Planning for Christmas and Giveaway
Christmas is rapidly approaching. Have you started planning for Christmas yet or do you leave everything till the last minute?
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Are you ready for Christmas? In the run-up to Christmas, there is always a lot to do. Presents to buy, food to get and meal plans to prepare. Not to mention decorating the house.
Are you one of those super organised people who has already got the presents and organised the food shop with a minute-to-minute plan for cooking it? Or are you hoping a magical Christmas fairy will come along and sort it all out for you?
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Planning for Christmas – What do people love?
In the run up to Christmas Boots has asked over 11,000 people some questions to find out what people love about Christmas. The results have been put into an infographic which shows some interesting results.
Some of the fact that I found fascinating are that 63% of the people who create a wish list are between 25 and 35. I would have thought this would have been something more kids do in their letters to Santa.
Most wish lists are inspired by the internet and social media. In fact 44% of people between 18 and 24 take inspiration from social media. It shows how times are changing.
Boots also asked me some questions to find out how prepared I am for Christmas. Read on to find out.
When do you start your Christmas shopping?
Every year I intend to be organised but it never happens! Ideally I would love to get gifts all year round and be ready at the start of December. Usually I start my shopping at the beginning of December. I would start in November but my husband and son both have their birthdays so I concentrate on those before Christmas.
In their survey Boots found that almost a quarter of Brits started Christmas shopping in August. I would love to be this organised.
Once I start shopping it gets done quite fast. I write a list of all the people I need to get presents for and write down what they would like before I go. My dog, Eddie, is also on the list I am not alone in this as the infographic also found that 65% of pet owners buy Christmas presents for their pets.
Which person’s gift receives the most thought?
When it comes to buying gifts I put the most thought into my partners gift. I want to find him something special, that he will really love. I used to spend more time on my son’s gift but now he is a teenager it is easier as he lets me know what he wants. The hardest people to buy for are my parents, they never let me know what they would like and say they have everything.
Strangely the infographic found the same. 38% people said they put the most thought into their partners gifts closely followed by 20% who said their children. A third of people also thought they were difficult to buy for as they have everything they need.
What is the most quintessential Xmas dinner food?
Everyone looks forward to Christmas dinner. It is a chance to sit round the table with family you might not have seen for ages and enjoy a feast. Pulling crackers and telling silly jokes is all part of the fun. What is the most quintessential Christmas dinner food? Is it the turkey, the stuffing’s and cranberry sauce or the roast potatoes.
For me it wouldn’t be Christmas dinner without the trimmings. I love the bread sauce, sage and onion and the other stuffing, cranberry sauce and the pigs in blankets. It is these extra touches that make the dinner more special.
The infographic reveals that 69% of people thing that roast potatoes are the most essential to Christmas dinner so I differ in this regard.
Read more: Home made sage and onion stuffing.
Gift Giving
How good are you at choosing gifts? If you struggle you are not alone, 41% of people thing that choosing a gift is the most difficult part of Christmas. Boots gave me the challenge of looking at their Christmas gifts and choosing something for some special people in my life.
Gifts for him
Men are really hard to buy for. It is really difficult to find something you know they will love.
I had a look at the Boots Christmas Gifts for Him to see if I could find something for my husband. Given that 39% of people think that gifts form a partner cause most excitement the pressure was on.
I chose this Champney’s Luxury Robe (£25) which will be perfect for him to put on and relax in after a long hot day. It is super soft and very snuggly, perfect for a cold evening.
I will add a few other things to his present but I am sure he will love this.
Gifts for her
I wanted to choose something special for my mum as she never treats herself to luxury items. Looking at the selection of Christmas Gifts for Her there was plenty to choose from, all of which she would love.
I chose the Giorgio Armani Womens Miniature Perfume Gift Set (£29.99). My mum loves perfume and this contains a selection of four different scents for different occasions. I hope she loves it.
A gift for me
All that gift choosing is hard work and Boots kindly let me choose a little something for myself. I chose the Liz Earle Winter Escape (£25.50). This is a selection of skin and hair care miniatures that should keep me glowing in the winter weather.
They come in a lovely case which I can reuse after the miniatures are gone.
What do you think of my choices? Let me know below.
Giveaway
How would you like to win a Soap and Glory Miracle on 24th Sweet Advent Calendar to help you count down the days till Christmas? Worth £42 this set is full of your favourite Soap and Glory products to help you look your best by Christmas.
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I have a few presents but still have so much to do – I love that it is such a special family time
I am getting organised! I usually have all of my presents bought by the end of November so I am not rushing and getting stressed out during December. I love the lights and decorations as they brighten up the darker, shorter days!
I’ve made a good start with the Christmas preparations. I love all the special treat, the smells of Christmas and all the Christmas movies.
We’re NEARLY ready for Christmas. Bought most of the presents just need to wrap them which I enjoy doing nearer the time. The Christmas lights in our town get switched on this weekend and the local church has a Christmas Fayre every years so we’ll be going to that which indicates the festive season has officially begun. My favourite time about Christmas is my OH has time off work so it’s nice to spend quality time together as a family.
love everything about christmas, not that organized yet but getting there
Haven’t done a thing, always wait until December
I love Christmas but am not ready in the slightest due to hospital treatment but im doing my best
I’m about half way ready for Christmas, and love all the preparations, I love most being part of something uplifting
I’m very ready for Christmas. I love spending quality time with my family.
Im not ready at all yet, far from it! haha although im looking forward to spending the day with my family and my little boy who is due any day now!
I am half way ready for Christmas. Love the run up to Christmas and the family and social events 🙂
I’m pretty sorted for Christmas as I’ve put aside some cash to give to the family .I especially love the excitement on the childrens’ faces when they open their presents.
I am not ready for Christmas yet. Just a few cards bought , but no gifts yet . I love the time off work , spent with family .
Not ready at all for Christmas
I’m pretty ready with most of my presents sorted this year. I am going to par down christmas a bit this year to save some money
I love the preparations – the card making and the cooking in particular. All my cards are made, much of the cooking is done and stored or frozen, and now I’ve just started on the present shopping.
Practically all shopping done for Christmas. Just fresh food items to get nearer the time.
Love that I get two weeks off work for the festive period which gives me time to visit relatives but also spend quality time with my partner.
Wrapping presents already – love snow at Christmas – always wishing for it x
love watching the little ones faces, so magical usually leave it to last minute to get in the spirit of things more
I am about half ready at moment – waiting for a few parcels to arrive, and then need to decide on the Xmas food. Best thing about Christmas is the family time together.
I m not prepared at all this yea! I really need to get my bum in gear, I love Christmas!
I am so ready for Christmas this year! Last year we just moved house so everything was all over the place but we are much more organised this year. Even bought a tree this week! I love the festive spirit, family time and good food.
About halfway through shopping. Christmas is the best time of year to catch up with family and friends.
i love having family time and i start xmas pressie buying in november
I’m not far off finishing my Christmas shopping, which makes me feel super prepared!
I can’t wait for some time off work with family
all presents bought and wrapped up, just the last minute foodie items to buy
I can’t wait for christmas! My little boy is nearly 2 so this year he will know a lot more about what is going on and it is so exciting!! getting the tree next weekend
I’m not at all ready! I love seeing my niece and nephews open their presents
I am not ready at all, I haven’t bought anything yet. I love to see all the lights at christmas.
I love the run up to Christmas, going Christmas shopping, checking out the lights and decorations in town, putting up the tree … We always catch up with family for Christmas dinner so I never have to worry about putting the big meal together, but I do do a scaled down one just for the family usually too. I haven’t started anything yet but I’m thinking of looking around online over the weekend 🙂
I’m getting there! I always like to have most of my shopping done by the end of November so I can enjoy December having fun with my children.
I am pretty organised – most of my kids presents are bought and my husband and I are having a day at a spa together instead of buying presents.
I have about half of my presents in so far, I love spending time with family and making memories and I love Christmas Dinner
ive not even started yet lol and i love getting the decorations up and of course seeing my boys open thier pressies on christmas morn x
Only brought a few presents. Love the time off work.
Not that ready at all, only just started to Xmas shopping for my 2 girls, but I do look forward to it, especially when it gets closer and get my daughter all wound up and excited
am nowhere near ready yet but wont take long; best thing being the opportunity to catch up with old and new friends during the festivities
i love everything especialy the yummy dinner i am almost ready present wise still got to do the food dhop
I’m not very ready for Christmas as I have a broken right arm! What I love most is having our first full Christmas meal by candlelight on Christmas Eve. We carry the table into the lounge so we have the tree lights as well. It is such a happy meal with a great air of anticipation.
Lovely prize, hope I win.
I’ve made a good start on my Christmas shopping, got my outfits for works xmas night out and making my xmas cake tomorrow
I love all the beautiful sparkly lights and goodwill that swirls around at this time of the year but though I have bought my cards and some presents I am nowhere near ready
Not feeling very ready, still lots to but not got a lot of spare time. My favourite thing is all the excitement of the build up to Christmas
I’m feeling more prepared than previous years
I’m not sat all ready yet! Will be doing my last minute dash for presents. The best but about Christmas is being with family
I am more ready than this time last year, which surprised me still need a few presents to buy but not to many. I love getting to see family as we always visit them before Christmas.
I’m not ready for Christmas at all!
My favourite thing about Christmas is all the food and alcohol!
I love Christmas, i am no where near ready, but on my way, got a few gifts, but still plenty to do and prepare
I have some things ready for Christmas but I still have plenty to do! I enjoy relaxing with my family at Christmas.
I’ve bought all my presents so I am feeling super organised, I absolutely love Christmas <3
I have all my presents bought, the christmas tree ordered and all my food for the say ordered so pretty ready. I love spending time with family eating, drinking, playing games and watching christmas movies snuggled by the fire.
I’m very unprepared right now, but I do love it, especially seeing all the decorations.
I’ve planned what I’m going to buy, but I just haven’t bought it yet. I love having the whole family round for Christmas Dinner.
I’m pretty organise this year for a change. I love the whole build up to Christmas, watching all our favourite movies and catching up with family that we don’t get to see that often
I have bought a few presents and thought about other gift ideas but I haven’t ordered my advent calendars yet! I love the nostalgia of Christmas and just bringing everyone together
I like your choice of perfume set. I find the smaller bottles of different scents much better as I often find the larger bottle will go off before I’ve used it up !
The dressing gown does look cosy. I might check that out myself.
Not at all ready for Christmas! We’ve got lot of house reorganising happening right now as my Mother-in-law is selling her house and moving in with us for a bit so we’re busy sorting all that out before we can even think about Christmas!
I haven’t even started thinking about Christmas yet! I most like the excitement of my children
We are not really ready this year as 2 redundancies have made us cut back but it’ll still be a magical day regardless of how much we spend on people
I have a few presents and more coming from online shop. I love christmas especially the excitment of the children makes it so much more special to me
I have been buying a few presents each week and planning our Christmas day meal! I love getting ready for Christmas and shopping and seeing all the stunning displays in the windows!
this would be lovely to win, thank you so much for the chance to
I have been ready all year! I absolutely love Christmas and family time. I prepare in January catching the sales throughout the year and saving heaps of money. I love the build up to Christmas, the festive atmosphere and everyone is in such good cheer, its magical!
I love everything about Christmas but I haven’t started my shopping this year yet x
Getting ready for Christmas, but still need to sort out food!
I have wrote my cards. Got some presents, but still have lots to do. Husband will be just as suprised as the gift recipients when they open the presents on Christmas Day. Why do women have to do all the work?
I’m really not ready, I have only bought one gift! I love creating the magic of Christmas for the kids though
I love love love crimbo! I love the run up, christmas shopping, wrapping presents i love it all x
We have pre-ordered our meat and bought our sons big pressie 🙂
Pretty set, most of the goodies and long life stuff is already done so just need the fresh goods. Presents are mostly done, just waiting for the right deals and then some stocking fillers. Love getting it done early so can kick back and enjoy the kids getting excited.
Partly ready, have started some Xmas gift shopping. Love being together with family at Christmas time x
Christmas presents are wrapped, tagged and bagged already. I like to get it out of the way.
I’m most looking forward to the dinner – even though I’m the one cooking it!!
Im quite prepared already. I absolutley love everything about Christmas!
I’ve done most of my daughter’s but need to get everyone else. I love all the family traditions like the panto
I’m not at all ready, barely started! I just love relaxing and having a giggle with my family.
We are 75% ready for Christmas, some family gifts to buy still. I love giving people gifts and seeing their reactions! It’s lovely to spend quality time with family too.
We are nowhere near ready. The ida is we start to get ready in December
I haven’t started my Christmas shopping yet, I will begin on Black Friday 🙂
I absolutely love Christmas especially the build up to it, seeing all the pretty decorations and visiting Santa’s grotto with my daughter, It is just magical.
Totally not ready for Christmas yet; haven’t bought a single present yet. Love getting to spend time with my family.
Would love this!
I love everything about christmas! It makes me feel like a big kid. I am never prepared though I always say I will start earlier next year but I never do
I’m super sorted for Christmas!! I’ve already bought all the presents, and planned Christmas dinner with my sister and friend so we all know what we’re bringing and cooking.
I’ve bought a few bits although I have most to buy. I like the lights most.
I aim to get all my Xmas shopping done by the end of November so that I can focus on meeting up with friends and having fun.
I have done about 3/4 of my christmas shopping! Quite pleased with some of the bargains this year!! The thing I love most about christmas is seeing the kids faces on christmas morning!
I love soap and glory. Good value for the cost and lots of products to choose from.
I have all my presents sorted before December, any others I buy now are just a bonus
I haven’t even started to think about Christmas just yet , the thing I like most about is just having a few days rest.
One of the few times a year our family gets together – so many of us – great to catch up and feast
I’m mentally ready for Christmas, however my bank account isn’t quite there with me… lol!
The thing I love most about Christmas is the pure food indulgence and this year being pregnant, I’m sure I can get away with two dinners ✨
I’m not ready at all! Got my husbands birthday, my birthday and my eldests birthday before Christmas. Eeek! What I love most about the festive period is seeing all of the shops decorated.
Very ready, nearly got all my presents wrapped, now eager to put the tree up! I love Christmas
I’m much more organised for this Christmas than I usually am. I have been stockpiling presents for my 3 children since August! I’m not too stressed at the moment and just looking forward to the moment I can get our decorations up!
I’ve barely started Christmas shopping and haven’t planned anything else yet so still have lots to do. My favourite part is the decorations, especially the twinkly lights.
I am so not ready this year, I love it when everything is wrapped and ready so I can enjoy the anticipation of what’s to come.
I love Christmas, I have been ready for it from 6th Nov not got any presents or cards yet but I’m still ready
Not ready yet but only have a handful of presents to buy so I take it easy.
Not even started on Christmas yet, I do this every year, Then it’s a mad rush in December.
I love Christmas and am getting there. A couple of presents bought, some ideas. I love the decorations in the shops and the chance to play Christmas songs all day!
I’m not very ready at the minute, I need to get a move on. I love the build up the most.
I am very nearly ready..I have about 70% of the presents sorted! Everything is coming together nicely this year. My favourite thing is the family traditions that we have. I still feel like I’m about 5 every Christmas and I love it.
I havnt even started christmas shopping, as the kids get older its harder to buy for them and they dont even know what they would like. They will get a few presents and mostly money. The christmas food and drink shopping is a different matter, we have lots of nice treats starting to apper
I’m not ready for Christmas, still lots of presents to buy! I love that I get to spend lots of time with family over Christmas
I’ve bought all my presents…not wrapped yet, but they will be soon. I love spending time with my family at Christmas, eating lots of food and playing board games.
I’m pretty ready for Christmas. Still have a lot to do but I have my lists and plans for when I’ll get things done. I just love being able to get some quality down time with family and friends at Christmas.
Have a couple of presents bought but don’t feel as organised as usual. Love decorating the tree and having time to spend with family and friends.
Kind of ready, buy a lot of stuff through the year to save money
I’m almost ready for xmas! I look forward to it all year and can’t wait to spend time with my family xx
What an excellent xmas gift
Extended families presents are done just need to sort out close families presents and decide what to cook Christmas day!
I’m a little ready in that. Have started to buy things
I’ve done some Christmas shopping already I love having the family all round the table for Christmas dinner.
I’ve started but nowhere near ready!
I love the build up the best
I’m getting there with Christmas but it always feels like something has been forgotten. My kids adore everything about Christmas but I’m always secretly relieved when it is all over for another year
Nearly all the presents bought. I’m looking forward to time off with the family the most!
I am not at all ready yet. still lots to buy and organise and will get cracking in early December
I am not ready at all and what I love about Christmas is EVERYTHING!
I’m ready apart from wrapping presents. I love family time the most!
Not even started to think what I’m getting people. Love Christmas Dinner with the family
I’m just about sorted for Christmas now, just a few stocking fillers to get now. I love to see my girls faces on Christmas morning
I started yesterday, oops. I’m normally more organised.
i am nearly ready,we dont host so that saves a lot of hassle. i like having timeoff work
I have started and I have a plan, only adults in the family at the moment so not as complicated as it used to be or as it will be inthe future and I think its all in hand
I love the whole Christmas period. The run up is so much fun, Christmas Day exciting and then the relaxation I feel after is bliss.
Not ready yet, but I love everything about it. Seeing my family would be most important.
I love buying gifts for my family – I’ve only just started though so I need to get more organised!
Not ready at all. It’s arrived to quick – as it does every year 🙂
I love the food & meeting up with family & friends
I haven’t really thought about it, other than getting a few presents!
I am not organised at all! Never am! But it always comes together in the end. I love everything about Christmad though- food, music, tv, friends, gifts…just all round happiness for everyone! X
Not very ready for it at the moment. Things will probably swing in to gear in December. And Xmas dinner is the thing i love the most.
Got odds and ends bought but not organised at all, love having all the family together under one roof x
I haven’t done any gift shopping yet but I have a list!
We dont do much as we like to take lots of breaks with the money and my nurse wise always works. i love boxing day to watch all the old tv show films from the 1970s.
I’ve started to buy presents but lots more to do so need to get a little more organised.
I start early but dont stop, I cook for 15 every Sunday and we have 20+ this year, Im like a big kid, my children have grown up and I dont have any grandchildren as yet but I do have great nieces and nephews
I go mad with decorations too and aways have the biggest real tree that I can find
To top It all of Its my birthday Christmas eve, so you can see why Im like a bottle of pop
I’m not really ready for it as I don’t knowwhen I’ll be working which puts a damper on it all. I love all the eating and seeing friends and family.
All presents wrapped and ready, just need to buy a bit of food. I like making new memories with the kids
I have started but a long way to go. My favourite part is seeing my granddaughter. She gets ever so excited. Christmas really is all about her xxx
I’m about half ready but still got my daughters and partners birthdays yet so they’re my first priority!!
I try and spread out buying presents across months. Love Christmas time it’s so nice to get excited and be with friends and family more 🙂
I am no where near teady.I don’t like starting iuntil December 1st,Otherwise its almost like spending a quarter of the year on Christmas
I love curled up on my sofa with the Christmas tree lights on watching Christmas films. Also enjoying a glass of wine of course.
I’ve got a few bits and pieces in ready.
I’m fairly well prepared as I but throughout the year to spread the cost. I love sharing all the magic and excitement with the grandchildren and then the peace and quiet afterwards when hubby and I are able to sit and count our many blessings
I’ve already started on gift shopping and have a reminder set for the day when I can book my Christmas grocery delivery for 23rd December. I love the decorations, the lights and the rare opportunity to indulge in high calorie food and drink without feeling guilty 😀
Not at all organised for Christmas. Though we do aim to start planning and getting organised from the month :- November. Goodwill to all (men), I most enjoy spending quality time with loved ones (family and friends, etc).
I’m not ready at all yet but will start the last week of November and I’m looking forward to it very much already
A little bit ready, some
Im nowhere near ready, but i only buy for my granddaughter or it gets too expensive.
Not a bit ready though my wife is much more organised. I like a peaceful rest with the family
I don’t feel very prepared this year I have done some shopping but just don’t feel in the mood! I am looking forward to being with family and my son and of courses the food!
I’m almost done! Just some last gifts to buy and wrap, my children’s Christmas Eve box, plan some days out and the food shopping,I love Christmas definitely my favourite time of year seeing how excited my little ones get xx
I am pretty much nearly done now :). I love spending a lot of time with my family over Christmas .
I’m not ready at all but I’m always last minute so I’m not stressing about it.
What I love most about Christmas is the twinkly lights everywhere. I think they really brighten up the Winter darkness.
I already bought two gifts for my husband, a drone and a book from a series of non-fiction books he reads at the moment. I’m sure he will love both gifts. I will also buy gifts for my dog, it seems a bit strange that only 65% of people buy gifts for their pets, a special dish or some treats is an easy thing to buy and it makes their day a bit more special too. I’m still looking for some gifts though.
I’m only slightly ready. I’ve got a few presents for the missus and a few for my daughter but I want to hang fire until black friday to see if anything they want may be cheaper. I won’t be wasting money on garbage they dont want or need just because its black friday though, just waiting to see if the stuff they’ve asked for is cheaper 🙂
I love spending time with the family over christmas, thats my favourite part 🙂
I’m not even thinking of Christmas yet lmao!! I start about first/second week December, tho I do get a few things on Black Friday! I’m not much of a Christmas day fan, the stress leads me to enjoy relaxation on Boxing day with a book while the kids are happy with their new toys!!
Not even started. Its nice to have time together.
I’m not as prepared as I normally am and I’m hosting this year so I should be more prepared!! I love watching christmas films and having christmassy sundays where we listen to christmas music and make decorations! I also love putting the tree up with a Baileys!!
I am not organised at all, I always plan to be but it never happens! xx
ive just got one more present to buy i love it i get a bit carried away with my decorations though
I am not at all ready for Christmas. As usual, I leave things until the last minute. I am looking forward to my Daughters enjoying their presents.
I am always ready for Christmas! Done most of my Christmas shopping already – my favourite part is spending time with my family, and giving them their gifts
I’m not at all ready! I’ve been picking up bits since last Christmas so I do have some presents, but I have also moved and things are totally chaotic still so I feel totally unprepared. I still can’t wait though – what I love most about Christmas is the atmosphere. There is such a special, unique feeling that radiates
I’m trying! Tbh I’m waiting until black friday to get a few main presents. I love christmas! Always have done! It’s just a bit magical isn’t it!
I’ve started my list but haven’t bought very much towards xmas at the moment.
I am almost ready for Christmas, I can’t wait to see my childrens faces on Christmas morning
I have a few presents ready but need to buy some more and then get on with wrapping and Christmas cards. I love this time of year!
Pretty ready – most gifts purchased, some already wrapped, just a few of the trickier ones to buy now. I love all the beautiful christmas lights the most
Great giveaway – thanks for the chance
Not at all ready, but no stress. I like the dark cold early evenings coupled with the warmth of the fairy lights and the fire.
I’m not ready at all, but I haven’t got any family so I don’t have to do a lot. Best bit? Got to say I love seeing all the twinkly coloured fairy lights. Thanks
Am usually done by September, not even started this year. Love hearing the Christmas songs as it gets me in the spirit!
I’ve started on my Christmas shopping and am looking forward to December to be able to put the tree up and get the Christmas movies on!
I love everything about Christmas! I have already bought all the presents and wrapped them! Just bought a machine so I can make my own cards! Started buying the Christmas food so then I can enjoy the run up to Christmas without the stress of having to run around! More family time!!
I’ve not even started to sort Christmas out yet. I’m going to start buying presents next week.
I have been buying pressies through the year, now all i have to do is get them all together and see what i have, honestly i feel stressed already !!
More than half of present are already bought and wrapped, and I will check the Christmas decorations next weekend!
I am so ready for Christmas! Gifts are wrapped, cards written and I’m getting ready to start all my Christmas baking,
I’m not ready for Christmas at all! I had good intentions to start early but I’m very far behind, as usual! My favourite part of Christmas is seeing my kids’ faces when they see Santa has been on Christmas morning 🙂
I’m getting there. I’ve either got presents or know what I’m getting for the most part. I love putting the tree up and making the house all festive and relaxing in my festive home and christmas.
I’m not at all ready, no preparations have been done yet. I love seeing all my family at once over christmas the most
I am less organised than usual, but still think I’ll be ready by the time we head up to see family!
I’m basically there, just a couple of Secret Santa gifts to pick up, and wrapping paper to do and I’m done.
I’ve bought a few presents, but apart from that I’ve done nothing else. I like to get in the buzz around the second week of December. I don’t rush anything. I just take my time and enjoy every little second. I love Christmas.
Christmas! Not ready yet, no prep, just at the gathering ideas stage. Normally start getting a few bits after payday. I love putting the tree up mid december, watching Muppets Christmas Carol and enjoying a few baileys cocktails. The best bit about christmas is being with family.
I am no way ready as yet, I’ve a knee injury and really struggling, but I’ll get there I’m sure.. Ok the decs are down from the loft, that’s it, I’m gonna rely on my 3 daughters to help out xx
I love the build up to Christmas more than the actual day itself! The lights, songs and films – so good! I love giving presents too, but hate actually finding the rights ones – so far I have zilch!
We are nearly done with all the presents. Just need the fresh food nearer the time. The best thing about Christmas for me is having all the family back together for a good time – even if it is over too quickly.
I’ve got a few bits for my daughter but that it about all so far, really need to start thinking about everyone else soon. I enjoy seeing how much my daughter loves christmas and also i like how cosy it feels with the fairy lights on the christmas tree.
I am so not ready! I haven’t started doing anything! But I have this week off so I hope to sort alot of it out then!
I’m really excited for Christmas and I already have my decorations up! The thing I love most about Christmas is seeing my 2 little boys faces on Christmas morning!
Not ready at all, but that’s the excitement of it for me.
I’ve done most of my shopping, the kids what a few little bits and pieces, but the main stuff is sorted. The only person who is awkward to buy for is my husband as he never wants anything. I’m not looking forward to wrapping it all though, stupidly I usually leave this to the day before, but not this year as I’m in work! I can’t wait to see their little faces though, it’s always worth it.
I’ve done some Christmas shopping. I love having the family all round the table for Christmas dinner.
I’m pretty organised. I finished my shopping very early, but as we go away just before Christmas, there is still so much to do. I have my son’s birthday to plan, 2 early family ‘Christmas Days’ and packing. It will be worth it when I’m enjoying a sunny Christmas day!
I try to shop all year round and I just love the atmosphere of shopping with all the lights and music.
I am partly there but never seem to quite finish. Love the anticipation though
I can never be fully prepared as that’s just Christmas. What I like most is the Carol singing.
Not ready at all! I have nothing bought or prepared.
I am more ready this year. I love Christmas crafts.
I’m ready, just homemade treats and cake to be made and presents to be wrapped which will be done in a couple of weeks. We love the decorations the most – can’t wait to put them up on the first Saturday of December
I’m getting there with Christmas. I’ve almost finished buying for my little boy, and only need to buy a couple of gifts for friends. I am so excited for Christmas this year because it’s my little boys second Christmas and last year he was too young to understand any of it.
I’m not ready yet, waiting for Black Friday to go wild online!
I’m not ready at all, but I have a small family so there’s not much to do! I like to organise everything in the run up week or two, to build the anticipation rather than doing too much before! My favourite part is decorating the tree together and having time to just relax a bit!
Not at all ready as both my kids birthdays are at the beginning of December so trying to sort stuff out for that. Eek! I love getting to spend lots of quality time together at Christmas.
My children are about done. Just main presents to sort out. Then a few bits for family and stocking fillers and i’ done. Tbh i am quite ahead of myself this year so be nice to look forward to spending time with the family
Ive nearly finished all the present shopping only have stocking fillers left to go . And to wrap it all up . Yawn!!!!
I’m totally not ready for Christmas! I don’t have a single present, no wrapping paper or cards & haven’t even cleared the space for the Christmas Tree. (The tree is large so we have to put a chair in our shed over Christmas for it to fit).
not at all ready, I am looking forward to putting the tree up with my family though
I love getting ahead of myself this time of year. I try to get all presents bought in October and make sure they are wrapped and out the way before December making the run up to Christmas a lot less stressful. I love seeing our daughters face on Christmas morning.
I am a big kid and i LOVE christmas! I love all the good food and mulled wine, I love Christmas music and christmas movies and I love giving gifts and making people happy!
I’ve finished my christmas shopping as i started in August and what i love most about Christmas is eating way to much food!
im waiting for the black friday sales hoping to get some bargains for christmas presents. the best part is seeing my family who live 200 miles away from me.
I haven’t started my Christmas shopping yet. I need to start thinking about it. I love Christmas so much!
The 3 f’s – Family – food and Friends! Thanks for the chance
And yes nearly got everything
I’m half way through my shopping but haven’t started thinking about food. I’m not worried, there’s plenty time.
I have the kids main presents and that’s about it. I don’t feel ready at all. Eek x
I love the food and getting presents at Christmas as well as family gathering. I try to prepare early.
I only have a few more presents to get then I’m done. I love having the time off and spending time with family and seeing the kids faces.
Ive done and soooo cant wait to start wrapping! i think i might start that this weekend. im looking forward to having my tree up too! I love everything about christmas! lots of plans for elf on the shelf too which i cant wait to do
I have about half the presents I need to buy already. I love shopping and getting it all wrapped up! Can’t wait for Christmas Day and having a lovely dinner! 🙂
We’ve started getting pressies for kiddies, not sure we’re ready yet though!
I’m not ready for Christmas, it’s too early to think about Christmas. Adverts and christmas stock seems to come out earlier and earlier
I am very organised this year and feeling the christmas vibe.
I love the guilt free days off and spending time with my family and partner.
This year we are having a thai feast for Christmas Dinner
We’re having a fairly low-key Christmas this year as hubby is still recovering from an operation. I have got a few bits and some ideas for people but we’re nowhere near being ready!
I am not at all prepared for Christmas. I’m just too busy with everything else to even start thinking about it yet! My favourite thing about Christmas is being at home for 2 weeks with all the family, eating, playing games and just having a rest from the realities of life!
I love everything about Christmas, I have done about 75% of my shopping and decorations are up
I’m not even remotely ready. Well I say that, i’ve ordered my mums presents but that’s it. Not a very substantial start, but at least it’s still November.
I love everything about the festive season and the lead up to Christmas. I’m not completely ready but hoping to be ready before December 1st (although I say that every year).
I’m not really ready as I have so many birthdays before, including my youngest’s on the 20th dec and my father in law’s 70th on the 23rd dec!!
I do enjoy Christmas when I finally get there, I just find the organisation a little too much for me!
Nowhere near ready for christmas, but I just love spending lots of time with the family!
I’m getting there! I’m making a lot of my gifts this year – crafting is one of my favourite things to do this time of year 🙂
There’s no need to do it yet when you can next day delivery! 2 weeks before is when I start thinking about it and decorating the house.
I have a list of things to buy but that is as far as I’ve got so far.
I’ve made a good start this year. Normally I am dashing around at the last minute but now I’m retired, I can shop at leisure!
i just about sorted on main present to buy and a few small gifts
I’ve made a good start but still alot to do, I like to have all my presents bought by the beginning of December so I can just enjoy the build up!
Eek … not at all ready but can’t wait for the nice break to spend time with family
I have made a start on Christmas shopping but still a long way to go, and I love it when the family get together
I am not at all ready for Christmas unfortunately! I am most looking forward to spending some time with y family over Christmas
Haven’t done anything yet, need to get motivated
About half way through, aiming to get it completed by end of this month as we are away for Christmas this year. So will have family Christmas before we go
I’m not ready yet but I have set aside a shopping day with a friend. We’ll go out and have lunch and champers and it’s my fave Christmas tradition.
i love the week off work and try to get finished with the shopping the week before xmas
I’ve still got lots of shopping to do so don’t feel very ready yet but I do love it when it all comes together and I see all the happy faces on Xmas day!
I love Christmas with all my family around, I only have a few presents to buy then the countdown can begin
Love christmas but daughters birthday first so need to be ready for that first
Organised but not ready and love being together as a family again as son returns hone from uni for the festive season
I am some what organised but the main thing it all about my daughter this year seeing the excitement on her face. Also taking her into work (care home) where she brings joy to everyone faces
I’m reasonably prepared. I tend to start the Christmas shopping in early November – just after Halloween, and early enough to generate a glow of festive goodwill right up until the big day! 🙂 I utterly adore the festive season, particularly The Nativity, Watch Night Service, carol singing, going to the pantomime, and gift giving. So many wonderful events all contribute to this magical time of the year, and I intend to enjoy them all!
Love Christmas but youngest has birthday in December end eldest’s is at the start of January so they other priorities come first..
I’ve got a good selection of presents together for the kids, it’s just the adults I need to get sorted so almost there, my sister is hosting this year so less for me to organise :). My favourite part is getting to spend time with my family 🙂
I’m super organised for Christmas- I love the excitement building up
I’m mainly organised, I like to start around September to spread the cost. I love the spending time with family aspect of CHristmas, always seems a happy time of year.
I’m not very organised. I have started my Christmas shopping and have organised some fun family Christmas Days out. My favourite thing is spending time with my family. I love the Christmas lights it just makes the house so cosy. Xx
I’m not very ready. I have bought some of my daughters gifts and extended family but need to get a move on. My favourite thing is putting the tree up with my daughter and then settling down to watch the grinch.
I have all my cards, paper and tags and some presents. I love putting up the tree with my daughter
presents nearly all bought ,best part of the day is having the family all together
I love having the whole family around for Christmas lunch. Even the nutty dog can’t phase me on Christmas day! I’m fairly ready for Christmas. I have been buying food that doesn’t need to be fresh over the past few weeks. Hopefully it will all come together on the big day.
fairly organised and my favourite part is Christmas dinner
I’m almost done, I think, but always realise I’ve forgotten something a few days before! My favourite part of Christmas is definitely spending it with my baby girl. This is the 2nd Christmas and the first where she will be able to open her own presents, so I cant wait!
Just family time together, stopped the over spending and over indulging and buying into the commercial aspect of Christmas
Not organised yet this year, there are still a few peoplw that I don’t know what to buy.
I’m almost done shopping and I’ve pre-programmed the car radio to the Christmas song station, can’t wait for the big day!
I’m not very organised at all this year I’m normally done have only got one present so far do love spending time with the family over Christmas.
Never ready for it always last min panic.
Love to see the Grand Children opening their presents.
I pick up items in the sales to be ready for the following year
I buy throughout the year in the sales so I’m about 3/4 done but I always like to visit the Christmas markets and to go last minute shopping on Christmas Eve too as the atmosphere is so Festive, I love sitting round the dinner table with all the family and playing games afterwards which always results in lots of fantastic laughter.
I am mostly ready. I love see happy, excited children and spending time with family that we rarely see at any other time of year.
I am slowly getting ready for Christmas I have a few presents bought and wrapped which is massive for me as normally I’m a last minute kind of guy. I am taking my nieces and nephew Christmas shopping and for lunch next weekend so I am so looking forward to that. Then it is searching for somethign to wear to my Christmas party. It is a bit full on but I love Christmas so it is all worth it.
Love spending time with family
Not ready AT ALL!
Well, actually – I’m ready for my Christmas WORK
but not for my Home and Family Christmas!
Though we are keeping it simple by buying experiences (theatre etc) so less wrapping by far!
I’ve just got a few bits and bobs for the stockings but that’s about it. I love the anticipation of Christmas like looking for the presents and decorations and watching the kids excitement grow the closer to Christmas we get!
Iam totally unready and unprepared, but I love Christmas and having all the family around me
I love the magical feeling that surrounds Christmas. The lights, the smell of pine, singing carols, parties & pantomines, such fun even before you open a present!
I have yet to start doing anything towards Christmas, I’m more of a last minute type of girl!
My favourite thing is watching sentimental Christmas movies with the family in
our new Christmas PJS under cosy throws, drinking hot chocolate with candles
burning after filling our tummies with a traditional Christmas Dinner.
I’ve nearly finished my shopping as I started really early this year and my favourite part is the Christmas dinner and everyone being together
not done alot yet – going to start after payday
were not ready at all for christmas its not been kind to us this year normally im all finished by now!
i am not ready but i do love my sons face on xmas morn
I haven’t really started only because no body really wants anything . I love how wonderfully festive everything looks
I always do a big Amazon shop for gifts in October half-term. Then there is just food to get, so I’m less stressed in December.
I’ve started planning for Christmas, but nothing is sorted yet. I love playing carols with the brass band, especially on Christmas Eve at our local supermarket.
I haven’t started wrapping yet but I think I’ve done all my shopping. I’m looking forward to seeing the excitement my niece and nephews get from the moment ahead.
I have bought and wrapped most of the presents but nothing else is ready.
Pretty well ready for Christmas as don’t do many Christmas presents. Have all the Christmas cards and will sort this weekend. Tree and decorations go up on Dec 14th. 3 lunches out with friends in early December. Christmas day is just me and my man and a special Christmas chicken dinner. Have been getting a few extra bits every week, so no big shop required. Family get together on Boxing day with everyone bringing something for the buffet.
50% done already. then our lull followed by the panic when we realise we are not quite as well planned as we thought.
Need to get started soon am a very last minute person
I love Christmas but don’t start my Christmas shopping until December
I’ve not started, but I have no presents to buy as we have a family no presents rule. I am cooking dinner though.
I have made a start! I love this time of year, I’m like a big kid!
I am nowhere near ready but I have bought some Christmas presents, made the puddings and made and iced the cake!
The best part of Christmas for me is being with my family and friends, last year my lovely friend was on her own so came to spend Christmas with us, this year we are going to my daughter’s.
I’m not very organised for Christmas but I keep telling myself it’s still only November 😉 I have a few presents bought and got my Secret Santa gift for work which is the worst gift to buy for, especially wne the name you pick out of the hat is your grumpy Manager. Let’s hope she likes what I’ve got her and it doesn’t make her grumpier, haha. With only a fiver to spend, that’s a big ask mind.
Happy Christmas x
I’ve nearly finished my Xmas shopping. I love the time off work to spend with family
I haven’t started yet as both my daughters are still at university till mid December so there’s no rush!
I’ve bought most of my presents just a few more to get. I like to be organised so I can enjoy December x
Not at all this year! I’m usually sorted by now.
Not even started and I have 7 children (and one on the way). I know what I want though so shouldn’t be too difficult (she says) haha x
I haven’t brought one present yet, I am so behind and really need to get organised.. I love spending time with my children at Christmas the most 🙂
I love getting the family together and enjoying the magic of Christmas. Afraid I am rather slow getting ready on the present front but I keep saying there is plenty of time!
Getting there! I have one Christmas shopping day planned tomorrow & then I need to wrap, deliver & get the Christmas food in for my family & the rest is all for Christmas day.
All the presents are wrapped and at my mums house, ready for Christmas morning. I just need my mum to tell me what my contribution to the meal will be. I love the preparation and christmas crafting 😀
We are just about ready. Love mum’s homemade Xmas pudding.
I’m about half way there still have to pack pressies and buy a few more. I love getting together with all my family on boxing day.
I am getting there, I think I have done about half of the Christmas shopping now. I love it when the children open their gifts on Christmas day
I’ve got most peoples presents and we’ve started to bring the Christmas decorations down from the loft. We’ll be putting the tree up on Sunday – it’s one of the best bits of Christmas!
I’m not ready at all yet. I love seeing seeing all the lights and decorations everywhere.
I usually don’t start until the beginning of December I’m looking forward to spend time with the family
I like to think I am organised, but I always forget something or someone! I’m not cooking Christmas dinner this year, for the first time in probably more than 15 years, so I’m looking forward to relaxing on Christmas Day!!
oh no, im not ready at all! I love seeing everyone around me happy x
I haven’t even started getting ready but I am looking forward to all the food and drink
I’ve been too busy to start thinking about Christmas and I’ll be starting to do that on 14th December. I enjoy spending time with friends and family on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, going to a football match on Boxing Day as well as playing tennis and going to the theatre as I will be taking some well earned time off.
I am not ready at all I haven’t started shopping yet.
I pretty much have all my xmas pressies sorted – I start buying in January including all the wrapping paper and stuff – this year I specifically looked for eco-friendly and recyclable paper as I know that christmas paper is terrible but i also know the kids love the opening of pressies – this year for the adults rather than wrapping paper I have plain brown paper bags that I am tying with some string and ribbon and some dried orange slices 🙂 We also made a bunch of home made cards for people so are pretty much ready and will be completely done by 1st December as we are every year
I love Christmas planning and start by making a list of gifts a list of food stuff and a list of things I have to do with dates next to them. I make a cake in November put up decorations 1 Dec and send my cards out 10 Dec. Sounds crazy but I like to be organised then I don’t panic.
I am 0% prepared! I most love family time 🙂
I love seeing my family I’m almost ready trees up, shopping done, I just need to wrap it up
I’m not as organised as last year, but getting there! I love the build up to Christmas with the kids, who are looking forward to their Elves arriving back soon, just to see what mischief they will get up too this year!
I’m not ready!! I have ideas what to buy but need to get into gear
I am not ready. I will start my christmas shopping in December,as usual. Every month I am putting some money in to the christmas pot so I don’t have to worry now.My work organise christmas party It will be fun and next weekend after that me and my partner would go for big shopping and nice lunch in the city. I cannot wait.xxx
I seem to have loads still to get, I’m not as organised as I was last year for some reason
I have done about 3 quarters, I just love to see the kids faces when they get they main present
Not at all, but I am planning on a wee trip to the attic this morning to see what is up there and what i need to buy.
I’ve started buying some presents here and there, haven’t given it too much thought yet but need to start moving as it’s coming fast. I love all of Christmas especially dinner
I’m about half done buying presents I can’t wait to see my grandson ‘s face always fun spending the day with him and my family
I have a few presents and some fod. I love all the preparations and spending time with family. I also love the Coca cola Advert with the red lorry!
I am nearly ready for Christmas. Just waiting for Black Friday to get the tech my son needs. Also still trying to find the killer present for my wife (dies not have to be expensive, just really right).
Great Competition
Haven’t done anything towards Christmas yet. My most favourite part of Christmas is having all my family together, that means more to me than anything else over the whole of Christmas.
I have all my presents for everyone.
I have most of mine done. Its the wrapping i need to crack on with! x
I have bought one present so far! Otherwise I’m so underprepared! I have a list but yet to tick anyone else off yet
Mostly presents already got, wrapping paper acquired. Will wrap presents at the beginning of next month, once the tree is up. Nothing better than wrapping presents whilst smelling the fragrance of a fresh tree:)
Christmas day food ordered for collection and menu plans done.
I am mostly there I think!
I haven’t bought a single present yet as no one in my family ever know what they want lol! My favourite part is getting together with my loved ones, as everyone gets older it makes it more important to make the time.
I love Christmas we have 11 grandchildren and they all make it special for us
I have started Xmas shopping but not fi ished yet, looking forward to Xmas as its my grandson first Xmas
love having time to spend with family though hate the buying
ive got most of the presents i need. i still have a few more to get
I’ve made a start on my christmas shopping but nowhere near done yet! I’m really looking forward to spending my boyfriend and I’s first christmas together with the family, and have my sister back from working in China for the past 18 months!
I am doing ok, I have most of the presents and just need to start writing the cards now
I’m not very organised this year because I’m saving for our weekend in Brussels next week. December will be a mad rush around x
Have not started yet I love Christmas but find if I start too early it stresses me out so normally wait until after the 7th of December I then find it doesn’t stress me out as much :0)
I would say I am halfway there with Christmas shopping but still have a lot to organise. I love getting presents for other people but I especially love buying all the food and drink for Christmas. That is my favourite bit!
I’ve done my presents for my family abroad … this country – NO WAY!
I’m not very well prepared! Still got quite a few presents to get, but I have the ideas.
My favourite thing about Christmas is the time off to relax and watch movies
I’m nearly done with Christmas shopping. Luckily I don’t have many people to buy for as my husband’s family are Hindus so don’t celebrate Christmas. I leave Christmas dinner to my husband as he is the main chef, but it’s up to me to decorate the house, which I will start on 1st. Dec.
I love spending time with family, I haven’t started Christmas shopping yet this year.
almost finished my christmas shopping
Only about 50% organised. Some presents bought and all cards. Looking forward to Christmas lunch with everyone gathered round
Really not at all organised this year and just realised how far into November it is!
Not starting shopping yet, but I am organising my overseas Christmas cards
Nearly all done most of the main presents bought
Not very organised this year but LOVE seeing our daughters faces in the morning and eating chocolate for breakfast on Christmas day!
Not very ready this year, as just had two pups and we spend all our time looking after them.
Have done a lot of it, still more to do.
Love the food and being able to pig out on chocolate and not feel too guilty…
I haven’t started preparing for Christmas yet, but I love giving people gifts.
Not at all ready for Christmas probably won’t be until it’s nearly near is Christmas eve!! Best thing about Christmas is having some R&R time with my OH and family. And all the twinkly lights that go up everywhere, love it
We’re somewhat organised, just a few people to buy for and a robot to try and find for my son. We love the family time and the food
I’m so not ready for Christmas. Every year I promise to myself that next year will be different but it keeps up so quickly. I love the buzz though as you get closer to the big day
We are ready as far as biscuits, chocolates and snacks stored ready for Christmas but as yet to purchase any gifts. I mainly look forward to just seeing my family and having quality time with them
I’m all ready for Christmas (there’s a first for everything!) I’m never normally done by now! I love the lead up to the big day, Christmas Eve when we all wear matching pyjamas, drink hot chocolate, watch a Christmas movie before bed! I love the magic of it all and seeing my daughters face Christmas morning when Santa’s been, it’s lush!
I am pretty much done with presents, a few left to get. I love the family time at Christmas.
i’ve sorted most my pressies and what i love most is spending time with my family
I’ve made a start but still have a lot to do. I love the build up and seeing family.
I’ve bought all of my daughter’s present as she is the easiest to buy for, but need to but present for everyone else. My favourite part is watching my daughter open her presents
I started last week and hope to be done just after Black Friday
By now I at least have my list sorted for shopping but haven’t even done that this year! Hopefully our local xmas fayre & turning on the lights will get me in the mood (& focused!) next weekend
I don’t get started till midnight December not very organised
Love Christmas but sooo not organised!
I am nearly ready for christmas, but still feel as though I am flapping around chasing my tail.
Not got a thing yet keep thinking i will start tomorrow however at the moment tomorrow never comes at this rate it will be a Christmas Eve dash
I’m reasonably ready for Christmas. Well on top of the present buying this year.
I enjoy spending time with all the family most of all. It really is a magical time.
I am a last minute person so it will be the week before Christmas when I start buying presents.
I love the family being together ….a special time
I haven’t started. It will be low key for us as we only lost Mum a year ago so it’s all a bit sore.
I’m not that organised yet, usually a mad rush beginning of December for me .
I absolutely love the build up to Christmas it puts me in such a good mood! Going to try and be more organised with my present buying this year, always leave it until the last minute. x
Getting there! Kids are nearly sorted but Santa is very busy this year! Fab prize giveaway fingers crossed
I have started my shopping and hidden it all in the wardrobe, that is as far as I’ve got!
I’m aways ready for Christmas!
I’m very much a last minute shopper
I am not even near ready. It is always the same every year. I really look forward to having down time with my family and forgetting the everyday struggles (eg the school run).
I love Christmas as we have lots of family children around, and I have done about half my presents and written most of Xmas cards
I’m not very ready. Have bought a couple of small stocking fillers for the kids so far. We love getting the Christmas tree out and decorating it.
I like to be organised at Christmas I try to start in early November so that I’m not rushing or things don’t go missing in the post I enjoy some ding time with all my family at Christmas and seeing the excitement on my little nieces face
I love the magic of christmas. I love the way society comes together and supports people less fortunate. Everyone deserves a Christmas especially children..i will never grow out of Christmas i love put up me decs even though planes overhead think its their landing strip (oops soz about that!) And i still believe father Christmas is real…and then there’s the food its basically a time where I eat anything and everything without feeling guilty
I’ve barely started. I find it really stressful. Be nice to be able to enjoy it more
I’m moving on the 12th December and it’s my little boys first christmas – I havent even made a start on it, I know what Im getting my son but thats as far as ive got.
Don’t feel that ready yet, as like to wait until my Birthday has been. I love spending time with my family and celebrating the true meaning of Christmas.
I’m not at all ready, I usually start in December – my favourite part is definitely the children’s excitement!
I’ve got about half the presents and a long to do list to follow for the day itself. I just love watching my youngest opening his presents
I love time off work to spend with loved ones 🙂
I really love Christmas, my favourite time of year. I love that I get to see the kids so much more.
I am not ready in terms of shopping, but am ready for the break!
I am not ready for Christmas, as money is quite tight this year. But I love Christmas for all the family festive fun we have.
We are nowhere near ready for Christmas. I love having a break from work and spending quality family time.
I’m not at all organised, and leave my shopping until about a week before Christmas.
The best thing I love about the period is all the great food and drinks!
Not ready at all, no presents bought yet, got to think of ideas for the elf on the shelf too!!
I am so behind with Christmas planning and starting to panic a little! I do love the chance to have some time off work
Love soap and glory products!!
I have all but one gift. So pretty prepared
What I like most about Christmas is all the Christmas lights and decorations
I’m not prepared at all. So disorganised this year!
I am half way there really , lots of predsents are still in transit but ordered and paid , menu also worked out,
Were all set for gift buying now and have some of the Christmas goodies stocked away it will just be the main food shop and fresh vegetables. I love Christmas and enjoy every minute of it!.
I’m not ready at all, I haven’t even started!
We don’t like a fussy Christmas so have all my presents bought except something for the neighbours’! It wouldn’t be for everyone but I really love a relaxed day.
I’m about half way ready! I love getting the whole family together for some quality time