The Christmas yearning has begun 😫

[mumofoneAloneandwell]

I made it to 13th March - now is cant stop watching tiktoks and I'm watching Serendipity - and underrated Christmas film

She threw it away? I hope it wasn’t your very best paper.

Yes I've tried the most recent instructions. There us no additional settings on the app on my phone

Why not log in via your browser then? Surely you use the internet on your phone?

Ok.

Try this

Nobody wants to think about Christmas at the start of spring..

Wrong. The Christmas board is clearly not for you.

@SnowFrogJelly Please read this.

And just hide the Christmas section if you find it so offensive.

@mumofoneAloneandwell where did you want to take your DD? we will also arrange a visit to family which is 3/4 hour drive so stay over night although this year I might do it in Nov as I felt it makes Dec too busy!
What would you like your Xmas cooking to be? I host Christmas but last year my husband was ill so hosting, cooking with a toddler was too much just for me alone so this year we all agreed to go out for dinner, so looking forward to it being more chilled meaning I might have more time to make crafting gifts bits with my DD.
What is it you want in your kitchen to look like for the ultimate baking experience?!

Just a reminder that you can hide entire topics here: https://www.mumsnet.com/settings/hidden-threads (And also unhide them in time for Christmas if you wish).

We understand that Christmas is not everyone's favourite topic of conversation in March, which is why it has its own section on the boards. We think everyone has had their say now, regardless, so we'd ask that we let this thread get back on track now for the OP and those who enjoy Christmas all year round. Thanks.

@Rose785 I might make some of the salt dough biscuits this year.

Christmas cooking = with appropriate music always!

I'm going to make my mincemeat over Easter. It's so much nicer when it's had time to sit for a while!

Will you be tempted to use any? Or it’ll be saved for Christmas?

@NoWordForFluffy thats such a good idea! I didn't even think of this early prep needed!
I have already started my budget for Christmas, we tend to spend quite a lot on gifts and xmas outings so I start saving for it now so I can enjoy xmas guilt and debt free. I have also started selling a few toys and clothes on vinted that can be added to the xmas fund.

Saved for Christmas. We still have loads of frozen mince pies, so no need to break into the new new batch!

I have very fond memories of my Grandma reading me 'Twas the night before Christmas' I wanted to buy my daughter this as a keep sake to get out each year to read on the run up to Christmas but I couldn't find one I liked. I happened to come across it at the checkout area at Smyths store reduced section. The most beautiful pop up version (same story/words) and it came to the grand total of £2!!! So was thrilled with my purchase and have added it to my Xmas stash for later this year!

I am sorry, I didnt see this ❤️

I reckon i'll do a turkey this year with the trimmings

My dd is autistic so doesn't eat christmas dinner, she'll have chips

I want a new kitchen 😤 so I am saving hard - dunno if it'll happen but I would love a big cooker

A restaurant sounds lovely 😍 why not have a restful christmas!

I love the Christmas topic.
Im actually looking at gifts to buy now, and thinking of wrapping them (I always say im
going to start early every year, so I can enjoy the season but I never do. So this year could be the year)

am I BU?

well brace yourself for the onslaught !
It seems to make people irrationally angry to discuss christmas even in the christmas topic.
But I am with you. I finished the last of the christmas cake yesterday and I am already looking forward to the end of june when the longest day means we are on the downhill slope and I start to plan and prep.
Anyway off to find my hard hat after that admission !

Omgg can't wait for the longest day 😄

I think my favourite day is September 1st - when the countdown begins properly

yes yes. I love Sept 1st. One of the best days of the year.

I managed to secure tickets for Lapland UK and I am so happy I got them! I love the magic of Christmas!
I too have started a sinking fund for Christmas and a list for presents and if I spot any of them on sale I will get them now and hide them!