Christmas is a spiritual and a family time where I can sit down eat drink and reflect on the previous year - a harking back to much simpler times where you know where you are and who you are with and why.

In these tumultuous times it’s the time of the year when I can stop the bus and get off and make plans for the year ahead, it’s time to take stock and dump what doesn’t work and to oil what does and decide what’s important and what’s not.

Its time to smell the cinnamon and all the Christmas smells, it’s aromatherapy for the soul.

For me, the best part is watching everyone else open their presents - it’s a time for giving, after all.

...Then texting everyone from my new OPPO Reno4 Z, my gift from ID Mobile (cough!) telling them that my kids loved the pressies that they bought them (whilst skillfully avoiding mentioning *what* it was they received, as they usually tear everything open in seconds whilst I scream “wait, who’s that from?” and “put your paper in this bag!”)

Quality time with friends and family. I also love to see the efforts people out into brightening the dark cold nights with beautiful lights and Christmas decorations. 

Seasonal foodstuffs,  Mince pies, stollen, Christmas cake &pudding …

Pity about the waistline

For me, I love singing Christmas carols and the turkey dinner!

For myself i love the build up when The Salvation Army Band can be seen playing Xmas Carols and tunes.  When carol singers come knocking at your door and the street is lit up with Xmas lights.

When you can buy roasted chestnuts and give some loose change to charity.

To see the excitement and anticipation in small children when meeting Father Christmas.

Christmas Fayres at the local Church where you can buy Mince pies and home made cakes and stocking fillers.

Attend midnight mass when Christmas is just around the corner and it gives me a warm and humble feeling inside and you feel the true meaning of Christmas has not been forgotten.

Old films on the tele,  feeling full after the Xmas Dinner and the Queens Speech.

Sprouts, Turkey, Xmas Cake, Christmas Pud,  Christmas Crackers, Christmas Cards,  SNOW!!!

Kisses under the Mistletoe,  Holly and The Ivy, Reindeer and Xmas Presents!!!!

Christmas to me is spending much quality time with family especially after having a rough 6 months with no light at the end of the tunnel yet. We all need something to look forward to and to enjoy too.

Nothing better on a cold day than cuddling up on the sofa and watching cheesy chrimbo movies.

xmas is Family get togethers and large xmas meals, sharing presents and enjoying the wintery landscape with your nearest and dearest

I like being able to put on all my different layers of clothes and not feel silly when I’m out