The Christmas Boards

[Fridgeandkitchen]

Thank you.

Thank you for posting and giving me something to read every day.

I am so tired of how this year has been. I log in and this is the first board I come to. I am so enjoying reading bargain threads, what people cook and like to eat, shop etc. it may seem trivial to many but for me it’s really giving me something to look forward to.

Thank you.

Hear, hear. Lovely threads, lovely people.

I originally joined MN so I could post on the Christmas boards. I've been here a few years now...Thank you to all of you too, I love reading this section.

Me too x

It's total escapism with lovely people talking about wonderful traditions, food, thoughtful gifts, advice.

I do avoid EOTS threads though, I must admit

@mbosnz I'll have a mulled wine and a mince pie please. Blanket at the ready! And nice cosy new pjs ready for the winter nights.
@elQuintoConyo what is an EOTS thread please?

I love this board too. I start to creep back here from August and stay till about February. Such a cheery place.

You've summed it really well. It's such a nice space.

I think it's Elf on the Shelf! (I had to Google!)

I'm with you OP 😚

There is so much bad news and negativity at the moment it the world and even in other areas of mumsnet.

Planning Christmas and coming here extensively has helped me so much with positivity and mindfulness. It feels like a really healthy outlet for stress and worry to be planning something positive too.

But where is the christmas poncing...ponce...poncetastic thread? I always lurk and feel slightly bad about myself and my lack of crafting/baking abilities but it makes me feel so warm and fuzzy. Am I just not seeing it?

www.mumsnet.com/Talk/Christmas/4033191-poncetastic-2020

Think that’s it @BunTooti

I love popping into the Christmas topic for a browse. I often get good ideas for my own gift shopping plus it’s a nice change from all the ranting and complaining in some sections of MN.

Yes I agree the Christmas boards are lovely, I'm sorry I've really only paid attention to them this year. These and the Low Carb threads are what keep me on Mumsnet although I'm not quite sure how I'm going to marry the two over the -eating- festive season.

Dammit! Strike through fail.

I resisted the mini stöllen bites in aldi yesterday. Damn you- all this nice cosy Christmas chat is making me regret that decision.
🎅🏻

It’s my favourite part of mumsnet.

Thank you @CantSleepClownsWillEatMe I will have a look while eating a (shop bought ) mince pie.

Absolutely agree!
Though if you think there's no malice you weren't around for Mooing Milk Jug Gate.
There were smacks and tears.

@BunTooti

But where is the christmas poncing...ponce...poncetastic thread? I always lurk and feel slightly bad about myself and my lack of crafting/baking abilities but it makes me feel so warm and fuzzy. Am I just not seeing it?

Poncetastic is launched every year on the 25th September. I have it on my calendar!

Nigel Slater's Christmas Chronicles begins on 1st November (in the book) so that comes off my bookshelf then and I read along with him and pretend I'm in front of a wood fire wrapped in a cashmere throw with a Cire Trudon candle instead of in Matalan jogging bottoms with a radiator and a Yankee lit.

I love it too 🎄

Definitely!
And no one is ever unkind here, either x

It is definitely the only place worth being on MN, I love it, thank you everyone I too am getting Nigel Slater's Christmas Chronicles out this week, will be reading along day-by-day, can't wait!

Dinosauroffire yes EOTS is Elf on the Shelf. Or MFEOTMFS as I refer to.him

I've just finished four felt acorns for friends' trees. Now to make two felt sewing machines and a festive Star Trek communicator

Thanks everyone. An unmumsnet ♥️ 🤗 to you all.

@elQuintoConyo

Dinosauroffire yes EOTS is Elf on the Shelf. Or MFEOTMFS as I refer to.him

I've just finished four felt acorns for friends' trees. Now to make two felt sewing machines and a festive Star Trek communicator

Oh wow, these are great!

I love the Christmas boards too.

It’s my happy place to escape from the shit show that is 2020.

Nigella’s Christmas book is coming out tonight. DH aka bald bah humbug man will grumble but I don’t care!!!!