Rather excitingly we are going abroad for Christmas this year - to stay with people who are as close as family (not sharing accom but separate quarters in adjoining property). We stay with the them regularly at other times of the year, but never before at Christmas. We will be in a home-from-home situation.
Obviously have limited baggage capacity as flying (though have paid for a bit more allowance than usual). So am wondering about present-taking, for our 2 DDs (will-be 11 and 2.9) and for our 'family' (couple in 60's, daughter and baby). DD1 also has a birthday whilst we're there!! (She's going to have a celebration with her friends before we leave)
Will arrive a few days beforehand so can obviously do some shopping whilst there...but am thinking it might be best to take a 'main' present and get smaller bits/stocking fillers there (vv nice choices in nearby shops etc).
DD1 is a tech head so her main could be easy and portable (1st smartphone - will go down well).
DD2's main is a bit harder - she has been asking for a scooter and a bike. Bike obvs not feasible with plane....2 year old presents are often big and bulky aren't they?? She is ultra-busy and will need lots to do...
Also presents for 'family' - would like to bring traditional stuff from here...but again, must be portable.
They are big on home-made produce and make stuff a lot...was thinking to make some plum vodka with fruit from our tree and decant into small-ish decorative bottles - it will be ready by Christmas and they will like this.
But what else??
I plan to take kids stockings obvs and small selection of our family decs, plus make a point of buying some out there to keep and add to our collection, so that's covered.
Food-wise, it will be lavish, big foodie traditions there, but again, I would like to bring some small portable things from home to bring a UK twist. But what?
We will no doubt do some collective things as well as spend time just the 4 of us so would like to import some of our family traditions for when it's just us (ie feet up watching crap telly and eating quality street etc) but again it needs to be port-a-Christmas.
Please help oh MN Christmas goddesses - I am a bit paralysed at the mo! Any ideas about my various dilemmas will be gratefully received- I am not actually very good at Christmas in my own culture, let alone someone else's!!!!
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yongnian · 29/09/2016 19:25
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