If
you’ve been following this blog for some time you’ll be aware I don’t do
Christmas presents. This has resulted in the mistaken view that I’m related to
the Grinch. This could not be further from the truth. It is a season I relish for
several reasons which are about to become very clear to you.
In truth,
one of my favourites relies on a turn in the weather. The minute I feel the
merest ear tingling nip in the air it means I can begin to indulge in earnest.
But indulge in what?
Hats
of course.
I love
wearing hats and find it as difficult to turn my back on a good hat as I do to shut
my eyes when I pass a shoe shop. I’m not entirely sure where this love of hats
comes from but I decided long ago not to fight it. I tend to favour hats which
hark back to the 20s, 30s & 40s. And who can blame me? They just scream
style as far as I’m concerned. You only have to watch an episode of The House of Eliott to see what I mean.
By now
I’m sure you’re wondering what else tickles my festive fancy. I’m so glad you
asked.
Most
definitely next on the list has got to be the variety of festive drinks on
offer. I’m particularly partial to a spot of mulled wine. I won’t refuse a
spiced hot toddy either and have been known to frequent those coffee chains I
otherwise eschew during the rest of the year to purchase such delicacies as
Baileys, gingerbread and salted toffee lattes.
Naturally
to accompany these drinks I need tasty treats and what better than a slice of
Panettone or Pandoro. I have been known to stock up on mini chocolate panettone
from Lidl so my unexpected guests can have a taste sensation with whichever
drink is on offer. The fact my guests rarely get to sight this delicacy may
have something to do with the fact I consume them as fast as I buy them.
Sadly
I’ve never owned a Christmas jumper. A tragedy I hope to remedy soon. But what
I do have are a selection of Christmas earrings. My favourites are a pair of
vibrant blue sequined baubles bought for me by my wonderful fellow Ruskin Readers tutor
Caroline. I take every opportunity to
wear these sparkly babies even when they don’t compliment my outfit. Tis the
season and has to be done.
But
now for my final festive feel good must have. The Magic Radio Christmas channel
is locked in from the 1st of December on my kitchen radio.
Anyone attempting to retune the dial will suffer serious injury. There are
sharp knives in my kitchen. Next is the Freeview Christmas Channel. The films
are saccharine sweet and the plots often ridiculous but I cannot resist it,
especially when I have a mini panettone and festive drink in tow.
As is
standard in my house, the Christmas tree goes up on the first Saturday of
December and the downstairs areas get a festive make-over. A little party of
sorts always accompanies the tangle of lights and gasps as ornaments are
unveiled and their beauty re-examined. As it was my launch on the 2nd
I postponed the tree set up to the Sunday. The delay did not diminish the final
effect or atmosphere.
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| Here's a little taster of the result |
I
would like to take this opportunity to remind friends and family that I really
don’t need a gift. If you still feel the urge to gift me this festive season
then please indulge me by donating to one of my favourite charities instead.
The list with links to the donations pages are all below:
Wishing
you all a wonderful festive season
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