‘It’s the thought that counts’
‘It’s the thought that counts,’ is said far too often after Christmas. Of course it is the thought that counts, that’s what giving presents is…
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Christmas Eve boxes and other Christmassy things I won’t do
Over the last couple of years, ie the time I have spent hanging around on social media, I have noticed a strange new phenomenon. Christmas…
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The perfect present
On approximately 15th December, my daughter suddenly said: ‘I haven’t decided what I want for Christmas yet!’. With her brothers clearly not believing in Father…
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The Santa Train tradition
The Santa Train is our oldest Christmas tradition. We started going on the steam train to see Father Christmas when my eldest was 18 months…
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The end of term…
You know that thing every parent says at Christmas before the end of term ever year? You know: ‘It’s such a long term, they’re all…
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Spoilt, ungrateful cow
I’m a spoilt, ungrateful cow. Not generally, of course. Generally I’m pretty selfless and put others before myself, because that’s what mums do. But there’s…
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Project 365: Week 51
The last week before Christmas has been a busy one, but not necessarily one which lends itself well to pictures, unfortunately. But here’s our week…
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The big, cold church 2014
Every year, the Christmas performance for the juniors at our school is a carol concert at a big, cold church a few miles away. It’s…
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Getting ready for Christmas
It happens every year. Every year it catches me out. Every year I say next time it will be better. Why, oh why is it…
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Singing in the pub (and Walking in the Air)
Every year the school choir sings at the local Beefeater pub/ restaurant at Christmas. For the kids, it’s an amazing experience. They get the novelty…
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The Christmas card dilemma
I’m one of those people who still sends Christmas cards. I know lots of people give to charity instead and a lot of people just…
