1st December AND Chrisfmas Eve Box?

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So, I've always done a Christmas Eve hamper for my children. It has PJ'S, mugs, hot chocolate and snack, a book, a letter from the Father Christmas' elves and a film to watch that evening.

We've had an awful year as I lost my Mum in April, and she was pretty much their most favourite person. I was looking at doing something different this year to distract from how upsetting it will be without her and considered adding a 1st December box with crafts, treats, maybe a North Pole breakfast?

I don't know, it just feels like I should do something. To be fair, it's as much for me as them, I'm trying to organise this happy season when I just want to hide from it really.

Does anyone have any other ideas? We already go to see FC, don't do panto or light trails etc.

Look for a christingle service, often held late afternoon in early to mid December, ideal for families who don’t regularly attend church as suitable for little ones who don’t sit still. They raise money for the children’s society.

many churches including mine do hold remembering/quiet services Christmas week for those who are struggling because of loss or other difficulties, it can be a time out for you, where you don’t have to put on a brave face, we have stars you can write on to hang on the tree here