A Very MSE Advent 2025

Makingabobor2

Sun_Addict said:

I’m loving reading all the lovely posts. Today I met some retired colleagues for lunch and wore a sparkly jumper and Christmas tree earrings. I can highly recommend a free podcast called Small ways to live well. In the latest episode they’re discussing Christmas traditions and there’s also a short Christmas story. 

Ooh. I must look for that podcast. Thanks for tip. 

Rhyddid2026

Today I have mostly had a lazy day, driving back from my work's do, did the bare minimum of work, and had a two hour nap. 
I drove home a slightly different way and drove past of loads of mistletoe growing in the trees, so I'm claiming that as my advent joy for today.

Suffolk_lass

Just off to the Christmas Fayre (where I am a seller) but popping in to confirm to @Cherryfudge that if you wet-moss your wreath and use backing tape, they normally last until 12th night, unless you use a "too-leafy" sprig. Things like Euonymus and holly should be fine, using the moisture from the ring. If you are buying florist's wire, it is worth getting some of the staples and backing tape at the same time (and of course, lots of florists sell moss too) - it will protect your door if you are hanging it on that.

Cherryfudge

Excellent, thanks @Suffolk_lass! I know very little so I'm grateful for the info. I hope you get good sales today and the weather isn't too evil.  

Cheery_Daff

Weather is quite grim here, lots of rain and sogginess and fogginess. 

But I got up early and did my candlelit yoga first thing 😊 and now I'm home, but Mr C is still asleep, so I've put the heating on, filled a hot water bottle, lit a candle, and I'm sat on the sofa with Call the Midwife 😊 taking a small moment of peace where I can 😊 

Wednesday2000

I'm out to a Christmas fayre today so will probably buy something Christmassy there. I managed to get three days behind with my daily meditation again so I will have to do it when I get home.

LotsOfTea

I'm wearing the Xmas pud necklace again today to cheer myself up on this very, very rainy day!

KajiKita

Wearing a silver tree of life with multi coloured stones pendant that I haven’t worn for aaaages and toning earrings 😊❤️

Haircut done and I feel all floaty and shaggy again 😊 Hairdresser was on good form 😊

OATs:
- windscreen wiper blades ordered for Mr KK as he needed something quality of life to happen. Got 10% off because I’ve ordered from the company before for my car. 
- found and bought our Christmas tree and stashed in the garage until we put it up 😊
- more sud@fed and cough mixture purchased on the way back from Christmas tree finding, so we don’t have to go out again. 

KK

Rhyddid2026

I bought some oven cheese and a YS rosemary and sea salt focaccia from Weightrows, as I was early for my acupuncture, so that will be my very joyful tea. I saw at least 3 rainbows on my drive home. 
I think I will put the tinsel on the tree and put some batteries in my window light too. 

redofromstart

I had a lovely time on my festive adventure, met up with two different friends - unusual for me as I have a bad habit of hibernating when life gets hard. Yesterday involved a lot of steps as we decided to walk round rather than get the tube so we got to see a lot of pretty Christmas lights between the museum, regent street and then walking back to the station. Very sore and spending as much of today as I can in front of the fire with a purring cat on my knee.

I did see many Christmas jumpers and a surprising number of people wearing sequin skirts in the daytime which was suitably jolly. 

And a good chat was had about memories, not 'stuff' which I hope will stick. My pet hate is agreeing no presents and then someone buys you one anyway.

i went and admired the jewellery in the V&A rather than wear anything special.