerbread recipe I've been using:

• 350g plain flour
• 1-2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
• 100g butter or margarine
• 175g soft light brown sugar
• 1 egg
• 4 tablespoons golden syrup

Makes about 20 biscuits.

Put the flour, ginger and soda into a bowl and rub in the butter.

Add sugar and stir in the syrup and egg to make a firm dough.


Roll out to about 5mm thick and cut out your gingerbread men. If you don't have a gingerbread man cutter then use whatever you have - stars and hearts are just as tasty.


Bake at 190 C /Gas 5 on greased baking trays (spaced out, as they will spread) for 10 to 15 mins until golden brown (Unless you want them rock hard, I find 10 mins enough). Leave to firm up for a couple of minutes before placing on a wire rack to cook.

4. Sorting out the bills, laundry, house cleaning - doing a bit of cleaning and sorting can really make you feel more organised and relaxed. Makes you feel like you deserve relaxing over the Christmas period.

There's a few ideas to get you thinking.

Lucy

I have just re-read your reply. If you are planning on taking the Gingerbread to Oz I would double check. They are very strict on food being taken into the country (near enough only baby milk powder is allowed in) so before you waste your time do check.