❄❄ Let It Snow ❄❄ :: Christmas 2012 Chatter Thread

Snugglebunny8

Just got my Silent Night advent calendar, its so lovely! it folds out into a 3 page scene, it would look wonderful on a cupboard/chest of drawers, along a fireplace or table, it's very traditional, am so pleased with it! It came really well bubble wrapped, mine was Amazon Marketplace from Book Depository.

I have the beautiful blue trees/sleigh one called 'Night Before Christmas' also via Amazon, that one is glittery and fabulous, would recommend them both

AM on my 20th (it seems!) reading of Twelve Days ... it's Christmas Eve and the turkey is out the freezer ... the snow is still falling ....

Snugglebunny8

SugaJen, is there something your dad used to particularly always enjoy doing at Christmas? my late FIL loved to sit down after all the cooking and have a glass of bubbly and a slice of Pannetone, so we do that and think of him

I also have a particular bauble that I bought just after we lost him, I think of him when I put it on the tree and every time I look at it

sugaJen

Snugglebunny8 wrote: »

SugaJen, is there something your dad used to particularly always enjoy doing at Christmas? my late FIL loved to sit down after all the cooking and have a glass of bubbly and a slice of Pannetone, so we do that and think of him

I also have a particular bauble that I bought just after we lost him, I think of him when I put it on the tree and every time I look at it

Yes, he liked a glass of Baileys and a slice (or 2) of christmas cake. I dont like either :eek: will have to substitute for a can of lager and sponge cake...or apple pie. Thanks Both my parents but especially my dad made xmas for me and thats why I love it so much, so just by having a really great day and spoiling the kids honours him enough.

jackomdj

Bring on Christmas...it is my birthday today and my wonderful OH listened to my hints and bought me a kenwood kMix. Already planning all the wonderful things I can make with it. :j

Own_My_Own

jackomdj wrote: »

Bring on Christmas...it is my birthday today and my wonderful OH listened to my hints and bought me a kenwood kMix. Already planning all the wonderful things I can make with it. :j

:bdaycake:



HAPPY BIRTHDAY :j:j

Jenny_Summers

Own My Own- thanks for the chocolates idea. That seems perfect for my mother and MIL and maybe even my SIL..

'Many Happy Returns' jackomdj

Snugglebunny8

jackomdj wrote: »

Bring on Christmas...it is my birthday today and my wonderful OH listened to my hints and bought me a kenwood kMix. Already planning all the wonderful things I can make with it. :j

oh bless him!! :j and Happy Birthday! :beer: x

Zoe.

Own_My_Own wrote: »

Welcome Zoe
Congrats on being finished. I take it you have got all your presents, and it's not that your just no bothering this year.:snow_laug

Nope, I've actually only bought about 2 so far! I just don't have many people to buy for :rotfl:

Zoe.

Today I've been to Boots and I just had to get 3for2, oops :rotfl: I've got my sister's birthday present sorted, a gift for secret santa... and something for myself (it was only a hand cream!!) :snow_grin

I'm sat here in thick leggings and a thick jumper dress, feels like winter already

tab1967

Newbie here wanting to say hi :wave: I love christmas but have to say its harder this year my 18 year old daughter is usually the one that helps with all the christmas decorations and movie watching, but a month ago she decided to move in with her dad 100 miles away. Wont stop me loving christmas but certainly not the same now I have no kids at home.
For those that love snow just seen on the daily express online that we are due a winter blast of snow next week :eek:
Was just wondering if any of you have been here to the Winter Wonderland in Hyde Park ? Looks nice and wondering if its worth doing or not. Anyway gone on enough so bye for now :snow_laug