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What, Why & Welcome: The Special Occasions and Other Celebrations

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MSE_Martin
MSE_Martin Posts: 8,272 Money Saving Expert
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in Special occasions & other celebrations
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Welcome to the Special Occassions and Celebrations Board

What's it for?

Originally it was born for discussing all things MoneySaving to do with Christmas, Eid, Divali, Chanucah and any other winter festivies (hogmany and more). Yet it was so successful its now going to last all year round to discuss all celebrations and special occassions. Plus when there are major festivals, I may well change its name (ie back to Christmas and Winter festivals) at the appropriate time.

Martin :)
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  • liz.._4
    liz.._4 Posts: 300 Forumite
    What a super idea! Thanks Martin!
    :)
  • Little_miss_neat
    Little_miss_neat Posts: 211 Forumite
    Brilliant. I am slowly trying to plough my way through all the Christmas bits from last year, so this is great to have it all in one area.
    Thanks!!
  • victory
    victory Posts: 16,188 Forumite
    My top ten tips for a perfect xmas
    1. Never expect everything to run smoothly-it won't.
    2. Never over-spend-however much your kids cry!.
    3 Buy all the paper/decorations/card etc in the sales-saves a fortune.
    4. Make your own cakes/biscuits - the kids love joining in= free fun!
    5. Make home-made xmas presents-the grand parents love it!
    6. Giving your kids/family/friends listening/understanding/sharing/time is
    priceless.
    7. Stress, worry,panic over all the arragements never get rewarded-waste of
    time.
    8. The card board box the present came is the absolute best thing your
    toddler/young one has ever played with!
    9. If you are a terrible cook what is so wrong with frozen food? These days
    how would they really know? Guilt is transparent.
    10. Keep on smiling , it really is only one day a year!:T
    misspiggy wrote: »
    I'm sure you're an angel in disguise Victory :)
  • catznine
    catznine Posts: 3,192 Forumite
    I've been Money Tipped!
    Great idea! :T Now I know where to come for some inspiration!
    Our days are happier when we give people a bit of our heart rather than a piece of our mind.

    Jan grocery challenge £35.77/£120
  • MrsTinks
    MrsTinks Posts: 15,238 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Combo Breaker Name Dropper
    Jingle bells, batman smells... da da da da daaaaaaa

    Oooooooo I feel all christmassy now!!!!!!
    DFW Nerd #025
    DFW no more! Officially debt free 2017 - now joining the MFW's! :)

    My DFW Diary - blah- mildly funny stuff about my journey
  • tryhard_2
    tryhard_2 Posts: 348 Forumite
    thank you for this new thread; it was much needed.
    TH
  • nelly_2
    nelly_2 Posts: 17,863 Forumite
    10,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    Great an Hofficial chrimbo forum :)



    Hoffmas-1.jpg
  • StartingAgainKayla70
    StartingAgainKayla70 Posts: 962 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    nelly wrote:
    Great an Hofficial chrimbo forum :)



    Hoffmas-1.jpg


    I think your a closet Hoff fan ;)
    :D NEVER REGRET ANYTHING THAT MAKES YOU SMILE:D
  • nelly_2
    nelly_2 Posts: 17,863 Forumite
    10,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    Michaela wrote:
    I think your a closet Hoff fan ;)

    Closet?........
  • Agutka
    Agutka Posts: 2,376 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    What a fab board! I only love the run up to christmas, as the actual xmas is always a nightmare. At last a place we can use those special smilies in the summer time! :xmassmile (okay it's a bit rainy and thundery today, but it's very warm)

    PS. I listened to an Xmas CD two weeks ago, had a good old sing along. Was I first? Do I win?

    Ho ho ho.
    :wall:
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